Duration
17 days
Group Size
Max 12
Style
Highlights
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Xhumaga
Moremi Game Reserve
+3 destinations
Botswana – 17-Day Kalahari, Delta & Big Game Safari
From $3,865Includes
Excludes
Itinerary
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
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Deception Valley Mobile Site (HATAB)
Day 1 - 3
The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities. Ablutions are bucket showers with hot water and long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. -
Passarge Pan Campsite
Day 3 - 6
Passarge has three campsites dispersed 15km away from each other along the length of the Passarge fossil valley. Like all campsites in the Central Kalahari there are pit toilets and bucket showers - no water, you must be completely self-sufficient.
Day 1
Day Notes:
The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 07.30 at your lodge. You will travel 160km to a private reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will set up camp and have a safari briefing.
Transfer time: ~5 hours
Please note: As the safari starts at 07.30 on Day 1, you will need to pre-night in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before your safari starts. Indigo Safaris can assist with pre-safari arrangements such as accommodation and transfers.
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Transfer from Missing Point to Deception Valley Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Check-in to Deception Valley Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Safari briefing
Day 2
Day Notes:
Along with your small group, you will explore the area through game drives and a nature walk with a San tracker, learning about their unique and intriguing culture. Game drives will allow you to explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx, springbok and eland as well as predators including lion, brown hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. This is true adventure camping, with limited water and communication and we will move as a self-sufficient group.
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Nature walk with the San People and game drives
Day 3 - 5
Day Notes:
You will wake up as the sun rises and head toward the pristine wilderness of the largest game reserve in Botswana. The next three days will be spent exploring the undeveloped wilderness of the northern region of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve with shared morning and afternoon game drives. Camping is in a private designated campsite with bush ablutions.
Transfer time: ~3-4 hours
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Transfer from Deception Valley Mobile Site (HATAB) to Passarge Pan Campsite
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Stay at Passarge Pan Campsite
Xhumaga, Botswana
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Boteti River Camp
Day 6 - 7
Overlooking the riverbed, Boteti River Camp rests at the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park, near Khumaga Village, and is within reach of Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. It offers a perfect escape to explore the vast open landscapes of this semi-arid area. The property features 8 en-suite chalets, mini Meru tents within the campsite area, a swimming pool, a dining area and a bar. An elevated viewing lounge overlooking the river invites you to wait for elephants or occasional zebra as they come by for a water break. For the adventurous traveller, we also have 8 campsites. Each campsite features a fireplace, water and power-points, as well as a shaded area under which they can pitch their tents. The campsite area has shared ablutions, as well as an area for washing cooking equipment.
Day 6
Day Notes:
On your last morning in the Kalahari, you will leave and enjoy a slow drive to the Makgadikgadi area. Your afternoon game drive will take you along the edge of the seasonal Boteti River, a source of water for the animals that inhabit Makgadikgadi National Park while your evening will be spent in comfortable chalets at the Boteti River Camp, a rustic lodge found on the edge of the park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village.
Transfer time: ~4-5 hours
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Check-out from Passarge Pan Campsite
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Game drive en-route to Makgadikgadi
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Transfer from Passarge Pan Campsite to Boteti River Camp
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Check-in to Boteti River Camp
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Shared afternoon game drive
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
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Xini Lagoon Campsite
Day 7 - 10
The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities. Ablutions are bucket showers with hot water and long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. -
Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB)
Day 10 - 13
The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities. Ablutions are bucket showers with hot water and long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team.
Day 7
Day Notes:
You will begin your adventure with a hearty breakfast, then you will make a stop in Maun for essential drink supplies. As you reach the Gomoti River, local polers will welcome you with their mekoro (traditional dugout canoes) to guide you through the mesmerising Okavango Delta. Quietly cruising along river channels and floodplains, you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of this unique region taking you deep inside the Delta.
Transfer time: ~5 hours
NOTE: You will leave your main luggage in the trailer and will need to pack a smaller bag (small backpack, hand luggage) with what you need for the 2 nights on the island. Transfers from the mainland to the island where you will stay are done on dugout canoes (mekoro) which cannot accommodate large bags. Your main luggage will safely remain in the vehicle that will be parked in a secured area while you are on the island.
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Check-out from Boteti River Camp
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Transfer from Boteti River Camp to Gomoti Campsite
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Cruise from Gomoti Campsite to Xini Lagoon Campsite
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Check-in to Xini Lagoon Campsite
Day 8 - 9
Day Notes:
You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango, camping wild with bush ablutions on a small island for two nights and one night on the edge of a lagoon.
