Botswana: Ultimate Adventure

Botswana

Welcome to the ultimate African adventure

Experience a safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Enjoy a unique mix of natural wonders and luxury amenities on this extraordinary journey. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of rich biodiversity as you observe animals in their natural habitat, spot rare species such as wild dogs and pangolins, and even watch elephants approaching the pool for a drink! To truly appreciate this remarkable place, explore the wetlands with a traditional mokoro dugout canoe, and marvel at breathtaking salt pan sunsets during evening sundowners around the fire. With so much beauty to take in, it’s time to embark on this remarkable adventure!

Suggested length: 11 days/10 nights
Starts from: $10,500 per person

"My first safari experience was supposed to help me unplug, but in fact it plugged me into what is most important. Being immersed in the wild was life-changing, awe-inspiring, funny, beautiful, touching and scary all at once. I felt entirely at one with the animals and the elements and connected as I never had been before."

Virena Hermann
Kenya

Highlights

By staying at camps such as Little Sable, you contribute to the sustainable development of the local communities and the protection of wildlife and habitats.
Experience the Khwai Private Reserve wetlands from a traditional mokoro dugout canoe to observe wildlife up close in a non-intrusive way.
During your stay at Duke's Camp, sleep under the African night sky as you spend a night fly-camping in the Okavango Delta.
Surround yourself with the rich biodiversity of the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari, spotting rare species like wild dogs and pangolins.
Admire the surreal landscape of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans while sipping on evening sundowners around the fire and gazing at vibrant sunsets.
Stay in accommodations that promote sustainable practices by operating with minimal environmental impact and conserving water and energy resources.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN JOHANNESBURG

Touch down at Johannesburg International Airport, where you will be welcomed by an Elevate Destinations representative who will accompany you to the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Located just a short walk from the airport, the InterContinental is the ideal place to spend your night before your flight the following morning.

Overnight InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

Day 2

KHWAI PRIVATE RESERVE

Take an early morning flight from Johannesburg International airport to Maun Airport in Botswana. From here, your private driver will meet you at the airport for your transfer to Little Sable, your accommodation for the next three nights.

You can enjoy one of the best authentic Okavango safaris at Little Sable, an intimate tented retreat in the Khwai Private Reserve. With eight tastefully furnished hideouts ideally situated within the 200,000-hectare game-rich reserve, you will soon feel like a part of nature.

Overnight Little Sable

Day 3 - 4

KHWAI PRIVATE RESERVE

Spend two full days taking in everything this amazing property has to offer. There is a refreshing pool and viewing deck, an outdoor Skybed platform to spend a night under the stars, as well as a beautifully designed bar, lounge, and dining area. The activities at Little Sable include mokoro (dugout canoe) and boat excursions, as well as morning, afternoon and evening game drives. Don’t forget your evening sundowner around the fire.

The Khwai region is famous for rare species such as wild dogs, serval cats, honey badgers, and pangolins. Many lechwe, hippos, and crocodiles can be observed in the wetlands and rivers, while big cats can sometimes be seen along treelines and even in Camp. These grasslands are home to giraffe and zebra, elephants and buffalo, as well as sable, roan, impala, and kudu. You may even spot the occasional jackal.

Overnight Little Sable

Day 5 - 7

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Transfer by flight to your next Camp in the remote wilderness of the northern Okavango Delta.

Duke’s Camp is located on an island and hidden on the shores of a permanent lagoon. One of the best safari destinations in the world, this is a unique wetlands area that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Duke’s Camp exudes old-world elegance and modern comfort. Share your meals in the shade of giant ebony trees or in the communal dining tent, then retire to the library or the Persian tea tent for your evening wind down. Be sure to spend some time on your private viewing deck, as herds of elephant and red lechwe commonly visit the area.
Your days will be full of game drives in locations away from public access, on a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) safari, fishing in the Okavango Delta, or visiting the World Heritage Site Tsodilo Hills. Scenic helicopter flights and hot-air balloon adventures are also on offer.

Overnight Duke's Camp

Day 8 - 10

MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS

Today you will transfer to Camp Kalahari, located in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. There are just 12 Meru-style tents at Camp Kalahari, one of three camps located within a million-acre private wildlife reserve.

Spend these three days as you wish. Go out for traditional game drives, quad bike or horseback rides, take bushman walks or sit and relax by the pool while elephants approach to quench their thirst.

Overnight Camp Kalahari