9 days Botswana: untamed wilderness by plane

9 days Botswana: untamed wilderness by plane

From $7,311 USD* / Diverse Landscapes / 9 days

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (based on six persons)

9 days Botswana: untamed wilderness by plane

Get ready, because this safari experience will be wild – literally and figuratively. Explore Botswana’s untamed wilderness.

You kick things off in Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. Various stunning landscapes intertwine, countless of Africa’s famous animals roam the grounds (Big Five included) and during game drives and boat rides you can see all of this yourself.

The day after, you’ll arrive at the Khwai Community Concession. This fenceless area, managed by the traditional Khwai people you will also visit, is a safe haven for Botswana’s flora and fauna.

From Moremi you fly to the Savuti section of Chobe National Park. Chobe is the elephant capital of the world and Savuti the part where nature truly rules – led by fearless predators such as the King of the Savannah, the African wild dog and countless hyenas.

At the other corner of the park waits your last highlight: Chobe Riverfront. Not only will you encounter huge elephant herds while gliding down the river, but you also get to spot crocodiles, hippos and various antelope species in and around the water. Goosebumps (and some tears of joy) included.

In between these memorable moments, you relax in marvelous homes away from home – our lodges of the gold, platinum or diamond luxury category.

Upon arrival in each lodge, you can pick two activities to do in this destination (included in your package). They are carried out by the lodge, and you will be joined by other guests, unless you book a private excursion. The links in the daily outlines below give you an idea of what’s possible.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Maun International Airport + Flight from Maun to the Moremi Game Reserve
  • Day 2: Moremi Game Reserve
  • Day 3: Flight from Moremi Game Reserve to Khwai Community Concession
  • Day 4: Khwai Community Concession
  • Day 5: Flight from Khwai Community Concession to Savuti
  • Day 6: Savuti (Chobe National Park)
  • Day 7: Flight from Savuti to Kasane + Drive from Kasane to Chobe Riverfront
  • Day 8: Chobe Riverfront (Chobe National Park)
  • Day 9: Drive from Chobe Riverfront to Kasane + Flight home from Kasane International Airport

Day 1

Arrival at Maun International Airport

Welcome to Botswana. Upon arrival at Maun International Airport, in the north-west of the country, you step into one of southern Africa’s busiest aviation hubs and the undisputed gateway to the legendary Okavango Delta. Even before landing, you are treated to a spectacular preview, with low-altitude vistas over a vast, shimmering mosaic of waterways and islands. Your private driver for the whole trip will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall. He will take you to your lodge, where you can get some rest after your long journey and enjoy genuine Botswana hospitality. This is where your dream safari begins!

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Day 2

Moremi Game Reserve

In the heart of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve offers one of Africa’s richest and most varied safari landscapes. Covering 40% of this UNESCO-listed wilderness, this is where floodplains, lagoons and savannah meet in ever-changing harmony, shaped by the delta’s annual flood, which brings life to every corner. Expect safaris full of contrasts, in a 4x4 safari jeep or a motorboat: elephants wading through channels, hippos wallowing in lagoons, and big cats moving quietly through forested islands. With exceptional year-round game viewing, Moremi is home to the Big Five - including the reintroduced rhino - as well as thriving populations of the rare African wild dog and over 500 bird species.

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Day 3

Flight from Moremi Game Reserve to Khwai Community Concession

A charter flight from Moremi's Xakanaxa Airstrip to Khwai River Airport takes 20 to 30 minutes and links the Xakanaxa Lagoon area with the Khwai Community Concession. The light aircraft flights (operated by Safari Air or Mack Air) skim low over the shimmering waterways of the Okavango Delta, turning the landscape into a living map with winding channels, palm-dotted islands and floodplains teeming with wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants crossing narrow streams, hippos lazying in the lagoons, and herds of antelope moving like brushstrokes across the grasslands. It’s like a game drive… just with a bird's eye-view.

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Day 4

Khwai Community Concession

Wedged between Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai Community Concession is where unfenced wilderness meets community spirit. Think roaming elephants, prowling predators, herds of buffalo and shimmering lagoons -  all wrapped into one spectacular safari playground. Add an amazing game drive, a peaceful mokoro safari in a dugout canoe, and a meaningful encounter with the Khwai village community in the mix, and you’ll have an experience as enriching as it is exhilarating.

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Day 5

Flight from Khwai Community Concession to Savuti

The flight from the Khwai Community Concession to Savuti Marsh connects Botswana's most popular safari hubs in 15 to 30 minutes. The airstrip is located directly within the Savuti area of Chobe National Park, making it an immediate gateway to the park's wildlife wonders. Hop in the jeep, stop by your lodge, and continue to enjoy your very first Savuti game drive.

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Day 6

Savuti (Chobe National Park)

Savuti is one of Africa's most extraordinary and ever-changing wilderness areas, a vast, ancient landscape in the remote western reaches of Chobe National Park that has captivated explorers and wildlife enthusiasts for generations. Fed by the legendary Savuti Channel, its waters have come and gone over centuries, shaping a dramatic mosaic of dry riverbeds, open grasslands, and seasonal wetlands that draw some of the continent's most spectacular concentrations of wildlife on any game drive. A Savuti Marsh Excursion offers a rare and privileged window into this untamed world!

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Day 7

Fly and drive from Savuti to Chobe Riverfront

The easiest and fastest way to get from one side of Chobe National Park to the other is to first fly from Savuti to Kasane, then drive from there to Chobe Riverfront. Your total travel time will be 2 hours, which means you'll have plenty of time for game drives!

It's also possible to drive the distance, which will take up to 3.5 hours.

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Day 8

Chobe Riverfront (Chobe National Park)

The Chobe Riverfront stretches along the northern boundary of Chobe National Park, where the Chobe River separates Botswana from Namibia. The whole park is home to over 120,000 elephants - the largest remaining population in the world. Still, during the dry season, the herds gather along the riverfront in extraordinary numbers, alongside buffalo and plains game. Game drives along the riverfront put you in the middle of this, while a boat cruise on the Chobe River brings you eye to eye with hippos, crocodiles and elephants swimming, drinking or just bathing in the sun at the water's edge.

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Day 9

Drive from Chobe Riverfront to Kasane

The drive from Chobe Riverfront to Kasane is a short and scenic one, taking 30 minutes. The route is well-traveled by safari vehicles, making it easy to navigate from the wilderness back to town. You might still spot some wildlife along the way, particularly elephants along the riverbank, before exiting the park via Sedudu Gate and driving straight into Kasane. The airport lies just 4 kilometres south of the town cente.

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  • No limit on driving distance
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