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Botswana – 7-day Salt Pan & Safari Adventure – Tailored Fly-in

7 days / 6 nights
Gweta • Mababe Concession • Chobe River Front

Country

Botswana

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Gweta

Mababe Concession

Chobe River Front

Rated 4.9/5

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Botswana – 7-day Salt Pan & Safari Adventure – Tailored Fly-in

From $3,965
Planet Baobab
Planet Baobab
Chobe Elephant Camp
Chobe River Front
Planet Baobab
Gweta

Includes

All air and road transfers - including 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage all in soft bags
6 nights in safari lodges on meal basis as mentioned
All shared activities as mentioned
Laundry at Chobe Elephant Camp
Park fees

Excludes

International flights
Optional activities
Lunches and drinks at Planet Baobab
Visa fees
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day for the guide and the same for the hotel staff
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Gweta, Botswana

Known as the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans, the tiny old Botswanan village of Gweta is a pleasant place to stay while exploring the vast salt pans. Take a guided walk or quad bike ride through Gweta’s surrounds and discover flint-head spears and other artefacts abandoned by the area’s early Stone Age inhabitants. Experience a barbeque under the star-studded African sky while sipping on traditional, organic sorghum beer or a creamy baobab milkshake. During the rainy season, the Gweta area teems with zebra and wildebeest and these, in turn, attract hungry predators such as lion and cheetah. If a unique and interesting getaway is what you are after, Gweta won’t fail to impress.
Gweta
Gweta
Gweta
Gweta
Gweta
Gweta
  • Planet Baobab

    Day 1 - 3

    Situated close to the village of Gweta, 290 km from Francistown and 200 km from Maun, this family friendly camp accepts children of all ages. Planet Baobab combines style with comfort while remaining true to its African inspiration.
    Planet Baobab
    Planet Baobab
    Planet Baobab
    Planet Baobab
    Planet Baobab
    Planet Baobab
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Arrive at Maun Airport, where you’ll be met and transferred to Planet Baobab. After check-in and time to settle in, enjoy a guided baobab bush walk & sundowner drink, learning about the area’s iconic trees and local surroundings. The experience concludes with sundowners as the sun sets over the Kalahari landscape, followed by a relaxed evening at the lodge.

  • Transfer from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Planet Baobab

  • Check-in to Planet Baobab

  • Baobab bush walk & sundowner drink

Day 2

Day Notes:

Ntwetwe Pan Expedition (No Quad Bikes)

1 April – 31 May 2026 | 1 November – 30 November 2026

Experience the vastness of the Ntwetwe Pans on a guided expedition focused on walking and exploration without quad bikes. This immersive journey highlights the silence, scale, and unique desert ecology of the Makgadikgadi, with time spent tracking wildlife, learning about the environment, and enjoying dramatic pan landscapes and sunsets.

Ntwetwe Pans Overnight Trip (With Quad Bikes)

1 June – 31 October 2026

During the dry season, set out on an adventurous quad bike journey across the Ntwetwe Pans to a remote overnight camp. Guided by experienced instructors, this iconic experience combines the thrill of riding across the salt pans with cultural insights, expansive scenery, and an unforgettable night under the stars.

  • Ntwetwe Pan Expedition

Mababe Concession, Botswana

Encompassed by a vast vegetation of dry mopane woodland, the Mababe Concession lies in a privileged yet less-frequented position between two national parks on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. Sluicing through the dry woodland is the Mababe Marsh at the end of the Khwai River, a regional highlight as it attracts a plethora of abundant wildlife, ranging from large predators to rare bird species. Witness massive herds of up to 2,000 buffalo and spectacular migrations of zebras—a sight to behold, especially when lions engage in daytime hunts. The forests provide sanctuary for elusive leopards, while the marsh fringes teem with diverse birdlife. Additional wildlife species found in the area comprise hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, jackals, African wild cats, and servals, enriching the safari experience.
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
Mababe Concession
  • Mababe Tented Camp

    Day 3 - 5

    Opening in April 2026, Mababe Tented Camp is the newest addition to the Bush Ways collection, set on the banks of the Khwai River in the heart of the Mababe Private Concession. Open seasonally from April to December, the camp offers exclusivity, serenity, and pristine wildlife encounters in one of Botswana’s most celebrated wilderness areas.
    Mababe Tented Camp
    Mababe Tented Camp
    Mababe Tented Camp
    Mababe Tented Camp

Day 3

Day Notes:

After breakfast, depart Planet Boabab and make your way back to Maun, from where you will board your first light aircraft flight to Khwai. From here, you will be picked up and taken to Mababe Tented Camp. Arrive in camp and head out on your first shared afternoon activity.

