8 Day Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls Tour (Overland Camping)

8 Day Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls Tour (Overland Adventure)

Embark on an unforgettable Botswana Safari adventure through Southern Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. This 8-day overland tour explores the wild Okavango Delta, Khwai River Area, Moremi Game Reserve, the expansive Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and Chobe National Park—ending at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Quick Itinerary Overview

Your journey begins in Johannesburg, South Africa, and takes you through Botswana’s remote and dramatic landscapes. Traverse the vast Central Kalahari, explore the world-renowned Okavango Delta by mokoro and on foot, enjoy thrilling game drives in Moremi, witness the surreal beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pans, cruise the Chobe River teeming with elephants, and conclude your Botswana Safari at Victoria Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Day-by-Day Botswana Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Palapye – Gateway to the Kalahari

Depart from Johannesburg and travel into Botswana via the Trans-Kalahari Highway. Overnight in en-suite rooms at a lodge in Palapye, the gateway to the Central Kalahari.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Palapye to Central Kalahari Desert & Maun

Drive through the arid expanse of the Central Kalahari Desert. Pass by Orapa Diamond Mine and the ancient salt flats of the Makgadikgadi Pans before reaching Maun—the jumping-off point for the Okavango Delta. Optional scenic flight over the Delta available.

Optional Activity: Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Maun to Khwai River Area – Okavango Delta Adventure

Transfer into the Khwai Conservation Area bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Stay in a tented safari camp along the Khwai River. Enjoy a sunset mokoro excursion with local guides through the tranquil delta waterways.

Included Activity: Mokoro Canoe Safari
Optional Activity: Scenic Flight Over the Delta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Moremi Game Reserve

Spend the day on a 4×4 game drive exploring the diverse landscapes of Moremi National Park. Spot the Big 5, African wild dogs, and hundreds of bird species in one of the most pristine wildlife areas in Botswana.

Included Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Okavango Delta to Nata Pan – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Return to Maun and continue northeast to Nata Pan. Explore the fringes of the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, a haven for migratory birds like flamingos during the wet season. Overnight at a scenic campsite near the pans.

Included Activity: Makgadikgadi Pans Viewing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Nata to Kasane & Chobe National Park

Travel to Kasane on the edge of Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a game-viewing boat cruise along the Chobe River, home to elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Included Activity: Chobe River Boat Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Kasane to Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Cross into Zimbabwe and visit the spectacular Victoria Falls. Witness the power of the Zambezi River as it plunges into the Batoka Gorge, forming the largest sheet of falling water on Earth. Optional activities like whitewater rafting, helicopter flights, or sunset cruises are available.

Optional Activities: Victoria Falls National Park Entry, Adventure Sports, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Local Dining
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Victoria Falls – Tour Ends

Enjoy breakfast before concluding your Botswana Safari. Extend your stay to explore more thrilling adventures like bungee jumping, bridge tours, or microlight flights over Victoria Falls.

Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Helicopter Flight, Bridge Tour, Bungee Jump
Meals: Breakfast

Optional Extras on This Botswana Safari

Botswana Activities

Scenic Okavango Delta Flight
Chobe National Park Game Drive
Kalahari San Cultural Walk

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Activities

Victoria Falls National Park Visit
White Water Rafting
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Helicopter & Microlight Flights
Bungee Jumping & Zip-lining

Child Policy

This Botswana Safari accepts children aged 8 and above. Children aged 8–9 may join on a request basis only. A maximum of four children (ages 10–15) are permitted per scheduled tour. Age restrictions apply for specific adventure activities—please confirm in advance.