Sample itinerary · 8 days · Botswana
8-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Safari
Fly-in camps, mokoro channels, and some of the wildest, least-crowded big-game country in Africa — Botswana is the connoisseur's safari.
Private guide · Private vehicle · Custom lodge options
Your Safari Route
A private, point-to-point journey — your own guide and vehicle throughout, moving at your pace with lodges matched to your style.
- MaunArrive in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango, and transfer by light aircraft into the Delta — the flight itself a highlight over the winding channels.
- Okavango DeltaA water-focused camp for mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions, boating, and game drives — the Delta at its most serene, with very few other vehicles.
- Moremi
- Chobe
- MaunA final morning in the wilderness, then light aircraft back to Maun for your onward flight.
Day by Day
Day 1Maun
Arrive in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango, and transfer by light aircraft into the Delta — the flight itself a highlight over the winding channels.
Days 1–4Okavango Delta
A water-focused camp for mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions, boating, and game drives — the Delta at its most serene, with very few other vehicles.
Days 4–7Khwai or Savuti
Fly to a second camp in a drier, game-rich area like Khwai or Savuti for strong predator action and classic land-based drives.
Days 7–8Departure
A final morning in the wilderness, then light aircraft back to Maun for your onward flight.
What Makes This Journey Special
Botswana is Africa at its most pristine and exclusive — tiny fly-in camps, water-based safari by mokoro, and almost no other vehicles. It feels like a privilege rather than a tour.
Light-aircraft transfers between remote delta camps
Water and land activities: mokoro, boat, and game drives
Low-density private concessions with off-road guiding
Chobe riverfront elephant herds
Make This Safari Your Own
Add Chobe's elephants or the Makgadikgadi salt pans, extend for a third camp, combine water and land differently, or finish at Victoria Falls.
- Upgrade to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps
- Add a hot-air balloon safari at dawn
- Extend to Zanzibar, Diani, or Cape Town
- Add nights for a slower, more private pace
- Tailor for a honeymoon, family, or photography trip
Custom pricing
Custom pricing is based on travel dates, lodge category, party size, routing, and itinerary design.
Best Time to Travel
The ideal window is June–October for peak Delta; green season for value, with dry-season game viewing and clearer skies. Timing can be shaped around your preferred experience, lodge availability, and travel style.
Choose Your Lodge Style
Every stay is quoted to your chosen style — no fixed packages, no shared departures.
Boutique Comfort
Intimate, characterful camps with genuine warmth and personal service.
Custom pricingPremium Tented Camp
Spacious canvas suites blending classic safari style with real comfort.
Custom pricingLuxury Safari Lodge
Refined lodges with pools, spas, fine dining, and sweeping views.
Custom pricingPrivate Conservancy Camp
Exclusive-use land, off-grid privacy, walking, and night drives.
Custom pricingGood to know
Itinerary Questions
Why is Botswana more expensive?
Botswana limits visitor numbers with small, remote, fly-in camps — you pay for near-private wilderness. The cost covers light-aircraft transfers and camps with as few as 8–12 guests in vast concessions.
What is a mokoro safari?
A mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe, poled quietly through the Delta's channels. It's a serene, water-level way to experience the wetland — birds, hippos in the distance, and total calm.
When is the best time for the Okavango?
June–October is peak, when floodwaters are high and wildlife concentrates — but it's also the priciest. The green season offers lush scenery, newborn wildlife, and strong value. We match the season to your priorities.
Is this itinerary private or shared?
It is private throughout. You travel with your own guide, private vehicle, and schedule — never sharing your safari with strangers.
Can this be planned as a luxury safari?
Yes. Every stay can be raised to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps, with flights and service matched accordingly.
Can this itinerary work for a honeymoon?
Beautifully. We add romantic lodges, private dinners, and a gentler pace, and can finish on a beach for a barefoot end to the trip.
Can I add Zanzibar or another beach destination?
Yes. A beach extension to Zanzibar, Diani, or Mauritius is a popular finish and easy to route into the journey.
Can I add a hot-air balloon safari?
Where it is offered — such as the Masai Mara or Serengeti — a dawn balloon flight with a champagne breakfast can be added.
How is pricing calculated?
Every journey is quoted to your travel dates, lodge category, party size, and routing. There are no fixed package prices.
Does African Safari Reserve operate the safari directly?
African Safari Reserve curates safari journeys through trusted destination partners. We do not claim to own or operate a national park, wildlife reserve, lodge, airline, or government tourism authority.
Make This Journey Yours
This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Tell us your dates and travel style and we'll shape a private itinerary around you — with transparent, custom pricing.