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Botswana – 7-day Land & Water Safari – Tailored Fly-in

7 days / 6 nights
Savuti - Chobe National Park • Okavango Delta • Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Highlights

Savuti - Chobe National Park

Okavango Delta

Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

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Botswana – 7-day Land & Water Safari – Tailored Fly-in

From $4,825
Okavango Delta
Savute Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge

Includes

All light aircraft flights, including 20kg of luggage all in soft bags
All 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

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
  • Savute Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 3

    To ensure a private and relaxing environment, Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just twenty four guests in eleven thatched chalets built of local timber and one family room which consists of two double bedrooms. The chalets, which have been elegantly furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment, feature expansive private decks, a combined bedroom and lounge area and en suite facilities. Savute Safari Lodge offers a shaded viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming pool with spectacular pool loungers – ideal for watching the varied wildlife – including the resident Elephants – as they make their way to the Channel to drink, bathe and play. Activities are organised around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a backdrop of teeming wildlife.
    Savute Safari Lodge
    Savute Safari Lodge
    Savute Safari Lodge
    Savute Safari Lodge
    Savute Safari Lodge
    Savute Safari Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon arrival in Maun, you will be met by a representative and taken to the domestic check-in for your light aircraft flight to Savute. Enjoy your scenic flight over the delta environment! Once landed at Savute airstrip, you will be met by a camp vehicle and taken on a game drive transfer to the lodge. Settling in, freshen up, have lunch or high tea and enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

 

  • Check-in to Savute Safari Lodge

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

  • Transfer from Savuti Airstrip to Savute Safari Lodge

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 2
  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

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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  • Xugana Island Lodge

    Day 3 - 5

    Xugana Island Lodge is set in the heart of the Okavango Delta’s most breathtaking permanent water site, the Xugana Lagoon—a vast, lily-dotted expanse framed by papyrus reeds. Here, primely positioned on a private concession, the lodge immediately impresses with its Overwater Fire-Deck, extending from the main lodge onto the lagoon. As one of the first-ever delta lodges, Xugana Island Lodge has long been defined by its deep connection to the environment, exceptional service, and true tranquillity. Following a stunning recent rebuild, these values remain unwavering, reflected in a design that echoes the splendour of this incredible ecosystem now more than ever. The lagoon and its wildlife are central, and views are on full display from the pool and bar to the multi-level dining, lounge and viewing decks that comprise the main areas. En-suite Luxury Tents and a two-bedroom Luxury Interleading Tent line the island’s edge. Each tent draws inspiration from the lagoon’s blue hues and natural textiles, and views are both expansive and immersive, thanks to unique enclosed decks that create an indoor-outdoor experience. The lodge’s sense of wonder meets adventure with activities that include motorboat safaris, fishing, mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions, guided walking safaris, and world-class birdwatching.
    Xugana Island Lodge
    Xugana Island Lodge
    Xugana Island Lodge
    Xugana Island Lodge
    Xugana Island Lodge
    Xugana Island Lodge
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Day 3
  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Savute Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Savute Safari Lodge to Savuti Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Savuti Airstrip to Xugana Airfield

  • Check-in to Xugana Island Lodge

  • Cruise from Xugana Airfield to Xugana Island Lodge

  • Shared afternoon water activity

Day 4

Day Notes:

Included activities from Xugana Island Lodge:

  • Boat cruises through the beautiful waterways of the Okavango Delta
  • Gentle mokoro rides
  • Bush walks

Add a 30-minute, open-door helicopter flight for US$ 375 per person (min 2 people).

  • Shared morning and afternoon activities

  • 30-minute, open-door helicopter flight

Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana

North-eastern Botwana’s Boteti River, within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, lies on the grounds of an ancient lake, within a region where some of the first ‘homo sapiens’ (humans) lived. This area is an essential part of the massive annual migration - visitors can look forward to seeing enormous herds of oryx, wildebeests, impalas, zebras, and springbok as well as elephants and hippopotamuses along the riverbank. The river also provides prime bird-watching opportunities, with large flocks of flamingos and numerous other species calling it home. Besides the usual nature reserve activities, try taking a small chartered plane for the best views of the herds; go quad biking across salt flats and sleep there under the stars, or take a cultural tour to see ancient tribal sites.
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
  • Leroo La Tau

    Day 5 - 7

    Leroo La Tau by Desert & Delta Safaris, on the western bank of the Boteti River, offers an ideal base for exploring Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and offers the chance to witness Botswana’s mind-blowing annual zebra migration.
    Leroo La Tau
    Leroo La Tau
    Leroo La Tau
    Leroo La Tau
    Leroo La Tau
    Leroo La Tau
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Day 5
  • Shared morning activity (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Xugana Island Lodge

  • Cruise from Xugana Island Lodge to Xakanaxa Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Xakanaxa Airstrip to Leroo La Tau Airstrip

  • Check-in to Leroo La Tau

  • Transfer from Leroo La Tau Airstrip to Leroo La Tau

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 6

Day Notes:

Safari activities from Leroo La Tau include:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Seasonal boat cruises
  • Cultural excursions
  • Shared morning and afternoon activities

Day 7
  • Shared morning safari activity (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Leroo La Tau

  • Transfer from Leroo La Tau to Leroo La Tau Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Leroo La Tau Airstrip to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Savuti - Chobe National Park
Botswana
Day 1-2

Savuti - Chobe National Park

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

Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

North-eastern Botwana’s Boteti River, within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, lies on the grounds of an ancient lake, within a region where some of the first ‘homo sapiens’ (humans) lived.

