Duration
15 days
Group Size
Min 4, Max 12
Style
Highlights
Maun
Guma Lagoon
Moremi Game Reserve
+4 destinations
Botswana – 15-day Wildlife Adventure – Group accommodated
From $5,620Includes
Excludes
Itinerary
Maun, Botswana
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Thamalakane River Lodge
Day 1 - 2
Thamalakane River Lodge is located along the Thamalakane River, just outside Maun and on the route to the Moremi Game Reserve. The lodge offers convenient access to local attractions such as mokoro excursions, boat cruises, and guided game drives. Accommodation includes chalets with river views, en-suite bathrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, which serves à la carte and plated options. Leisure facilities include a spa, a swimming pool, and opportunities for scenic flights, making it a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Day 1
Day Notes:
On arrival at Maun International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Thamalakane River Lodge, located on the banks of the Thamalakane River. It is just outside of Maun and en-route to the famous Okavango Delta. The rest of the afternoon of your first day on safari in Botswana may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many activities available at the lodge. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group that you are travelling with.
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Meet & Greet
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Transfer from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Thamalakane River Lodge
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Check-in to Thamalakane River Lodge
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Optional activities
Guma Lagoon, Botswana
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Guma Lagoon Camp
Day 2 - 4
Guma Lagoon Camp is nestled on the banks of the Guma Lagoon, offering ideal access to the Northwestern Okavango Delta. The camp offers a selection of chalets, all equipped with ensuite bathrooms. Guma Camp has a small kitchen that caters to clients, as well as a communal kitchen for all guests to use. Other services and facilities include a bar, a swimming pool, and a coffee station.
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
After breakfast, we head to Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. Unlike other deltas, it flows deep into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the sea. The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. We have the opportunity to stop at a secluded island for a 1½ hour guided walk during which you may spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water-filled paradise.
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Transfer from Thamalakane River Lodge to Guma Lagoon Camp
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Stay at Guma Lagoon Camp
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Mokoro trip
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
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Mankwe Adventure Camp
Day 4 - 7
Overlooking the bush and mopane forest, Mankwe Adventure Camp offers guests the perfect gateway to the Moremi Game Reserve. Each campsite is secluded, offering guests a sense of privacy and exclusivity. On-site amenities and facilities include a safari kitchen with a gas stove and fridge, as well as ablution blocks equipped with bucket showers, flush toilets, and washbasins. For leisure, guests have the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness and experience the beauty of Botswana’s natural wonders.
Day 4
Day Notes:
After breakfast, we head south, travelling via Maun to our second camp in the delta. It is situated in a private concession in the Greater Moremi area. This large expanse of pristine delta vegetation is renowned for its concentration of mammals. It is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during a game drive. Game viewing is seasonal and depending on the time of the year, you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing in the delta is towards the end of the dry season and spring from August to November. During this period we will drive further to get closer to the rivers and channels for the best game viewing. In the summer, the abundant birdlife often means exceptional sightings of wildfowl, waders and raptors.
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Check-out from Guma Lagoon Camp
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Transfer from Guma Lagoon Camp to Mankwe Adventure Camp
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Game drive transfer to Moremi Game Reserve
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Check-in to Mankwe Adventure Camp
Day 5
Day Notes:
We have the opportunity to explore the Greater Moremi area on morning and afternoon game drives as well as during a very special night drive. Expect exceptional game viewing from the vehicles and we hope to show you the rare nocturnal animals that call this area home on the night drive
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Morning and afternoon game drives
Day 6
Day Notes:
Today, we embark on a full-day game drive in Khwai, situated on the fringes of the Moremi Game Reserve and boasts a diverse ecosystem of lagoons, plains, and forests. With a small population living in harmony with wildlife, Khwai attracts large herds of elephant and buffalo in the dry season, offering excellent opportunities for lion and leopard sightings alongside abundant birdlife and varied flora.
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Full-day game drive
Nata, Botswana
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Nata Lodge
Day 7 - 8
An oasis set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the pans. It is ideally situated close to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is just off the main road, 10 km from Nata village. This is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown areas. The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata Lodge offers guided tours in open safari vehicles into the sanctuary, not to be missed.
Day 7
Day Notes:
Leaving the Moremi bush behind us, we travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans on this leg of our Botswana safari. The area was once a large river-fed lake that has become saline and empty and incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands. Together this forms the Great Makgadikgadi which is the largest area of salt pans in the world, covering some 37,000 square km. We arrive at our lodge on the edge of the pans in the late afternoon.
