Included/Exclude
Includes
- Game drives at Savuti Marsh
- Birdwatching opportunities with 450+ species
- Exploring Gubatsa Hills and San rock art
- Safari photography opportunities
- Fishing for tiger fish
Excludes
- Accommodation outside Chobe National Park
- Private vehicle hire (unless arranged)
- Meals not included in tour package
- Flights to and from Botswana
- Travel insurance
What to Expect
Experience the extraordinary wilderness of Botswana on this immersive tour. Witness the rare spectacle of a thriving delta rising from an expansive desert. Your adventure begins in Chobe, renowned for hosting the world’s largest concentration of elephants. Enjoy exciting safaris and guided bush walks to observe the region’s iconic wildlife up close. Conclude your journey in the Moremi and Okavango regions, where you can explore the delta and encounter its unique wildlife aboard traditional mokoros.
Tour Highlights
- 2 Nights in Chobe Region
- 2 Nights in Savuti Marsh
- 3 Nights in Moremi and Okavango Region
Tour Plan
Adventurous Safari in Moremi and Okavango – 8 Days
Embark on an 8-day adventure through Botswana’s Moremi and Okavango regions. Explore the heart of the delta, encountering diverse wildlife on thrilling safaris and guided bush walks. Glide through waterways in traditional mokoros and witness elephants, hippos, and other iconic African species in their natural habitat for an unforgettable wilderness experience.
The Land of Gentle Giants
The Chobe Region is a must-visit destination for African travellers, famous for its abundant elephants and stunning landscapes. Kasane, the gateway town, sits at the crossroads of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia, providing easy access to Chobe National Park and nearby Victoria Falls. Explore diverse habitats—from Chobe River floodplains and mahogany woodlands to Savuti marshlands and Linyanti riverine forests—home to elephants, puku antelope, African wild dogs, and more. The park also features San bushmen rock art and offers a range of lodges, houseboats, and camps for visitors.
Highlights
- Elephant Capital: home to over 120,000 elephants
- Botswana’s first and third largest national parks
- Prime safari destination for wildlife photography
- Habitat for endangered species like the African wild dog
Savuti Marsh – Chobe National Park
Savuti Marsh, a 10,878 km² wilderness in Chobe National Park, offers spectacular wildlife experiences. Once fed by an inland lake, the marsh is now nourished by the Savuti Channel, which has flowed since 2010, attracting elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife. The dry season ensures excellent game-viewing at water sources, while the wet season highlights over 450 bird species. Visitors can also explore Gubatsa Hills to see San rock art or enjoy fishing for tiger fish.
Highlights
- Exceptional wildlife-viewing in Botswana’s iconic park
- Diverse landscapes attracting a wide variety of animals
- Flowing Savuti Channel boosting animal activity since 2010
- Gubatsa Hills feature San rock art relics
Safari in One of the Most Iconic Destinations
A diverse and intriguing landscape, Botswana’s Moremi and Okavango Region begins with four rocky slabs embellished with San artwork in the Tsodilo Hills and continues on to the marshy shores of the panhandle before fragmenting into the Delta which meanders past Chief’s Island.
Highlights
- The Okavango Region showcases an incredible wealth of biodiversity
- The iconic Tsodilo Hills stand testament to the lasting imprint of the San culture still visible today
- The panhandle feeds the Okavango Delta, considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Africa
- Many lodges around the Delta have their own airstrips while Maun, considered the gateway to the Delta, has flights directly from Johannesburg
Included/Exclude
Includes
- Game drives at Savuti Marsh
- Birdwatching opportunities with 450+ species
- Exploring Gubatsa Hills and San rock art
- Safari photography opportunities
- Fishing for tiger fish
Excludes
- Accommodation outside Chobe National Park
- Private vehicle hire (unless arranged)
- Meals not included in tour package
- Flights to and from Botswana
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
The dry season (May to October) is ideal for game-viewing as animals gather around limited water sources. The wet season (November to April) is perfect for birdwatching, with over 450 species present.
Yes. Savuti is home to lions, cheetahs, and other predators, often spotted near water sources, especially during the dry season.
While the marsh itself is more suited to game drives and guided walks, nearby waterways can offer boat excursions in certain areas, depending on the season and water levels.
No, all entry fees and permits are managed by the lodges or tour operators; visitors do not need separate permits.
