Botswana On A Budget
Safari Information
- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 9 Night Botswana Safari
- Lodging; Safari camps, mobile camping
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime with Our 9-Night Botswana Safari
We firmly believe that a Botswana safari is an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. With that in mind, we present our "Botswana On A Budget" safari—a truly remarkable journey that delivers it all without costing that proverbial arm and a leg.
This is, without a doubt, one of the best value-for-money safaris available. It masterfully combines the luxury of air charters and exceptional safari camps with the wild, remote adventure of expedition mobile camps. This magical safari spans the spectacular Khwai region, the iconic Okavango Delta, and the fabled Makgadikgadi pans.
You will journey the road less travelled, creating an experience that will only deepen your love for the fantastic country of Botswana.
Day 1: Maun To Khwai Private Reserve
- We certainly do not waste a second, after arriving in Maun we board a charter flight to the Khwai and our home for the next few nights.
- After getting settled in we hop on a vehicle for an afternoon game drive from Hyena Pan, sundowners and all.
- Accommodation: Hyena Pan
Day 2: Khwai Private Reserve
- Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the wildlife-rich Khwai.
- A chance of a walking safari to examine the finer details of the reserve with professional guides and trackers.
- Accommodation: Hyena Pan
Day 3: Khwai Private Reserve
- Have you ever slept under the stars, atop a five-metre high, treehouse platform, only metres away from a game-filled waterhole?
- Give it a go at our thrilling Skybeds (if you wish).
- Accommodation: Hyena Pan; Skybeds
Day 4: Okavango Delta region
- Leaving the Khwai behind, we board a chartered flight and head deep into the Okavango Delta.
- Buckle up, your Delta adventure is about to begin!
- The next few nights is all about camping in style, Meru-style canvas tents, real beds, down pillows and pure cotton sheets and Persian rugs.
- And of course three-course meals.
- Accommodation: Expedition Mobile Camp
Days 5-6: Okavango Delta region
- We follow the wildlife on an all-day game drive, or park at a waterhole and let the animals come to us.
- We also float around the watery wonderland on a boat safari watch hippo jousting for territory and crocodile basking in the sun.
- The Okavango Delta is a truly magnificent place.
- Accommodation: Expedition Mobile Camp
Day 7: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Air charter from The Okavango back to Maun.
- From Maun, we transfer to Meno a Kwena via a road transfer (+- 3 hours).
- Meno a Kwena, a hidden gem of a camp perched on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River in Botswana.
- Accommodation: Meno a Kwena
Days 8-9: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Our last few days are for discovering the Makgadikgadi and all that she offers.
- Game drives, boat safari (water levels dependent) all in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
- We also get to meet up, walk and learn from the local Bushmen.
- Accommodation: Meno a Kwena
Day 10: Botswana On A Budget Safari Ends
- One last activity before driving back to Maun Airport
- Time to say our sad fair wells to Botswana.
This Safari is Tailor-made Rates On request
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
- Travelling costs as per itinerary
- Activities
- Entrance and park fees
- Accommodation as specified on a sharing basis
- All meals
- Local drinks
- Road transfers
- Applicable tourism levies, taxes, and all relevant VAT
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Premium brand drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional activities
- Local and international flights not mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa fees where relevant
- Travel insurance
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