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Botswana – 10-Day Authentic Botswana Experience – Private Accommodated

10 days / 9 nights
Okavango Delta • Greater Moremi • Khwai Community Area

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Okavango Delta

Greater Moremi

Khwai Community Area

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Botswana – 10-Day Authentic Botswana Experience – Private Accommodated

From $3,260
Okavango Delta
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Mogogelo Camp

Includes

Light Aircraft flight from Camp Khwai to Maun 
Helicopter flight from Mogogelo Camp to Camp Khwai 
All road and inter-camp transfers
Nine nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis 
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees and conservation levies 

Excludes

International flights
Premium drinks
Gratuities - we recommend USD 10 per person per day for guide and lodge staff
Visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
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  • Xaoo Safari Camp

    Day 1 - 4

    Nestled in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Xaoo Safari Camp is a haven for luxury and adventure enthusiasts. The camp boasts opulent accommodations perched majestically along the Santantadibe River, offering unparalleled views of the surrounding wilderness. The lush landscape provides a stunning backdrop for the camp, enhancing the sense of tranquility and connection with nature.
    Xaoo Safari Camp
    Xaoo Safari Camp
    Xaoo Safari Camp
    Xaoo Safari Camp
    Xaoo Safari Camp
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Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be met at Maun International Airport and transferred to Xaoo Safari Camp for your three-night stay. 

After check-in, you can head out on your first shared afternoon game drive.

  • Transfer from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Xaoo Safari Camp

  • Check-in to Xaoo Safari Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Included activities from Xaoo Safari Camp are the following:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush Walks
  • Seasonal Mokoro rides
  • Cultural experiences
  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Greater Moremi, Botswana

The Greater Moremi Area encompasses the Moremi Game Reserve and the neighboring Khwai Concession in Botswana. This diverse region features a rich mosaic of landscapes, including mopane woodlands, floodplains, lagoons, papyrus-lined rivers, and acacia forests, which support an incredible array of wildlife. At the heart of the region lies the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which brings life to this unique ecosystem through seasonal floods and diverse habitats. The Greater Moremi Area is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, with thriving wildlife populations including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—along with countless other species such as African wild dogs, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and a stunning variety of birdlife. For safari enthusiasts, this area offers some of the most authentic and rewarding wildlife experiences in Africa, where the beauty of the delta and the abundance of wildlife come together to create a truly unforgettable adventure.
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
Greater Moremi
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  • Mogogelo Camp

    Day 4 - 7

    Located in the beautiful Mogogelo valley in the private Sankuyo community concession Mogogelo Camp offers a classic bush camp experience. Game drives through the Umbrella thorn forests and open plains are complemented by the game viewing from the camp. The permanent waterhole in front of the camp draws wildlife across the plains close to camp offering the ultimate arm-chair safari experience. This wonderful location and exciting game viewing are complemented by comfortable spacious Meru tents with ensuite bathrooms with shaded front decks, a swimming pool, a fireside boma area, a lounge with various seating options and al fresco dining.
    Mogogelo Camp
    Mogogelo Camp
    Mogogelo Camp
    Mogogelo Camp
    Mogogelo Camp
    Mogogelo Camp
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After your last shared morning game drive and breakfast, you will check out of Xaoo Safari Camp and then you will be transferred to Mogogelo Camp, located in a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. This concession has a variety of landscapes, and is more open than the mopane woodland of Moremi. Being a private concession, walking, night drives, and off-track driving are possible. 

After your check-in, head out on your first shared afternoon game drive. 

