Grand Botswana Explorer – 12 Nights / 13 Days
Rivers. Predators. Salt Pans. Delta Waters. The Complete Botswana Circuit.
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Day 1–2 – Chobe Riverfront | Elephants & Sunsets
Arrive in Kasane, gateway to the legendary Chobe National Park.
Your adventure begins with game drives along the Chobe Riverfront, famous for hosting one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. Expect close encounters with buffalo herds, giraffe, lions, and abundant birdlife.
One highlight is a sunset boat cruise on the mighty Chobe River, where elephants gather at the water’s edge and hippos surface as the sky turns gold.
Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 3–4 – Savuti | Predator Territory
Travel deep into the Savuti region of Chobe National Park.
Savuti is renowned for:
• Powerful lion prides
• Hyena clans
• Massive elephant bulls
• Dramatic predator-prey encounters
Morning and afternoon game drives explore open plains and the Savuti Channel, offering raw, untamed safari experiences far from crowds.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 5–6 – Moremi Game Reserve | Wildlife Richness
Journey south to the spectacular Moremi Game Reserve, considered one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves.
A mosaic of floodplains, lagoons, and mopane woodlands supports exceptional biodiversity. Early morning and late afternoon game drives maximize opportunities to spot lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, and buffalo.
Evenings are spent around the campfire beneath brilliant starlit skies.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 7 – Maun | Transition & Comfort
Transfer to Maun, the safari hub of northern Botswana.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge, recharge, and prepare for the Delta experience ahead.
Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 8 – Okavango Delta | Canoeing Experience
Explore the magical waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro.
Glide silently through papyrus-lined channels, discover birdlife, and take a guided nature walk on one of the Delta’s islands. This water-based safari offers a peaceful and intimate contrast to vehicle-based game drives.
Accommodation: Lodge in Maun
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Day 9–10 – Nxai Pan | Open Plains & Baobabs
Head to Nxai Pan National Park, known for its vast open grasslands and iconic baobab trees.
Game drives focus on:
• Large lion prides
• Cheetah
• Giraffe
• Springbok
• Seasonal zebra migration
Nxai Pan offers classic, wide-open African landscapes ideal for photography and dramatic wildlife sightings.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 11 – Lekhubu Island | Salt Pan Wilderness
Camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans at Lekhubu Island.
Ancient baobabs rise from shimmering white pans, creating one of the most surreal landscapes in Southern Africa. Sunset here is unforgettable — silence, space, and endless horizon.
Accommodation: Serviced camping
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Day 12 – Elephant Sands | Close Encounters
Overnight at Elephant Sands, famous for its waterhole frequented by free-roaming elephants.
Watch these gentle giants gather just meters away — an extraordinary and intimate wildlife experience.
Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 13 – Return to Kasane | End of Safari
After breakfast, transfer back to Kasane for drop-off at the airport or onward accommodation.
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From river safaris to desert horizons — this is Botswana without compromise.
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Inclusions – Grand Botswana Explorer (12N / 13D)
✔ Meet & greet on arrival in Kasane
✔ All airport transfers (Kasane arrival & departure)
✔ All accommodation as per itinerary
• Lodges in Kasane, Maun & Elephant Sands
• Fully serviced camping in Savuti, Moremi, Nxai Pan & Lekhubu
✔ All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 13 breakfast
✔ Professional licensed safari guide
✔ Safari support crew (camp assistant / cook)
✔ Fully equipped 4x4 open safari vehicle
✔ All fuel & road transfers as per program
✔ All national park & conservation fees for:
• Chobe National Park
• Moremi Game Reserve
• Nxai Pan National Park
• Lekhubu Island
✔ Chobe River sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River
✔ Okavango Delta mokoro canoeing excursion in the Okavango Delta
✔ All scheduled game drives (morning & afternoon)
✔ Camping equipment (tents, camp beds, mattresses, bedding)
✔ Drinking water during safari
✔ Camp setup & breakdown
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Exclusions
✘ International & regional flights
✘ Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
✘ Visa fees (if applicable)
✘ Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
✘ Personal curio purchases & souvenirs
✘ Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
✘ Gratuities (guide & camp crew – at your discretion)
