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Botswana – 7-day Back to the Roots Safari – Private accommodated

7 days / 6 nights
Okavango Panhandle • Mababe

Country

Botswana

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Okavango Panhandle

Mababe

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Botswana – 7-day Back to the Roots Safari – Private accommodated

From $3,280
Nokanyana
Mopiri
Nokanyana
Nokanyana
Mopiri
Mopiri

Includes

Internal light aircraft flights, including 15 kg of hold and 5kg of hand luggage per person
6 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily shared safari activities
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium drinks
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

Okavango Panhandle, Botswana

Situated in the northwestern area of the Okavango Delta, the Panhandle is a stretch of the Okavango River that follows a more-or-less straight course for approximately 70 kilometres before entering the wetlands. This deep channel serves as the main water source feeding the delta and offers excellent tiger and bream fishing, while the surrounding woodlands and the river’s shallow waters teem with a myriad of birds. The Okavango Panhandle is dotted with several villages and serves as a gateway to the scenic Tsodilo Hills, some 40 kilometres west, with their various tribal cave paintings, some dating back as far as 20 000 years. Visitors can enjoy excellent fishing, first-class birding, boating on the Okavango River and game viewing in the Mahangu National Park.
Okavango Panhandle
Okavango Panhandle
Okavango Panhandle
Okavango Panhandle
Okavango Panhandle
Okavango Panhandle
  • Mopiri

    Day 1 - 4

    Mopiri consists of ten spacious en-suite tents that are set on the banks of Weboro Lagoon offering panoramic views. Long winding board walks between the main area and the tents offer guests privacy and the opportunity to stretch their legs and explore the island. It offers a true water experience. Possible activities include boat trips, bush walks, mokoro trips, birding, fishing, sunset cruises, lagoon sundowners / dinners. We also offer full day boating safaris into the heart of the Delta and private fly camping experiences. Helicopter flights over the Delta can be arranged ad hoc and can be combined with a trip to Tsodilo Hills or a village tour. Bush walks on our private island are great for birding. We have a spa available with a variety of treatments available that can be booked in advance or in camp.
    Mopiri
    Mopiri
    Mopiri
    Mopiri
    Mopiri
    Mopiri
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon arriving at Maun Airport, make your way to the light aircraft check-in desk. You will fly you across the Okavango Delta with breathtaking views, all the way to Mopiri, where you will spend your first 3 nights on safari. After settling in, get ready for your first afternoon safari activity. Mopiri is a water-based camp, which lets you fully immerse into this very special eco system.

  • Charter Flight from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Mopiri

  • Cruise from Mopiri to Mopiri

  • Check-in to Mopiri

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Mopiri are the following:

  • Boat cruises
  • Mokoro rides
  • Bush walks

  • Morning and afternoon shared safari activities

Mababe, Botswana

Mababe is a small rural settlement located in the eastern part of Botswana’s North-West District, set on the vast, wild plains of the Mababe Lower Depression. Jaw-dropping vistas of yellow bushveld, sparkling rivers, and bright green forests attract nature photographers and plant enthusiasts, as well as hikers. However, it is the area’s wildlife that is its major drawcard: visitors can look forward to seeing large herds of buffalo, a good number of lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and cheetahs. A range of guided walks, game drives, and other activities are on offer.
Mababe
Mababe
Mababe
Mababe
Mababe
Mababe
  • Nokanyana

    Day 4 - 7

    Nokanyana offers some exceptional game drive opportunities. Extending from the Okavango River, the Khwai River forms part of the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. Nokanyana overlooks the spot where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers join, creating a beautiful environment in which to relax and watch the wildlife pass by. Ten luxurious tents are positioned in prime locations to make the most of the surrounding wilderness. Seven luxury rooms sit right on the banks of the Khwai River, offering uninterrupted views of the water and the wildlife it attracts. The three spacious family units are set slightly back, with elevated views into the bush, perfect for spotting game from the comfort of your deck. All tents feature both indoor and outdoor showers—so you don’t have to miss a thing! Days can be spent exploring the area or simply relaxing as the wildlife comes to you.
    Nokanyana
    Nokanyana
    Nokanyana
    Nokanyana
    Nokanyana
    Nokanyana
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After your last morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast at Mopiri, you will fly to Nokanyana Camp, where you will spend 3 more nights on safari. Nokanyana is a land based camp, which perfectly compliments Mopiri for your full safari experience. Khwai Conservancy is renowned as an excellent animal spotting area.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Mopiri

  • Cruise from Mopiri to Mopiri

  • Charter Flight from Mopiri to Khwai Airstrip

  • Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Nokanyana

  • Check-in to Nokanyana

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Activities included at Nokanyana are the following:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush walks

  • Morning and afternoon shared safari activities

Day 7

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Nokanyana

  • Transfer from Nokanyana to Khwai Airstrip

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

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Okavango Panhandle
Botswana
Day 1-2

Okavango Panhandle

Situated in the northwestern area of the Okavango Delta, the Panhandle is a stretch of the Okavango River that follows a more-or-less straight course for approximately 70 kilometres before entering the wetlands.
Mababe
Botswana
Day 4-5

Mababe

Mababe is a small rural settlement located in the eastern part of Botswana’s North-West District, set on the vast, wild plains of the Mababe Lower Depression.

Accommodations

Mopiri
Okavango Panhandle
Day 1-4

Mopiri

Mopiri consists of ten spacious en-suite tents that are set on the banks of Weboro Lagoon offering panoramic views.
Nokanyana
Mababe
Day 4-7

Nokanyana

Nokanyana offers some exceptional game drive opportunities.

ALL SEASONS BELOW INCLUDE 1 NIGHT FREE 

June - 15 October 2025 - ONE CHILD UNDER 18 STAYS FREE IN THE TENT IF SHARING WITH TWO PARENTS

  • Per person sharing: US$ 5,135
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 6,290
  • Per second child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 3,210

16 October - 19 December 2025 - ONE CHILD UNDER 18 STAYS FREE IN THE TENT IF SHARING WITH TWO PARENTS

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,280
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 3,880
  • Per second child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 2,280

20 December 2025 - 9 January 2026 - ONE CHILD UNDER 18 STAYS FREE IN THE TENT IF SHARING WITH TWO PARENTS

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,985
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 4,800
  • Per second child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 2,635

10 January - 31 March 2026 - ONE CHILD UNDER 18 STAYS FREE IN THE TENT IF SHARING WITH TWO PARENTS

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,330
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 3,930
  • Per second child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 2,335

April - May & 15 October - November 2026 

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,175
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 5,025
  • Per child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 2,755

1 June - 14 October 2026 

  • Per person sharing: US$ 5,380
  • Single/solo traveller*: US$ 6,595
  • Per child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 3,360

1 December 2026 - 31 March 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,435
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 6-17 years: US$ 2,440

*A flight supplement might apply for solo travellers if no one else is booked on one or more of the flight segments

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