Overview
Tour Overview
Botswana Safari: This 15-day “Leopard Trails” safari is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers with a special passion for leopard sightings. The
Day by Day
Itinerary
Maunn
Day 1Maunn Maunn Upon arrival in Maun in the afternoon, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide and transferred to your lodge or hotel in Maun for check in. You will receive a short briefing about the journey ahead, including highlights of the Okavango Delta and surrounding areas, followed by a visit to the Maun Museum to learn about Botswana’s history, wildlife, and traditional art. For an unforgettable experience, you may choose an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, offering aerial views of the Delta’s winding waterways, floodplains, and flat landscapes, and the chance to spot wildlife from above. Main Destination: Maun (City) Accommodation: Maun Lodge Mid-range hotel located in Maun (City) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks Day 2-4Maun - Kalahari Game Reserve Maun - Kalahari Game Reserve The open plains and river valleys are excellent for tracking desert-adapted leopards, lions, cheetahs, and brown hyena. You will go on morning and afternoon game drives and have the option of partaking in a cultural tour as well. Your overnight stay will be at a mobile camp in the Central Kalahari. Each tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will be available nearby. Main Destination: Central Kalahari Game Reserve Best Time To Visit December to March (Best in Deception Valley) High Season July to October (It rarely gets crowded)
Kalahari Game Reserve - Maun
Day 5Kalahari Game Reserve - Maun Kalahari Game Reserve - Maun We will make our way out of the reserve enjoying a game drive en route, returning to Maun for restocking and overnight. Your accommodations will be at lodge or hotel in the Maun area, arranged by the tour operator. You may visit the Maun Museum and cultural villages or take an optional scenic Helicopter over the Okavango Delta. Main Destination: Maun (City) Accommodation: Maun Lodge Mid-range hotel located in Maun (City) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 6-7Maun - Okavango Delta Maun - Okavango Delta Enter the Okavango Delta for a water-based safari experience, include mokoro excursions and guided walks. Your overnight stay will be at a mobile camp in the Okavango Delta. Each tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will be available nearby. 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 Outside Okavango Delta Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic dri
Chobe Riverfront
Day 14Chobe Riverfront Chobe Riverfront Move north to the Chobe River Front, which is famous for dense wildlife concentrations and riverine leopards. We will go on a game drive and an optional sunset boat cruise. Your overnight stay will be at a mobile camp in the Chobe area. Each tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will be available nearby. Main Destination: Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Chobe Riverfront - Kasane
Day 15Chobe Riverfront - Kasane Chobe Riverfront - Kasane Enjoy a final morning game drive before transferring to Kasane. You will be dropped off at Kasane Airport or your hotel. This will conclude your safari. Main Destination: Kasane (Town) 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 Pioneer Safaris Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $6,270 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a Free Quote Select start date 2 trave
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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I've had 2 safaris with Pioneer Safaris, both were incredible. We got to experience the best of Botswana's National Parks, such as Moremi, Khwai, Central Kalahari and Savuti. We stayed in spacious tents, with separate bathroom and shower...
As a wildlife photographer who has been on numerous safaris across Africa, I can honestly say that my last two trips to Botswana with Pioneer Safaris and Tours were the best experiences I’ve ever had. Choosing them was undoubtedly the...
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We had an unforgettable experience in Botswana on August 2024. Our choice, Pioneer Safaris, proved correct. The staff was very friendly, all services as described and the owner and guide very friendly and helpful with very good knowledge...
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