Begin your journey in the Okavango Delta, a unique inland delta where seasonal floodwaters transform dry land into a lush oasis. Explore this remarkable ecosystem through a variety of safari experiences, from traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions along quiet channels to guided bush walks and game drives on surrounding islands.
The pace here is unhurried, immersive, and deeply connected to nature.
Continue to Moremi Game Reserve, widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife areas. Here, the landscapes shift between floodplains, lagoons, forests, and open grasslands, creating a rich and diverse habitat that supports an abundance of wildlife. Game drives reveal a high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of elephants, buffalo, and plains game. The mix of land and water environments makes every drive varied and rewarding, with constantly changing scenery and sightings.
Travel to Chobe National Park, renowned for having one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. The Chobe River forms the lifeblood of this region, attracting vast herds of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Game drives and river-based safaris offer different perspectives, with boat cruises providing close-up encounters as animals gather along the riverbanks. The combination of land and water experiences creates dynamic wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the day.
After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive before continuing your journey with a transfer for your onward travel.
You may choose to return home or extend your adventure with a visit to Victoria Falls or the Makgadikgadi Pans for a completely different landscape and experience.
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas, covering up to 15,000 km² (5,800 sq mi) during peak flood season. Unlike most river systems, the Okavango River does not flow into the sea - instead, it empties into the Kalahari Desert, creating a vast network of channels, lagoons, and islands.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species. The Delta’s seasonal flooding, which arrives from Angola months after the rains, transforms the landscape and dictates the movement of wildlife. It is one of the few places in Africa where water-based safaris are a central part of the experience.
Mokoro excursions through narrow waterways, guided walking safaris, birdwatching, and game drives on Delta islands.
Elephants wading through water channels at golden hour, reflected in the still surface of the Delta.
Located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve protects some of the most diverse habitats in Botswana. It spans floodplains, mopane woodlands, lagoons, and savannah, creating a rich ecosystem that supports both predator and prey in high densities.
Moremi is known for its strong populations of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as endangered species such as African wild dogs. Its varied terrain makes it one of the most scenic safari destinations in Africa, with constantly changing landscapes and exceptional game viewing.
Game drives through diverse habitats, predator tracking, and photography of wildlife in both wetland and savannah environments.
A leopard resting in the branches of a tree, hidden in plain sight above the savannah.
Chobe National Park covers approximately 11,700 km² (4,500 sq mi) and is best known for its immense elephant population, estimated at over 120,000 individuals. The Chobe Riverfront is particularly known for its dense concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals gather at the water’s edge.
The park’s ecosystems range from riverine woodland and floodplains to dry inland areas, supporting a wide variety of species including lions, leopards, buffalo, and numerous bird species. River safaris offer a unique vantage point, often allowing for close encounters with elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
Game drives, boat safaris along the Chobe River, birdwatching, and seasonal wildlife migrations.
Massive elephant herds crossing the river at sunset, silhouetted against the glowing sky.