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10-Day Botswana Wildlife & Birdwatching
Enjoy the best that Botswana has to offer in terms of animals and birds with this 10-day luxury tour of the country's best wildlife-watching destinations. Start at the Salt Pans, then transfer to the Okavango Delta, where you'll explore two sides of the delta. Spot Africa's big game favourites on game drives, take a boat trip through Botswana's seasonal water channels, and keep your eyes peeled for bird species such as a Pel’s fishing-owl or even a wattled crane.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Botswana
You'll visit Maun, Makgadikgadi Pans NP & Okavango Delta
This tour starts and ends in Maun - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury+ tour
This luxury+ tour uses tented camps 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 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: 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 |
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| 1-3 |
San Camp
Luxury+ tented camp inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
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All Meals Included |
| 4-6 |
Chitabe Camp
Luxury tented bush camp inside Chitabe (Okavango Delta)
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All Meals Included |
| 7-9 |
Jacana Camp
Luxury+ tented camp inside Okavango Delta
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All Meals Included |
| 10 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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All Meals Included |
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 Arrive in Maun
You'll arrive into Botswana at Maun International Airport, the gateway to the country's best safari destinations. From here, it's short internal flight to San Camp, a rustic safari camp located in the Makgadikgadi salt pans. After a long journey, relax with a sundowner at this luxury tented game, head out on an evening game drive and watch the sunset.
| 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
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| Accommodation: | San Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2-3 Explore the Salt Pans
San Camp is located on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi. The surroundings of this minimalist seven-tented camp offer sightings of red hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok, as well as 360-degree views of the gorgeous pristine salt pans. Explore the pans by quad bike, then treat yourself to a three-layer banana and caramel cake in the evening.
| Main Destination: | Makgadikgadi Pans National Park |
| Accommodation: | San Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Next, leave Botswana's salt pans behind and head to the Okavango Delta, where you'll be staying at Chitabe Camp, located in a private concession in the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in one of the camp's spacious eight Meru tents; each tent has twin beds, en-suite facilities and both indoor and outdoor showers. Head out onto the deck for beautiful views of the floodplains.
| Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
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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
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| Accommodation: | Chitabe Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5-6 Explore the Okavango Delta
Look out for large predators on game drives, as well as nocturnal creatures such as civet, genet, bushbabies and owls. The region is also well-known for birdwatching. Notable bird species include the African hawk-eagle, ground hornbill, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and red-billed francolin.
| Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
| Accommodation: | Chitabe Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 Transfer to the west side of the Okavango Delta
Today, you'll leave Chitabe Camp and the Chitabe Concession behind and move to a different part of the Okavango Delta, to Jao Concession and its Jacana Camp. You'll stay in one of the camp's five Meru-style tents, set in wild date palms and sycamore fig trees. Unwind after a day of wildlife-watching by the campfire and look up are the glittering stars.
| Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
| Accommodation: | Jacana Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8-9 Explore the Okavango Delta
This area of the Okavango Delta is famous for birdwatching and notable species that can be seen here include the rare Pel’s fishing-owl and endangered wattled crane. There are also seasonal water activities to enjoy, depending on water levels at the time of year, as well as traditional game drives and walking excursions.
| Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
| Accommodation: | Jacana Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 10 Depart from Botswana
Sadly, your wildlife and birdwatching safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Maun International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home.
| Main Destination: | Maun Airport |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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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.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 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
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 2 rooms
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 3 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Nov 1, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
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$14711
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$11131
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$11039
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$10987
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$10987
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$10935
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Dec 21, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
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$17620
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$13411
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$13308
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$13282
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$13282
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$13205
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Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$12277
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$9285
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$9233
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$9182
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$9156
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$9156
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Get Quote
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$14711
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$11131
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$11039
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$10987
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$10987
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$10935
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Get Quote
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$17620
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$13411
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$13308
|
$13282
|
$13282
|
$13205
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Get Quote
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Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
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$14711
|
$11131
|
$11039
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$10987
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$10987
|
$10935
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Get Quote
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Dec 21, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$17620
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$13411
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$13308
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$13282
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$13282
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$13205
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Get Quote
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Maun
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Maun Airport (MUB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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