Overview

Indulge in a 7-day Botswana Family Safari, meticulously designed to provide a dynamic and unforgettable experience for every member of the family. This adventure is a celebration of both nature’s splendor and cultural immersion, ensuring that each day unfolds with new wonders and discoveries, all while keeping the family’s unique needs and preferences in mind.

Your journey commences with the pristine beauty of the Okavango Delta, where you’ll spend two nights. Here, the family can truly connect with nature, embarking on daily nature hikes that bring you closer to the Delta’s intricate ecosystems. Mokoro excursions are a special highlight, as you gently glide through winding waterways in traditional dugout canoes. It’s a serene way to explore this unique environment. On boat safaris, everyone can become an avid wildlife observer, spotting a variety of species both large and small that thrive in the Delta.

From the Delta, you’ll proceed to the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve for the next two nights. This reserve offers a diverse landscape, from Mopane forests to open grasslands, seasonal floodplains, and riverine habitats. It’s a place where the family can connect with the untamed wilderness, forging a deeper appreciation for the complexities of ecosystems. Game drives here offer the opportunity to encounter Botswana’s wildlife in its natural habitat. From graceful antelopes to majestic predators, there’s always a chance for an exciting sighting.

Your final destination is the magnificent Savute Safari Lodge, nestled in the Savute section of Chobe National Park. Here, you’ll spend two nights immersing yourselves in the remarkable landscapes that define this area. Chobe National Park is renowned for its exceptional game viewing, and Savute is no exception. This region is home to the famous marsh lions and northern lion prides, both of which have been documented in wildlife documentaries, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Family members of all ages can take pleasure in the enchanting tales of the African wilderness.

As you embark on this Botswana Family Safari, it’s not just about experiencing the beauty of Botswana’s diverse ecosystems or indulging in thrilling game drives. It’s also about creating lasting memories and forging bonds through shared adventures.

Whether it’s learning about the flora and fauna of the Okavango Delta, spotting elusive predators in Moremi, or marveling at the fascinating behaviors of Chobe’s iconic wildlife, this safari becomes a journey of understanding and appreciation for the natural world. And in this process, your family’s connection with each other deepens as you collectively explore the wonders of Botswana.

Highlights

Celebrate the discovery of Africa on this family focused tour
Visit a local village and school at Khumaga
Search for large elephant herds along the Chobe River
Experience the water wilderness of the Okavango Delta by boat

Day 1 :

Arrive Maun | Fly to Okavango Delta

Arrive at Maun Airport, where a representative meets you and assists you on to your charter flight taking you into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango is located on a remote island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta.

Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes, islands, and hidden channels which attract wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness. The elevated walkways, which lead up and in between the overhanging branches of the rich plant life in this island paradise, are a unique welcome to your first steps, as you approach this incredible camp from the airstrip where you have just landed.

This expansive room, which connects through inter-leading doors, is your home for the following two nights as you marvel in the pristine beauty and excitement of experiencing the Okavango Delta at its best.

Day 2 :

Okavango Delta

Your day is spent discovering the Okavango Delta during your privately guided activities:

Guided nature walks conducted by experienced professional guides
Mokoro (canoe) & motorized boating trips through a variety of tranquil waterways to explore the Okavango
Exceptional bird watching opportunities
Fishing for bream and tiger fish (seasonal)

Day 3 :

Moremi Game Reserve

At the place where the life-giving waters of the Okavango Delta meet the vast plains of the Kalahari Desert, Mother Nature has created a sanctuary of Mopane forests, open grasslands, seasonal floodplains and riverine habitats, resulting in one of the most magnificent and welcoming animal environments in all of Africa. This place, a donation to the world by the Batawana Tribe, in the form of a Game Reserve, will be your sanctuary for the following two nights.

Your days are spent exploring the paradise of Moremi on privately guided activities:
Activities are centered around tracking big game on morning and afternoon game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicle in the Moremi Game Reserve
Exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat

Day 4 :

Moremi Game Reserve

Day 5 :

Chobe National Park

Savute Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of Botswana’s fabled “Stolen River”, the Savute Channel. Stretching from the waterways of the Linyanti all the way to the Savute Marsh, the winding waterways of the Savute Channel have pumped life into the western section of the Chobe National Park for many thousands of generations. However, there is mystery to this channel, this fickle and unpredictable channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere – a mystery that has intrigued geologists and researchers for many years.

Your time at Savute Safari Lodge is spent on private game drive activities with your guide.
Activities are centered around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles
Families can also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills, a small hilly outcrop which forms a remarkable landmark in the otherwise flat landscape. (visits to these painting at times when predators are known to be denning near these hills will restrict this activity)

Day 6 :

Chobe National Park

Day 7 :

Transfer to Maun | Depart

This morning, transfer to Maun airport to catch your scheduled flights from Maun.

Daily activity schedule may vary slightly from camp to camp, and all schedules are fully flexible and adaptable to each family. Upon arrival in camp your “Safari Hero” will liaise with you on your preferred times for meal and activities, that will suit your needs.