7N 8D Botswana Adventure
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Sunset River Safari
– Arrive at Kasane Airport or transfer from Victoria Falls (approx. 1.5 hrs by road)
– Transfer to your lodge.
Afternoon:
– Check-in, relax, and enjoy lunch with views of the Chobe River.
Evening:
– Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River – a highlight of the park.
– Spot elephants swimming, hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of birds.
– Ideal for photography with golden light and reflections.
Overnight: Chobe Riverfront Lodge.
Day 2 – Game Drive & Leisure
Morning:
– Early morning game drive in Chobe National Park.
– Best time to see predators like lions and leopards.
– Large herds of elephants and buffalo are often seen near water.
Midday:
– Return to lodge for brunch.
– Relax by the pool, enjoy the spa (if available), or birdwatch from your deck.
Afternoon:
– Second boat safari to enjoy some more wildlife viewings and the sunset
Overnight: Chobe Riverfront Lodge.
Day 3 – Full-Day Safari Experience
Option 1:
– Full-day game drive with packed lunch into the deeper parts of Chobe.
– Explore the Savuti Marsh area (if staying in the Savuti region or as a longer safari option).
Option 2:
– Split day: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise or photography safari.
Evening:
– Sundowners and bush dinner (some lodges offer private outdoor dining under the stars – always an optional extra if available).
Overnight: Chobe Riverfront Lodge.
Day 4 – Chobe to Okavango Delta
Morning:
– Final short game drive or river cruise (depending on flight time).
Late morning:
– Breakfast and checkout.
– Transfer to Kasane Airport or onward travel to Okavango Delta.
– Arrive at Okavango Delta airstrip after a short flight 60-90 minutes. Transfer to your camp/lodge.
Midday:
– Enjoy your lunch at the camp with scenic view of the delta. Maybe, you will view some wildlife from the decks of the camp.
Afternoon:
– Enjoy your first mokoro ride, gliding through delta channels on traditional dugout canoes guided by local polers
Evening:
– Savour a bush dinner or intimate meal in the dining area, followed by stargazing around the boma fire.
Overnight: Luxury tent with indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Day 5 – Wildlife & Cultural Exploration
Early Morning:
– Head out on a game drive into the private concession bordering the camp – chances to spot elephants, buffalo, lion, maybe even black rhino
Late Morning:
– Return for brunch and downtime—relax by the pool, or enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Afternoon:
Choose two experiences:
– Another mokoro trip or nature walk along water channels.
– Guided walking safari on island trails close to camp.
– Alternatively, visit a nearby village for a cultural excursion
Evening:
– Enjoy evening sundowners, followed by dinner under the stars in the main lounge or by a fire pit.
Overnight:
– Luxury tent with indoor bath and outdoor shower
Day 6 – Okavango to Kalahari Desert
Early Morning:
– One last activity—game drive or mokoro—to soak up the delta’s beauty.
Mid-Morning:
– Return for breakfast, pack up, and prepare for departure.
Late Morning:
– Transfer by road (90-120 minutes) or helicopter (optional extra) to Maun Airport. Transfer to another 4×4 vehicle for onward transfers to Gham Dhao Camp. Optional helicopter transfers available.
Midday:
– Check in at the camp with a welcome drink. Relax in your luxury tent before enjoying lunch at the camp
Afternoon:
– Enjoy your first game drive in open‑sided vehicles across the private concession—prime for spotting oryx, wildebeest, eland, kudu, brown hyena, and the occasional leopard.
Evening:
– Sip sundowners as the sun dips over the dunes, followed by a classic bush dinner in the outdoor boma. Later, unwind under the astonishing Kalahari night sky
Overnight: Luxury tent
Day 7 – Wildlife & San Culture
Early Morning:
– Head out on another game drive, venturing along the private concession and boundary of Central Kalahari—look out for predators like lion or brown hyena
Mid-morning:
– Return for brunch followed by relaxation on the sundeck or lounge. You can view wildlife from the lodge’s waterhole
Afternoon:
– Immerse yourself in a guided walk with the San, learning ancient survival skills in the bush, or take a night drive to spot nocturnal wildlife
Evening:
– Cap the day with another elegant al‑fresco dinner and stargazing from the elevated deck.
Overnight: Luxury tent
Day 8 – Final Safari & Departure
Early Morning:
– Enjoy one last activity—either a short game drive or San walk.
Late Morning:
– Breakfast, pack, and transfer to the airstrip.
Midday:
– Drive or fly back to Maun for onward connection back home.
The above tour description, inclusions, exclusions are daywise itinerary are indicative and may change at the time of quoting and booking