8-Day Botswana Guided Family Safari: Kalahari and Okavango
On our 8-Day Botswana Guided Family Safari, perfect for families and friends, you will discover the country’s exclusive conservation areas. Your adventure starts in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, a landscape of striking red dunes and vast salt pans. Next, you’ll explore the Okavango Delta, experiencing thrilling game drives and serene mokoro rides along its intricate waterways. Conclude your journey in the Kwando Linyanti wetlands, an untouched paradise of papyrus swamps, lush grasslands, and dense riverine forests, teeming with extraordinary wildlife.
The Itinerary summarised for you: 8-Day Botswana Guided Family Safari
- Day 1: Arrival in Botswana
- Day 2: Exploring Central Kalahari
- Day 3: From Kalahari to the Delta
- Days 4–5: Water and Land Adventures
- Day 6: Linyanti Wetlands
- Day 7: Canine Encounters and Aquatic Bliss
- Day 8: Farewell to the Wild
Detailed itinerary: 8-Day Botswana Guided Family Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Botswana
Begin your adventure in Maun, by taking a light aircraft to the Central Kalahari, where you’ll spend two nights immersed in this vast and varied landscape. Tau Pan, the first semi-permanent camp within the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, boasts breathtaking views from atop an ancient dune ridge. This unique vantage point in the otherwise flat Botswana terrain overlooks the renowned Tau Pan, celebrated for its austere beauty and seclusion. After an afternoon game drive, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Primary Destination: Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Lodging: Tau Pan Camp (Luxury lodge)
- Meals: Full board
Day 2: Exploring Central Kalahari
At Tau Pan, you can embark on game drives, gaze at the stars, and take nature walks with Bushman trackers. For an additional fee, you have the option of day trips to the famed Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper, and Passarge Pans. The Kalahari is home to species such as the oryx, springbok adapted to desert life, jackal, elusive brown hyena, red-crested korhaan, and roaming wildebeest herds. Discuss your preferences with your guide to tailor your days and savour exquisite meals at the lodge.
- Primary Destination: Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Lodging: Tau Pan Camp (Luxury lodge)
- Meals: Full board
Day 3: From Kalahari to the Delta
On this day, you’ll leave the Kalahari’s semi-arid expanse via light aircraft for Kwando Splash Camp, nestled in the Okavango Delta’s heart, within the private Kwara Reserve. The reserve shares a 30 km aquatic border with the renowned Moremi Game Reserve and features a mix of permanent waterways, seasonal floodplains, and extensive dry bush wilderness. Upon arrival, unwind at the lodge before an afternoon game drive, followed by a lavish dinner beneath the stars, weather permitting.
- Primary Destination: Okavango Delta
- Lodging: Splash Camp (Luxury tented)
- Meals: Full board
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Days 4–5: Water and Land Adventures
Nestled around a natural pan, each of the 12 rooms boasts a deck with stunning views of the pan, a magnet for wildlife throughout the year.
Indulge in a variety of activities, including day and night game drives, mokoro trips, boating, walking safaris, and seasonal fishing. Consult with your guide to tailor your daily adventures. Afterwards, return to camp for sumptuous meals crafted by the local chef.- Primary Destination: Okavango Delta
- Lodging: Splash Camp (Luxury tented)
- Meals: Full board
Day 6: Linyanti Wetlands
Embark on a light aircraft journey to your next breathtaking Botswana locale, Kwando Lagoon Camp, perched on the Kwando River’s edge. Renowned for its abundance of big game and vast elephant and buffalo herds, this area draws large predators. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Primary Destination: Kwando Concession
- Lodging: Lagoon Camp (Luxury tented camp)
- Meals: Full board
Day 7: Canine Encounters and Aquatic Bliss
The day’s activities span game drives, nature walks, seasonal fishing, and boat cruises. The double-deck boat offers guests a serene river drift, taking in the magnificent scenery, wildlife, and birds, all while enjoying your preferred sundowner. The Lagoon’s wild dog pack often dens near the camp, providing exceptional viewing opportunities and bolstering the Lagoon’s fame as a wild dog haven in Botswana. Discuss your preferences with your guide, who will organize your day, then retreat to camp for your meals.
- Primary Destination: Kwando Concession
- Lodging: Lagoon Camp (Luxury tented camp)
- Meals: Full board
Day 8: Farewell to the Wild
Savour your last morning game drive before a light aircraft whisks you back to Maun Airport, marking the end of your journey. From here, you may proceed to your next destination.
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- Primary Destination: Maun Airport (Maun)
End of 8-Day Botswana Guided Family Safari
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Safari Inclusions
- Lunch
- Bottled Water
- Accommodation (7-nights)
- Safari 4×4 Vehicle
- Park fees
- English-speaking guide
Safari Exclusions
- Visas and International flights
- Tips
