9 days - Maun and the Okavango, by mobile camp to Victoria Falls
Nine days on a mobile safari from Maun through the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti and Chobe, by tented camp, ending at Victoria Falls.
The journey
The Delta flood peaks and big concentrations of game gather along Savuti and the Chobe river. The best month for a mobile safari, with a cold camp at night, so pack a warm layer, a hat and gloves.
Maun and the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti and Chobe, by tented camp and mokoro.
Upon arrival in Maun, one of our guides will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa, situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River. Here, you can admire fascinating wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos, and elephants.
This delta, located in north-west Botswana, consists of permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. It is one of the few major interior delta systems that does not flow into a sea or ocean, with a wetland ecosystem that remains almost entirely intact. One unique feature of this site is that annual flooding from the Okavango River occurs during the dry season. As a result, native plants and animals have adapted their biological cycles to align with these seasonal rains and floods. This creates an extraordinary example of the interaction between climatic, hydrological, and biological processes.
The Okavango Delta is home to some of the world’s most endangered large mammals, including the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog, and lion.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your long flight.
Overnight: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Your guide will pick you up from the lodge and take you to the embarkation point, where you'll board a mokoro, a traditional flat-bottomed boat of the delta. Enjoy a spectacular day exploring the canals of this unique and spectacular ecosystem. Lunch will be served on one of the delta islands. During the excursion, you'll embark on a guided walking tour in search of the wildlife that inhabits this part of the delta. Return to the lodge around 5:00 PM.
Recommended Excursion (not included in the cost):
Experience a panoramic flight over the Okavango Delta. Transfer to the small Maun airport in time for a scenic piper flight. Departing at 4:00 PM, this 45-minute flight offers a memorable view of the delta during the golden hour, perfect for photography. After the flight, return to the lodge.
Overnight Stay: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and transfer to the tented camp in the Moremi area. Enjoy lunch before departing for your first exciting safari aboard a 4x4 vehicle with your driver/ranger. The return to the camp is scheduled for the late afternoon. Dinner at the camp. (Total distance travelled throughout the day: approximately 80 km).
Overnight Stay: Tented Camp
Included: All meals, game drives
Moremi is a private reserve within Chobe National Park, located at the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is the second largest inland river delta in the world, after the Niger Inland Delta, and represents one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. It is formed by the Okavango River, which originates in Angola.
Covering an area of about 5,000 km², the ecosystem is diverse, ranging from mopane forests to acacia woodlands. 30 percent of the reserve is land, while 70 percent is within the Okavango Delta.
Moremi Wildlife: Moremi is home to nearly 500 bird species and a wide range of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, zebra, gazelle, wild dog, and many more.
After breakfast, we depart for Moremi. While you're on safari, our staff will dismantle the camp and set it up in a new location in preparation for your arrival. Lunch will be served during the safari.
After the safari, return to the camp to freshen up before embarking on a night safari in the Khwai area, an ideal location for leopard sightings. Dinner will be served upon your return to camp.
Overnight Stay: Tented Camp
Included: All meals, game drives
This day is dedicated to exploring Savuti. The vegetation between Moremi and Savuti is notably different, with Moremi featuring taller trees, while Savuti is more open savannah. Both areas are home to the Big 5. Lunch will be served during the transfer, and dinner will be enjoyed at the camp.
Overnight Stay: Tented Camp
Included: All meals, game drives
Savuti (also spelled Savute) borders the Okavango Delta to the west and Chobe National Park to the east. It is one of Africa’s most renowned big game areas. Savuti is a place of enchantment, offering spectacular beauty and one of the greatest concentrations of animals in Southern Africa.
Savuti is famous for its mysterious and fascinating channel, which adds to the area's allure. It is also known for its predators, especially the resident lion and spotted hyena populations. The game-viewing here can be exceptional, and the variety of activities makes it a must-visit destination.
Linyanti, located in the same area, hosts large herds of buffalo, zebra, and elephant. As this area is a private game reserve, vehicle concentrations are low, providing one of the best wilderness experiences in Africa.
