5 Days in Botswana with Chobe River and Okavango Delta
This 5 Days in Botswana with Chobe River and Okavango Delta safari combine two of Botswana’s wildlife hotspots, the Chobe River region and the Okavango Delta, for a diverse and rewarding safari. The two areas have great game viewing at each destination and beautiful diversity. Explore these highlights from small intimate tented camps. Activities include morning, afternoon and night game drives, river cruises, mokoro trips and local village tours. This trip can very easily be combined with Victoria Falls or Cape Town.
Your 5 days in Botswana unfold across carefully selected luxury camps, each offering unique perspectives of the surrounding wilderness. Watch elephants wade through the mighty Chobe River, known locally as "Sidudu," and explore the maze-like channels of the Okavango Delta, referred to by locals as "the river that never finds the sea."
This intimate 5 days in Botswana experience provides the perfect balance of land and water-based activities, from game drives through riverine forests to peaceful mokoro excursions through papyrus-lined waterways. Each day brings new adventures and unprecedented wildlife encounters in these pristine wilderness areas.
Tour highlights
Sunset boat cruises on the Chobe River
Game drives in Chobe National Park
Mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta
Optional hot air balloon safari (April-September)
Walking safaris with expert guides
Spectacular bird-watching opportunities
Traditional boat safaris
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as per the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at specified lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Botswana Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari)
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up and Transfer to Chobe Camp
Begin your 5 days in Botswana with arrival at Kasane International Airport and a 30-minute transfer to a Camp. Your 5 days in Botswana adventure continues with settling into your luxury accommodation overlooking the Chobe River, where elephants frequently gather. The first day of your 5 days in Botswana concludes with an afternoon game drive and sundowner stop at a scenic viewpoint.
- Day2Game Drives and Boat Cruise along Chobe River
Your 5 days in Botswana continue with an early morning game drive along the Chobe floodplains, known locally as "Sedudu Valley." This portion of your 5 days in Botswana features a 3-hour boat cruise, offering close encounters with elephants and hippos in their natural habitat. The second day of your 5 days in Botswana concludes with a sunset game drive through the riverine forest, where leopards are frequently spotted in the gathering dusk.
- Day3Transfer to the Okavango Delta
The adventure of your 5 days in Botswana shifts to the Okavango Delta with a scenic 45-minute flight to Kadizora Camp. Your 5 days in Botswana experience is enriched by an afternoon mokoro excursion through the delta's channels, known as "melapo" by local guides. This magical day of your 5 days in Botswana ends with a gourmet dinner under the African stars while nocturnal wildlife begins their nightly activities.
- Day4Safari in the Okavango Delta
Continue your 5 days in Botswana with a morning walking safari led by expert local guides who share their knowledge of the delta's ecosystem. The exploration during your 5 days in Botswana includes a 4-hour game drive through palm-fringed islands and flooded grasslands. Your penultimate day of 5 days in Botswana features a sunset boat cruise through the delta's labyrinth of channels.
- Day5End of 5 Days in Botswana Safari
Conclude your 5 days in Botswana with a final morning activity - choose between a game drive or boat safari - before your departure. Your memorable 5 days in Botswana journey includes a 45-minute scenic flight back to Maun Airport. The finale of your 5 days in Botswana leaves you with lasting memories of Africa's pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.