  • Check-out from Planet Baobab

  • Transfer from Planet Baobab to Maun International Airport [MUB]

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

  • Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Mababe Tented Camp

  • Check-in to Mababe Tented Camp

  • Shared afternoon safari activity (time permitting)

Day 4

Day Notes:

Included activities from Mababe Tented Camp are:

  • Morning, afternoon & night game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Cultural interactions

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

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 Elephant Camp

    Day 5 - 7

    Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the spectacular Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp offers guests ample opportunities to explore the wild surroundings while providing a stunning viewpoint onto one of Botswana’s renowned reserve parks. This eco-friendly lodge presents an original contemporary African design reminiscent of the quintessential sub-Saharan farmsteads.
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
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Day 5

Day Notes:

After breakfast and a morning activity (time permitting), depart Mababe Tented Camp and transfer to the airstrip to board a flight to Chobe Elephant Camp. Enjoy scenic aerial views en route before landing near the lodge, where you will be met and transferred for check-in and enjoy a first, shared afternoon activity, if time allows.

  • Shared morning safari activity (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Mababe Tented Camp

  • Charter Flight from Mababe Tented Camp to Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Check-in to Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Shared morning activity (time permitting)

Day 6

Day Notes:

Included activities from Chobe Elephant Camp are:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Boat cruises
  • Village visits

  • Shared morning and afternoon activities

Day 7

  • Shared morning activity (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Transfer from Chobe Elephant Camp to Kasane Airport [BBK]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Gweta
Botswana
Day 1-2

Gweta

Known as the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans, the tiny old Botswanan village of Gweta is a pleasant place to stay while exploring the vast salt pans.
Mababe Concession
Botswana
Day 3-4

Mababe Concession

Encompassed by a vast vegetation of dry mopane woodland, the Mababe Concession lies in a privileged yet less-frequented position between two national parks on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta.
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

Planet Baobab
Gweta
Day 1-3

Planet Baobab

Situated close to the village of Gweta, 290 km from Francistown and 200 km from Maun, this family friendly camp accepts children of all ages.
Mababe Tented Camp
Mababe Concession
Day 3-5

Mababe Tented Camp

Opening in April 2026, Mababe Tented Camp is the newest addition to the Bush Ways collection, set on the banks of the Khwai River in the heart of the Mababe Private Concession.
Chobe Elephant Camp
Chobe River Front
Day 5-7

Chobe Elephant Camp

Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the spectacular Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp offers guests ample opportunities to explore the wild surroundings while providing a stunning viewpoint onto one of Botswana’s renowned reserve parks.

1 April - 31 May, 1 November - 30 November 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,965
  • Single traveller: US$ 4,195
  • Solo traveller: US$ 4,760*
  • Per child sharing, age 6 - 11 years: US$ 3,035

1 June - 30 June, 1 September - 31 October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,480
  • Single traveller: US$ 5,255
  • Solo traveller: US$ 5,965*
  • Per child sharing, age 6 - 11 years: US$ 3,305

1 July - 31 August 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,540
  • Single traveller: US$ 5,315
  • Solo traveller: US$ 6,025*
  • Per child sharing, age 6 - 11 years: US$ 3,335

*Note that an additional flight supplement might apply where no one else is booked

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Ines was very professional and patient with all the setbacks my family faced not only with COVID issues but also with finding dates and availability of our travelers. Dealing with airline cancellations and Covid testing was challenging even until departure. We could not have traveled so "easily" under the circumstances without her!

Kateri Walsh
Recommend highly!

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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

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
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