Kalahari & Salt Pans Expedition – 7 Nights / 8 Days
Desert lions. Endless horizons. Raw Botswana wilderness.
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Day 1 – Arrival in Maun | Gateway to the Wild
Welcome to Maun, the safari capital of Botswana.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your lodge for a relaxing evening. After check-in, your guide will conduct a safari briefing, outlining the journey ahead through some of Botswana’s most remote and dramatic landscapes.
Enjoy dinner and rest before heading into the wilderness.
Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 2 – Okavango Delta | Water & Serenity
Today you experience the magic of the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s most unique inland deltas.
Travel into the Delta for a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursion, gliding silently through lily-covered channels. Guided bush walks on the islands introduce you to the smaller details of the ecosystem — tracks, plants, birdlife, and seasonal wildlife.
This is a peaceful, immersive day that contrasts beautifully with the desert landscapes ahead.
Return to Maun in the late afternoon.
Optional: Scenic helicopter or fixed-wing flight over the Delta.
Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 3 – Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Into the Vastness
Depart early for the legendary Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Africa.
The landscape transforms into endless golden grasslands, fossil river valleys, and wide open skies. Wildlife here is uniquely adapted to desert survival.
Afternoon game drive en route to camp, searching for:
• Black-maned Kalahari lions
• Cheetah
• Oryx (gemsbok)
• Springbok
• Brown hyena
Settle into your fully serviced wilderness camp deep in the reserve.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 4 – Central Kalahari | Remote & Untamed
A full day exploring the Central Kalahari.
Morning and afternoon game drives focus on the famous Deception Valley and surrounding areas, where predators roam the open plains.
This is true remote Africa — vast, quiet, and profoundly wild. Evenings are spent around the campfire beneath spectacular star-filled skies.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 5 – Makgadikgadi National Park | Salt & Silence
Today you journey toward the striking landscapes of Makgadikgadi National Park.
This region offers a dramatic shift in scenery — salt pans, palm islands, and dry riverbeds. Seasonal wildlife includes zebra migrations, elephants, and desert-adapted species.
Afternoon exploration before settling into camp.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 6 – Lekhubu Island | Surreal Salt Pans
Travel onto the vast salt pans to camp at Lekhubu Island, a rocky outcrop rising from the shimmering white expanse.
Massive baobab trees and endless horizons create one of the most photogenic and surreal landscapes in Southern Africa.
Sunset here is unforgettable — silence, space, and dramatic skies stretching in every direction.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 7 – Nxai Pan National Park | Open Plains Safari
Explore Nxai Pan National Park, known for its open grasslands, iconic baobabs, and seasonal zebra migrations.
Game drives focus on:
• Large lion prides
• Cheetah
• Giraffe
• Elephant
• Springbok
Nxai Pan offers classic open-plain wildlife viewing and stunning photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 8 – Return to Maun | End of Safari
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Maun.
Safari ends with drop-off at the airport or your onward accommodation.
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From water to desert — experience Botswana’s wild contrasts in one unforgettable journey.
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Inclusions
✔ All accommodation (lodges & fully serviced camping)
✔ All meals from arrival to end of safari
✔ Professional safari guide & support crew
✔ Fully equipped 4x4 safari vehicle
✔ All fuel and park entry fees
✔ Game drives as per itinerary
✔ Okavango Delta mokoro excursion
✔ Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, camp beds, bedding)
✔ Drinking water during safari
✔ Airport transfers (Maun / Kasane as per itinerary)
✔ All activities mentioned in the program
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Exclusions
✘ International flights
✘ Travel insurance (mandatory)
✘ Personal curio purchases & souvenirs
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Optional activities (e.g., scenic flight over the Okavango Delta)
✘ Visa fees (if applicable)
