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Moremi & Okavango Safari Adventure

Botswana in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination

Emma, Travel Expert

Emma
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Discover the essentials of Botswana. Glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro, search for wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve and cruise the Thamalakane River in this perfect African escape.

Trip Highlights

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    Maun
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    Moremi Game Reserve
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    Okavango Delta

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Breakfast only

Availability

  1. Departures available until December 2027

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers available

  4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

  5. WHAT'S THIS?

Categories available

  1. charm included

  2. superior from + $900

  3. WHAT'S THIS?

From

$5,309

$3,449

/person

-35%
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Itinerary

This guided tour begins in Maun where you will paddle through the Okavango Delta by mokoro and explore nature on a delta island. For a chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, and rhinos, continue with a safari in Moremi Game Reserve.  Finally, Thamalakane River Boat Cruise gives you the opportunity to spot hippos in their natural habitat, for the best of Botswana’s animal kingdom.

1st Day: US - Night on board

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Arrive at your departure airport, ready for a flight to Maun, in Botswana. Night on board.

* If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

2nd Day: Maun

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Arrive at Maun Airport, gateway to the Okavango Delta, and transfer to the hotel on the banks of the Thamalakane River. 

Settle in and enjoy the hotel's relaxed riverside setting after your international journey.

The rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the hotel, take in the surroundings or prepare for the adventure ahead. 

Dinner is for your own account and can be enjoyed at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight stay in Maun.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
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250 Reviews

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3rd Day: Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun

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Breakfast at the hotel. 


After breakfast, depart for a full-day Okavango Delta mokoro excursion. Glide through crystal-clear channels by traditional dugout canoe, guided by an experienced poler.

Continue with a guided nature walk on a delta island, where your guide will draw your attention to the delta’s secrets: animal tracks, rare plants, birds, and seasonal wildlife. 

Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by nature before returning to Maun for an afternoon at leisure.

Overnight stay in Maun.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
tripadvisor rating

250 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Full Day Okavango Delta Tour

Active

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4th Day: Maun - Moremi Game Reserve - Moremi

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Set out early from Maun and travel into Moremi Game Reserve for a full-day safari. Explore floodplains, lagoons and woodlands that create habitats for elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog and birdlife.

Enjoy a packed breakfast and packed lunch at scenic spots within the reserve, making the most of your time in the bush. Return to Maun in the late afternoon, with the evening at leisure.

Overnight stay in Maun

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
tripadvisor rating

250 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Safari

Moderate

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5th Day: Maun

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Breakfast at the hotel. 

Today, enjoy a full day of leisure in Maun. Relax, enjoy the hotel facilities or spend time in the gardens.  Take in the peaceful riverside setting and consider Botswana’s natural beauty. 

Those wishing for more adventure can arrange one of several optional activities, including scenic helicopter or light aircraft flights over the Okavango Delta*; a second day's safari in Moremi Game Reserve**; or a guided excursion to local communities***. 

Dinner is for your own account at the hotel restaurant or a nearby dining spot.

Overnight stay in Maun.

*Optional Okavango Delta Scenic Flight: Fly over the Okavango Delta for aerial views of its landscapes and wildlife, with doors-off viewing for photographs and pilot commentary via headset.


**Optional Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Safari: Return to Moremi Game Reserve for another full-day game drive. Take a second chance to try and experience some of the world's most iconic animals in their natural habitat.


***Optional Maun Cultural Excursion: Explore Maun with a local host, discovering roadside vendors, street art, the local marketplace, traditional dishes and crafts, with an introduction to basket-weaving.


This experience requires good weather and a minimum of 7 travelers. If it is canceled due to poor weather or because the minimum isn’t met, you will be offered a different date, experience, or a full refund.

It is possible to book the Okavango Delta Scenic Flight and Maun Cultural Excursion for the same day. This is not possible for the  Moremi Game Reserve full-day safari.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
tripadvisor rating

250 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Safari

Moderate

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Optional
Botswana from Above: Okavango Delta Scenic Flight

Light

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Optional
Maun Cultural Excursion

Moderate

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6th Day: Maun

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Breakfast at the hotel. 

Enjoy another day at leisure to soak in your surroundings beside the Thamalakane River. You are free to remain at the hotel or choose other activities available in Maun.

Alternatively, for those seeking a truly memorable excursion, a visit to the Ntwetwe Salt Pan* can be arranged. 

Overnight stay in Maun.

*Optional Ntwetwe Pan sleep-out:  In the afternoon, travel to the Ntwetwe Salt Pan and experience the shifting golden hour light on this immense salt flat. 

The experience includes a specially prepared three-course dinner before an open-air sleep-out. As night falls, watch a vast canopy of stars unroll and lull you to sleep. Begin the next day with a guided meerkat excursion and a light breakfast before returning to Maun.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
tripadvisor rating

250 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Ntwetwe Salt Pans Sleep-Out

Moderate

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7th Day: Maun - Thamalakane River - Maun

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Breakfast at the hotel. 

After breakfast, set out on a Thamalakane River boat cruise. Drift along and take in the tranquil scenery. Watch for birds, hippos, and other wildlife on the riverbanks.  

Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at your leisure. 

Relax in the hotel facilities, enjoy the riverside setting or explore optional activities in and around Maun. 

