9-Nights Botswana: Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Safari

Welcome to Botswana! On arrival at Maun Airport, you’ll be met and assisted to your scheduled road transfer to Meno a Kwena, a classic tented camp overlooking the Boteti River. Settle into your tent and enjoy your first taste of the Kalahari fringe ecosystem. Depending on your arrival time, take in the sweeping river views, wildlife visiting the water, or relax before dinner under the stars.

Hotel: Meno A Kwena Tented Camp (4 Star Rating)

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp accommodates up to 16 guests in eight fully serviced canvas tents. The company is owner-operated and so personal attention to detail is maintained with a lifetime background in African safaris and conservation.

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is ideally located for safaris into three ecologically pristine wildlife sanctuaries including the Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Saltpans system and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Contact your preferred agent or us directly to include Meno A Kwena Tented camp in your ultimate Botswana safari experience

Meal(s): Dinner

Spend your first full day at Meno a Kwena discovering its unique desert-river interface. Activities may include game drives in the Makgadikgadi region, guided walks, or cultural experiences with local communities. The area is known for zebra and wildebeest migrations (seasonal), as well as excellent elephant sightings along the river. Relax in camp between activities, enjoying the panoramic river views from the natural rock pool.

Hotel: Meno A Kwena Tented Camp (4 Star Rating)

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp accommodates up to 16 guests in eight fully serviced canvas tents. The company is owner-operated and so personal attention to detail is maintained with a lifetime background in African safaris and conservation.

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is ideally located for safaris into three ecologically pristine wildlife sanctuaries including the Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Saltpans system and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Contact your preferred agent or us directly to include Meno A Kwena Tented camp in your ultimate Botswana safari experience

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Another day to soak up the magic of this quiet corner of Botswana. Enjoy morning and afternoon activities, each offering a different perspective of the shifting desert landscapes and riverine wildlife. Keep an eye out for predators such as lion and cheetah, and enjoy sundowners overlooking the river as hippos call below.

Hotel: Meno A Kwena Tented Camp (4 Star Rating)

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp accommodates up to 16 guests in eight fully serviced canvas tents. The company is owner-operated and so personal attention to detail is maintained with a lifetime background in African safaris and conservation.

Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is ideally located for safaris into three ecologically pristine wildlife sanctuaries including the Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Saltpans system and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Contact your preferred agent or us directly to include Meno A Kwena Tented camp in your ultimate Botswana safari experience

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, road transfer back to Maun. Board your scenic helicopter flight from Maun to Mokolwane, located in the remote western Okavango Delta. This exhilarating transfer gives you breathtaking aerial views of channels, palm islands, and wildlife below. On arrival, settle into your elevated tent and enjoy an afternoon drive or mokoro excursion, depending on water levels, before dinner in this wonderfully wild setting.

Hotel: Mokolwane Camp (4 Star Rating)

Mokolwane Camp is an intimate tented lodge in the remote southwest Okavango Delta, set within the expansive Xudum private concession. The camp features seven elevated canvas tents, including one family option, all with en suite bathrooms, indoor showers and private verandas overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Shared spaces include a relaxed lounge, outdoor dining and fire area, a small pool and Wi Fi. The concession’s mix of river channels, floodplains and woodland supports abundant wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffe and a remarkable density of predators including leopard, cheetah, wild dog, lion and hyena. Activities typically include game drives, night drives, mokoro outings when water levels allow, birdwatching and optional scenic helicopter flights. With its secluded setting and low guest numbers, the camp offers a quiet, authentic safari experience suited to couples, families and private groups.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Spend the day exploring the Okavango’s lesser-visited western region, known for vast floodplains, towering seringa trees, and excellent predator sightings. Activities typically include game drives with opportunities to see elephant, wild dog, lion, and abundant plains game. Between activities, relax on your tent’s deck, listening to the sounds of the Delta.

Hotel: Mokolwane Camp (4 Star Rating)

Mokolwane Camp is an intimate tented lodge in the remote southwest Okavango Delta, set within the expansive Xudum private concession. The camp features seven elevated canvas tents, including one family option, all with en suite bathrooms, indoor showers and private verandas overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Shared spaces include a relaxed lounge, outdoor dining and fire area, a small pool and Wi Fi. The concession’s mix of river channels, floodplains and woodland supports abundant wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffe and a remarkable density of predators including leopard, cheetah, wild dog, lion and hyena. Activities typically include game drives, night drives, mokoro outings when water levels allow, birdwatching and optional scenic helicopter flights. With its secluded setting and low guest numbers, the camp offers a quiet, authentic safari experience suited to couples, families and private groups.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Continue your exploration of this pristine private concession. Your expert guides will help track wildlife across open grasslands and woodland fringes. This area is fantastic for birding and offers a chance to encounter Delta wildlife away from busier routes. Evening back at camp brings campfire stories and clear, star-lit skies.