On the third day of your safari, you will journey to Chobe National Park. Along the way, you’ll experience the stunning variety and abundance of vegetation in the area, travelling through the scenic slopes bordering the Chobe River Valley. The sand road will lead you to the Chobe River, which serves as both a natural and political border between Botswana and Namibia. From here, you’ll have views across the river to the expansive Caprivi Strip in Namibia.
Enjoy a packed lunch during the transfer and return to the camp for dinner.
Overnight Stay: Tented Camp
Included: All meals, game drives
Chobe National Park takes its name from the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Founded in 1967, the park spans an area of 10,689 km², roughly half the size of Lombardy. It is renowned for having the highest concentration of elephants on the African continent, making it a top destination for elephant viewing.
Today, you will depart towards Kasane, marking your last night in the mobile tented camp. Kasane is a village located near the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, offering a unique perspective to observe wildlife from the water—a rare experience you will remember.
Overnight Stay: Kwalape Lodge or similar
Included: Breakfast
Victoria Falls, with a helicopter flight, a bungee jump or a river cruise as options.
At 7:00 AM, one of our drivers will pick you up from your lodge and take you on an exciting journey to Victoria Falls. You will cross the border into Zimbabwe, a unique experience in itself, made easier with the help of our local staff, as navigating African borders can be quite complex.
Once at the falls, you will have time to explore the area. You also have the option to participate in thrilling activities, such as helicopter flights over the falls or bungee jumping from the iconic railway bridge that connects Zimbabwe to Zambia. These activities offer memorable views and an adrenaline rush.
Overnight Stay: Bayete Guest Lodge or similar
Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Victoria Falls airport in time for your flight back home.
The detail
The Mobile Safari in Botswana offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, immersing you in the wild beauty of Botswana like never before. This 9-day safari is perfect for those seeking an authentic, intimate experience of the African wilderness. It’s a journey into the past, where you’ll live like the early explorers and hunters who roamed these lands. Staying in the mobile tented camp, you’ll feel the heartbeat of nature around you, and the emotions and memories from this unique experience will stay with you forever. A Mobile Safari in Botswana brings you closer to the untamed beauty of the land in a way no photograph could ever capture.
Good to know
Photographs from the route, not stock library scenery.
Work down the list. Each step depends on the one above it.
The practical detail that decides whether a trip runs smoothly.
Staff pitch the tents ahead of you and move camp while you are out on safari, so you arrive each evening to a fresh site. Meals and game drives are included on camp days.
On day 2 a guide takes you to the embarkation point for a day in a mokoro, with lunch on an island and a guided walk. You return to the lodge at about 5 pm. An optional 45-minute scenic flight over the Delta leaves Maun at 4 pm; it is not included.
Moremi is a mix of floodplain, mopane and acacia woodland. The Khwai area is a strong place to look for leopard, and the night safari on day 4 goes there. Dress warmly for the dark, and carry a head torch.
Savuti is more open than Moremi, and it is known for its lion and spotted hyena and for its channel. Linyanti, in the same area, is a private game reserve with low vehicle numbers, so you share sightings with few others.
The road follows the Chobe River Valley towards Kasane, near the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Day 6 is your last night under canvas; on day 7 you reach Kasane for an afternoon Chobe River cruise and a night in a lodge.
A driver collects you at 7 am for the crossing into Zimbabwe, which our local staff help you through. At the falls you can add a helicopter flight or a bungee jump from the bridge, both optional and not included.
Dawns from May to August are cold in an open vehicle, and nights in camp are cold, so bring a down jacket and a beanie. Days warm up fast, and October is very hot. Choose neutral colours and a wide-brimmed hat.
Tipping your guide-driver, the cook and the camp crew is customary. Your final documents include a general guide, and amounts vary by group size.
Plan this journey
Every journey is planned around your dates and your party. Tell us who is travelling and when, and a specialist will come back with a tailored itinerary and a quote. Payment is by invoice.
