Overview
Tour Overview
Botswana Safari: This 5-day Wild Dog Trail Safari is specially designed to track and observe the African painted wolf (wild dog) in its natural habitat. The safari
Day by Day
Itinerary
Maun – Mababe Concession
Day 1Maun – Mababe Concession Maun – Mababe Concession In the afternoon you'll meet your professional guide in Maun and depart in a custom-built safari vehicle to the Mababe Concession, an area renowned for wild dog sightings. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into a wilderness campsite for the night. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight stay: Camping in Mababe Concession. Accommodation: tent size 3x3m(shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper beds inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Mababe Concession Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Mababe Concession without fences Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Mababe Concession
Day 2Mababe Concession Mababe Concession Morning and afternoon exploring the Mababe area on game drives, with a focus on tracking wild dogs and other predators. The proximity to Moremi Game Reserve ensures excellent wildlife density. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight stay: Camping in Mababe Concession. Accommodation: tent size 3x3m(shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper beds inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Mababe Concession Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Mababe Concession without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Mababe – Khwai Concession
Day 3Mababe – Khwai Concession Mababe – Khwai Concession You will enjoy a morning game drive before transferring to the Khwai Concession. In the afternoon, you will explore this diverse ecosystem, famous for elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and rich birdlife. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight stay: Camping in Khwai Concession. Accommodation: tent size 3x3m(shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper beds inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. 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 Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Khwai Concession
Day 4Khwai Concession Khwai Concession Morning and afternoon game drive in the Khwai area. Activities may include game drives, mokoro excursions, area offers outstanding predators like lions and wild dogs, and scenic landscapes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Overnight: Camping in Khwai Concession. Accommodation: tent size 3x3m(shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper beds inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Bordering Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Khwai Concession – Maun
Day 5Khwai Concession – Maun Khwai Concession – Maun You will enjoy a final morning activity before returning to Maun, arriving in the afternoon, where the safari ends. Your drop-off is at the Maun International Airport. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) 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. $2,200 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a Free Quote Select start date 2 travelers Request a Quote Best price guarantee Your request will
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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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