9-Day Botswana Safari Adventure: Okavango Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls
Embark on a 9-day Botswana Safari adventure through some of Southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions. This small group safari takes you from Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, through Etosha National Park, the lush Okavango Delta, surreal Makgadikgadi Pans, and Chobe National Park, ending at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Experience an authentic Botswana Safari in a custom-built luxury 4×4 overland vehicle, with handpicked lodge accommodations and guided game drives. Explore Africa’s wild landscapes and diverse ecosystems on this unforgettable overland journey.
Day-by-Day Botswana Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park, Namibia
Your Botswana Safari begins in Windhoek, Namibia. Travel to the renowned Etosha National Park for your first game drive. This vast reserve is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more. Enjoy dinner and a night at the park’s comfortable rest camp.
- Included Activity: Afternoon Game Drive
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Etosha National Park to Divundu, Namibia
Depart Etosha and drive northeast toward the Kavango River, arriving at a riverside lodge in Divundu. This lush region attracts abundant wildlife and offers scenic water views.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Divundu to Maun, Botswana
Begin with a morning boat cruise on the Kavango River, spotting hippos and crocodiles. Cross into Botswana and travel to Maun. Optionally, take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for breathtaking aerial views.
- Included Activity: Morning River Cruise
- Optional Activity: Okavango Delta Scenic Flight
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Maun to Khwai Conservation Area (Okavango Delta)
Transfer to 4×4 vehicles for your two-night Delta experience. Arrive at a tented camp in the Khwai Conservation Area. Explore the Delta on a peaceful mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion guided by local polers.
- Included Activity: Sunset Mokoro Safari
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Enjoy a full-day game drive through Moremi Game Reserve, part of the Okavango Delta. Encounter diverse wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and wild dogs in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions.
- Included Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Khwai to Nata (Makgadikgadi Salt Pans)
Return to Maun, then drive across the Kalahari to Nata near the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. In the afternoon, take a drive to see flamingos and other seasonal birdlife around the pans.
- Included Activity: Nata Pans Drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Nata to Kasane & Chobe National Park
Continue your Botswana Safari to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, cruise along the Chobe River to witness elephants, hippos, and wildlife along the riverbanks.
- Included Activity: Chobe River Boat Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Kasane to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Cross into Zimbabwe to visit Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Enjoy free time to explore the falls or participate in thrilling optional adventures like whitewater rafting or bungee jumping.
- Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Entry, Adventure Activities
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Victoria Falls Departure
After breakfast, your overland Botswana Safari ends. Consider extending your stay in Victoria Falls to experience more of its adventure activities and natural beauty.
- Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Helicopter Flights, Bridge Tour
- Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities & Excursions
- Okavango Delta Scenic Flight
- Chobe National Park Game Drive
- Guided Walk with Kalahari San
- Victoria Falls Adventure Activities: Bungee Jumping, Helicopter Flights, Whitewater Rafting
Child Policy
Minimum age is 8 years for scheduled departures. Children aged 8-12 may be accepted on request. A maximum of 2 children aged 13-15 are allowed per tour departure. Children under 12 are not permitted in the Okavango Delta.
Book this Botswana Safari today to explore the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the mighty Victoria Falls on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Southern Africa.