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Botswana – 7-day African Wildcat Safari Northbound – Group camping

7 days / 6 nights
Khwai Community Area • Savuti - Chobe National Park • Chobe River Front

Country

Botswana

Duration

7 days

Group Size

Max 9

Highlights

Khwai Community Area

Savuti - Chobe National Park

Chobe River Front

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Botswana – 7-day African Wildcat Safari Northbound – Group camping

From $2,680
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)
Chobe River Front
BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite
Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

Includes

Camping equipment (walk-in mini-meru tents with camp bed and full bedding with ensuite bush ablutions)
All transfers and activities as per the itinerary
All meals that are indicated, tea/coffees, soft drinks, local alcohols, drinking water
Services of a Professional Guide, Camp Chef and an Assistant
Transport in specialised safari vehicles
All Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary
Okavango Air Rescue evacuation from the bush to the nearest medical facility.

Excludes

Flights
Airport transfers
Optional excursions (activities in Victoria Falls)
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

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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  • Khwai 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. 
    Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)

Day 1

Day Notes:

Your guide will meet you at 07.30 at a pre-arranged meeting point in Maun. From Maun you will drive through to Moremi/Khwai, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on each tent.

Transfer time: ~6 hours

NOTE: As the safari starts at 07.30 on Day 1 you will need to pre-night in Maun. We can assist with pre-safari arrangements. In the afternoon of your pre-night, you will have the option of taking a 45-minute flight in a helicopter with no windows and doors, allowing magnificent views from above. Rate TBA by your agent. Both experiences have to 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.

  • Transfer from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Check-in to Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Game drive from Maun to Khwai

Day 2

Day Notes:

Game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi/Khwai Concession). A mokoro excursion will take you along a tributary of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Savuti - Chobe National Park, Botswana

Savuti, also known as Savute lies in the heart of Botswana’s beautiful Chobe National Park. This dynamic wilderness is a sweeping expanse of savannah brooded over by several rocky outcrops which guard a relic marsh and the dry channel that was once its lifeline. The Savute goes through wet and dry cycles, where wild dogs hunt in the dry river channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago. Visitors to this spectacular area can spot abundant wildlife including: a variety of birds, elephants, antelope, lion prides, black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, kudu, hyena, cheetah Cape buffalo herds, and thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest.
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savuti - Chobe National Park
  • BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

    Day 3 - 5

    BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite
    BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite
    BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite
    BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

Day 3

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.  Savuti is very well known for its predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and even African wild dog. Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on each tent. 

Transfer time: ~5-6 hours

  • Check-out from Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Transfer from Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB) to BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

  • Check-in to BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

  • Game drive transfer to Savuti

Day 4

Day Notes:

Game drives to explore Southern Chobe National Park.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Chobe River Front, Botswana

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. A visit to this area guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to some exciting activities such as: being driven along the game-dotted river banks in a 4WD; cruising along the river in a motorboat, spotting rare birdlife for a unique safari experience.
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
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  • Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

    Day 5 - 7

    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. 
    Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
    Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

Day 5

Day Notes:

You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. The Chobe River Floodplain is an amazing game viewing area where water attracts large herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra and other herbivores. Due to the proliferation of prey, predators are likely to be close at hand. Sunsets in this region are often spectacular and allow amazing photographic opportunities. Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on each tent. (

Transfer time: ~5 hours

  • Check-out from BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

  • Transfer from BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite to Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Check-in to Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Game drive transfer to Chobe National Park

Day 6

Day Notes:

Game drives to explore Northern Chobe and the floodplains.

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 7

  • Chobe River Cruise

  • Check-out from Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

  • Transfer from Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB) to Kasane Airport [BBK]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Khwai Community Area
Botswana
Day 1-2

Khwai Community Area

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Botswana
Day 3-4

Savuti - Chobe National Park

Savuti, also known as Savute lies in the heart of Botswana’s beautiful Chobe National Park.
Chobe River Front
Botswana
Day 5-6

Chobe River Front

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities.

Accommodations

Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)
Khwai Community Area
Day 1-3

Khwai Mobile Site (HATAB)

The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers.
BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Day 3-5

BOGA SV2 Savuti Campsite

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Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)
Chobe River Front
Day 5-7

Chobe Mobile Site (HATAB)

The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers.

Low Season 2025

5 - 11 March, 26 March - 1 April, 9 - 15 April, 30 April - 6 May, 21 - 27 May, 11 - 17 June, 5 - 11 November, 19 - 25 November

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,680
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

High Season 2025

2 - 8 July, 16 -22 July, 30 July - 5 August, 13 - 19 August, 27 August - 2 September, 10 - 16 September, 24 - 30 September,  8 - 14 October, 22 - 28 October

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,830
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

Low Season 2026

3-9 March, 24-30 March, 7-13 April, 28 April - 4 May, 19-25 May, 3-9 November, 17-23 November

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,680
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

High Season 2026

9-15 June, 30 June - 6 July, 14-20 July, 28 July - 3 August, 11 - 17 August, 25-31 August, 8-14 September, 22-28 September, 6-12 October, 20-26 October

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,830
  • Single supplement: US$ 575

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