7 Days Best of Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday Tour
This 7 Days Best of Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday Tour is all about the big game, birds and lots of water. From Leroo la Tau at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where thousands of zebras, wildebeest and other plains game congregate along the Boteti River, to Xakanaxa Camp on the banks of the Khwai River to spend time in Moremi Game Reserve. Your final stop will be in the Chobe National Park with the last nights spent at the only camp within the park at Chobe Game Lodge.
Your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday adventure showcases the remarkable diversity of ecosystems found in this corner of Africa, from the stark beauty of salt pans to the verdant Okavango Delta and the mighty Chobe River. Throughout this weeklong expedition, you'll be immersed in pristine wilderness while enjoying luxurious accommodations that blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings.
This expertly guided Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday promises extraordinary wildlife encounters with everything from massive elephant herds to elusive big cats and endangered species. The journey balances thrilling game drives, tranquil water activities, and cultural experiences while traversing approximately 500 kilometers of Botswana's most celebrated conservation areas and touching the border regions of Namibia.
Tour highlights
Witness thousands of zebras and wildebeest in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Experience authentic mokoro excursions in the heart of the Okavango Delta
Spot the "Big Five" in the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve
Enjoy carbon-neutral game drives in electric safari vehicles
Marvel at Africa's largest elephant population in Chobe National Park
Take silent solar-electric boat safaris on the magnificent Chobe River
Stay in premium lodges with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities
Observe predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during game drives and activities
- Full board accommodation at specified lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All internal air transfers between destinations
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Botswana and Namibia Visas (where applicable)
- International and connecting flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for lodge staff and guides
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday begins with arrival at Maun International Airport, followed by a scenic 25-minute flight to Makgadikgadi Pans, known locally as "Nwetwe" (salt-encrusted land). This Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday experience continues with a transfer to Leroo La Tau Lodge, situated on a cliff overlooking the legendary Boteti River. During your evening Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday game viewing from the lodge's hide, witness elephants, zebras and predators coming to drink at the permanent water source.
- Day2Game Drives in Makgadikgadi Pans
Your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday exploration begins at dawn with a 3-hour game drive across the western boundary of the vast 3,900 km² Makgadikgadi Pans ecosystem. The Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday adventure reveals the second-largest zebra migration in Africa, with thousands of animals traversing the ancient lakebed between December and April. Your afternoon Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday activity includes tracking lions and cheetahs along the Boteti River, located just 30 kilometers from the famous Nxai Pan.
- Day3Mokoro in the Moremi Game Reserve
Today your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday transitions via a 45-minute flight to Moremi Game Reserve, the eastern gateway to the Okavango Delta. The Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday experience brings you to Xakanaxa (pronounced "Ka-ka-na-ka") Camp on the pristine banks of the Khwai River. Your afternoon Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday activity features a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion through the labyrinthine channels of the delta, offering close encounters with aquatic wildlife and over 400 bird species.
- Day4Game Drives in Moremi Game Reserve
Your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday continues with early morning and late afternoon game drives through Moremi's diverse 4,871 km² landscape. This premier Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday destination showcases the famed "Mopane Tongue" region where woodland and floodplains create an ideal habitat for the Big Five. The exclusive Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday experience includes tracking recently reintroduced black and white rhinos, alongside lion prides, leopards, and the endangered African wild dog across the Xakanaxa Lagoon area.
- Day5Transfer to Chobe National Park
Your Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday journey proceeds with a 1-hour scenic flight to Kasane, followed by a 15-minute transfer to Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent accommodation inside Chobe National Park. This luxurious Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday lodge sit along the Chobe River, just 80 kilometers from Victoria Falls and near the borders of Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The afternoon Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday activity introduces you to Chobe's legendary elephant population—over 120,000 strong—the largest concentration in Africa.
- Day6Game Drives in the Chobe River
Today's Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday begins with a sunrise game drive in Chobe's 11,700 km² wilderness using eco-friendly electric vehicles. The morning Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday excursion explore the Sedudu Valley, where massive buffalo herds and diverse antelope species including puku and red lechwe gather. Your evening Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday features a silent solar-electric boat cruise along the Chobe River, offering spectacular sunset views of elephants bathing while crocodiles and hippos patrol the waters.
- Day7End of Botswana and Namibia Safari
Your final Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday morning offers a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Chobe River, home to over 450 bird species. The transformative Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday experience concludes with a 20-minute road transfer to Kasane Airport. As your magnificent Botswana and Namibia Safari Holiday draws to a close, you'll carry memories of extraordinary landscapes and wildlife encounters from this remarkable corner of southern Africa.