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Botswana – 7-day Classic Natural Selection Safari – Private fly-in

7 days / 6 nights
Khwai Private Reserve • Okavango Delta • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Country

Botswana

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Khwai Private Reserve

Okavango Delta

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

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Botswana – 7-day Classic Natural Selection Safari – Private fly-in

From $5,255
Camp Kalahari
Okavango Delta
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Mokolwane
Okavango Delta
Mokolwane

Includes

All light aircraft flights, including 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage all in soft bags
All road transfers
6 nights in safari accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared safari activities 
Park fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium drinks
Additional activities like scenic helicopter flights - please ask for rates
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 Private Reserve, Botswana

Welcome to Khwai Private Reserve, 440 000 acres bordering onto both the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It is an innovative community based joint venture partnership that adjoins onto the world famous Okavango Delta eco-system. The Reserve was established to create a meaningful bridge between the tourism industry and local villagers, ensuring significant economic income for local communities, first world environmentally sensitive practices and a superb safari experience. The massive Khwai Private Reserve comprises of some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, floodplains, open savannah, mopane woodland, rivers and lagoons. This range of habitats results in a range of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and of course the eponymous sable antelope.
Khwai Private Reserve
Khwai Private Reserve
Khwai Private Reserve
Khwai Private Reserve
Khwai Private Reserve
Khwai Private Reserve
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  • Little Sable

    Day 1 - 3

    The intimate, tented retreat is located amid the shimmering grasslands of the Khwai Private Reserve, one of the best-managed concessions in the greater Okavango Delta. Up here, there’s something to see around every corner and a different activity to enjoy every day, from classic game drives to mokoro trips and boat safaris. And the best bit of all is that this iconic safari experience is all yours for an extremely affordable price.
    Little Sable
    Little Sable
    Little Sable
    Little Sable
    Little Sable
    Little Sable
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival in Maun, you will catch a light aircraft flight to Khwai Airstrip. Once you arrive at the local airstrip, you will be transferred to Little Sable, which will be your home for the next 2 nights. After settling in, you will enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

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

  • Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Little Sable

  • Check-in to Little Sable

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2

Day Notes:

Safari activities from Little Sable include:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Mokoro excursions (seasonal)
  • Guided walks
  • Viewing hide

Scenic Okavango helicopter flights  are available at additional cost

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

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
Okavango Delta
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  • Mokolwane

    Day 3 - 5

    Situated on the Matsebi River, Mokolwane camp is made up of tree houses 2 metres off the ground. A real haven for elephants that love the palm trees of this area. This camp is situated in the open flood plains that receive floodwater 3 weeks earlier than the southern areas of the concession. The vegetation consists of smaller palm islands and wide-open spaces.
    Mokolwane
    Mokolwane
    Mokolwane
    Mokolwane
    Mokolwane
    Mokolwane
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Day 3

Day Notes:

After a shared morning game drive, time permitting, and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the local airstrip to catch your flight to the Okavango Delta. Once you arrive at the local airstrip, you will be transferred to Mokolwane, where you will stay for the next 2 nights. Settle in and then go on a shared afternoon game drive.

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Little Sable

  • Transfer from Little Sable to Khwai Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Khwai Airstrip to Santawani Airstrip

  • Transfer from Santawani Airstrip to Mokolwane

  • Check-in to Mokolwane

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 4

Day Notes:

Safari activities at Mokolwane are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Mokoro excursions (seasonal)
  • Birding

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana

Set in the heart of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Pan is the world's largest network of salt pans stretching over 3900 square kilometres and formed on the bed of the ancient Makgadikgadi Lake that began evaporating aeons ago. Visiting Makgadikgadi is a unique salt desert experience: in the dry season, this vast expanse of sun-baked salt glistens in the light, and when the rains come, the pan is home to a cornucopia of flamingos and other waterbirds, as well as one of Africa's largest zebra populations, whose annual migration is a wonder to behold. Visitors can immerse themselves in the stark beauty of this incredible landscape, spot a host of wildlife and enjoy a number of activities, including horse riding safaris, game drives, and excellent birdwatching. Other highlights include: quad biking across the vast expanse of dry salt pans or jumping in a helicopter and viewing countless flamingo flocks creating a magnificent pink spectacle dotting the landscape.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  • Camp Kalahari

    Day 5 - 7

    Camp Kalahari sits among acacias and Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A relaxed, family-friendly camp, ideal for those seeking fun and adventure, without sacrificing comfort or style.
    Camp Kalahari
    Camp Kalahari
    Camp Kalahari
    Camp Kalahari
    Camp Kalahari
    Camp Kalahari
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Day 5

Day Notes:

After a shared morning game drive, time permitting, and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the local airstrip to catch your flight to Magadigadi. Once you arrive at the local airstrip, you will be transferred to Camp Kalahari, where you will stay for the next 2 nights. Settle in and then go on a shared afternoon game drive.

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Mokolwane

  • Transfer from Mokolwane to Santawani Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Santawani Airstrip to Jack's Camp

  • Transfer from Jack's Camp to Camp Kalahari

  • Check-in to Camp Kalahari

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 6

Day Notes:

Activities at Camp Kalahari include the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Meerkat interaction
  • Walking with the Bushmen
  • Quad biking (seasonal)

There is also horse riding, a Kubu Island Expedition, and spa treatments available at an additional cost.

  • Morning and afternoon shared activity

Day 7

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Camp Kalahari

  • Transfer from Camp Kalahari to Jack's Camp

  • Charter Flight from Jack's Camp to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Khwai Private Reserve
Botswana
Day 1-2

Khwai Private Reserve

Welcome to Khwai Private Reserve, 440 000 acres bordering onto both the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park in northern Botswana.
Okavango Delta
Botswana
Day 3-4

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.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Botswana
Day 5-6

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Set in the heart of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Pan is the world's largest network of salt pans stretching over 3900 square kilometres and formed on the bed of the ancient Makgadikgadi Lake that began evaporating aeons ago.

Accommodations

Little Sable
Khwai Private Reserve
Day 1-3

Little Sable

The intimate, tented retreat is located amid the shimmering grasslands of the Khwai Private Reserve, one of the best-managed concessions in the greater Okavango Delta.
Mokolwane
Okavango Delta
Day 3-5

Mokolwane

Situated on the Matsebi River, Mokolwane camp is made up of tree houses 2 metres off the ground.
Camp Kalahari
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Day 5-7

Camp Kalahari

Camp Kalahari sits among acacias and Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.

INCLUDES A CIRCUIT DISCOUNT

 

1 November - 19 December 2025

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 6,520
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 8,510
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,070

May 2025

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 7,065
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 9,255
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,340

June 2025

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 8,235
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 10,895
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,925

July - August 2025

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 9,075
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 12,075
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 5,345

September - October & 20 December 2025 - 9 January 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 7,895
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 10,425
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,755

10 January - 31 March 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 5,990
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,085

April 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 7,305
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 9,355
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,745

May 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 8,215
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 10,630
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 5,200

June & September 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 9,240
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 12,065
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 5,710

July - August 2026 

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 10,190
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 13,395
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 6,185

1 November - 19 December 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 7,305
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 4,745

October 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 8,215
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 5,200

20 December 2026 - 9 January 2027

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 9,240
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 6-18 years: US$ 5,710

  

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

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