Botswana Camping Safari – Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls
Quick Itinerary Overview
This Botswana Camping Safari offers an authentic African bush adventure, exploring the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Moremi Game Reserve, plus the iconic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Starting in Maun, Botswana, and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, this safari promises exciting wildlife experiences, including mokoro canoe trips, game drives, and bush walks in some of Africa’s best wildlife parks. Camping in pristine and wild areas, this tour offers an affordable way to immerse yourself in the wilderness of Botswana.
Itinerary for this Tour
- 2 Night Okavango Delta Camping & Mokoro Trip
- 3 nights camping in Moremi Game Reserve
- 3 nights camping in Chobe National Park
- 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Days 1 & 2: Okavango Delta, Botswana (camping mokoro trip)
Your Botswana Camping Safari begins at 07h30 in Maun, as you head into the southern Okavango Delta. This part of the delta is a unique wilderness where you will board traditional mokoro canoes for a peaceful exploration along winding channels lined with papyrus. Look out for wildlife and enjoy the serene beauty as you glide through the water to your remote island camp. The next two days are filled with mokoro excursions and guided bush walks, offering a rare and immersive experience in the delta’s wilderness.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel: Maun to Okavango Delta – 60km (2 hours)
Activities: Mokoro trips and guided nature walks in the Okavango Delta
Day 3: Okavango Delta to Camp near Maun, Botswana (camping)
On day three, depart the Okavango Delta and travel to a camp near Maun. After a morning mokoro ride out of the delta, you’ll have the chance to refresh and enjoy an optional scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta for panoramic views of this iconic wilderness area.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel: Okavango Delta to Camp near Maun – 50km (2 hours)
Activities: Mokoro transfer out of the delta
Optional Activity: Scenic Okavango Delta Helicopter Flight
Days 4 – 6: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana (camping)
Next, explore the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s top wildlife areas, on game drives through its diverse habitats. Over the next three days, you’ll discover the incredible range of wildlife that thrives in this park, from elephants to endangered African wild dogs. The landscape is a mix of lagoons, floodplains, and forests, providing a stunning backdrop for your safari adventures.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel: Camp near Maun to Western Moremi – 80km / 3 to 4 hours
Activities: Game drives in Moremi Game Reserve
Days 7 – 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana (camping)
Chobe National Park is your next destination, renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Explore the park’s Savuti area and the Chobe Riverfront, where game drives will give you the opportunity to see elephants, hippos, buffalo, and a wide variety of birds. This is a true African safari experience in one of the most wildlife-rich parks in the world.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Travel: Eastern Moremi to Savuti – 120km / 7 to 8 hours
Travel: Savuti to Chobe River – 170km / 5 to 6 hours
Activities: Game drives in Chobe National Park
Days 10 – 11: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (lodge accommodation)
The final leg of your Botswana Camping Safari takes you to Victoria Falls, where you can witness the world’s largest curtain of falling water. The afternoon is free to explore Victoria Falls town, enjoy curio shopping, or take part in optional adventure activities like White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, and scenic flights over the falls. Your Botswana Camping Safari concludes after breakfast on day 11 at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls.
Meals included: Breakfast
Travel: Chobe River to Victoria Falls – 100km (3 hours)
Botswana Safari Notes
Pre-tour accommodation in Maun and optional scenic flights over the Okavango Delta are available. Additional post-tour activities and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges can be arranged. This Botswana Camping Safari offers a true bush experience, staying at remote campsites in private wilderness areas. The safari vehicle carries up to 12 passengers, ensuring excellent game viewing and mobility in the wild.
Tour Transport: Custom-built game viewing vehicles with space for up to 12 passengers. A trailer with mobile kitchen and camping equipment accompanies the safari.
Accommodation: Camping in 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m bow tents, with mosquito netting and high-density foam mattresses. Bush ablutions include bucket showers and bush toilets.
Optional Extras and Excursions:
- Pre-tour Scenic Okavango Delta Helicopter Flight
- Visit Victoria Falls
- Adventure activities in Victoria Falls
Child Policy: Children 12+ are welcome. Please note that safaris take place in wild, unfenced campsites, and children must be able to follow safety instructions.