Okavango Delta, Chobe & Vic Falls Safari

Starting in Maun this eight day Okavango Delta, Chobe & Vic Falls Safari travels to Botswana's top wilderness areas, as well as Victoria Falls.

Journey north into Botswana's Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. Explore the winding maze of river channels with local polers using unique dug out canoes, called mokoros. We camp wild for two nights under the stars in one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas, falling asleep to the sounds of the untamed bush. 

Next we head back to Maun and into the famous Chobe National Park, known for its magnitudes of wildlife including large herds of elephant and Africa's "Big 5".

This Botswana Camping Safari ends at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, where you can partake in the many optional adventure activities based around the mighty Zambezi River, including White Water Rafting, Elephant Back Safaris and more!

DAY 1: Maun – Botswana (D)

This Okavango Delta, Chobe & Vic Falls Safari starts in Maun, Botswana, one of Africa's best safari destinations!

The town of Maun, located on the southern edge of the watery Okavango Delta, is the gateway for trips into the Okavango Delta and serves as our base for exploring the untamed wetland system.

Today we relax at camp and in the evening we meet to prepare for our two night excursion into the wild Delta of Botswana. We suggest that you bring a smaller daypack on your trip to use on this short excursion.

Your safari leader will brief you on what is needed, and what to expect on your trip into the Delta. In the morning we will set off from Maun on our journey into this incredible wilderness area.

DAY 2: Maun to Okavango Delta – Botswana (B / L / D)

The Okavango Delta is famous for its rich variety of bird species and wild animals. This huge expanse of water is unique to Southern Africa being home to a plethora of bird life and animals and with its source in the Angolan highlands. The Delta runs down from the highlands spreading out over the plains where it empties into the Kalahari Desert.          

On day two of this Budget Botswana Safari we embark on a 3-Day and 2 Night drive and Mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta.

This Delta excursion entails a drive from Maun up north for a couple of hours reaching the Mokoro polers' station. The dug out Mokoros are traditional canoes that local guides "pole" through the reeds and winding waterways. The guides locate a suitable site for camping and in the afternoon we set off on a game walk to get up close to the wilderness that is the Okavango Delta.

DAY 3: Okavango Delta – Botswana (B / L / D)

Day three of this Botswana Camping Safari is based at the remote Okavango Delta camp. This day of rest is for relaxing and exploring the Okavango waterways, before we continue on our exciting safari adventures.

You can take a game walk, go swimming (water levels allowing), enjoy a Mokoro cruise and even try your hand at poling a mokoro on the waters. Or just sit back and soak up the sounds of unspoilt nature and take a nap at camp.

DAY 4: Okavango Delta to Maun (B / L / D)

Last chance to take a game walk in the Okavango Delta bush before we head back to Maun. We leave the Okavango by Mekoro and then transfer to a safari vehicle for the rest of the journey back to Maun.

Arriving in the early afternoon we have time for a fantastic optional scenic flight over the Delta at sunset.

DAY 5: Maun to Chobe National Park (B / L / D)

We travel east and then north to the Botswana town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River, before taking a boat cruise.

The Chobe River is home to hippos and other wildlife and forms a natural border between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be sighted from the boat while we watch another spectacular African sunset over the bush. Listen out for the hippos nearby!

DAY 6: Chobe National Park – Botswana (B / L / D)

Enjoy a sleep-in this morning or explore Kasane town, located on the banks of the Chobe River. 

After lunch we take another relaxing boat cruise on the Chobe River, the main source of water in Chobe National Park. Returning from our boat cruise we prepare for our overnight Chobe National Park trip.

Then we make our way into this top Botswana game reserve for our overnight experience in the African wilderness of Chobe National Park. Chobe Park is one of the premier game parks in Botswana, renowned for its large herds of migratory elephants. 

In the afternoon we explore Chobe on a game drive en route to our safari camp inside the game park. On the game viewing drive rare Sable and Roan Antelope are often sighted, keep an eye out for their destinct backward slanting horns, or watch the numerous swooping Lilac Breasted Rollers!

We spend the evening musing over our wildlife encounters in Chobe Park and listening to the night sounds of nearby wildlife, interspersed by the silence of the African bush.

Getting up early after our night in the Botswana bush, we set off on a morning game drive in search of Chobe's wildlife. After our rewarding game drive we pack up camp and travel back to the town of Kasane and on to Vic Falls.

DAY 7: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe (Brunch)

Back at the Kasane camp we transfer to our safari truck and take the short drive to the Zimbabwe border. Border formalities behind us, we cover the last bit of ground to nearby Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Named after the famous World Heritage Site and Waterfall, the town of Victoria Falls is located along the Zambezi River, surrounded by the Victoria Falls National Park. Our safari campsite is conveniently situated in the centre of Victoria Falls town, within walking distance of the local restaurants, shops and booking agents for adventure activities.

A 20 minute walk takes you to the entry point for viewing the spectacular Vic Falls, falling between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), was named by the explorer David Livingstone and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water at 1700 m wide and about 100 m high. An awesome and memorable sight on any African Safari!

A short adventure activities brief is followed by an afternoon of leisure for you to unwind at the campsite’s swimming pool, view the mighty Victoria Falls, or explore the sights and delights of Vic Falls town!

DAY 8: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe (B)

After breakfast in Victoria Falls town, we exchange addresses and part ways, having experienced the African Safari Trip of a lifetime!

We recommend that you book a few extra days in Victoria Falls, after your Botswana Safari Adventure to take advantage of the fantastic Optional Adventure Activities at Victoria Falls.

Optional Excursions include elephant back safaris, horseback safaris, walking with lions, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort.  Adrenalin junkies can bungee from Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! 

Flights over Vic Falls in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective of this magnificent World Heritage Site, all year round. White water rafting on the Zambezi River is world class. In addition to the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the towering cliffs and occasional wildlife on the Zambezi riverbanks.

Please Note:

This African Budget Safari starts in Maun, Botswana and travels into the Okavango Delta and Chobe Park, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

This Botswana Camping Trip begins in Maun. Should you wish to explore Maun, an earlier arrival is recommended. Accommodation can be booked through African Budget Safaris. 

This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.

All prices & Local Payments are subject to change. Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.