Activity Description

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day guided safari adventure through Botswana’s most breathtaking landscapes. From
the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the wildlife-rich plains of Chobe
National Park, this tour offers a diverse and immersive experience.
Your journey begins in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where you will explore the serene channels by
mokoro (traditional canoe). Travel through Botswana’s iconic wilderness as you visit the shimmering salt flats of
Makgadikgadi, home to seasonal flamingo migrations, before heading to Chobe National Park, renowned for its
massive elephant herds and spectacular game viewing.
Enjoy thrilling game drives, a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River, and opportunities for cultural encounters. With
comfortable accommodations, expert local guides, and breathtaking scenery at every turn, this safari promises an
adventure of a lifetime!

Day 1:
Arrive at Maun International Airport, where your guide will meet and assist you.
Transfer to Island Safari Lodge, a serene riverside lodge on the Thamalakane River.
Afternoon at leisure: relax by the pool, enjoy a short nature walk, or take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango
Delta.
Dinner and overnight at Island Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Island Safari Lodge or Similar.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Optional activity: river cruise, scenic flight over the Okavango
Delta.

Day 2:
Early breakfast at the lodge.
Depart for a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursion into the Okavango Delta, guided by local polers.
Explore the waterways, spot wildlife like elephants, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a bush lunch in a scenic spot within the delta.
Return to Island Safari Lodge in the late afternoon.
Relax, freshen up, and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight: Island Safari Lodge or Similar.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Activity: Mokoro Excursion
Optional activity: Moremi day trip

Day 3:
Breakfast at the lodge.
Enjoy breakfast, then depart Maun for the scenic drive east to Nata, approximately 4 hours along the main road. The landscape shifts from delta wetlands to open scrub and vast flat terrain. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (own expense) and an afternoon of relaxation. Later, head out for a sunset experience on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world. Walk across the shimmering white expanse and watch the sky turn brilliant shades of orange and pink. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Nata.
Overnight: Nata Lodge or Similar.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Activity: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Day 4:
After breakfast, continue north to Kasane, approximately 3.5 hours’ drive, on the road to Botswana’s Chobe region. Keep watch for elephant along the roadside as you approach the Chobe National Park area. Check in to your lodge and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon, board a boat for a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Cruise past elephant herds, hippo, crocodile and abundant birdlife as the setting sun paints the river gold. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Kasane.
Overnight: Kasane Travelodge or Similar.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Activity: sunset cruise

Day 5:
Enjoy a relaxed day in Kasane. After breakfast, you may wish to add an optional activity such as a Chobe National Park game drive or a visit to Victoria Falls, both easily arranged locally. Alternatively, unwind at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Kasane.
Free afternoon: Choose an optional activity like a cultural village tour, photographic safari, fishing trip, or relax by
the pool.
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Kasane Travelodge or Similar.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Activity: Half day Chobe Game drive

Day 6:
After breakfast, transfer to Kasane Airport or the border for your onward journey, taking home memories of Botswana’s finest landscapes and wildlife.
Farewell & end of safari.

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