9-Day Into the Wild - Botswana Wilderness Explorer

Maun – Drive to Mababe

Day 1Maun – Drive to Mababe Maun – Drive to Mababe Depending on your arrival time in Maun, you will depart in the morning or early afternoon in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle, traveling north toward the Mababe area, a wildlife-rich corridor linking Chobe National Park, Khwai Concession, and Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy a scenic game drive en route, where you might spot elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and other wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at your remote wilderness campsite, your Safari Addicts backup team will have already set up your mid-range Sahara-style tents, each with a private bush shower and bush toilet, ensuring comfort in the heart of the wilderness. If time allows, embark on an afternoon game drive, where you might encounter predators, antelope, and other wildlife, before returning to camp for sundowners. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, professionally cooked by your dedicated camp chef, while relaxing around the campfire under the African night sky. Overnight: Mobile camping – Mababe Area Meals: Lunch, dinner. Main Destination: Mababe Concession Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Mababe Concession without fences Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Mababe – Full Exploration

Day 2Mababe – Full Exploration Mababe – Full Exploration Spend a full day exploring the Mababe ecosystem, renowned for its predator activity. Morning and afternoon game drives traverse open plains, riverine areas, and woodland, where you might spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes. Between drives, relax at camp while your backup team and chef prepare fresh meals over the fire. Evenings are spent around the campfire, enjoying the sounds of the African bush. Overnight: Mobile camping – Mababe Area Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Mababe Concession Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Mababe Concession without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Mababe – Final Exploration & Drive to Moremi

Day 3Mababe – Final Exploration & Drive to Moremi Mababe – Final Exploration & Drive to Moremi After breakfast, embark on a final morning game drive in Mababe, where you might see wild dogs, lions, elephants, and buffaloes. Later, break camp and drive south toward Moremi Game Reserve, enjoying a scenic drive with wildlife-viewing opportunities along the way. Arrive at your Moremi wilderness campsite in the afternoon. If time allows, take a short evening game drive, where you might spot nocturnal species or predators returning to their territories. Dinner is served at camp under the stars. Overnight: Mobile camping – Moremi Game Reserve Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals 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 it’s not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Moremi GR ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional White RhinoVery Rare Black RhinoVery Rare CheetahRare Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

Day 4Moremi – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives Moremi – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives Spend the day exploring Moremi Game Reserve, a diverse ecosystem of floodplains, lagoons, and forests. Morning and afternoon drives take you to prime wildlife areas, where you might spot elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopards, and abundant birdlife. Relax at your mobile campsite between drives. Dinner is freshly prepared by your chef and served around the campfire. Overnight: Mobile camping – Moremi Game Reserve Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi – Full Exploration Safari

Day 5Moremi – Full Exploration Safari Moremi – Full Exploration Safari Today is a full day in Moremi, with morning and afternoon game drives exploring remote floodplains, islands, and woodlands. Wildlife sightings might include lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and antelopes. Enjoy a relaxed time at camp during midday, while your backup team maintains the campsite and your chef prepares meals. Evening sundowners and dinner are enjoyed under the African sky. Overnight: Mobile camping – Moremi Game Reserve Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi – Water Experience

Day 6Moremi – Water Experience Moremi – Water Experience Depending on water levels, enjoy a gentle boat cruise or guided water excursion, offering a different perspective on the reserve. Land game drives continue in the morning or afternoon, where you might spot elephants, hippos, buffaloes, predators, and a wide range of birdlife. Return to your Moremi campsite for dinner prepared by the camp chef. Relax under the stars and enjoy the sounds of the bush. Overnight: Mobile camping – Moremi Game Reserve Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi – Drive to Okavango Delta

Day 7Moremi – Drive to Okavango Delta Moremi – Drive to Okavango Delta After breakfast, break camp and travel west to the Okavango Delta. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive where you might spot elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife. Arrive at your mobile campsite in the delta in the afternoon. Embark on a mokoro excursion, gliding silently through the papyrus channels, where you might see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Dinner is served at camp by your chef, followed by campfire relaxation. Overnight: Mobile camping – Okavango Delta Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Okavango Delta Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Okavango Delta ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional White RhinoRare Black RhinoVery Rare CheetahRare Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Okavango Delta Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Okavango Delta – Water & Land Safari

Day 8Okavango Delta – Water & Land Safari Okavango Delta – Water & Land Safari Spend your final full safari day exploring the delta. Options include morning and afternoon mokoro excursions, guided island walks (where permitted), or land game drives, where you might see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, or a variety of antelope. Relax in your mobile camp during the hottest part of the day while the backup team prepares meals. Dinner is enjoyed around the campfire under the stars. Overnight: Mobile camping – Okavango Delta Accommodation: Mid-range Sahara-style tent with private bush shower and bush toilet Meals: All meals included. Main Destination: Okavango Delta Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Okavango Delta Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Okavango Delta – Return to Maun

Day 9Okavango Delta – Return to Maun Okavango Delta – Return to Maun After breakfast, break camp and enjoy a scenic drive back to Maun, with wildlife-viewing opportunities along the way where you might spot elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Arrive in Maun in the afternoon, marking the end of your immersive Botswana safari experience. Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch End of safari services. Main Destination: Maun (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Safari Addicts , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subje