12 Day Botswana Fully Serviced Adventure – Southbound

Your adrenaline adventure begins immediately as you are collected at the airport and transferred to your welcoming hotel in the adventure capital. We convene at 18h00 for the essential pre-departure meeting to set the stage for the incredible journey ahead. The remainder of the afternoon and the entire following morning are yours to explore, perhaps browsing local markets or soaring over the Falls on scenic flights—optional activities in this exhilarating location. You will settle in for the night at the comfortable Sprayview Hotel, ready for what comes next.

Leaving the roaring Falls behind after lunch, we cross into Botswana and arrive in the mid-afternoon at our serviced campsite, perfectly positioned on the mighty Chobe River banks. Prepare to witness nature’s spectacle, as Chobe is celebrated for its magnificent sunsets, beautiful scenery, and its immense population of wildlife and birdlife. Day 3 offers a thrilling start; the morning is free for an optional, yet highly recommended, game drive into the heart of Chobe National Park to spot its iconic inhabitants. Later in the day, the intensity drops as we embark on a relaxing, game-viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River, promising unique animal encounters as the sun descends. This pure wilderness experience includes a hearty breakfast and dinner served at our fully serviced camp

Today marks a shift into true wilderness, as we transfer to specialized 4×4 vehicles for a dramatic game drive right through the expansive Chobe National Park, heading toward the renowned Savute area. This sector is legendary among safari enthusiasts, primarily famous for supporting exceptionally large prides of lions and observing amazing wildlife. The entire afternoon is dedicated to immersive game drives in this predator-rich landscape, maximizing your chances for spectacular sightings. Tonight, we embrace the deep bush, setting up our private campsite complete with refreshing bush showers and essential bush toilets

We continue our deep exploration, traversing Savuti until we reach the Mababe area, which serves as a vital border to the magnificent Moremi Game Reserve. Prepare for scenes of unparalleled natural splendor: this is a pure wilderness sanctuary defined by rich green vegetation, striking palm trees, teeming birdlife, and a vast population of captivating wild animals. Over these two days, we maximize our chances for unforgettable sightings with exhilarating early morning and late afternoon 4×4 game drives held both within the Khwai area of Moremi and the private concession. Ensuring we remain fully immersed in this remote environment, your team will expertly set up bush toilets and showers at our private campsite. Every day in this paradise includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, expertly prepared by our staff.

After a final, satisfying breakfast, we efficiently pack up our camp and depart the wild Mababe area, traveling until we arrive back in the logistical hub of Maun just in time for lunch.

Leaving Maun, our path takes us along the dramatic western edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, carrying us onward to the critical Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where we arrive and settle into camp late in the afternoon.

Dawn breaks with an opportunity (optional and at own expense) for a specialised 06h00 game drive, dedicated specifically to searching for the many precious white rhino that reside in Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Next, we travel toward the Botswana border and cross the iconic Limpopo River, entering South Africa. We establish our camp deep in the bush near the Limpopo River, marking our arrival in a significant historical region. Mapungubwe Hill, part of the National Park, represents the center of a World Heritage Landscape where southern Africa’s first kingdom flourished in the 13th Century, alongside ancient San rock art sites. Day 10 begins with an enchanting morning walk to observe the incredible Kaoxa Bushman paintings, offering a link to prehistoric life. The day culminates in a spectacular Sunset drive, providing breathtaking views across the uniquely Baobab-laden landscape

The Chobe River is reached after a short drive through the Chobe National Park. The wildlife and birds in Chobe are renowned for their abundance, as well as its beautiful scenery. An evening game viewing cruise on the Chobe River is enjoyed the following day as the sun sets. A game drive in the Chobe National Park is possible in the afternoon or in the morning (own expense)

After a final included breakfast, the full tour package concludes with your scheduled transfer to the Johannesburg Airport.