Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana

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From the moment we arrived in Maun, every day brought another highlight - it will be hard to find another holiday which tops this one. Just outstanding from start to finish

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Maun, Botswana

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Highlights

Immerse yourself in Botswana’s wild side, witnessing immense landscapes and safari icons

Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers

Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions

Experience the silent beauty of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pan

Rise early to game drive in Chobe National Park, the best spot on the planet to see elephants

Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World

Itinerary

Embark on a true wilderness adventure with the Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana trip—a 14-day guided small group tour through Botswana’s most untamed landscapes. Designed for seniors seeking moderate activity, this journey whisks you from the Makgadikgadi Pans to the animal-rich Okavango Delta and dramatic Victoria Falls. Glide in mokoro canoes, watch elephants on the Chobe River, and stargaze from the hauntingly quiet salt pans. The signature feature? Intimate wildlife encounters led by local guides—offering unrivaled chances to spot Africa’s most iconic creatures in their natural habitat.

day 1Adventure starts in Maun

The adventure begins at our campsite on the banks of the Thamalakane River. You can arrive at any time and make use of the site facilities, which includes a bar, swimming pool and much-loved restaurant.
Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome over a group dinner together.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2To the Okavango Delta • Travel by mokoro • First game walk of the adventure

day 3Morning game walk • Sunset dug-out canoe trip on the Okavango Delta

day 4Return to Maun • Free afternoon to relax or take an optional sightseeing flight

day 5Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

day 6To Zimbabwe and the Victoria Falls

day 7Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls

day 8Free morning to see Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe • To Chobe • Optional wildlife-watching boat trip

day 9Game drive in Chobe National Park • To Savuti

day 10See iconic safari animals with two game drives on the Savuti Marsh

day 11Game drive on the way to Moremi

day 12Full-day safari in Moremi Game Reserve

day 13Morning game drive in Moremi • Return to Maun

day 14Adventure ends in Maun

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 2 Comfort nights (lodge/chalet), 11 Simple nights (4 camps, 7 wild camping)

Meals

All breakfasts, seven lunches, eight dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

What's Excluded

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