Accommodations

Savute Safari Lodge
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Day 1-3

Savute Safari Lodge

To ensure a private and relaxing environment, Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just twenty four guests in eleven thatched chalets built of local timber and one family room which consists of two double bedrooms.
Xugana Island Lodge
Okavango Delta
Day 3-5

Xugana Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge is set in the heart of the Okavango Delta’s most breathtaking permanent water site, the Xugana Lagoon—a vast, lily-dotted expanse framed by papyrus reeds.
Leroo La Tau
Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Day 5-7

Leroo La Tau

Leroo La Tau by Desert & Delta Safaris, on the western bank of the Boteti River, offers an ideal base for exploring Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and offers the chance to witness Botswana’s mind-blowing annual zebra migration..

January - March & December 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 4,930
  • Single*/Solo traveller**: US$ 7,490
  • Children: on request

April, May & November 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 6,535
  • Single*/Solo traveller**: US$ 9,090
  • Children: on request

June - October 2026

  • Price per person sharing: US$ 8,245
  • Single*/Solo traveller**: US$ 10,785
  • Children: on request

*A single supplement is applicable to any one reservation comprising of more than two single rooms January to May, November and December

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

Botswana – Delta and Chobe Safari

The individual with whom we worked was knowledgeable, helpful, and very responsive; our requests were met; our experience with her was great.

Arthur Rosen
Helpful, and very responsive

Botswana Safari

Friendly, competent, reliable

From the very beginning, Indigo Safari made every effort to adapt our travel plans to our budget. Despite our many requests and a limited budget, we worked together to create a perfect trip to Botswana. Once we arrived, everything went as planned, and we were able to enjoy our vacation stress-free.

Georg Neukam
Friendly, competent, reliable

Botswana explorer safari

From the very beginning, Indigo Safari made every effort to adapt our travel plans to our budget. Despite our many requests and a limited budget, we worked together to create a perfect trip to Botswana. Once we arrived, everything went as planned, and we were able to enjoy our vacation stress-free.

George Neukam
Friendly, competent, reliable

Botswana photographic safari – Moremi, Khwai, Savuti, Chobe, Nxai Pan

Coming out of our life in our luxury UAE bubble to 1 vehicle for 2 weeks with 3 nationalities and 5 people/personalities, making this a rewarding exploration of Botswana could have been a challenge in itself.
Catering for individual needs in a group is a challenge that Christopher masters whilst at the same time multitasking as a patient driver, amazing chef & experienced field guide with us the guests helping pitch tents, prepping veg & doing the dishes.
Being in the lush green Okavango Delta with amazing campfire dinners to break the ice set the expectations for the game drives and camping in Moremi, Savuti, Chobe, Vic Falls and Nxai Pan.

Julie Robinson
Amazing chef & experienced field guide

Botswana – 8-Day Buffalo Safari – Group camping

chose Indigo Safaris as I wanted to book with a local company who knew their stuff. Michele helped with the booking process and was very helpful, responding quickly to all my questions and quickly pinning down safari dates. The actual safari in Botswana was provided by Bush Ways, who were fantastic - the planning and execution of the camping and safaris was top rate and Evans and Kepapa were our exceptional guide and cook. The wildlife was unbelievable, far exceeding my expectations.

Spending our last night in the Pioneers Lodge, after 6 nights of wild camping among the lions, hippos and elephants, was the perfect finish to a very memorable trip.

Sheena Gordon
Completely fabulous from start to finish

Helen 8-day Botswana Adventure Fly-in Safari – Private Fly-in

It was very well organized, the choice and order of the lodges was excellent giving a variety of experiences. We especially loved the small scale venues.

Helen Sjisling
Absolutely brilliant

Jean 11-day Botswana & Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Value-For-Money Safari – Private fly-in

Matt at Indigo Safaris arranged a fantastic trip for us! He was so helpful; willing to investigate every crazy request and answer every question :)

We experienced a wide range of habitats, from delta to desert, and saw the Big 5 plus so much more. A highlight of the trip was something we’d never heard of until Matt suggested it - a night sleeping under the African sky on an open 2-story platform, alongside a waterhole visited by lions, elephants, and other wild creatures throughout the night. The stars were absolutely magical!

All the internal flights arrived like clockwork. We were delighted with the intimate “mid-range” camps we chose with Matt’s advice. Each of them was very comfortable, employed lovely staff, offered good food, and had prompt laundry service. One of the best features of our trip was having close-up encounters with elephants and other animals as they roamed through these small camps.

We followed up our adventure with a stay at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, and it was the perfect touch of luxury after our time in the bush.

We’ve enjoyed previous safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Pantanal Wetlands of Brazil, and we were delighted that Matt and Indigo were able to provide such a totally different experience for us. Would love to work with them again someday!

Jean Gorndt
Amazing Okavango Delta & Beyond