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10-Nights Ultimate Botswana — CALL

African Travel, Inc.

OFFER ID 1582612

Experience Botswana’s diverse ecosystems on a journey that seamlessly blends adventure with luxurious accommodations. Begin in the Okavango Delta with a secluded island stay, where you’ll be blissfully immersed in the tranquility and beauty of your surroundings. Here, experience the Delta in three unforgettable ways: on land, on water, and in the air. Enjoy exhilarating game-viewing in Moremi’s iconic landscapes, then unwind in the serene vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans, where the desert’s unique beauty, diverse wildlife, and perfect silence await.

Explore the Okavango Delta’s vibrant waterways by mokoro, gliding through tranquil lagoons and hidden channels surrounded by lush wildlife.Discover Moremi Game Reserve's game-rich landscapes, where you’ll track Africa’s iconic wildlife on exhilarating morning and evening safaris.Experience the serenity of the Makgadikgadi Pans, where the desert’s silence and expansive beauty create an unforgettable sense of isolation.Enjoy Enjoy a thrilling helicopter arrival and departure from your camp, taking in sweeping aerial views of the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta with each journey.

1. INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT, South Africa, Johannesburg
2. NORTH ISLAND OKAVANGO, Okavango Delta, Botswana
3. TAWANA, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
4. JACK'S CAMP, Botswana, Makgadikgadi Pans

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African Travel: Ultimate Botswana

Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in the "City of Gold" where you'll be warmly welcomed and assisted to your airport hotel. Take the evening to unwind, savoring a restful pause before tomorrow’s journey to Botswana and the beginning of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport

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Day 2 Johannesburg / Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
After breakfast, board your flight to Maun, Botswana, where your journey truly takes flight. From Maun, soar over the expansive Makgadikgadi Pans on a breathtaking charter flight, offering unparalleled views of this otherworldly landscape. Arrive at the legendary Jack’s Camp, a masterpiece of old-world glamour and Kalahari charm. Immerse yourself in its timeless elegance, complete with a nomadic Persian tea tent and curated Natural History Museum cabinets. Here, adventure and luxury seamlessly intertwine in a setting unlike any other.
Jack’s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 3 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
As the sun rises, meet the curious, pixie-faced meerkats and observe them as they begin their morning search for breakfast. Later, join the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen on a guided bush walk, gaining insights into their ancient survival skills and deep connection to the land. This cultural encounter will leave you with a profound appreciation for their way of life.
Jack’s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 4 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
The day is yours to uncover more of the Makgadikgadi Pans’ enchanting beauty. Depending on the season, embark on a thrilling quad biking adventure across the glistening salt flats or witness the awe-inspiring migration of zebra and wildebeest as they journey across verdant grasslands. As night falls, marvel at a breathtaking 360-degree canopy of stars, untouched by artificial light, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders of the cosmos.
Jack’s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 5 Makgadikgadi Pans / Okavango Delta
After breakfast, take a scenic flight back to Maun, followed by an unforgettable charter flight over the sprawling Okavango Delta. From above, marvel at the intricate waterways and lush landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at your luxurious camp, settle into its elegant surroundings and unwind before setting out on an afternoon game drive. With your expert guide, explore the wilderness in search of the iconic wildlife that thrives in this remarkable region.
North Island Okavango

Meals: (BLD)

Day 6 Okavango Delta
Today, enjoy the flexibility of an open safari itinerary. Drift through the Delta’s crystal-clear waterways in a mokoro, guided expertly through lily pads and sandbanks to reveal the rhythms of this unique ecosystem. Birdwatchers can look out for specials like the slaty egret, Pel’s fishing owl, and African skimmer. For a different perspective, opt for a thrilling helicopter flight over the Delta or visit Tsodilo Hills to explore ancient rock art (additional cost applies).
North Island Okavango

Meals: (BLD)

Day 7 Okavango Delta
Set out on thrilling morning and evening game drives across untouched wilderness, tracking iconic wildlife like lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, hippo, and the rare sitatunga antelope. Expert guides will reveal the Delta’s best-kept secrets and beloved wildlife treasures.
North Island Okavango

Meals: (BLD)

Day 8 Okavango Delta / Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast, take a scenic helicopter transfer to your next camp, nestled within the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy sweeping aerial views of the Okavango Delta’s wetlands, with its shimmering lagoons and winding channels. Upon arrival, enjoy a late afternoon game drive through Moremi’s diverse landscapes of mopane woodlands and floodplains. The reserve boasts a high concentration of large herbivores, antelope, and predators, including lion, leopard, and African wild dog. Immerse yourself in one of Botswana’s best land-based game-viewing experiences, with incredible wildlife sightings close to the lodge.
Tawana

