5 Days Chobe, Okavango Delta Safari
5 Days Chobe, Okavango Delta Safari
Chobe national park is famous for its massive elephant populations, big herds of buffalo matched only by some large lion pride and incredible birdlife, Chobe National Park will leave an everlasting memory. Where else can you find such an amazing riverfront, with bustling wildlife, undisturbed predators, heavenly landscapes and tranquil lodges? The most accessible area of the park is the Chobe Riverfront; this is also where you will find the largest concentration of wildlife. For a more predator-rich area: head off to Linyanti Marshes. Or nourish your soul in the remote Savuti area. Wherever you go in this park, wildlife encounters are plentiful and all of Chobe feels like true wilderness. It is a place that can be enjoyed by everyone: couples, families and seasoned Africa travellers deemed wildlife enthusiasts.
Safari highlights
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Mokoro canoeing
Detailed safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Botswana, Travel to Chobe National Park
Welcome to Botswana! You can fly into Kasane airport or travel by road across the border from neighboring Victoria Falls.
You’ll continue traveling to Chobe National Park, where you’ll spend the night amidst the many species of wildlife. As you drive, the sub-tropical woodlands give way to lush, riverine floodplains where vast herds of grazing animals gather to drink.
Day 2: On Safari in Chobe National Park
When it comes to game viewing, Chobe does not disappoint: its home to the world’s largest concentration of African elephants and many other animals. Within the park, the wildlife you see depends on the ecosystem you visit—the Chobe Riverfront in the northeast, the Savuti Marsh in the west, Linyanti Swamps in the northwest, and the dry hinterland in between.
The Chobe Riverfront is a popular destination. Safari boats travel along the river, giving guest’s unparalleled looks at the vast herds of elephants on the banks. By mid-morning, zebra and a variety of antelope replace the elephants. In the afternoons, massive herds of several thousand Cape buffalo congregate on the riverfront. Where there are buffalo, there are predators, so look out for lions, leopards, and hyenas in action. In the water, large pods of hippos gather along the shore while African fish eagles fly over the river, hunting for their next meal.
Day 3: Fly to Okavango Delta
Return to Kasane airport to fly to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Sitting on the edge of the Okavango, Moremi looks out over the floodplains with accommodations such as spacious tents on raised decks for peak game viewing.
Day 4: On Safari at Moremi in the Okavango Delta
Spend the day on safari at the Moremi Game Reserve, which sits on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta. The combination of year-round swamps and seasonal floodplains leads to unexpected wildlife and geographic features. Mopane woodlands and acacia forests give way to floodplains and lagoons. Most prominent in the area, Chiefs Island and Moremi Tongue lie in the middle of the delta. The bulk of the reserve—roughly 70%—is situated in the Okavango Delta, with only 30% located on the mainland.
Visitors to the area can expect to see animals year-round. Explore the waterways by motorboat to see thousands of breeding herons and storks. Head to the thickly forested upland savannahs to see rare African wild dogs and leopards, cheetah, jackal, impala, red lechwe, and other animals.
African elephants, giraffes, hippos, tseessebe, sitatunga, blue wildebeest, black and white rhinos, warthogs, and chacma baboons all call the area home. Several hundred species of birds also live here, including Pel’s fishing owl, crested cranes, the lilac-breasted roller, hammerkops, and sacred ibis.
Spend your days exploring the area on game walks and relaxing in the peaceful countryside. See wildlife on game drives and motorboat trips or relax by the swimming pool.
Day 5: Depart Botswana
Enjoy one more breakfast before your transfer to the airport to head home or onward to your next adventure. You can connect through Maun or Kasane airport, depending on your itinerary.
Trip includes
- Domestic flight
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Mokoro canoe experience
- Drinking water
- Accommodation
- Vehicle, guide and fuel
Trip excludes
- international flights
- Botswana tourist Visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
When to book this safari package
We recommend booking this safari package at least 6 months in advance.
Best time to visit Botswana for wildlife safari
The best time to visit Botswana is during the cooler months of June to August as the best time of year for a Botswana safari – the game viewing is consistently excellent, there’s virtually no rain and the risk of malaria is at its lowest.