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| Safari Name | 8 DAYS BOTSWANA NATIONAL PARK TOUR |
| Tour Code | TATS-BW-106 |
| Destination | Botswana |
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Maun or Kasane to Okavango delta
After breakfast you will fly to Okavango Delta. Okavango Delta is about 15 000 square kilometers in size in the sands of the Kalahari. Okavango is called a swamp, but its waters are clear. In good years, a fraction may remain to flood Lake Ngami in the south and feed the Boteti River, which runs into Lake Xau in the west and eventually into the huge depression of the Makgadikgadi Pan. The vegetation includes groves of wild date palm, papyrus, forest and lagoons covered with floating water lilies where you will spot more than 400 species of birds and about 200,000 large mammals. On arrival in the afternoon explore the surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat, where you will spot various animals Hippos, Nile crocodile. You might spot various water birds too. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 2: game drives
Today you will have a full day of game viewing. You will spot birds like the African Fish Eagle, Pel’s Fishing Owl, Crested Crane, Lilac-breasted Roller, Hammerkop, Ostrich, and Sacred Ibis. And various animals like buffaloes, lechwe, Chobe bushbuck, African Bush Elephant, Tsessebe, Sitatunga, Blue Wildebeest, Giraffe, Nile crocodile, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Greater Kudu, Sable Antelope, Black Rhinoceros, White Rhinoceros, Plains Zebra, Warthog and Chacma Baboon, mongoose, spotted genets, monkeys, bush babies, wild dog among others. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3& 4: Savute
Transfer to Savute National Park which is 5,000 kms squared in size and is situated in the southern stretch of Botswana`s Chobe National Park. Savuti is home to many animals and about 450 bird species which live in the savannahs and rolling grasslands. On arrival you will go for game viewing and may spot animals like impala, kudu giraffe, elephant, zebra, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, buffalo, waterbuck, elephant, warthog, eland, lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox, cheetah, wild dog and White rhino, you may also spot birds like Pratincole, Carmine Bee-eaters, visiting migrant birds such as Pratincole and Carmine Bee-eaters, fish eagles, Little quelea finches, large secretary birds, kori bustards and Abdim’s Storks. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 5 Linyanti Reserve
Breakfast and connect to Linyanti Reserve which is located to the west of the Savute marsh area of the Chobe National Park. It covers an area of 275 000 acres (111 288 hectares). With the Savuti Channel flowing through the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, this is one of Botswana’s best wildlife viewing areas.It is bordered by the Linyanti River in the north and the Chobe National Park in the east. It is fed by the Kwando River and the Linyanti Swamp is the heart of the reserve and is a home to over 300 species of birds and many animals. On arrival you will go for a game drive where you will spot animals like Elephants, antelope, lion, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, tsessebe, kudu, impala, giraffe, zebra, hyena, cheetah, Buffalo, wild dog, serval cat, Bat-eared foxes , hippos, crocodiles and baboon troops later take a boat from Duma Tau and Kings pool which is quiet good. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 6 and 7: Chobe national Park
Breakfast and then get a flight from Savute Airstrip to Kasane Airport. Our ompany representative will meet you and transfer you by road to the lodge in Chobe. Chobe national park is 10,566 square km. It’s a home to about 440 species of birds and 15 different species of animals which live in the mopane woodland, mixed combretum, sandveld, floodplain, grasslands and riverine woodland. Chobe National Park is the second largest national park in Botswana. The park is divided into four distinctly different eco systems: Serondela with its lush plains and dense forests in the Chobe River area in the extreme north-east; the Savuti Marsh in the west; the Linyanti Swamps in the north-west the hot dry hinterland in between. There are various activities that will be done according to your choice. These activities include game cruises, game drives where you will spot animals like buffalo, zebras, lechwe, bushbuck, puku antelope, lions, Hyena, leopard, giraffe, kudu, roan and sable, impala, warthog, monkeys, baboons, jackal and waterbuck, bird watching where you will spot birds like African fish eagles, Sacred ibis, Egyptian Geese, Spur-winged Geese, pel’s Fishing Owl, carmine Bee-eaters, Fish Eagle, Martial Eagle, finfoot and the halfcollared kingfisher, Visiting the hot springs , cultural tours and much more. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kasane for your departure flight
- Arrival and departure airport transfer in Jomo Kenyatta Inter Airport.
- Hotels booked are of 5star category only as per the itinerary
- Transportation using either 4×4 Landcruisers or Safari Van
- Hotels in the Game Parks is based on Full Board
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Exclusive private vehicle and driver-guide throughout the safari
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Park and game reserve entrance fees
- English Driver guide available for the safari
- Drinking water throughout the safari;2 bottles per person per day
- Unlimited game drives from morning to evening everyday
- Our 24hours support throughout the safari
- All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
- A night in Nairobi can be added an extra cost
- Visit to Masai Cultural Village in Masai Mara
- Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
- Balloon Safari in Masai Mara
- Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
- Breakfast and lunch in Nairobi on the first and the last day
- Excursions/services/activities not mentioned in this program
- Flying option available for certain safaris at an extra cost
- Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
- Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips etc
To get costs for this tour, contact our Sales Office Team on sales@trailsofafrica.co.ke stating the Safari Tour Code and name of the safari you want to book and we shall revert back with safari costs and availability status.
A land-locked country situated in southern Africa Botswana was the casting home numerous films such as The Cry of the Kalahari, the hilarious feature film, The Gods Must Be Crazy, feature stories in National Geographic and numerous documentaries all of which have given Botswana international recognition as a top safari destination. The combination of good wildlife, uncrowded reserves, small camps (chalets or tented, most 8-20 beds), with great food and the use of open vehicles for game viewing make this a destination well worth considering. You can view game by open vehicle (during the day and at night), by boat, canoe, mokoro (dug-out canoe) or elephant-back. Some walking safaris are offered outside the reserves. Flying safaris and mobile tented camp safaris (from participatory to luxury) are also available.
There are more elephants in Botswana than any other country, the big cats roam free and there’s everything from endangered African wild dogs to aquatic antelopes, from rhinos making a comeback to abundant birdlife at every turn. This is also the land of the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, at once iconic African landscapes and vast stretches of wilderness. 38 percent of its total land area are devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas. Put these landscapes together with the wildlife that inhabits them, and it’s difficult to escape the conclusion that this is wild Africa at its best.
Botswana may rank among Africa’s most exclusive destinations – accommodation prices at most lodges are once-in-a-lifetime propositions – but self-drive expeditions are also possible. And whichever way you visit, Botswana is a truly extraordinary place. For the first time traveler, great value will be found traveling in the “green season” of November to March” when the rains have come and the animals begin their migration movements, especially to the Kalahari. April and May are also fairly good months for game viewing when choosing your camps carefully. For an all around wildlife experience in Botswana, we generally recommend that you visit 3 camp destinations staying seven nights
Botswana’s Tourist Attractions
Botswana may rank among Africa’s most exclusive destinations. There are more elephants in Botswana than any other country, the big cats roam free and there’s everything from endangered African wild dogs to aquatic antelopes, from rhinos making a comeback to abundant birdlife at every turn. This is also the land of the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, at once iconic African landscapes and vast stretches of wilderness. This land-locked country was the casting home numerous films such as The Cry of the Kalahari, the hilarious feature film, The Gods Must Be Crazy, feature stories in National Geographic and numerous documentaries all of which have given Botswana international recognition as a top safari destination.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Chobe National park
Jao Concession
Kalahari Game Reserve
Kwando Game Reserve
Linyanti
Mashatu Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Okavango Delta
Savute
