Botswana with Luxury & Style (7 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-B-7-10-30-10-RAIJ
DAY
1: Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA
You are met upon arrival at the Maun Airport and then transferred to
your safari camp in the Okavango Delta region. Spend the rest of the day
enjoying the many activities — including game viewing by motor boat or
mokoro (dugout canoe) where you can watch the elephants bathing and
mammoth hippos emerging from the water. ►Suggested property:
Eagle Island Camp, Okavango Delta (V)
DAY 2: Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA
The Okavango Delta consists of a multitude of main channels, smaller
tributaries and lagoons, as well as floodplains, islands and mainland
areas. The permanent swamp includes groves of wild date palm, swathes of
papyrus, islands fringed with forest, and lagoons covered with floating
water lilies. The expert Eagle Island Camp guides help you explore the
flora and fauna of the delta by foot along the walking trails, by boat
on the canals, and by air safari. A spectacular and scenic game-viewing
helicopter journey is included in your camp stay.
►Suggested property: Eagle Island Camp, Okavango Delta (V)
DAY 3: Moremi Wildlife Reserve, BOTSWANA
This morning, board a shared light aircraft for a flight to the eastern
region of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Wildlife Reserve — a designated
1160 sq. mile protected wildlife area. The reserve is a network of rich
waterways that surround two large landmasses, containing a diverse
ecosystem of woodlands, wetlands, floodplains, and dry savannah. Your
lodge camp is adjacent to the reserve, the Khwai River, and nestled on
the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest. Known for its large
concentration of mammals, your camp puts you in the perfect place to
view elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs. Take
an afternoon safari drive in an open-air Land Cruiser, then perhaps an
after-dark game drive to spot some of the nocturnal animals. ►Suggested property: Khwai
River Lodge, Moremi Wildlife Reserve (V)
DAY 4: Moremi Wildlife Reserve, BOTSWANA
The day is yours to relax and explore this wonderful region of Botswana.
Game drives are available in the morning, afternoon and evening, and
there are guided walking safaris that stroll along the Khwai River. You
may also want to visit a local village to learn about the native culture
and traditions. Tonight enjoy a stargazing presentation. ►Suggested property: Khwai
River Lodge, Moremi Wildlife Reserve (V)
DAY 5: Chobe National Park, BOTSWANA
Today, take a short flight north to Chobe National Park. Stay in the
Savute Channel, the heart of the park and a diverse habitat and haven
for wildlife. The highlight of this area is Chobe’s animal migrations.
Exhibiting the ancient patterns of time, the animals move following the
available food and water in the district. At the Savute Elephant Camp’s
watering hole, you can see massive herds of elephant and buffalo and the
prides of lion that hunt them, as well as many other predators such as
the endangered wild dog, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Your luxurious
tented accommodation is built on a raised teak deck and includes an
en-suite bathroom and a wonderful view of the waterhole.
►Suggested property:
Savute
Elephant Camp, Chobe National Park (V)
DAY 6: Chobe National Park, BOTSWANA
Enjoy another day to explore this amazing area full of animals and
colorful birds. Often called the “elephant capital of the world,” Savute
Elephant Camp offers excellent wildlife viewpoints. Stand along the dry
Savute Channel to witness herds of elephants in their natural habitat.
Game drives in open Land Rovers depart the lodge each morning and
afternoon, giving you yet another way to explore this wildlife rich
region. You can also take an excursion to view the historic rock
paintings hidden in the hills by early Bushmen. Tonight you may choose
to dine in the open-air “boma” for an evening of traditional foods and
spectacular vistas of the African night sky. ►Suggested property: Savute
Elephant Camp, Chobe National Park (V)
DAY 7: Chobe National Park, BOTSWANA
Enjoy your last hours in Chobe National Park, perhaps taking a final
morning game drive, before boarding your small aircraft flight from
Savute back to the Maun Airport. From there board your flight home or to your next destination.