Hotel: Mokolwane Camp (4 Star Rating)

Mokolwane Camp is an intimate tented lodge in the remote southwest Okavango Delta, set within the expansive Xudum private concession. The camp features seven elevated canvas tents, including one family option, all with en suite bathrooms, indoor showers and private verandas overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Shared spaces include a relaxed lounge, outdoor dining and fire area, a small pool and Wi Fi. The concession’s mix of river channels, floodplains and woodland supports abundant wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffe and a remarkable density of predators including leopard, cheetah, wild dog, lion and hyena. Activities typically include game drives, night drives, mokoro outings when water levels allow, birdwatching and optional scenic helicopter flights. With its secluded setting and low guest numbers, the camp offers a quiet, authentic safari experience suited to couples, families and private groups.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, depart Mokolwane on another scenic helicopter flight to Duke’s Camp or Duke’s East, set in one of the Okavango Delta’s most game-rich regions. On arrival, settle into your beautifully appointed tent and enjoy an afternoon game drive among floodplains, woodlands, and winding channels. This area is especially known for leopard sightings and large elephant herds.

Hotel: Duke's Camp (5 Star Rating)

Duke’s Camp is a luxurious tented safari camp in the remote northern Okavango Delta, offering an elegant “under-canvas” experience. The camp features eight raised safari suites (tents on elevated wooden decks beneath ebony and leadwood trees), including a family suite, each with en-suite bathrooms and private viewing decks. Communal facilities include a vintage-style mess tent and lounge, a pool pavilion, a Persian tea-tent, and solar-powered 24-hour electricity. Activities at Duke’s Camp include twice-daily game drives, boat and traditional mokoro excursions (water permitting), night drives, birding, fishing (in season), scenic helicopter flights and fly-camping on remote islands. Wildlife in the concession is abundant - expect elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, African wild dog, red lechwe, and over 350 bird species. The camp’s secluded location, exceptional guiding and conservation-minded ethos make it ideal for travelers seeking luxury, immersion in wildlife, and tranquil remoteness.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Enjoy a full day exploring the celebrated Duke’s concession. Morning and afternoon game drives showcase diverse habitats and exceptional wildlife, from predators to rare antelope. Depending on water levels, boat excursions may also be possible, offering a serene way to experience the Delta’s waterways.

Hotel: Duke's Camp (5 Star Rating)

Duke’s Camp is a luxurious tented safari camp in the remote northern Okavango Delta, offering an elegant “under-canvas” experience. The camp features eight raised safari suites (tents on elevated wooden decks beneath ebony and leadwood trees), including a family suite, each with en-suite bathrooms and private viewing decks. Communal facilities include a vintage-style mess tent and lounge, a pool pavilion, a Persian tea-tent, and solar-powered 24-hour electricity. Activities at Duke’s Camp include twice-daily game drives, boat and traditional mokoro excursions (water permitting), night drives, birding, fishing (in season), scenic helicopter flights and fly-camping on remote islands. Wildlife in the concession is abundant - expect elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, African wild dog, red lechwe, and over 350 bird species. The camp’s secluded location, exceptional guiding and conservation-minded ethos make it ideal for travelers seeking luxury, immersion in wildlife, and tranquil remoteness.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Your last full day brings more chances to track big cats, observe elephant families, or photograph the Delta’s spectacular landscapes. Enjoy a final sundowner in one of the Okavango’s most iconic regions, celebrating a journey through three distinct wilderness areas.

Hotel: Duke's Camp (5 Star Rating)

Duke’s Camp is a luxurious tented safari camp in the remote northern Okavango Delta, offering an elegant “under-canvas” experience. The camp features eight raised safari suites (tents on elevated wooden decks beneath ebony and leadwood trees), including a family suite, each with en-suite bathrooms and private viewing decks. Communal facilities include a vintage-style mess tent and lounge, a pool pavilion, a Persian tea-tent, and solar-powered 24-hour electricity. Activities at Duke’s Camp include twice-daily game drives, boat and traditional mokoro excursions (water permitting), night drives, birding, fishing (in season), scenic helicopter flights and fly-camping on remote islands. Wildlife in the concession is abundant - expect elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, African wild dog, red lechwe, and over 350 bird species. The camp’s secluded location, exceptional guiding and conservation-minded ethos make it ideal for travelers seeking luxury, immersion in wildlife, and tranquil remoteness.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After a final breakfast, board your Mack Air flight to Maun or Kasane, for your onward journey.

Meal(s): Breakfast