Meals: (BLD)

Day 9 Moremi Game Reserve
At Tawana, your day can be as exciting or relaxing as you choose. Head out on a morning game drive through Moremi’s remarkable wilderness, or pamper yourself with a peaceful spa treatment. For something more adventurous, enjoy a birding excursion or soar above the Delta on a helicopter flight (available for an additional cost). If you prefer a quieter moment, the lodge’s library offers a deep dive into the Moremi Game Reserve’s history and the Batawana tribe’s cultural heritage.
Tawana

Meals: (BLD)

Day 10 Moremi Game Reserve
Enjoy twice-daily game drives through the diverse landscapes of Moremi. In the cool morning hours, explore the shimmering lagoons and floodplains, where you may encounter elephants, lions, and leopards. As the day transitions, the late afternoon light offers new opportunities to observe the vibrant wildlife of the reserve, from cheetahs to buffalo. With the expertise of your expert guide, each drive unveils the rich, ever-changing tapestry of Moremi’s wildlife and natural beauty.
Tawana

Meals: (BLD)

Day 11 Moremi Game Reserve / Depart
Conclude your unforgettable safari with a final scenic helicopter transfer to Maun, offering one last bird’s-eye view of Botswana’s breathtaking landscapes. From Maun, connect to your onward flight, carrying with you cherished memories of extraordinary wildlife, stunning scenery, and the profound beauty of this remarkable wilderness—a land that will forever hold a piece of your heart.


Meals: (B)

Featured Destinations
Makgadikgadi Pans

The barren landscape of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana attracts adventurous nature lovers. The salt pans, about 310 mi/500 km north of Gaborone, are among the largest in the world, covering 2,500 sq mi/6,500 sq km between Francistown and the Okavango Delta.

Bird-watchers interested in unusual habitats are the best candidates for a trip to Makgadikgadi. Game lovers might see zebra, springbok, gemsbok and other animals (primarily in February and March), but there are much better places in Botswana to watch animals. And, in reality, most of the birds seen there are the same species that can be viewed more conveniently in the Okavango Delta (though the flocks of flamingos and pelicans tend to be larger on the pans).

The main attraction of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is the atmosphere: The bleached landscape, the dead-flat terrain, the few bloated baobab trees and the multitude of mirages provide a kind of otherworldly experience. Quad biking (using four-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicles) across the cracked and dried pans is a popular adventure activity, and most guides can arrange it.

Kubu Island is especially eerie, as the vistas of salt flats extend to the horizon. Large baobab trees dot the island, which at the north end looks much like a ship's prow. A circular stone wall and about 70 small stone cairns can be seen at the south end of the island. Some archaeologists believe this enclosure was used as an initiation site by 14th-century Zimbabwe peoples.

If you visit Kubu Island, which can only be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicles, be very careful of the salt. When wet, it is so soft that it can literally swallow a vehicle down to the wheel wells in a few seconds.

Several typical Zimbabwe ruins are situated around the east and southern edges of the salt pan. Consumption of the salt on the pan is not advisable because it can cause diarrhea.

Joining a professional mobile safari is the safest way to explore the pans, and there are plenty of camp sites.

Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi, hunted by the
Bushman as
long as 10,000 years ago, was initiated by the Batawana tribe and
covers some 4,871 km2, as the eastern section of the
Okavango Delta. Moremi is mostly described as one of the most beautiful
wildlife reserves in Africa. It combines mopane woodland and acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons. It
is the great diversity of plant and animal life that makes Moremi
so well known.


The idea to create a
game reserve first originated in 1961 and was approved by the Batawana
at a kgotla in 1963.
The area was then officially designated as a game reserve in April
1965 and was initially run by the Fauna Conservation Society of
Ngamiland. Moremi was then extended to include Chiefs Island in
1976. In August 1979 the reserve was taken over by the Department
of Wildlife and National Parks. A further extension was added as
recently as 1992 and now the reserve contains within its boundaries
approximately twenty percent of the Okavango Delta.

Okavango Delta
The Okavango delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. It's headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. It is a unique ecosystem with large populations of African mammals, birds, and other animals and is one of the last totally unspoiled areas in Africa. This destination is perfect for camping, picture taking, walking safaris, and mokoro (canoe) excursions.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Exchange. The contrast between suburb and township is mirrored nationwide, but is more extreme here because of the intense wealth of many of the suburbs, and the sheer size of the townships and their satellite squatter camps. Yet the city as a whole continues to suck in people and skills from all over the country, making it the financial, commercial and cultural powerhouse of South Africa.

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