Botswana's Desert, Delta & Chobe Safari

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Overview

Botswana is a tremendously diverse destination, with a kaleidoscope of landscapes and ecosystems. This trip combines three iconic landscapes in one journey: the vast Makgadikgadi, the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, and the abundant wildlife of Chobe and Chobe River.

Begin with Leroo La Tau, nestled on the tall banks of the Boteti River and overlooking the Makgadikgadi National Park beyond that. This region is famous for seasonal zebra and wildebeest migrations and its unique desert eco-system, forming part of the Kalahari Basin. Next is the renowned and enchanting Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango, a classic Okavango Delta camp, offers a year-round water wilderness experience.

Conclude your journey in the Chobe region, staying at Chobe Game Lodge. Positioned on the banks of the Chobe River, expect spectacular wildlife viewing, including the largest concentration of elephants in Africa during the dry season.

This Botswana experience combines wildlife encounters with stunning landscapes and water activities, incomparable to anywhere else in Africa. Whether travelling with your loved one, your family or friends, this safari promises to be unforgettable.

Make a positive impact through travel

When you book this safari, you help Go2Africa support CLAWS vital work in protecting wildlife and local communities. Your booking contributes to funding a Mobile Cattle Boma and other essentials, which accommodates up to 600 cattle and is managed by eco-rangers to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

When you book this safari, you contribute to Go2Africa's support of the Ecoexist Project, helping local artisans bring their elephant-dung paper products to market. Your booking also aids the creation of a lookbook that promotes locally sourced crafts and food items to safari lodges, supporting small businesses in Botswana.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Combine three of Botswana's top wildlife destinations
  • Excellent game viewing & birding
  • Air transfers between camps
  • Drift along the Okavango channels in a mokoro
  • Stay on the banks of the Chobe River
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Summary

Tour Duration: 7 days
Start: Botswana
End: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Accommodations visited

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Botswana

Leroo La Tau
2 Nights
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Okavango Delta, Botswana

Camp Okavango
2 Nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe Game Lodge
2 Nights

Itinerary

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On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met and assisted through the check-in process for your small plane transfer to your first stop, Leroo La Tau. Nestled beside Botswana’s Boteti River with a backdrop of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau provides a captivating wildlife experience. The region is known for seasonal zebra and wildebeest gatherings during the migration months between November and May, as well as year-round sightings of predators.

You have two nights here and on your full day you will have the opportunity of heading into the National Park for a guided game drive. Depending on the day, lunch will either be out in the reserve or back at camp. Take some time after lunch to relax, cool off in the pool and catch a quick snooze before high tea and your afternoon activities. Your day ends with a memorable sundowner as the sun sets. Evenings at the camp feature fireside storytelling and convivial dinners. After a rewarding day, retire to your comfortable tent, serenaded by the Kalahari night sounds.

Leroo La Tau information
  • Built high up on a cliff overlooking the Boteti River

  • Relaxed and informal with an authentic safari flair

  • Extremely spacious rooms with lovely viewing decks over looking the river

  • Witness the summer zebra migration

  • Visit the magnificent Makgadikgadi Pans on a day excursion

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After a last morning at Leroo La Tau and breakfast overlooking the Boteti River, it’s back to the airstrip for your next flight to the waterways of the Okavango Delta! For the next two nights, you’ll be staying at a camp that has been delighting guests for many years, Camp Okavango.

The camp is located on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Africa’s dubbed ‘Garden of Eden’. Its location on a permanent water channel in the delta makes this a year-round water wilderness experience, and you can explore this watery paradise by mokoro (fiberglass canoes based on a traditional dugout design) or by motorboat, depending on water levels.

The main lodge features a cosy lounge to gather or relax in, a curio shop for souvenir shopping, a wildlife reference library so that you can get to know the fauna and flora around you, a swimming pool to refresh and a well-stocked bar for refreshments. No matter where you decide to relax, you’ll always have expansive views out over the delta.

Camp Okavango information
  • Set in the Okavango Delta's permanent wetlands

  • Secluded & private lodge on it's own Island

  • Year-round motorboat & mokoro excursions

  • Guided nature walks on surrounding islands

  • Solar power, water recycling & sustainable materials

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After another superb breakfast, it’s back to the skies for another scenic air transfer, taking you from the lush green waterways of the Okavango to the game-rich Chobe region. Upon landing at Kasane Airport, you’ll be met for your road transfer to Chobe Game Lodge, located right on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park.

Chobe boasts Africa’s largest single concentration of elephants, attracting herds that swell along the fertile floodplains, especially during the dry season from June to October. This abundant ecosystem isn’t just an elephant haven but also a prime destination to spot lions, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles. Additionally, Chobe’s birdwatching ranks among Southern Africa’s finest, offering a diverse avian spectacle.

With the lodge’s riverside position, you can also expect to enjoy water activities during your two-night stay. Small motorboats provide an intimate view of the wildlife, while a leisurely sunset cruise aboard a larger riverboat is an iconic Chobe adventure. Especially in the wet season, when the river is wide and feels endless. Game drives into the park are all done on open-top electric game viewers, which ensures minimal disturbance to the wildlife and a reduced carbon footprint.

Chobe Game Lodge information
  • Located in Chobe National Park

  • Incredible year-round game viewing

  • Highest density of elephants in Africa

  • A large-scale lodge with hotel facilities

  • Air-conditioned rooms, all with river views

  • Chobe River sunset cocktail cruises

  • Tailored game-viewing activities

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Savour a last breakfast on the river’s edge before packing up and meeting your driver for your road transfer to Kasane Airport, where you’ll continue your journey onward.

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Expert Opinion

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Justin Chapman

Justin Chapman

Africa Safari Expert

Beginning at Leroo La Tau on the banks of the Boteti River, you'll enjoy stunning game viewing as animals come to drink and the chance to explore the fringes of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Next, you'll be headed to the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta for mokoro & walking safaris within a private concession, before concluding in Chobe National Park with exceptional game viewing and river cruises along the Chobe River.

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What’s Included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Leroo La Tau : Full Board Plus (All Meals, Select Extras)
  • Camp Okavango : Full Board Plus (All Meals, Select Extras)
  • Chobe Game Lodge : Full Board Plus (All Meals, Select Extras)
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)

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