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12-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Fly-In Tour

Tour Length — 12 days

Priced from pps $8654 R140549 £6486 €7582 A$12494 C$12319 NZ$15239 Full pricing info

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Summary of this Lodge Safari

Max. Group Size 10 Travellers
Departs from Maun, Botswana
Ends at Kasane, Botswana
Accommodation Lodge / Safari Lodge
Transport Fly-in Safari / Game Viewing Vehicle / Boat
Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Exceptional Birding, Leopards, Lions, Rhino & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

This excellent-value 12 Day fly-in safari through Botswana delivers an immersive journey across the country’s most celebrated wilderness regions: Greater Moremi, Khwai, Chobe, and to the heart of the Okavango Delta. By flying between lodges, you reduce travel time and maximize your time on safari, while getting to enjoy spectacular aerial views of Botswana’s varied landscapes.

Explore diverse ecosystems, from mopane woodlands and floodplains to papyrus-lined channels and open plains. Game drives and mokoro excursions reveal Africa’s Big Five and more - elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and an extraordinary array of birdlife. Staying at intimate mid-range lodges, each chosen for comfort, sustainability, and location, this itinerary takes you on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Botswana and its wildlife.

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1 - 3: Greater Moremi – Botswana

Your excellent-value 12-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Fly-In Tour begins on your arrival at Maun International Airport, where you’ll board a scenic helicopter flight to Mankwe Tented Retreat, your base for the next three nights. Nestled in a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve, this eco-luxury camp offers prime access to one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions. Game drives explore mopane woodlands and open plains where lions, leopards, and elephants roam freely. Between safaris, relax at the lodge’s pool, lounge decks, or enjoy a pampering spa treatment before dinner beneath the stars.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mankwe Tented Retreat – Two sharing twin or king-bedded Meru-style tented suite with en-suite bathroom, private deck, and elevated bush views.
Included Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, mokoro experience (seasonal), full-day game drive to Moremi or Khwai, night drives
Optional Activities: Scenic helicopter flight, spa treatments, Xakanxa boat trip

About Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi

Mankwe Tented Retreat blends natural elegance with eco-conscious design, featuring solar-powered tented suites elevated above the bush for panoramic views. The camp’s raised walkways connect open-air lounges, a fire boma, and two swimming pools overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole. Its tranquil atmosphere and proximity to Moremi make it the perfect introduction to Botswana’s safari circuit.

Day 4 - 6: Khwai River – Botswana

After breakfast, your Botswana Safari takes a road transfer to Mogotlho Safari Lodge on the banks of the Khwai River. This classic tented lodge lies between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park — one of Botswana’s most productive wildlife corridors. Game drives here are known for excellent sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, and African wild dogs. Days are spent searching for wildlife and exploring the floodplains, while evenings are for fireside relaxation beneath a canopy of stars, listening to hippos and the sounds of the bush.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mogotlho Safari Lodge – Two sharing canvas-tented suite with private deck and river views, en-suite bathroom, and ceiling fan.
Included Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks (seasonal), cultural tour
Optional Activities: Mokoro excursion, scenic helicopter flight

About Mogotlho Safari Lodge, Khwai River

Mogotlho Safari Lodge captures the spirit of the Khwai wilderness with just a few tented suites overlooking the river. The open-sided main area includes a bar, dining deck, and fire pit for evening storytelling. Its prime location between Moremi and Chobe ensures exceptional game viewing with minimal vehicle traffic, creating an authentic and peaceful safari experience.

Day 7 - 9: Okavango Delta – Botswana

After breakfast, your Botswana Okavango Delta Fly-in safari tour heads to Khwai Airstrip for a flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Set on the southwestern edge of Chief’s Island, Delta Camp offers a serene, motor-free experience amid lagoons and floodplains. Each reed-and-thatch chalet is uniquely designed around ancient trees, blending naturally with the forest canopy. Over the next few days, explore this magnificent wilderness on guided walks and traditional mokoro excursions (water levels permitting), immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Delta at an unhurried pace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Delta Camp – Two sharing private reed chalet with en-suite bathroom, shower with a view, and solar-powered lighting.
Included Activities: Mokoro excursions, guided bush walks, village visits
Optional Activities: Scenic flights over the Delta

About Delta Camp, Okavango Delta

Delta Camp is a peaceful island retreat with no engines or generators. The camp’s elevated chalets overlook floodplains teeming with wildlife, while the open main deck and bar area provide perfect spots for birdwatching or sundowners over the lagoon.

Day 10 - 11: Chobe Enclave (Kazuma Forest Reserve) – Botswana

After breakfast, your Botswana Tour flies to Kasane International Airport, where you’ll start with a thrilling game viewing Chobe River Cruise before heading to Camp Kuzuma. Located in a private concession between Chobe and Hwange National Parks, this luxury tented camp overlooks a busy elephant waterhole. Game drives reveal herds of buffalo, elephants, and antelope moving through this wildlife corridor, often trailed by lions and leopards. Back at camp, unwind in the open lounge, visit the spa, or enjoy sundowners on your deck as elephants gather at dusk.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camp Kuzuma – Two sharing spacious luxury canvas suite with private sun deck, Victorian bath, double showers, and outdoor shower.
Included Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, Chobe River cruise (arrival or departure day)
Optional Activities: Spa treatments

About Camp Kuzuma, Kazuma Forest Reserve

Camp Kuzuma is an elegant off-grid safari lodge combining sustainability with indulgent comfort. Seven luxury tents face a wildlife-rich waterhole, while the infinity pool, open-air lounge, and fire boma offer panoramic bush views. Known for its tranquillity and elephant encounters, Camp Kuzuma provides an exclusive finale to your Botswana safari.

Day 12: Kasane – Botswana

After breakfast, your 12-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Fly-In Safari adventure concludes with a road transfer to Kasane International Airport for your onward flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Botswana Okavango Delta Safari Tour Notes

We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this 12-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Fly-In Tour is scheduled. It is advisable to arrive the day before the tour starts in Maun, and fly out the day after the safari tour ends in Kasane, to allow for delays and changes. Speak to your friendly travel advisor to add pre- and post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.

Botswana Okavango Delta Safari Flights

2x shared light aircraft flights and 1x helicopter flight are included in the tour price.
Pricing is subject to the availability of the aircraft at the time of confirmation. Fuel price changes affect flight costs, which are subject to change without prior notice.
The daily flight schedule is subject to change due to weather and airstrip conditions, or mechanical issues beyond our control
Luggage restriction: only soft luggage, maximum 20kg. Speak to your travel advisor for further details on the luggage policy.

For more information, contact African Budget Safaris.

Child Policy

This tour does take children.

This tour welcomes children 7 years and older.
Children under 7 years may be considered on request, but some smaller camps may be required to be booked on an exclusive use basis.
Children occupying their own tent pay the full adult rate.