5-Day Okavango Delta & Boteti River Tented Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Botswana Safari: This tour is a feast to the eyes and a majestic celebration of wildlife and nature! Join us for 5 unforgettable days, based on the banks of the Boteti
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival and Sunset Mokoro Safari
Day 1Arrival and Sunset Mokoro Safari Arrival and Sunset Mokoro Safari You will be picked up at the Maun airport where you will meet your ranger and guide. Proceed on the 20-minute drive to your tented lodge situated on the banks of the Boteti River. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will check in. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have some time for a quick lunch or dip in the pool while exploring the lodge’s natural surroundings before you will leave on an amazing 2-hour sunset Mokoro safari on the Boteti River. A mokoro safari allows one to glide through nature with little disturbance to the surrounding environment. Please note this activity is weather dependent and based on current water levels of the Boteti River at our main camp. After your mokoro experience, you will have some time to freshen up and then join us around the open fire. You can take in the magnificent scenery around you while enjoying a delicious and traditionally prepared meal. You will overnight in a safari tented room. 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 Accommoda
Full Day Mokoro Safari – Okavango Delta
Day 2Full Day Mokoro Safari – Okavango Delta Full Day Mokoro Safari – Okavango Delta A fresh cup of coffee/tea and homemade biscuits await at the main deck area for your enjoyment. A delicious packed breakfast will be supplied, as you will have an early morning departure on your full-day mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta. Your Mokoro safari will begin as you head out into the many reed channels of the Okavango Delta. Your guide will already have an update on any exciting or special sightings in the area. A stop will be made at one of the many islands to enjoy your packed lunch before heading on a nature walk to discover more of this abundant ecosystem. You'll be returning to the lodge at 4:00 pm. After returning to the lodge, you will have some time to freshen up and relax before dinner, which will be served under the stars in the open boma. You will have an overnight stay in a safari-tented room. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Boteti Tented Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Okavango Delta Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full Day Game Drive in Moremi / Khwai Reserves
Day 3Full Day Game Drive in Moremi / Khwai Reserves Full Day Game Drive in Moremi / Khwai Reserves A delicious packed breakfast will be supplied, as you will have an early morning departure on your full-day safari game in Moremi / Khwai Reserves. Experience this in an open game vehicle specially converted, allowing one to absorb and experience sightings with all of your senses when up and close to wildlife. Your experienced game ranger will teach you about all aspects of nature and interpret wildlife behaviour to you in a unique way. He will also receive updates from other rangers in the area determining animal movements. A packed lunch will be served in style by your guide at one of the beautiful rest camps along the way. Return to the lodge at about 4:00 pm. Return time could be delayed depending on the roads, time of year and sightings. After returning to the lodge, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the great scenery from your deck or rest in your room before dinner. Dinner will be served under the stars in the open boma. You will overnight in a safari-tented room. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Best Time To Visit May 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 Khwai Concession ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional
Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta
Day 4Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta The sounds of the bush will wake you up this beautiful morning. A delicious breakfast will be served. Today, you will enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta, known for its sprawling grassy plains, which floods seasonally, turning the land into a lush animal habitat. Your flight departs from Maun Airport. Once in the air, you will take in views of the beautiful channels that meander through the papyrus-fringed waterways, passing palm-covered islands. Sightseeing from a small plane on a scenic flight will give you the ultimate view of the Okavango Delta’s spectacular geography and wildlife. There is no better way to grasp the outstanding beauty of the Okavango Delta region. Picnic snacks and refreshments are included and will be served once you “hit the ground”. Upon returning to camp, you will have some free time before joining us for dinner. Take in the last evening on tour with the sounds of Africa in the background. 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 Ra
Morning Relaxation and Departure
Day 5Morning Relaxation and Departure Morning Relaxation and Departure Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in a more relaxed fashion this morning, taking in the breathtaking surroundings one last time before you prepare for checkout and transfer to Maun. The friendly lodge staff will bid you farewell before a transfer back to Maun Airport or your choice of drop off point within Maun. This is the end of your tour. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) 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 The Mzansi Experience, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will li
What's covered
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
What travellers say
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We made a 4-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari (chaged panorama route for another Safari Day). Everything was as planned and both Zelda and Katelynn were very responsive answering all our question as we had so many!...
When I booked my safari, I looked at all the agency's reviews and felt confident completing the booking. Throughout the entire process, they were quick to respond and helpful. All accommodations, transfers, and tours went exactly as...
Incredible experience. Everything was practical and very well organized. Our biggest fear was the language because we don't speak English very well, but we received very efficient service, with all the information explained in a...
I had a really fun time. The food was amazing!!! The game drives were incredible and everyone working at the lodge have been great!
Since first contact until last day of my our I has a good attention and supoort. The unique "problem" was the pickup at O.R. Tambo Airport that delayed a little more that expectative and we stayed wating without know whats happening....
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