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Botswana – 9-day Luxury Explorer Safari – Private Fly-in

9 days / 8 nights
Chobe River Front • Savuti - Chobe National Park • Khwai Conservancy • Okavango Delta

Country

Botswana

Duration

9 days

Highlights

Chobe River Front

Savuti - Chobe National Park

Khwai Conservancy

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Botswana – 9-day Luxury Explorer Safari – Private Fly-in

From $7,395
Camp Okavango
Machaba Camp
Chobe River Front
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Muchenje Safari Lodge

Includes

Light aircraft flights from Kasane - Khwai - Savuti - Okavango Delta - Maun, including 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage all in soft bags
All road transfers
8 nights in luxury safari lodges 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

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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  • Muchenje Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 3

    Situated on the western edge of Chobe National Park, Muchenje offers unique, prolific game experiences within this quieter region of the Chobe. Muchenje Safari Lodge provides some of Botswana's finest safari accommodation and combined with unparalleled safari experiences it is ideal for both discerning safari goers and newcomers alike. Owner run, attention to detail is paramount with nothing being too much trouble at Muchenje Safari Lodge.
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
    Muchenje Safari Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Muchenje Safari Lodge, overlooking the beautiful floodplains. You will stay here for 2 nights and join your first shared afternoon activity after you have settled in and had some afternoon tea.

  • Transfer from Kasane Airport [BBK] to Muchenje Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Muchenje Safari Lodge

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 2

Day Notes:

Activities from Muchenje Safari Lodge include the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • One boat cruise
  • Village visit

 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

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
  • Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

    Day 3 - 5

    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge offers a unique safari experience with several standout features:
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
    Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
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Day 3

Day Notes:

After your last shared morning safari activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Savuti in the Chobe National Park. You will be met at the local airstrip and transferred to Ghoha Hills Savuti lodge. Once you arrive there, settle in and then head out on your first shared game drive in your new surroundings.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Muchenje Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Muchenje Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport [BBK]

  • Charter Flight from Kasane Airport [BBK] to Savuti Airstrip

  • Check-in to Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

  • Transfer from Savuti Airstrip to Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 4

Day Notes:

Activities from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge include the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush walks

The lodge also has a great watering hole, which can be viewed from the communal areas. Stargazing is also fantastic from here.

  • Shared morning and afternoon activities

Khwai Conservancy, Botswana

Located between the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, the 200 000-hectare Khwai Conservancy is an enthralling place of wild landscapes and abundant wildlife. The plentiful Khwai River running through the park and dense Mopani forests in the interior provide the perfect home for numerous animals, and the incredible scenes of animals drinking from the river allow for superb photography opportunities. Visitors can look forward to seeing large elephant herds, and spotting lions, leopards and hyenas quite easily. Other species include wild dog, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, leopard, hyenas, hippos, Kudu, Tsessebe, and reasonably rare Roan and Sable. Hiking, game drives, guided walks, spa treatments, and open-air camping are just some of the activities on offer.
Khwai Conservancy
Khwai Conservancy
Khwai Conservancy
Khwai Conservancy
Khwai Conservancy
Khwai Conservancy
  • Machaba Camp

    Day 5 - 7

    Situated in the game rich Khwai area on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, lies the sophisticated Machaba Camp. The setting is exquisite and guests will fall in love with the understated elegant colonial architeture of Machaba. Wake up to the sounds of hippo wallowing in the Delta and enjoy outdoor dining on the banks of the Khwai.
    Machaba Camp
    Machaba Camp
    Machaba Camp
    Machaba Camp
    Machaba Camp
    Machaba Camp
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Day 5

Day Notes:

After your last shared morning safari activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the Khwai Conservancy. You will be met at the local airstrip and transferred to Machaba Camp. Once you arrive there, settle in and then head out on your first shared game drive in your new surroundings.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

  • Transfer from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge to Savuti Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Savuti Airstrip to Khwai Airstrip

  • Check-in to Machaba Camp

  • Transfer from Khwai Airstrip to Machaba Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 6

Day Notes:

