Sample 13 night itinerary exploring Chobe National Park, known best for its elephant herds, the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta and the stark contrast of the Kalahari Desert

Fly from London via Johannesburg to Kasane Transfer by road to Muchenje Safari Lodge for 3 nights Light aircraft flight to the edge of the delta Xakanaxa Camp for 3 nights Fly into the heart of the delta Delta Camp for 3 nights Transfer by light aircraft to the Kalahari Desert Deception Valley Lodge for 2 nights Transfer back to Maun Fly to Johannesburg then onwards overnight to London

From £4,714 per person sharing

Having arrived at Kasane you will be driven to the western end of Chobe National Park, renowned for its huge elephant populations.

Perched on the escarpment overlooking the Caprivi Strip, MUCHENJE SAFARI LODGE offers game drives in the Park, as well as night drives and walking safaris in the bordering forest reserve and boat trips on the Chobe river. Accommodation is in thatched stone bungalows with private verandahs and there is an inviting swimming pool.

Next fly to XAKANAXA, pronounced ka-ka-na-ka, in the Moremi Game Reserve on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta.  The spacious tents are furnished in the 'old safari' style, with only lanterns and candle light at night.

You can take game drives in open vehicles in the reserve, mokoro (dug out canoe) rides and motor boat trips along the deep water channels.

A different experience awaits you at DELTA CAMP with its original and romantic bungalows, open at the front and constructed from local letheka reeds.The tree-house, high in the branches of an ebony tree, provides breath-taking dawn views.  The atmosphere and service at this camp is second to none.

From camp, you will glide through the tranquil waterways in a traditional mokoro, skilfully poled by your Batswanan guide  who will also lead you on foot, tracking game on nearby Chief's Island.
 

On the edge of the Kalahari Desert, DECEPTION VALLEY LODGE, owned and run by
a delightful couple, is a charming place to stay at the end of your safari.  The food,
wines and hospitality are outstanding and the accommodation is in elegant bungalows
with original Bushman artefacts.

There is some game but the highlight is walking with the Bushman guides as they pass
on the wealth of knowledge about the desert and its inhabitants.

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There are other wonderful experiences offered in Botswana: from any of our camps in the delta, take a thrilling flight in a vintage Tiger Moth over the tranquil waterways and islands; from Abu’s Camp, ride amongst the wildlife high up on the back of an elephant; or enjoy the vast flatness of the Madgadikgadi Saltpans from Jack’s Camp on foot with a bushman guide, by 4x4 vehicle or on an exhilarating quad bike ride.

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