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Check-out from Mankwe Adventure Camp
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Transfer from Mankwe Adventure Camp to Nata Lodge
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Journey to Makgadikgadi Pans
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Check-in to Nata Lodge
Kasane, Botswana
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The Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 8 - 10
The Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.
Day 8
Day Notes:
We head off to Nata Bird Sanctuary in the morning, which offers us the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans (please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints). After breakfast, we continue our journey north to Kasane, the gateway to your safari into Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second-largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephants found on the African continent. The afternoon is at your own leisure to partake in optional activities or to relax by the pool.
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Nata Bird Sanctuary
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Check-out from Nata Lodge
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Transfer from Nata Lodge to The Chobe Safari Lodge
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Check-in to The Chobe Safari Lodge
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Optional activities
Day 9
Day Notes:
Start your morning with a spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. You will return to the lodge for a late breakfast and chill time until your boat cruise on the Chobe River starts around 3 pm. This Chobe River cruise offers excellent opportunities to photograph elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds.
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Morning game drive
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Afternoon Chobe river cruise
Western Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
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Robins Camp
Day 10 - 13
Robins Camp, now under private new management, offers an exciting revival of the iconic safari destination in Hwange National Park. Robins Camp is situated in the rugged northern Basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area. It is the home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park. Robins is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and Painted Dog. The scenery of Robins is varied with hills, kopjes (small bouldered hills) and vlei (grassed plains that flood seasonally) areas and has a lot to offer the wildlife enthusiast. We welcome children of all ages and guests can self-drive or choose a fully guided trip.
Day 10
Day Notes:
Today, we make our way into Zimbabwe to Robins Camp, situated in the northwest corner of Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, covering an area of approx. 14 600 km2. Named after a local chief, Hwange is situated in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Victoria Falls. Due to its close proximity to the Falls, Hwange boasts an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, and a plethora of African wildlife. There are over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded here. Upon arrival, you can choose to partake in an optional game drive (for own account) to kickstart your wildlife experience
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Check-out from The Chobe Safari Lodge
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Transfer from The Chobe Safari Lodge to Robins Camp
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Check-in to Robins Camp
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Afternoon game drive
Day 11
Day Notes:
The day is spent on a full day game drive where you will discover a variety of animals, including some predators among them. Marvel at the vast herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, and witness the impressive concentration of giraffes. Keep an eye out for predators, endangered species, and the diverse birdlife that thrives here.
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Full-day game drive
Day 12
Day Notes:
Indulge in a morning game drive, offering yet another chance to witness the untamed wilderness in all its glory. As the afternoon approaches, you can enjoy leisure time at the lodge or opt for additional activities (for own account) that the lodge offers.
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Morning game drive
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Optional activities
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe
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Shearwater Explorers Village
Day 13 - 15
Shearwater Explorers Village is a lodge located in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, close to Victoria Falls, Curio Shops and Elephants Walk Shopping Centre. Surrounded by indigenous vegetation and wildlife, the accommodation features a range of standard and deluxe rooms as well as camping facilities. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a mosquito net, an en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi. The camp facilities feature communal ablutions, showers and a kitchen area. Guests may enjoy a tasty meal and refreshing drink at the on-site restaurant.
Day 13
Day Notes:
After breakfast and the end of your safari in Hwange, we head back towards Victoria Falls. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure enjoying one of the many activities that Vic Falls has to offer.
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Check-out from Robins Camp
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Transfer from Robins Camp to Shearwater Explorers Village
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Check-in to Shearwater Explorers Village
Day 14
Day Notes:
Explore Victoria Falls at your leisure today. This unique town offers a variety of adventure activities and cultural experiences. Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the smoke that thunders”. In the afternoon we embark on a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.
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Exploring Victoria Falls
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Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi
Day 15
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Check-out from Shearwater Explorers Village
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Transfer from Shearwater Explorers Village to Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Maun
Guma Lagoon
Moremi Game Reserve
Nata
Kasane
Western Hwange National Park
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodations
Thamalakane River Lodge
Guma Lagoon Camp
Mankwe Adventure Camp
Nata Lodge
The Chobe Safari Lodge
Robins Camp
Shearwater Explorers Village
2026
14 February, 1 March, 3 April, 5 May, 4 June, 28 June, 9 July, 20 July, 7 August, 22 August, 17 September, 29 September, 8 October, 25 October, 28 October, 3 November, 20 December
- Per person sharing: US$ 5,620
- Single traveller: US$ 7,045
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