Botswana Camping Safari - Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls

• 2 Night Okavango Delta Camping & Mokoro Trip
• 3 nights camping in Moremi Game Reserve
• 3 nights camping in Chobe National Park
• 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Days 1 & 2: Okavango Delta, Botswana (camping mokoro trip)

This Botswana Camping Safari kicks off at 07h30 in Maun, on the fringes of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. Joining your safari guide at a pre-arranged meeting place in the town, we travel into the southern part of the pristine Okavango Delta, Botswana's wilderness gem.

Reaching the southern edge of the delta we meet up with local polers who will take us deeper into this watery haven. Our local guides pole us along the winding papyrus-lined channels in their traditional mekoros (dugout canoes), so sit back and take in the spectacular bush scenery. Keep an eye out for animals and birds as we glide peacefully to our secluded bush camp on a small island in the wild delta.

The next two days are filled with mokoro adventures and guided bush walks exploring the reeded islands and floodplains of the remote Okavango Delta. Spending time close to nature in this unique part of Botswana is a memorable and rare experience, far from the trappings and bustle of modern living. During our Okavango Delta trip, we camp in the wild with bush ablutions. The camping areas selected for this Botswana Safari are remote and rugged offering a genuine African bush experience.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel on Day 1: Maun to Okavango Delta - 60km (about 2 hours)
• Activities included: Mokoro trips and guided nature walks in the Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta Trip Note:

You will only be able to take overnight bags (hand luggage or small backpacks) into the Okavango Delta, as we travel by mokoro canoes which limits the amount of luggage that can be carried with us. The rest of your luggage remains in the safari vehicle, which is parked in a secure area for the duration of our two-day delta island excursion.

Day 3: Okavango Delta to Camp near Maun, Botswana (camping)

Wake up in the wild Okavango Delta on day three of our affordable Botswana Camping Safari and enjoy breakfast in this pristine wilderness area.

Then we glide along the peaceful waterways in mokoro canoes, making our way out of the magical delta. We head to the fringes of the delta, near Maun, where we camp overnight. Freshen up with a shower in the permanent ablution facilities at the camp, before lunch.

This afternoon you can join an optional scenic Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta. This offer spectacular aerial views of Botswana's watery delta and free-roaming animals below. A scenic flight is the best way to appreciate the larger delta ecosystem and potentially see big game, such as elephants, giraffes, and hippos from above. Note that the scenic flight is an optional extra activity (payable in cash) that is booked during the safari.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel: Okavango Delta to Camp near Maun - 50km (about 2 hours)
• Activities included: Mokoro transfer out of the delta
• Optional Activity: Scenic Okavango Delta Helicopter Flight

Days 4 - 6: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana (camping)

Early on the morning of day four, we journey into the western region of the Moremi Game Reserve. One of the best wildlife parks in Botswana, Moremi Reserve covers diverse habitats ranging from wetlands and woodlands to drier areas.

We spend the next three days of this Botswana Camping Safari exploring Moremi Game Reserve on game drives in search of the impressive array of wild animals and prolific birdlife found in this beautiful wildlife area. Moremi is considered one of the most scenic game reserves in Africa covering the eastern part of the Okavango Delta where mopane woodland and acacia forests contrast with watery floodplains and lagoons.

Moremi is home to elephants, especially numerous during the dry season, as well as buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, and jackal. A wide variety of antelope species, including the rare red lechwe, are also found in Moremi, along with healthy populations of endangered African Wild Dogs.

In Moremi, we embark on game drives in the early mornings at sunrise and again in the late afternoons at sunset. Our early morning game drives are followed by lunch and a rest back at the safari camp. First, we explore western Moremi, around the 3rd Bridge and Xakanaxa areas. Then, on day six we move to a new campsite in northeastern Moremi to explore the Khwai River area near Khwai Concession.

