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Highlights...Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango and Chobe.
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Day 1 Western Makgadikgadi National Park
Scheduled flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, to Maun, Botswana. At Maun Airport you will clear customs and collect your luggage. You will be met and escorted to the light aircraft for your charter flight into Leroo la Tau airstrip, 30 minutes away. Leroo La Tau Camp lies on the western bank of the Boteti River, northwest of Khumaga Village and about 140 kilometres southeast of Maun.
The eastern bank of the Boteti forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which stretches away from the riverbank towards its interior of scrubland and mineral-rich grasslands. The Boteti River is the main outflow of the Okavango Delta, collecting the water that flows past Maun and stretching about 250 kilometres southeast to Lake Xau on the extreme south-western edge of the great Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Day 2 Western Makgadikgadi National Park
Leroo la Tau offers guided game drive inside the Makgadikgadi National Park, especially focusing on the outstanding wildlife dotted along the Boteti River. Depending on the water level, boat activities are also provided.
Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to Khumaga Village as well as day trips to Nxai Pan and Baines Baobabs (three night stay only). Leroo La Tau translates as ‘lion’s paw’ but, although the surrounding area features abundant Lion, Zebra and Wildebeest, it also boasts Chobe Bushbuck, Leopard, Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Jackal, Porcupine, Genet and Caracal, to name but a few.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
Today you will be chartered to Camp Okavango, 50 minutes away, in the Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island, a hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Water-based activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Explore the huge expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or discover the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the quiet old-fashioned way, in the traditional mokoro (dugout canoe).
For those wanting to get a little closer to nature, guided bush walks are conducted on a number of the nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species that inhabit this region of the Delta. Birding opportunities are outstanding and anglers may put their skill against bream and tiger fish. Camp Okavango is a water-based camp and game-drive activities, using safari vehicles, are not possible.
Day 5 Moremi Game Reserve
Today you will be chartered to Camp Moremi, just 20 minutes’ away. Camp Moremi is situated within Botswana’s world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, right on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in an area known for its spectacular game-viewing opportunities.
Days 6 and 7 Camp Moremi
At Camp Moremi, you will have a choice of morning and afternoon game drives throughout the many different ecosystems that the Moremi Game Reserve has to offer, along with the chance to explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and its surrounding channels by boat. This combination of activities allow for access to incredible landscapes, impressive wildlife as well as the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque waters of the Okavango Delta.
The team of professional guides will introduce you to a whole new world of wildlife – sightings are likely to include everything on your wish list. Moremi Game Reserve’s superb wetlands support a vast number of antelope, including Impala, Kudu and Waterbuck. Birdlife is prolific and the majestic Fish Eagle and vivid Malachite Kingfisher are frequently seen and even the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl makes an occasional appearance.
Day 8 Savute Channel
Today you will charter to Savuti Safari Lodge, some 50 minutes flight away. The Savute Channel stretches from the Linyanti River to the Savute Marsh, a winding waterway which is unpredictable as it moves from flooding to being bone dry.
Days 9 and 10 Savute Channel
In Savute game drives are the order of the day. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a backdrop of teeming wildlife. You will also be taken to see the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills – a small hilly outcrop which forms a prominent landmark in the otherwise flat landscape.
Savute is home to the second-largest summer Zebra migration in Africa; its timing is determined by the rains, but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April, when the Zebras move from the rivers in the north in search of the rain-ripe grasslands and full waterholes in the southwest of the Park. The migration is always followed by large numbers of predators – the Zebra migration is a must for visitors
The Savute region and the Savute Marsh in particular, is renowned for its intense predator encounters and exceptional game viewing making it one of Botswana’s most popular wildlife destinations.
Day 11 Northern Chobe
After your morning activity and brunch, you will be chartered to Kasane Airport, some 55 minutes away. A representative of Chobe Game Lodge will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, and will transfer you to the Lodge, 25 minutes’ drive away.
Arriving at Chobe Game Lodge feels more like joining a family rather than simply being a guest in a lodge. The dedicated team will welcome you through the doors and be there with a smile to ensure that every moment of your stay is a special one.