On the third afternoon, you will have the option to enjoy a 45min flight in a helicopter with the doors off, allowing magnificent views from above. Rate on request and TBA by your agent. This experience must be booked prior to arrival, and payment made in USD cash only (transfers not included, extra charges apply). During the flight it is even possible to spot large game animals such as Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotami.
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Shared safari activities
Day 10 - 12
Day Notes:
You will embark on a journey to the Moremi Game Reserve, renowned for its rich wildlife and birdlife. Over three days, you will explore this stunning reserve from two different campsites, with game drives scheduled for the early morning and late afternoon. You will camp at private sites, enjoying the rustic charm of bush ablutions.
Transfer time: ~5 hours
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Cruise from Xini Lagoon Campsite to Gomoti Campsite
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Transfer from Gomoti Campsite to Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Stay at Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB)
Savuti - Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Savuti Mobile Site (HATAB)
Day 13 - 14
The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities. Ablutions are bucket showers with hot water and long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team.
Day 13
Day Notes:
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. The Savuti region is known for its dynamic ecosystem, which can undergo significant changes over time. The presence of waterholes, dry river channels, and marshes can attract a diverse range of animals, making each game drive a thrilling and unpredictable adventure. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions.
Transfer time: ~7-8 hours
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Check-out from Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Self Drive from Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB) to Savuti Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Game drive transfer to Savuti
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Check-in to Savuti Mobile Site (HATAB)
Chobe River Front, Botswana
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Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
Day 14 - 16
The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities. Ablutions are bucket showers with hot water and long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team.
Day 14 - 15
Day Notes:
Next, journey north to the Chobe River, where your game drives will wind along the riverbanks, accompanied by the calls of the majestic African Fish Eagle. The Chobe River Floodplain is an incredible area for game viewing, where water attracts large herds of buffalo, elephants, zebras, and other herbivores. With an abundance of prey, predators are likely to be nearby. The sunsets in this region are often breathtaking, providing fantastic photographic opportunities. You'll be camping in private designated campsites, each equipped with ensuite bush ablutions in the tents.
Transfer time: ~5-6 hours
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Transfer from Savuti Mobile Site (HATAB) to Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Stay at Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe
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Pioneers Victoria Falls
Day 16 - 17
Surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, this 50-room lodge offers plenty of space, comfort, and charm. Each room is tastefully decorated in a classic style and overlooks the gardens, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Day 16
Day Notes:
Following a brief morning game drive, your guide will escort you to the Kazungula border, where you will meet your transfer vehicle to your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Visa required). You will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to witness the thundering Victoria Falls and shop for
souvenirs. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.
Transfer time: ~3 hours (excluding border crossing)
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
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Transfer from Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB) to Pioneers Victoria Falls
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Check-in to Pioneers Victoria Falls
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Visit the Victoria Falls
Day 17
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Check-out from Pioneers Victoria Falls
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Xhumaga
Moremi Game Reserve
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Chobe River Front
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodations
Deception Valley Mobile Site (HATAB)
Passarge Pan Campsite
Boteti River Camp
Xini Lagoon Campsite
Xakanaxa Mobile Site (HATAB)
Savuti Mobile Site (HATAB)
Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
Pioneers Victoria Falls
Low Season 2026
1-17 January, 5-21 February, 12-28 March, 22 March - 7 April, 9-25 April, 5-21 November, 19 November - 5 December, 17 December - 2 January 2027
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: US$ 3,590
- Single Supplement: US$ 170*
High Season 2026
28 May - 13 June, 4 - 20 June, 18 June - 4 July, 2-18 July, 15 - 31 July, 30 July - 15 August, 13-29 August, 27 August - 12 September, 9-25 September, 24 September - 10 October, 8-24 October, 22 October - 7 November
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: US$ 3,800
- Single Supplement: US$ 170*
Low Season 2027
7-23 January, 11-27 February, 18 March-3 April, 15 April-1 May, 13-29 May, 28 October-13 November, 11-27 November, 25 November-11 December
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: US$ 3,985
- Single Supplement: US$ 190*
High Season 2027
3-19 June, 10-26 June, 24 June-10 July, 8-24 July, 21 July-6 August, 5-21 August, 19 August-4 September, 2-18 September, 15 September-1 October, 30 September-16 October, 14-30 October
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: US$ 4,220
- Single Supplement: US$ 190*
*The single supplement is not mandatory, if you are willing to share with another traveller of the same gender.
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