Botswana on a Budget (8 Days)
This Botswana safari offers great value, focusing on two of the country’s must-see highlights: Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. Ideal for travelers on a budget, the trip is well-designed to give an authentic experience while staying at some of the best-value properties in Botswana.
Specific highlights of this Botswana safari:
- Budget-friendly option for a Botswana safari
- Explore elephant-rich Chobe National Park and the stunning Okavango Delta
- Stay at small, adventurous camps in great locations
- Perfect for capturing world-class photography of Africa’s wildlife and scenery
Overview of the suggested Botswana safari lodges and activities:
- Chobe Elephant Camp: Located away from the crowds, this camp offers expertly guided game drives, boat cruises, and village visits on the edge of the Chobe River.
- Sango Camp: A fantastic property just outside the Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy day and night game drives, mokoro excursions, and walks around a local village.
- Pom Pom Camp: Located in a beautiful area of the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom offers intimate safaris, mokoro rides, and fishing, providing a more personal experience in an exclusive private reserve.
Who is this Botswana trip for?
This safari is designed with couples and honeymooners in mind, though it can easily be adapted for families or groups. Each trip is tailor-made to meet your preferences, with flexibility in accommodations and itinerary to suit your travel needs.
Days 1–3 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
For the first leg of your Botswana safari on a budget, you’ll head to Chobe National Park and stay at Chobe Elephant Camp** for two nights. This eco-style camp is perched on a ridge with stunning views of the Chobe River and its floodplain. The open-plan lounge and dining area seamlessly flow into a traditional boma, creating a relaxed atmosphere. A pathway leads to a viewing deck with a swimming pool, offering a perfect spot to take in the views.
Activities:
– Game Drives and Boat Cruises: Get up close with Chobe’s famous elephant herds on expertly guided game drives and boat cruises.
– Local Village Walks**: Discover the local culture with walks through the nearby village, adding a community experience to your safari.
Chobe Elephant Camp offers a blend of great wildlife encounters and cultural immersion, making it the ideal starting point for your Botswana adventure.
Days 3–6 OKAVANGO DELTA
Days 6–8 OKAVANGO DELTA
A short light aircraft flight takes you from Sango to Pom Pom, where you’ll spend the final two nights of your Botswana safari on a private island in one of the Delta’s best-value private reserves.
Pom Pom is a cozy, adventurous retreat set in an area of stunning scenery, with reed-fringed channels and waterlily lagoons. The safari tents each have a private veranda with sweeping views of the lagoon. Activities focus on exploring the local wildlife with morning and evening game drives, as well as mokoro excursions.
This area is teeming with wildlife, and fishing is also available, with expert guides ready to help you catch African pike and various types of bream.
Package includes:
- Transport: vehicle, fuel, and driver
- Gorilla permit
- Full board accommodation for the
- Entrance fees.
- All activities.
- Bottled drinking water
Package excludes:
- Visas
- Air ticket
- Personal expenses.
- Cost for anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
We use 4×4 safari cars for our safaris and therefore every traveler is guaranteed a window seat, bellow are photos of the cars.
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