9 Days of Botswana’s Best-Known National parks

Experience outstanding wildlife viewing throughout this 8-night Botswana safari, designed for those eager to explore the country’s most renowned national parks. Staying at three Desert & Delta Safaris properties, you’ll enjoy a range of activities and take advantage of long stay discounts.

Specific highlights of this Botswana safari:

• Affordable stays at Desert & Delta Safaris-operated properties
• Access to Botswana’s premier wildlife safari regions
• Exploration of Chobe, Moremi, and a private Okavango Delta reserve
• Year-round game viewing, with peak opportunities from May to early November
• Activities include expertly guided game drives, mokoro excursions, boat trips, and walking safaris

Overview of the suggested Botswana safari lodges and activities:

Desert & Delta Safaris operates camps in some of Botswana’s most renowned wildlife areas, offering diverse activities such as guided game drives, mokoro excursions, boat trips, and walking safaris.

Your journey begins with three nights in the elephant-rich Savute region of Chobe National Park at Savute Safari Lodge, a spacious property set in a more secluded area of the park. Next, you’ll head to Camp Xakanaxa, located in the famous Moremi Game Reserve.

Finally, you’ll stay at Camp Okavango, a remote, water-based camp on a secluded island, offering a quintessential Okavango Delta experience. These camps provide exceptional value and reliable year-round game viewing, with the best opportunities from May to early November.

Who is this Botswana trip for? This itinerary is ideal for couples and honeymooners, though every trip is tailor-made to suit your needs. If you’re traveling as a group or family, we can suggest alternative accommodations and customize the trip based on your preferences.

Days 1–4 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

The safari begins with three nights in the Savute region of Chobe National Park, an exceptional wildlife area that’s less crowded than the Kasane section. Savute Safari Lodge is one of the best properties in the region, offering a distinctive experience with a waterhole right in front of the camp, often visited by elephants and large predators.

The lodge features a viewing deck providing prime views of wildlife around the waterhole, an al-fresco dining area, and a swimming pool with loungers for ultimate relaxation. Your days will be filled with game drives around Savute Marsh, encountering a wide range of wildlife. You can also enjoy trips to Gubatsa Hills, where you’ll find ancient San rock paintings, adding a cultural touch to your adventure.

Days 4–7 MOREMI GAME RESERVE

After leaving Chobe, you’ll head to Moremi Game Reserve, the oldest protected area of the Okavango Delta, for a three-night stay at Camp Xakanaxa. Set along the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, this classic tented camp offers one of the few authentic year-round land and water safari experiences in the Delta.

The area is renowned for its predator sightings, including all the big cats, which you’ll encounter on daily 4×4 game drives. Additional activities at Camp Xakanaxa include powerboat cruises and exceptional birdwatching, especially during the spring and summer months when migrant species are nesting.

Days 7–9 OKAVANGO DELTA

For the final part of your adventure, you’ll travel to the Okavango Delta and stay at Camp Okavango, your third Desert & Delta property. This classic water camp, located on the remote Nxaragha Island, offers a tranquil retreat with its communal spaces connected by walkways over the water. These include two lounges, a library, and a dining room.

The lower level features two fire pits and a deck with a rim-flow swimming pool. The guest rooms have private decks offering breathtaking views of the Delta. Activities at the camp include motorboat safaris, mokoro excursions, and walking safaris on the surrounding islands.

While predators are less common in these wetland areas, the Delta is home to plenty of herbivores, including buffalo, hippo, giraffe, and various antelope species, and the birdlife is exceptional.