- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

7-Day Makgadikgadi Pans & Okavango Delta Safari

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This safari is all about big game, birds and lots of water. From Leroo la Tau at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where thousands of zebra, wildebeest and other plains game congregate along the Boteti River, to Xakanaxa camp on the banks of the Khwai River to spend time in Moremi Game Reserve, and your final stop deeper in the Okavango Delta, where you can explore on foot or by traditional mokoro to see the delta from a different point of view.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Botswana

You'll visit Maun, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Moremi GR & Okavango Delta

This tour starts and ends in Maun - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented bush camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 6 years

The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-2	Leroo La Tau Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP without fences	Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included Day 2: All Meals Included
3-4	Camp Xakanaxa Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)	All Meals Included
5-6	Xugana Island Lodge Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) inside Okavango Delta	All Meals Included
7	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Magic Makgadikgadi Pans

On arrival at Botswana's Maun airport you'll be flown across to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park where you will be met on arrival and transferred to the lodge. From the hide at the lodge you can enjoy the view over the Boteti River, where animals come to drink. Overnight at Leroo La Tau (which means 'lion's paw') with meals, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Best Time to Visit All year (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy) Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot) Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Giraffe Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Elephant Occasional Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Cheetah Rare Hippo Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Buffalo None
Accommodation:	Leroo La Tau Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2 Zebra everywhere

Take an early morning game drive to make the most of your position here on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which has thousands of zebra and wildebeest – and, as a result, predators like lions, cheetah, leopard and hyena too. You might even see a white rhinoceros. Take a siesta in the heat of the day and go out on another game drive late in the afternoon. Overnight at Leroo La Tau, with meals, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Accommodation:	Leroo La Tau Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3 Mokoro in the Moremi

From the Makgadikgadi you'll fly to the Moremi Game Reserve to spend two nights at Xakanaxa Camp on the banks of the Khwai River in the heart of the reserve. You should arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Xakanaxa, with your meals, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Best Time to Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Abundant Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Wild Dog Occasional White Rhino Rare Black Rhino Rare Cheetah Rare
Accommodation:	Camp Xakanaxa Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Moremi GR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4 Extraordinary game viewing

Relax at the lodge or join the morning and afternoon drives to explore the area. Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta has one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in Africa, so it's no surprise that game viewing is excellent. Black and white rhino have been reintroduced so this is one of few places in Botswana where you can now see the Big Five, as well as cheetah, hyenas and the endangered wild dog. There are more than 400 species of birds. Overnight at Xakanaxa, with your meals, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:	Camp Xakanaxa Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Moremi GR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5 Island living

Today you'll fly deeper into the Okavango Delta to stay on an island in part of the permanent delta, arriving in time for lunch and a bit of relaxation before joining the late afternoon game activities. Overnight at Xugana Island Lodge, with meals, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Okavango Delta
Best Time to Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Okavango Delta Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Abundant Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Wild Dog Occasional White Rhino Rare Black Rhino Rare Cheetah Rare
Accommodation:	Xugana Island Lodge Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6 Power boat through the Okavango

Relax under the ebony and African mangosteen tree canopy at the lodge or join the morning and afternoon game activities. Explore the Delta by motorboat or traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) in this area where there is permanent water, or take a leisurely nature walk on the surrounding islands in the concession. Birdwatching in the area is outstanding. Overnight at Xugana Island Lodge, with meal, drinks and game activities included.

Main Destination:	Okavango Delta
Accommodation:	Xugana Island Lodge Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7 End of safari

After breakfast you'll be taken to Xugana airstrip for your flight to Maun where your journey ends.

Main Destination:	Maun Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Dec 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019	$2802	$2802
Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	$2822	$2822
Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020	$3565	$3565

Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	$6002	$4605
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020	$3565	$3565
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$2822	$2822