4 Days (3 nights) Maun to Kasane via Savuti

This camping safari takes you to four of Botswana's most famous protected areas. The Moremi Game Reserve; world-renowned as one of the most beautiful and species-rich animal reserves in Africa. The Okavango Delta, as one of the most famous areas in Africa, probably needs no introduction. The Chobe National Park is Botswana’s first and is thus the oldest National Park in Botswana with an unbelievably huge population of elephants estimated to exceed 120,000. The Chobe is Botswana's third-largest park, after Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Kalahari-Gemsbok National Park, and is the most biologically diverse teaming with one of the greatest concentrations of game in all of Africa.

Our well trained and experienced guides will guide you on your journey and give you a deep insight into not only the wildlife of Botswana, but also the land and its people.

Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival in Maun/Airport pick-up/Briefing

The group assembles at 16:30 hrs at Old Bridge Backpackers for a briefing by the Safari Guide and his team. Those flying into Maun will be met at the airport on arrival and be transferred to their respective hotels/lodges. Participants who are already in Maun in the morning can take on Mokoro Rides in The Okavango if they are interested (not included in the price). We will walk with you across the Old Bridge and get to learn its history and as well as the history of the Town of Maun itself. A sunset boat cruise along the Thamalakane River is a highly recommended (not included in the price). Please not that our services on this day are bona fide free of charge_ a token of appreciation for you have chosen us for your Safari Adventure!

Days activities:

• Airport pick-up

• Meet and greet (briefing)

• Mokoro Rides (at own cost)

• Sunset Boat cruise ( at own cost)**

• Overnight stay (not included)

Day 1: Maun, Botswana - Moremi Game Reserve

*Travel distance: approx. 92 km; driving time approx. 2 hours.

We pick you up (from where ever you are in Maun) early in the morning; 5 am or 6 am depending on the season, and we leave hurriedly with the early morning’s excitement into ‘The Bush’. We will spend most the day exploring the awe-inspiring lagoons and corners of the Moremi Game Reserve and its neighbouring wildlife-rich areas; Xini and the Khwai Community Concession.

Day’s activities:

• Entry to the Park

• Breakfast

• Day long game Drive

• Evening Game drive

• Lunch, Dinner

• Camp fire stories!

• Overnight’s stay in a safari tent (1 night)

Day 2: Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park (Savuti region)

*Travel distance: approx. 102 km; driving time about 3 hours.

In the morning after breakfast and after the camp is dismantled, drive to the most south-western part of Chobe National Park, the Savuti region. Irrigated by the Savuti Channel of the Okavango, the area is famous for its migration of zebras, kudu, impala, wildebeest and, of course, most famously for its predators esp. lions. After arriving and setting up the camp, lunch will be served. In the afternoon, we will take you on a game drive through the area with very good chances to experience leopards up close. In the evening you return to the camp, where a delicious dinner awaits you. Round off the day at the campfire under a stunning starry sky surrounded by sounds of wildlife.

Day’s activities:

• Drive to Savuti

• Set camp

• Late afternoon Game Drive

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight camping (1 night)

Day 3: Savuti - Kasane, Chobe National Park, Botswana

*Travel distance: approx. 160 km; driving time about 4 hours.

In the morning after breakfast, we break camp and set off north-bound towards Kasane. Moremi Game Reserve. Here you drive through the Goha Gate, pass the Chobe Forest Reserve and the villages of Kachikau, Kavimba and Muchenje as we drive along the Botswana-Namibia border. The 70 km stretch between Savuti and Kachikau demands at least 2,5 hrs as we navigate the challenging fine white sands of North-western Botswana. From Kachikau onwards we cruise comfortably on a tarmac road. We will arrive in Kasane latest at 14:00 hrs and we will check-in at Water Lily Lodge for our Kasane stay. After lunch we will spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoy civilisation and its amenities! We will resume our excursion in the late afternoon as we embark on a sunset Boat Cruise on the Chobe River. This is a “one of its kind” experience seeing the wildlife from the water. The Chobe are is one of the finest wildlife reserves on the African continent. Go on a search for animals that you have not been able to get before the camera lens!

Day’s activities:

• Drive to Kasane (Chobe).

• Check-in at the lodge.

• Late afternoon boat cruise.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Night stay in the lodge (1 night; included)

Day 4: Kasane, Chobe National Park

Early in the morning, we embark on the last game drive in the Chobe National Park. This park is one of the most diverse in Africa, well known for housing the biggest elephant population on the planet. We return to the lodge in the afternoon and sit for lunch then check out. Our journey ends here. We will provide any assistance (shall need arise), be it with Airport transfers or hotel bookings e.t.c. to ensure a smooth hand-over to your next adventure or return trip home.

Day’s activities:

• Morning Game drive

• Breakfast, Lunch

>We are happy to work out an individual connection program specially tailored to your wishes. 

>This trip is also available in a reversed itinerary. Click here to learn more.

>**Boat cruise in Maun; provided free of charge for families of at least 4 and groups of 8 or more.

>To this trip we recommend an adjoining adventure to Victoria Falls.

Included services:

• Itinerary as described (prices per person sharing based on a minimum of 4 travellers)

• 2/3 camping nights (2-persons sharing)

• Sleeping mattresses

• Toilet tent for general use

• Shower tent for general use

• Professional, licensed and experienced English speaking safari guide

• Transport during safari in the safari vehicle and boats

• Meals as indicated

• All national park entry and camping fees

Not-included services:

• Flights (national and international)

• Laundry services and personal toiletries

• Drinks and meals not mentioned above

• Visa

• optional activities

• gratuities

• personal expenses

• Private travel insurance