We camp in private campsites with bush ablutions in designated wilderness areas of Moremi Game Reserve.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel on Day 4: Camp near Maun to Western Moremi - 80km / 3 to 4 hours (including game drives)
• Activities included: Game drives in Moremi Game Reserve of Botswana

Days 7 - 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana (camping)

Our next premier African safari destination is Botswana's Chobe National Park, hosting one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.

Botswana's most diverse game park, Chobe Park is best known for its huge herds of migratory elephants. Our journey in search of wildlife takes us across the drier Savuti plains of Chobe. Savuti is a striking wilderness area that is home to one of Chobe's highest concentrations of wildlife and is renowned for its predators, especially lions and hyenas. On day eight we continue north to the Chobe River where the cries of African Fish Eagles can be heard, to explore the wildlife park on game drives. We look out for the abundance of animals found in Chobe, including elephants, hippos, and buffalos; as well as the rich birdlife.

In Chobe Park, we camp at private campsites with bush ablutions. We spend one night in the Savuti area and the following two nights near Chobe River in the northern part of the game park. The camping areas are remote and wild offering a real African bush experience.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel on Day 7: Eastern Moremi to Savuti - 120km / 7 to 8 hours (transfer & game drive)
• Travel on Day 8: Savuti to Chobe River - 170km / 5 to 6 hours (transfer & game drive)
• Activities included: Game drives in Chobe National Park of Botswana

Days 10 - 11: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (lodge accommodation)

We enjoy one last morning game drive in Chobe National Park on day 10 of our Botswana Camping Safari.

Then we drive to Victoria Falls, crossing from Botswana into Zimbabwe (visa required). Tonight we stay at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe.

You have free time in the afternoon to visit the impressive Victoria Falls waterfall. Witnessing Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of falling water in the world, is a memorable and magical experience. When you view the mighty waterfall you will see why the local Kololo calls it Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means "The Smoke that Thunders".

You can also explore Victoria Falls town, go curio shopping and enjoy optional activities at Victoria Falls. Optional adventure activities include White Water Rafting and Canoeing on the Zambezi River, Bungee Jumping, Tram Rides, and Microlight or Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls. On the last night of this Botswana Camping Safari dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge or out in the town.

This budget-friendly Botswana Camping Safari ends after breakfast at the lodge on day 11, bringing this authentic African safari adventure to a close.

• Meals included: Breakfasts
• Day 10: Chobe River to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe - 100km / about 3 hours (excluding border crossing)

Botswana Safari Notes:

This Botswana Camping Safari starts at 07h30 on day one; therefore you will need to spend the night before the safari departs in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before the camping safari starts. The afternoon before this safari departs you can embark on an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (at extra cost). Scenic flights need to be pre-booked and payment is to be made in USD cash. We are happy to help you book a scenic flight and other optional activities.

We also recommend an extra day or two at Victoria Falls after this Botswana Safari to participate in some of the amazing adventure activities available. Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation, extra activities, and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, or Kasane in Botswana, can be arranged at an additional cost

For assistance with pre-safari and post-safari accommodation, optional activities, and travel arrangements contact African Budget Safaris.

Tour Transport:

The vehicles used on this Botswana Safari are custom-built game viewing vehicles, designed for safari trips in the African bush. Each safari vehicle carries up to 12 passengers, ensuring excellent visibility on game drives, as well as great movability in the wilderness. Throughout the camping safari, we use a specially designed trailer unit containing a mobile kitchen and space for all of the camping equipment and luggage.

Tour Accommodation:

On this semi-participation Botswana Safari, we camp at bush sites in 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m bow tents that are easy to set up (clients help to erect the tents). All windows and doors of the tents are fitted with mosquito netting. Each person will get a 5cm high-density foam camping mattress to sleep on while camping.

The bush ablutions consist of high-slung bucket showers and bush toilets with canvas screens for privacy. Round (200V/2pin) power units are available in the vehicles to recharge cameras. In Victoria Falls Zimbabwe we stay in en-suite rooms at a comfortable lodge.