 

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Xaoo Safari Camp

  • Transfer from Xaoo Safari Camp to Mogogelo Camp

  • Check-in to Mogogelo Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Included activities from Mogogelo Camp are the following:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Seasonal Mokoro rides
  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Khwai Community Area, Botswana

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. Khwai Community Area has unfenced boundaries allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season. The Khwai area offers the same wildlife experience as the Moremi Game Reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession, which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives. Don't miss the opportunity to soak up beautiful views of the scenic landscape and spot an array of wildlife.
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
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  • Camp Khwai

    Day 7 - 10

    Camp Khwai is ideally situated on a picturesque bend of the Khwai River with an expansive view of the Khwai River floodplain and into Moremi Game Reserve offering breathtaking sunrises and views over the river as well as of wildlife along the river. The unique tents are spacious, comfortable, elegantly decorated and equipped with comfortable beds, fans, charging points, private bathrooms and decks. Guests can enjoy all meals at the on-site restaurant serving delectable local and international dishes or relax with a refreshing drink from the bar while enjoying the breathtaking views. Additional amenities and services include a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in the central area, day/night game drives in the Khwai community concession and walking safaris. Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the nearby village and explore Moremi Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and other incredible wildlife.
    Camp Khwai
    Camp Khwai
    Camp Khwai
    Camp Khwai
    Camp Khwai
    Camp Khwai
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Day 7

Day Notes:

Enjoy your shared morning game drive and breakfast before you are transferred to the local airstrip to catch your helicopter flight to Khwai Airstrip. Upon landing at the airstrip, you will be transferred to Camp Khwai, where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari. After settling in, you will enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Mogogelo Camp

  • Charter Flight from Mogogelo Camp to Khwai Airstrip

  • Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Camp Khwai

  • Check-in to Camp Khwai

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 8 - 9

Day Notes:

Included activities from Camp Khwai are the following:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush Walks
  • Seasonal Mokoro rides
  • Cultural experiences
  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 10
  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Camp Khwai

  • Transfer from Camp Khwai to Khwai Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Khwai Airstrip to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Okavango Delta
Botswana
Day 1-2

Okavango Delta

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world.
Greater Moremi
Botswana
Day 4-5

Greater Moremi

The Greater Moremi Area encompasses the Moremi Game Reserve and the neighboring Khwai Concession in Botswana.
Khwai Community Area
Botswana
Day 7-8

Khwai Community Area

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve.

Accommodations

Xaoo Safari Camp
Okavango Delta
Day 1-4

Xaoo Safari Camp

Nestled in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Xaoo Safari Camp is a haven for luxury and adventure enthusiasts.
Mogogelo Camp
Greater Moremi
Day 4-7

Mogogelo Camp

Located in the beautiful Mogogelo valley in the private Sankuyo community concession Mogogelo Camp offers a classic bush camp experience.
Camp Khwai
Khwai Community Area
Day 7-10

Camp Khwai

Camp Khwai is ideally situated on a picturesque bend of the Khwai River with an expansive view of the Khwai River floodplain and into Moremi Game Reserve offering breathtaking sunrises and views over the river as well as of wildlife along the river. The unique tents are spacious, comfortable, elegantly decorated and equipped with comfortable beds, fans, charging points, private bathrooms and decks.

1st July 2025 - 31st October 2025: 

  • Per person based on 2 persons sharing: USD 6,995
  • Per person based on two or more in Single Rooms USD 8,850
  • Per person based on a Solo traveller (light aircraft instead of helicopter transfer on day 4): USD 8,995

1st November 2025 - 30th November 2025: 

  • Per person based on 2 persons sharing: USD 3,695
  • Per person based on two or more in Single Rooms: USD 4,595
  • Per person based on a Solo traveller (light aircraft instead of helicopter transfer on day 4): USD 4,765

December 2025 - March 2026 - INCLUDES 2 FREE NIGHTS

  • Per person sharing: USD 3,805
  • Single traveller*: USD $4,195
  • Solo traveller*: USD 4,895

April - June 2026

  • Per person sharing: USD 5,430
  • Single traveller: USD 6,960
  • Solo traveller: USD 7,660

July - October 2026

  • Per person sharing: USD 7,440
  • Single traveller*: USD 8,645
  • Solo traveller*: USD 9,345

November 2026 - INCLUDES 2 FREE NIGHTS

  • Per person sharing: USD 4,345
  • Single traveller*: USD 5,545
  • Solo traveller*: USD 6,245

*An additional single/solo supplement will apply at Mogogelo for 2+ single rooms in a booking

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