With six comfortably furnished viewing decks, a riverside boma, two bars, six different lounges and four dining locations, it is easy to understand why guests effortlessly find their own space and just enjoy the environment! The large swimming pool is a great spot to relax between activities. With two bars, a Spa and Gym, and complimentary WiFi, there is always something to do.
Days 12 and 13 Northern Chobe
At Chobe Game Lodge, there are three safari activities on offer every day.
Morning safaris start with a cup of tea or coffee and a freshly baked muffin on the veranda with the mist rising over the river in the background. Birdcalls echo around the gardens to herald the dawn.
Because Chobe Game Lodge is situated within the Chobe National Park you will set off just as the gates to the Park open, which means you are out and about before any other visitors to the Park. You will drive along the river looking out for fresh tracks – there is always evidence of predator activity in the early mornings and the experienced guides are able to interpret the bush signs and track the animals that left them. The thrill of finding spoor and tracking game must be experienced to be appreciated and being the first observers at a special sighting is very exciting.
Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are everywhere. The peace and tranquility of game viewing in the early morning is a perfect way to start the day.
Chobe Game Lodge has the only all-female guiding team in Africa. Fourteen professional guides from Botswana will share with you their intimate knowledge of the wildlife and flora of Chobe National Park. Not only are they qualified and enthusiastic nature guides but the team of lady guides will also share with you their passion for Botswana and their culture, ensuring that each guest leaves with a more rounded knowledge of this wonderful nation.
Day 14 Kasane
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Chobe Game Lodge back to Kasane Airport, where you will check in for your return flight to Johannesburg International Airport.
Should you wish, we can extend your safari to include a couple of nights in Victoria Falls.
Scheduled flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, to Maun, Botswana. At Maun Airport you will clear customs and collect your luggage. You will be met and escorted to the light aircraft for your charter flight into Leroo la Tau airstrip, 30 minutes away. Leroo La Tau Camp lies on the western bank of the Boteti River, northwest of Khumaga Village and about 140 kilometres southeast of Maun.
The eastern bank of the Boteti forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which stretches away from the riverbank towards its interior of scrubland and mineral-rich grasslands. The Boteti River is the main outflow of the Okavango Delta, collecting the water that flows past Maun and stretching about 250 kilometres southeast to Lake Xau on the extreme south-western edge of the great Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Day 2 Western Makgadikgadi National Park
Leroo la Tau offers guided game drive inside the Makgadikgadi National Park, especially focusing on the outstanding wildlife dotted along the Boteti River. Depending on the water level, boat activities are also provided.
Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to Khumaga Village as well as day trips to Nxai Pan and Baines Baobabs (three night stay only). Leroo La Tau translates as ‘lion’s paw’ but, although the surrounding area features abundant Lion, Zebra and Wildebeest, it also boasts Chobe Bushbuck, Leopard, Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Jackal, Porcupine, Genet and Caracal, to name but a few.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
Today you will be chartered to Camp Okavango, 50 minutes away, in the Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island, a hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Water-based activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Explore the huge expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or discover the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the quiet old-fashioned way, in the traditional mokoro (dugout canoe).
For those wanting to get a little closer to nature, guided bush walks are conducted on a number of the nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species that inhabit this region of the Delta. Birding opportunities are outstanding and anglers may put their skill against bream and tiger fish. Camp Okavango is a water-based camp and game-drive activities, using safari vehicles, are not possible.
Day 5 Moremi Game Reserve
Today you will be chartered to Camp Moremi, just 20 minutes’ away. Camp Moremi is situated within Botswana’s world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, right on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in an area known for its spectacular game-viewing opportunities.
Days 6 and 7 Camp Moremi
At Camp Moremi, you will have a choice of morning and afternoon game drives throughout the many different ecosystems that the Moremi Game Reserve has to offer, along with the chance to explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and its surrounding channels by boat. This combination of activities allow for access to incredible landscapes, impressive wildlife as well as the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque waters of the Okavango Delta.
The team of professional guides will introduce you to a whole new world of wildlife – sightings are likely to include everything on your wish list. Moremi Game Reserve’s superb wetlands support a vast number of antelope, including Impala, Kudu and Waterbuck. Birdlife is prolific and the majestic Fish Eagle and vivid Malachite Kingfisher are frequently seen and even the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl makes an occasional appearance.
