Best of Botswana
Overview
- Holiday Package
- Dates Flexible
- Starts in Kasane, Ends in Maun
Welcome to your
Best of Botswana Holiday (8 nights)
Travelling to Botswana offers an unmatched safari experience. Botswana has taken the approach of offering exclusive, low-impact tourism – meaning you will be able to experience the African bush without the crowds. Highlights include visiting Chobe National Park, known for having one of the highest elephant populations in Africa, and incredible game viewing; and visiting the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems. This holiday starts in Kasane, Botswana and ends in Maun, Botswana.
Earthstompers holiday packages are 100% customizable, so please chat to your tour consultant if you would like to request changes to the itinerary or accommodation!
Holiday includes:
- Airport transfer by road from Kasane International Airport to Chobe Game Lodge
- Airport transfer by light aircraft from Camp Xakanaxa to Maun Airport
- All inter-camp transfers and flights
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe Waterfront
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Game Reserve
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Xugana Island Lodge, Okavango Delta
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Camp Xakanaxa, Moremi Game Reserve
Holiday excludes:
- International flights
Please note: Strict luggage restrictions and weight limits apply for light aircraft transfers in this itinerary. Please confirm the passenger and luggage weight/dimension requirements with your consultant before travel. Luggage storage can be arranged.
Holiday itinerary:
Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe Waterfront
The Chobe River, marking the northern edge of Chobe National Park, is famous for its rich wildlife viewing. This area is particularly noted for its large populations of elephants and hippos, as well as various other animals like buffalo herds and the lions that hunt them. Visitors can expect close wildlife encounters and can enjoy activities such as game drives along the riverbanks & riverboat cruises.
Day 1-3 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Road transfer: Kasane Airport to Chobe Game Lodge (+/- 30 minutes)
Two game activities per day (game drives or boat safaris)
Overnight:
Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe National Park
Savute Safari Lodge is situated along the Savute Channel, a fickle water source in a remote area hosting large numbers of wildlife. Savute has Africa’s second-largest summer zebra migration, typically occurring from November to December and again from February to April, depending on the rains. During this time, zebras journey from the northern rivers to the rain-fed grasslands and filled waterholes in the park’s southwest. This migration attracts a high concentration of predators, making it a must-see for visitors.
Day 3-5 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Road transfer: Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane Airport (+/- 30 minutes)
Light aircraft transfer: Kasane airport to Savute Safari Lodge
Two game drives per day
Overnight:
Xugana Island Lodge, Okavango Delta
Today we are off to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Xugana Lagoon is renowned as the most breathtaking permanent water site in the Okavango Delta. Xugana Island Lodge, located on a wooded island beside the lagoon, makes the most of this stunning location. Guests can explore the Delta through mokoro trips in traditional dugout canoes, boat safaris to various lagoons and islands, and wilderness walks. These activities offer the chance to see wildlife such as sitatunga and lechwe antelope, crocodiles, hippos, and other big game. Bird-watching is exceptional, and fishing for bream and tiger fish can be very rewarding at certain times of the year. All activities are led by knowledgeable naturalist guides, who ensure safety and share their extensive understanding and passion for the area.
Day 5-7 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Light aircraft transfer: Savute Safari Lodge to Xugana Island Lodge
Two activities per day (mokoro trips, boat safaris, wilderness walks)
Overnight:
Camp Xakanaxa, Moremi Game Reserve
Camp Xakanaxa is positioned along the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the Moremi Game Reserve, offering an authentic year-round safari experience in the Okavango Delta. The camp features twelve spacious Meru-style safari tents, located around the lagoon’s edge, with private viewing decks. The camp sits within a rich habitat that supports an incredible variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, kudu, lechwe, lions, leopards, and more. Birdwatching here is outstanding, especially in spring and summer when migratory species are nesting.
Day 7-9 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Light aircraft transfer: Xugana Island Lodge to Camp Xakanaxa
Light aircraft transfer: Camp Xakanaxa to Maun Airport
Two game drives per day
Overnight:
Moremi Game Reserve: Camp Xakanaxa (2 nights)
Holiday Map
Pricing
| Shoulder season: 1 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | Green season: 6 Jan – 31 March 2027 | Shoulder season: April 2027 & 1 Nov 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | Peak season: 1 May – 31 Oct 2027 | |
| Price per person (sharing) | US $8,145 | US $6,592 | US $8,811 | US $11,086 |
Rates are indicative; final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote – our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to meet your available dates.
This package can be booked in a different order.
Single rates available upon request.