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4 Day Okavango Delta Botswana Safari (Moremi & Khwai)

Tour Length4 days
Priced from pps $1322 R25063 £1039 1216 A$2016 C$1789 NZ$2174 Full pricing info
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Summary of this Lodge Safari

  • Max. Group Size 10 Travellers
  • Starts & ends in Maun, Botswana
  • Accommodation Bungalow or Chalet / Guesthouse / B&B
  • Transport Fly-in Safari / Game Viewing Vehicle / Microbus
  • Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Leopards, Lions, Rhino & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

This 4-Day Okavango Delta Botswana Safari visits Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai River Area, taking you on a unique cultural and wildlife adventure.

Stay at the charming Khwai Guest House in Khwai village where you can enjoy authentic cultural experiences. Explore the small, remote village and meet the locals to gain insight into traditional African culture. Embark on open vehicle game drives in the diverse Khwai Concession and Moremi Game Reserve, rated as one of the top wildlife parks in Africa. Glide along the winding channels of Botswana's Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe, spotting wildlife and birds as you move through the pristine bush. 

In between cultural and wildlife adventures you can relax at the comfortable Khwai Guest House, on the fringes of Moremi Game Reserve. 

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Maun to Khwai Guest House - Khwai & Moremi Area, Botswana

This Okavango Delta Botswana Safari begins in Maun, the travel hub for exploring the Okavango Delta. Leaving the bustling town of Maun we make our way to Khwai village, about three and a half hours' drive away.

Arriving at the remote Khwai village, we head to Khwai Guest House, our comfortable base for the next three nights. Khwai village is a small rural settlement located on the fringes of the famous Moremi Game Reserve, the only official reserve in the Okavango Delta.

On this budget-friendly Botswana Safari, you get to experience a combination of authentic cultural encounters in the local village and explore the Okavango Delta - one of Africa's best wildlife destinations. We spend two days exploring this wild part of Botswana, visiting the traditional village and both the community-run Khwai Wildlife Concession and the prestigious Moremi Game Reserve, covering the eastern part of the pristine delta ecosystem.

Our stay at Khwai Guest House is on an all-inclusive basis (full board including meals, activities, and park fees).

Day 2 & 3: Khwai Guest House - Khwai Concession & Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

On days two and three of our Okavango Delta Botswana Safari we wake at sunrise. Our days start with an early breakfast before we set off on our morning adventure. We return to the Khwai Guest House for lunch at about midday, followed by free time to rest and relax. At about 15h30 or 16h00 (depending on the season) we embark on our afternoon activity, returning in time for a tasty dinner prepared on the campfire.

Activities include three-hour game drives in the Khwai Concession and in the Moremi Game Reserve, full-day game drives in Khwai Concession and/or Moremi Game Reserve (subject to availability on arrival), and night drives. Then there are mokoro trips, lasting about two and a half hours, and cultural excursions that take about two hours. The Khwai Guest House also offers thrilling game walks (in season).

The Khwai Guest House is set on large grounds in Khwai village, serving as an ideal base for spending time in the traditional settlement of Khwai. You can walk around the rural village and meet the locals, gaining insight into their unique way of life. Take your time exploring the African traditions and age-old customs that have survived in this remote community of Botswana.

Game viewing takes place in Moremi Game Reserve, one of Southern Africa's finest wildlife reserves, and the top-notch Khwai Concession Area of Botswana. The Khwai Guest House borders both wilderness areas, which are home to an impressive diversity of animals, plants, and birds. There are plenty of large mammals to be seen in the area, including elephants, buffalos, and predators such as lions, wild dogs and leopards. The wild animals move freely between Moremi and Khwai, which is a lesser-known wildlife gem. Exploring the range of habitats, from indigenous forests to open floodplains, we are sure to encounter all kinds of wildlife, other creatures, and birds.

Our days are spent embarking on game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and taking mokoro trips along the delta channels with local guides. Mekoros are the traditional style canoes used to navigate the watery Okavango Delta of Botswana. Gliding on the tranquil waterways and lagoons in the untamed African bush, you can sit back and take in the wild environment, looking out for wildlife and birds as your guide stands in the back of your mokoro poling the vessel along.

If conditions allow then we venture out on nature walks with the experienced local guides. Walking in the African bush is one of the best ways to get a real sense of the natural habitat and see its creatures and plants up close. Heading into the bush on foot is also a thrilling experience as we may encounter large animals at any moment!

Day 4: Okavango Delta & Khwai Guest House to Maun, Botswana

Today we say goodbye to Khwai Guest House and the unforgettable Okavango Delta. After breakfast, we drive the three and a half hours back to Maun where this once-in-a-lifetime Okavango Delta Botswana Safari comes to a close.

At the end of the Botswana Safari, you are transferred to the Maun airport for your onward flight.

About Khwai Guest House in Botswana

This lovely guest house offers excellent value for money in the Okavango Delta of Botswana. The guest house is surrounded by natural vegetation and features an open-sided lounge and dining area under canvas and permanent eaves. This spacious Lapa has canvas side panels that can be closed to create a cozy enclosed space sheltered from the elements. The dining area is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities and there is an open-air campfire for kicking back under starry African skies.

Accommodation is in six free-standing chalets with thatched roofs and en-suite bathrooms fitted with open-air showers. The chalets have been refurbished, creating peaceful and fresh interiors decorated in neutral tones and uplifting blues and whites. The furnishings are simple yet tasteful, incorporating wood, modern elements, and comfortable beds - a refreshing change from the standard African themes of many a safari lodge. The main Lapa space follows the same aesthetic with well-selected furniture, neutral colors, modern touches, and natural materials.

Fly-in Okavango Delta Botswana Safari Option

This 4-Day Okavango Delta Botswana Safari to Moremi & Khwai is also available as a fly-in safari package that includes flights from Maun to Khwai, and back to Maun.

View the Full Pricing Info for the dates and costs of the fly-in safari version or contact African Budget Safaris for more details.

Botswana Safari Note:

The daily itinerary above serves as a guideline only. The day-to-day schedule changes according to various factors.

Child Policy

This tour does take children.

It is important to note that every consideration is made with the guests's safety as priority, and as such, the following age restrictions on game activities are implemented at the lodge:

  • Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on game drives.
  • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on the mokoro activities.
  • Children under 16 years of age are not permitted on game walks.

Guides are highly professional and very experienced, so guests will be safe in their care as long as they listen to and abide by the safety rules

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