Activities from Machaba Camp include the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Mokoro trips (water level dependent)
  • Boat cruises (water level dependent)

 

  • 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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  • Camp Okavango

    Day 7 - 9

    Botswana’s Okavango Delta, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is the planet's largest inland delta—a vast labyrinth of life-filled lagoons, expansive lakes, and winding channels. Amid this wild magic is Desert & Delta Safaris' Camp Okavango, a remote treasure situated on Nxaragha Island. Here, an unparalleled, water-based wilderness experience awaits, available year-round. A deep connection with nature is fostered with mindfully guided activities, while luxury and exceptional service are blended masterfully. The result is an unforgettable journey—crafted with intent and delivered with soul.
    Camp Okavango
    Camp Okavango
    Camp Okavango
    Camp Okavango
    Camp Okavango
    Camp Okavango
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Day 7

Day Notes:

After your last shared morning safari activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta. You will be met at the local airstrip and transferred to Camp Okavango. Once you arrive there, settle in and then head out on your first shared safari activity in your new surroundings.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Machaba Camp

  • Transfer from Machaba Camp to Khwai Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Khwai Airstrip to Camp Okavango Airstrip

  • Check-in to Camp Okavango

  • Transfer from Camp Okavango Airstrip to Camp Okavango

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 8

Day Notes:

Activities from Camp Okavango include the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Bush walks

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 9

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Camp Okavango

  • Transfer from Camp Okavango to Camp Okavango Airstrip

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

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Chobe River Front
Botswana
Day 1-2

Chobe River Front

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities.
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Botswana
Day 3-4

Savuti - Chobe National Park

Savuti, also known as Savute lies in the heart of Botswana’s beautiful Chobe National Park.
Khwai Conservancy
Botswana
Day 5-6

Khwai Conservancy

Located between the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, the 200 000-hectare Khwai Conservancy is an enthralling place of wild landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Okavango Delta
Botswana
Day 7-8

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.

Accommodations

Muchenje Safari Lodge
Chobe River Front
Day 1-3

Muchenje Safari Lodge

Situated on the western edge of Chobe National Park, Muchenje offers unique, prolific game experiences within this quieter region of the Chobe.
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
Savuti - Chobe National Park
Day 3-5

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge offers a unique safari experience with several standout features:.
Machaba Camp
Khwai Conservancy
Day 5-7

Machaba Camp

Situated in the game rich Khwai area on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, lies the sophisticated Machaba Camp.
Camp Okavango
Okavango Delta
Day 7-9

Camp Okavango

Botswana’s Okavango Delta, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is the planet's largest inland delta—a vast labyrinth of life-filled lagoons, expansive lakes, and winding channels.

April & November 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 7,970
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 8,640
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 4,795 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

May 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 8,790
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 9,790
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,200 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

June 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 9,350
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 11,220
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,485 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

July - October 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 9,885
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 12,420
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,750 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

1 December 2025 - 10 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 7,395
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 8,070
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 4,510 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

11 January 2026 - 31 March 2026 - STAY A THIRD NIGHT FOR FREE AT MACHABA AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

  • Per person sharing: US$ 6,880
  • NO SINGLE/SOLO SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 4,325 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

April & November 2026 - STAY A THIRD NIGHT FOR FREE 15-30 NOVEMBER AT MACHABA AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

  • Per person sharing: US$ 8,380
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 9,085
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,075 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

May 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 9,845
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 11,620
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,810 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

June 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 9,845
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 11,620
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 5,810 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

July - October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 10,380
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 12,820
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 6,075 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

1 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 - STAY A THIRD NIGHT FOR FREE 1-19 DECEMBER AT MACHABA AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

  • Per person sharing: US$ 7,810
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 8,515
  • Per child sharing, age 8-11 years: US$ 4,790 - Private vehicle mandatory at Muchenje & Goha Hills**

 

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

**Private vehicle supplement for Muchenje & Ghoha Hills: US$ 1,450/US$ 1,900 from July 2025 - 10 January 2026 & US$ 1,550/US$ 2,050 from 11 January 2026 - 10 January 2027

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