Botswana

Chobe & Okavango Safari

8 Days

The Chobe River is rightly famous for its elephants, combine this with wildlife of the Okavango for a short safari

This safari holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience

Introduction

For a short safari to experience to great locations on a sensible budget, (the Okavango is not a budget destination but the rewards for entering this pristine wilderness are high) start your Botswana safari by seeking out the wildlife of the Chobe River from Kasane. The waterfront here is known to draw in hundreds of elephants in the dry season.

Later fly into a remote camp in the Okavango Delta area for prime wildlife viewing. End your trip with a short light aircraft flight out to Maun to connect onwards.

We think this Holiday Idea is also a useful starting point for creating a family safari holiday in Botswana.

Highlights

	Elephants & bird life of the Chobe River
	Exceptional wildlife in the Okavango Delta

Activities

	Boat cruise on the Chobe River
	Game drives
	Mokoro canoe trips
	Boat trips - dependent on floodwaters in the Okavango

Itinerary

	Depart UK
	Arrive Kasane. Transfer to lodge
	Morning boat trip on the Chobe River. Afternoon at leisure
	Fly to a camp in the Okavango Delta. Safari activities
	Safari activities
	Safari activities
	Fly to Maun and depart Botswana
	Arrive UK.

Description

On this short safari, that notably can be combined with safaris in other locations of with, for instance, Cape Town; you will get a real taste of the phenomenal experiences in nature that an Okavango safari will bring.

First though you fly into Kasane where within a few minutes you can be resting at a lodge on the Chobe River waterfront. This popular destination is perfect for river cruises, during the daytime searching for wildlife - think elephants swimming across the river, crocs and hippos or at sunset to relax and enjoy a quiet drink as the African sun sinks lower in the sky.

Inevitably the Okavango Delta is the draw and a short flight in a light aircraft will deposit you in the wilderness that is teeming with wildlife. Your chosen camp will have a variety of activities dependent upon its location and current water levels. Let us advise you based on your preferences and budget as not all camps and areas provide the same classic Botswana safari experience.

We are sure you will be reluctant to leave but a short hop out of the Okavango brings you to Maun where you can connect with international flight departures.

Best Time To Travel

June - October

Expected Wildlife Species

Highlight species

	Lion
	Leopard
	Elephant
	Cheetah
	Buffalo
	Sitatunga
	Red lechwe

Key species

	Pel's Fishing Owl
	Impala
	Hippopotamus
	Crocodile
	Puku
	Tsessebe
	Roan antelope

Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Departure Dates

Any dates to your requirements

Difficulty

Generally an easy safari. Steps and rough ground may be encountered

Flights

No direct flights from the UK. International flights usually via Johannesburg into Kasane and returning from Maun.

Time

GMT +2 hours

Consider Extensions To

Start your trip in Victoria Falls before a short road transfer to Kasane. Stay longer in Botswana and explore the Kalahari. Or perhaps fly down to Cape Town for a classic city and safari combination.