FULL ITINERARY:
Day 1:
- Arrive in Maun, Botswana. Explore the city and get settled into your accommodation.
Day 2:
- Take an early morning flight to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Enjoy a full day safari and spot lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife.
Day 3:
- Begin your journey along the Chobe River. Stop at Elephant Sands, a watering hole where elephants often come to drink.
Day 4:
- Continue your journey along the Chobe River and explore the Caprivi Strip. Look out for some of Africa’s most iconic species such as elephants, buffalos, and hippos.
Day 5:
- Make a stop at Savuti Marsh, one of Botswana’s most beautiful wetlands. Look out for an array of birds such as African skimmers, red-billed teals, and black-winged stilts.
Day 6:
- Visit Linyanti Marsh, home to some of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife. Spot elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and more!
Day 7:
- Visit Kasane Forest Reserve for some incredible bird-watching opportunities. Look out for species such as wattled cranes, African fish eagles, and more!
Day 8:
- Take a boat cruise along Chobe River and spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and more!
Day 9:
- Take a guided tour of Chobe National Park. Look out for buffalo herds, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and more!
Day 10:
- Depart from Maun and head back home.
SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS:
• Maun: The Boma – Try their signature dish ‘Mopani Worms’ or their delicious African-style beef stew.
• Kasane: The Chobe Safari Lodge – Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the river with dishes such as grilled kudu steak or smoked crocodile ribs.
• Savuti Marsh: The Savuti Camp – Try their signature dish ‘Ostrich Fillet’ or their delicious beef bobotie with yellow rice.
WHERE TO STAY:
• Maun: The Thamalakane River Lodge – This luxury lodge offers stunning views of the Thamalakane River and modern amenities such as air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
• Central Kalahari Game Reserve: The Tau Pan Camp – Enjoy a unique safari experience in this luxurious tented camp located in the middle of the desert.
• Chobe River: The Chobe Safari Lodge – This stunning lodge offers breathtaking views of the river and luxurious amenities such as swimming pools and private balconies.