Overnight stay in Maun. 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Maun or similar
tripadvisor rating

250 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Thamalakane River Cruise

Moderate

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8th Day: Maun - US

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Breakfast* at the hotel.

At the indicated time check out and transfer to Maun airport.**

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.


** Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the US the following day.

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Accommodation: 6 Nights

Included activities

Included

Full Day Okavango Delta Tour

Included activity for day 3 in Okavango Delta

Take a serene mokoro ride through the Okavango Delta with an experienced poler, before disembarking for a guided island nature walk and a packed lunch in the delta.

Duration: 07:30h

Pick up time: 08:00

Physical rating:

Active

Pack sun protection (hat, sunscreen), binoculars, camera, waterproof bag for electronics, comfortable walking clothes & closed shoes.

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Included

Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Safari

Included activity for day 4 in Moremi Game Reserve

Take a full-day safari through Moremi Game Reserve. Try to spot lions and leopards as you cross through grass and woodlands or search out elephants and buffalo drinking and bathing in Botswana’s floodplains and lagoons.

Duration: 12:00h

Pick up time: 05:30

Physical rating:

Moderate

Wear neutral colored clothing. Avoid bright colors. Camouflage patterns are illegal for civilians in Botswana. Layer clothing for cold mornings and warm afternoons. Closed shoes. Pack sunscreen, hat and insect repellent, binoculars, camera.

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Included

Thamalakane River Cruise

Included activity for day 7 in Maun

Take a 1hr cruise along the Thamalakane River for a relaxed view of the scenery, with chances to spot birds, hippos and other wildlife in and around the water.

Duration: 01:00h

Pick up time: 10:00

Physical rating:

Moderate

Boat departure times: 10:00 \u2013 11:00, 12:00 \u2013 13:00 & 16:00 \u2013 17:00 & 17:00 \u2013 18:00

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Safari

Suggested activity for day 5 in Moremi Game Reserve

Return for a second visit to Moremi Game Reserve. Take another full-day safari and spot the two recently reintroduced rhino species, black and white.

Duration: 12:00h

Pick up time: 05:30

Physical rating:

Moderate

Wear neutral colored clothing. Avoid bright colors. Camouflage patterns are illegal for civilians in Botswana. Layer clothing for cold mornings and warm afternoons. Closed shoes. Pack sunscreen, hat and insect repellent, binoculars, camera.

more information
Optional

Botswana from Above: Okavango Delta Scenic Flight

Suggested activity for day 5 in Okavango Delta

Fly over the Okavango Delta. Get stunning aerial views of Botswana’s landscapes, from bushland to hippo highways, with doors-off viewing for photographs and pilot commentary via headset.

Duration: 00:45h

Physical rating:

Light

Passport required for airport security.

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Optional

Maun Cultural Excursion

Suggested activity for day 5 in Maun

Explore Maun with a local host to experience life in Botswana. Discover roadside vendors and street art, traditional food, local crafts and try traditional basket-weaving.

Duration: 03:00h

Physical rating:

Moderate

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

more information
Optional

Ntwetwe Salt Pans Sleep-Out

Suggested activity for day 6 in Maun

Travel to Ntwetwe Salt Pans for an open-air sleep-out. Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner before sleeping under the stars and a sunrise meerkat excursion before returning to Maun.

Duration: 23:59h

Pick up time: 11:00

Physical rating:

Moderate

Bring a small overnight back with warm layers (fleece, thermals, beanie) for cold nights, cool clothing for warm days, hat, sunscreen, headlamp, camera, binoculars, powerbank/extra batteries, wet wipes, insect repellent, toiletries.

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The price includes

  • Departures from main US airports.
  • International flights: US - Maun - US.
  • 6 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior hotels and lodges. *
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  • 6 breakfasts and 2 packed lunchs.
  • All transfers
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English speaking guide. **
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    See itinerary
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Thamalakane River Cruise and Mokoro Cruise at the Okavango Delta.
  • Guide/s during the excursions.
  • Moremi Game Reserve Safari. ***
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Not included

Visa, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

Please find below the suggested tipping guidelines for this destination:

Safaris: US$10–20 per person per day
General staff: US$5–10 per person per day
Restaurants: 10–15% per meal, where a service charge is not already included

Please note that tipping is always discretionary and should reflect the level of service received.

* We would appreciate it if guests specify their intolerances/allergies so that the accomodations are aware of their preferences.

** Passport copy is required 30 days prior to arrival. The original passport may also be required for some optional activities.

*** Please avoid bright colours and camouflage patterns, which are illegal for civilians in Botswana, neutral-coloured clothing is preferred. We also recommend wearing layered clothing and closed shoes, as mornings can be cold while afternoons tend to be warm.

Important: The airport transfer isn't included when extra nights are added to the itinerary, but it can be arranged for an extra cost by contacting our call center.

You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

  • Entry requirements

    Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least three blank pages.

  • Visa

    Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days.

  • Currency

    Botswana Pula (BWP)

  • Language

    English & Tswana

  • Electricity

    Type M, 230V, 50Hz.

  • Health

    Please consult your doctor regarding the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.

  • Time zone

    GMT + 2

  • Other useful information

    Entry requirements may change and it is the travelers’ responsibility to check the latest information before their trip.

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.


While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

 

Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.

Booster seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.