Botswana - 7-day Deluxe Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Safari - Private fly-in

Botswana – 7-day Deluxe Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Safari – Private fly-in

From $7,115

Includes

All light aircraft flights, including 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage all in soft bags

All road and airstrip 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.

Sable Alley

Day 1 - 4

Not only is Khwai Private Reserve one of Botswana’s best kept secrets, it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley. Sable is a piece of light, bright and beautiful luxury amid the game-rich floodplains of Khwai, and the best news is that it’s as sustainable as it is sophisticated. We’ve partnered with the local communities in Khwai, and proceeds from staying at Sable Alley go straight back into the Khwai Village community projects. And what about the wildlife? Located right on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, home to harrumphing hippo and a favourite drinking spot for elephant and buffalo, the big game quite literally comes to you at Sable. But as tempting as it is to stay in camp, venture out you should, for Khwai offers one of Africa’s greatest and most exclusive safari experiences. Have your binos at the ready for lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, elephant and hundreds of dainty antelope as you drive through the diverse landscapes. We recommend booking Sable Alley as part of a complete Natural Selection safari, but if you want to book it separately or just check availability click on the button below.

+5

Day 1

Day Notes:

Once you arrive at Maun Airport, check in for your light aircraft flight to Khwai. Upon landing at the airstrip you will be met and transferred to Sable Alley. After settling in, enjoy your first shared afternoon safari activity (time permitting) in the Khwai Conservancy.

Charter Flight from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Khwai Airstrip
Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Sable Alley
Check-in to Sable Alley
Shared afternoon safari activity (time permitting)

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Safari activities from Sable Alley & Tuludi include:

Shared morning and afternoon game drives
Mokoro rides (water level dependent)

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.

San Camp

Day 4 - 7

Imagine a smattering of billowing white tents, shaded by desert palms and surrounded by a thousand acres of shimmering, sparkling nothingness. You’ve just dreamt up San Camp, our impossibly romantic, seven-bedroom camp on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi. San isn’t a place for frills and fluffiness. The magic is in the minimalism, both at the camp and in the mysterious desert landscape. You can forget the tourist crowds and over-stuffed 4x4s too; it’s just you, the wildlife, and a handful of local San Bushmen, waiting to share their secrets with you.

+15

Day 4

Day Notes:

Depending on the departure time for your next light aircraft flight, you will be able to experience another morning activity in Khwai. After breakfast, you will be taken back to the airstrip for your onward flight to Magadigadi Salt Pans. You will be welcomed at the airstrip and taken to San or Jack's Camp, depending on the season. Settle in and have lunch before joining your first shared afternoon activity.

Shared morning safari activity (time permitting)
Check-out from Sable Alley
Transfer from Sable Alley to Khwai Airstrip
Charter Flight from Khwai Airstrip to San Camp
Check-in to San Camp
Shared afternoon activity

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Safari activities from San & Jack's Camps include:

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

Horse riding and flamingo, and zebra migration are available at an additional cost.

Shared morning and afternoon activities

Day 7

Shared morning activity (time permitting)
Check-out from San Camp
Charter Flight from San Camp to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

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.

Botswana

Day 4-5

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Accommodations

Khwai Private Reserve

Day 1-4

Sable Alley

Not only is Khwai Private Reserve one of Botswana’s best kept secrets, it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley.

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Day 4-7

San Camp

Imagine a smattering of billowing white tents, shaded by desert palms and surrounded by a thousand acres of shimmering, sparkling nothingness.

INCLUDES A LONG-STAY CIRCUIT DISCOUNT

1 - 9 January 2025 - based on Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 14,150
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 19,165
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,880
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 3,015

10 January - 31 March 2025 - based on Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 7,115
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 9,815
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 4,425
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 1,270

1 - 30 April 2025 - based on San Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 10,395
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 13,885
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 6,070
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 1,970
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,025

1 - 31 May 2025 - based on San Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 11,435
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 15,315
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 6,585
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,430
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 1,890

1 - 30 June 2025 - based on San Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 12,935
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 17,420
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 8,045
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 4,175
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 3,420

1 July - 31 August 2025 - based on San Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 14,350
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 19,390
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 8,045
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 4,175
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 3,420

1 September - 15 October 2025 - based on San Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 13,165
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 17,750
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,450
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,315
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,970

16 - 31 October 2025 & 20 December - 9 January 2026 - based on Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 16,135
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 21,895
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 8,935
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,315

1 November - 19 December 2025 - based on Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Per person sharing: US$ 12,430
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 16,710
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,085
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 1,970

BELOW BASED ON SAN CAMP IN THE MAKGADIKGADI PANS FROM APRIL TO DECEMBER, AND JACK'S CAMP FROM JANUARY TO 31 MARCH 2026

10 January - 31 March 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 10,155
NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 5,980
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 1,485

April 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 10,775
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 14,360
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 6,290
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,080
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,160

May 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 12,550
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 16,850
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,180
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,625
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,110

June & September & 20 December 2026 - 9 January 2027

Per person sharing: US$ 13,745
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 18,525
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,775
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 3,420
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 3,135

July - August 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 14,885
Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 20,120
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 8,345
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,400
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 3,705

October 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 12,550
NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,180
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,625
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,110

1 November - 19 December 2026

Per person sharing: US$ 10,775
NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 6,290
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 2,080
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 2,160

20 December 2026 - 9 January 2027

Per person sharing: US$ 13,745
NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
Per child sharing, age 6 - 18 years**: US$ 7,775
Supplement for Tuludi per person sharing: US$ 3,420
Supplement for Jack's Camp per person sharing: US$ 3,135

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

**Families travelling with children aged 9 years and younger are required to book a private vehicle:

2025 US$ 795 per day from January - May & 1 November - 19 December/US$ 895 from June - October & 20 December - 9 January
2026 US$ 725 per day from 10 January - March/ US$ 835 from April-May & October - 19 December/US$ 935 from June - September & 20 December - 9 January 2027

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Botswana – 7-day Deluxe Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Safari – Private fly-in