7 days of Botswana’s Hidden Secrets

This safari takes you to two of Botswana’s most exclusive and best-value private reserves: the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta. It’s packed with activities, immersing you in Botswana’s untouched wilderness for an unforgettable experience.

Specific highlights of this Botswana safari:

• Access to Botswana’s premier private reserves
• A variety of activities, including day and night game drives, boating, fishing, mokoro trips, and walking safaris
• A truly off-the-beaten-path adventure
• Three nights in the Linyanti and Okavango Delta
• Exceptional wildlife viewing from July to early November

Overview of the suggested Botswana safari lodges and activities:

This itinerary features two fantastic properties. Your journey begins at Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp, a charming, old-world tented property with a limited number of rooms. Next, you’ll stay at Shinde Camp, a classic safari option offering both land and water activities.

At Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp, enjoy day and night game drives as well as walking safaris. Shinde Camp offers expertly guided game drives, night drives, walking safaris, motorboat trips, mokoro excursions, and fishing from March to December. Both the Linyanti and Okavango Delta offer exceptional wildlife sightings from June/July through early November.

Who is this Botswana trip for? Designed with couples and honeymooners in mind, this trip can also be tailored for groups or families. We’ll adjust accommodations, trip length, and activities to suit your preferences.

Days 1–4 THE LINYANTI

The Linyanti region encompasses three private reserves: the Linyanti, Selinda, and Kwando. Each offers a unique experience, but together they form one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Your journey begins with three nights at Wilderness Linyanti Tented Camp, located within the Linyanti reserve and overlooking the Linyanti Marsh.

This intimate camp features just a few guest tents, each offering stunning views of the marsh, where elephants and hippos frequently roam. Here, you’ll enjoy a range of activities, including traditional game drives, night drives to explore nocturnal wildlife, walking safaris for a more personal encounter with nature, and a photography hide to capture the best moments.

Although Wilderness camps are typically known for their luxury and high cost, this camp offers exceptional value in the region.

Days 4–7 OKAVANGO DELTA

On day four of your Botswana safari, you’ll travel to the northern Okavango Delta, where you’ll spend three nights at Shinde Camp. This charming camp is set on an island, right at the edge of a lagoon, offering a serene and scenic location. The communal lounge and dining areas are housed in a multi-tiered structure beneath the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees, giving the space a treehouse-like ambiance.

A firepit and inviting swimming pool add to the atmosphere. Guest tents, each raised on wooden decking, offer stunning views over the open plains. Shinde serves as a perfect base to explore the northern Delta with activities including game drives, walking safaris, motorboat trips, mokoro excursions, and fishing (available from March to December).

Wildlife highlights include four of the Big Five, a variety of predators and herbivores, and a rich array of birdlife.