Day 8 Savute Channel
Today you will charter to Savuti Safari Lodge, some 50 minutes flight away. The Savute Channel stretches from the Linyanti River to the Savute Marsh, a winding waterway which is unpredictable as it moves from flooding to being bone dry.
Days 9 and 10 Savute Channel
In Savute game drives are the order of the day. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a backdrop of teeming wildlife. You will also be taken to see the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills – a small hilly outcrop which forms a prominent landmark in the otherwise flat landscape.
Savute is home to the second-largest summer Zebra migration in Africa; its timing is determined by the rains, but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April, when the Zebras move from the rivers in the north in search of the rain-ripe grasslands and full waterholes in the southwest of the Park. The migration is always followed by large numbers of predators – the Zebra migration is a must for visitors
The Savute region and the Savute Marsh in particular, is renowned for its intense predator encounters and exceptional game viewing making it one of Botswana’s most popular wildlife destinations.
Day 11 Northern Chobe
After your morning activity and brunch, you will be chartered to Kasane Airport, some 55 minutes away. A representative of Chobe Game Lodge will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, and will transfer you to the Lodge, 25 minutes’ drive away.
Arriving at Chobe Game Lodge feels more like joining a family rather than simply being a guest in a lodge. The dedicated team will welcome you through the doors and be there with a smile to ensure that every moment of your stay is a special one.
With six comfortably furnished viewing decks, a riverside boma, two bars, six different lounges and four dining locations, it is easy to understand why guests effortlessly find their own space and just enjoy the environment! The large swimming pool is a great spot to relax between activities. With two bars, a Spa and Gym, and complimentary WiFi, there is always something to do.
Days 12 and 13 Northern Chobe
At Chobe Game Lodge, there are three safari activities on offer every day.
Morning safaris start with a cup of tea or coffee and a freshly baked muffin on the veranda with the mist rising over the river in the background. Birdcalls echo around the gardens to herald the dawn.
Because Chobe Game Lodge is situated within the Chobe National Park you will set off just as the gates to the Park open, which means you are out and about before any other visitors to the Park. You will drive along the river looking out for fresh tracks – there is always evidence of predator activity in the early mornings and the experienced guides are able to interpret the bush signs and track the animals that left them. The thrill of finding spoor and tracking game must be experienced to be appreciated and being the first observers at a special sighting is very exciting.
Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are everywhere. The peace and tranquility of game viewing in the early morning is a perfect way to start the day.
Chobe Game Lodge has the only all-female guiding team in Africa. Fourteen professional guides from Botswana will share with you their intimate knowledge of the wildlife and flora of Chobe National Park. Not only are they qualified and enthusiastic nature guides but the team of lady guides will also share with you their passion for Botswana and their culture, ensuring that each guest leaves with a more rounded knowledge of this wonderful nation.
Day 14 Kasane
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Chobe Game Lodge back to Kasane Airport, where you will check in for your return flight to Johannesburg International Airport.
Should you wish, we can extend your safari to include a couple of nights in Victoria Falls.
Click on the images below for more details on each of the properties in the Romantic Botswana package
Included:
- Scheduled flight from Johannesburg International Airport to Maun Airport
- Air charter from Maun Airport to Leroo la Tau Camp
- 2 Nights at Leroo la Tau Camp in an en-suite suite, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Leroo la Tau Camp to Camp Okavango
- 2 Nights at Camp Okavango in an en-suite safari suite, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Camp Okavango to Camp Moremi
- 3 Nights at Camp Moremi in an en-suite safari tent, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Camp Moremi to Savuti Safari Lodge
- 3 Nights at Savuti Safari Lodge in an en-suite thatched chalet, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Savuti to Kasane Airport
- Road transfer to Chobe Game Lodge
- 3 Nights at Chobe Game Lodge in an en-suite river-facing room, fully inclusive basis
- Road transfer from Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane Airport
- Scheduled flight from Kasane to Johannesburg International Airport
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visa requirements
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
