Botswana Wilderness Trail: 8-Day Moremi, Savuti & Chobe Safari

Arrive at Maun International Airport, where our representative will greet you with a warm welcome sign reading “Across Africa Tours  and Travel
Transfer to your lodge in Maun and relax after your journey. Maun, the safari capital of Botswana, serves as the gateway to the legendary Okavango Delta — one of Africa’s most unforgettable wilderness destinations.

Accomodation:Viewers Safari Lodge or similar

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

After breakfast, depart for Moremi Game Reserve, exploring the scenic Xakanaxa region and highlights such as Third Bridge, Bodumatau, and Dead Tree Island.
This area teems with wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, giraffe, red lechwe, and the rare sitatunga. Wild dogs, often seen here, make Moremi one of Africa’s top reserves for predators and big game.

Birding Highlights:
The swampy Xakanaxa area hosts African Rails, Black Crakes, Allen’s Gallinule, and Slaty Egrets, while the open lagoons attract African Skimmers, Saddle-billed Storks, Goliath Herons, and Wattled Cranes.

Spend two nights camping in the wilderness, enjoying daily game drives and evening relaxation under the stars.

Accommodation in camping ( dome tents ) or similar 

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

After breakfast, travel north to the Khwai Community Area, situated along the Khwai River on the edge of Moremi.
This region allows both day and night game drives as well as seasonal walking safaris and mokoro excursions, offering an up-close experience of Botswana’s flora and fauna.

Wildlife: Elephant herds, lion, leopard, serval, wildcat, sable, roan, and red lechwe are common sightings.
Birding: Look for Rosy-throated Longclaw, Bat Hawk, Long-crested Eagle, and African Crake.

Camp at an exclusive riverside site for two nights, enjoying the serenity of the floodplains and the sounds of nocturnal life.

Accommodation in camping ( dome tents ) or similar 

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

Head north to Savuti, in the southern stretch of Chobe National Park. Known for its dramatic predator interactions and large concentrations of wildlife, Savuti is a photographer’s dream.
The Savuti Channel and Marsh areas host large prides of lion and clans of spotted hyena, with frequent sightings of zebra, giraffe, elephant, and buffalo.

Birding: Expect species such as Caspian Plover, Red-crested Korhaan, Chestnut-backed Sparrowlark, and Montagu’s Harrier. The scenery is breathtaking — dotted with acacia trees and the ever-present lilac-breasted roller, Botswana’s national bird.

Camp for two nights at an exclusive wilderness site, enjoying morning and afternoon game drives.

Accommodation in camping ( dome tents ) or similar 

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

Depart early for Kasane, traveling along the Chobe River. Stop for a picnic lunch before an afternoon boat cruise — one of Africa’s most famous river safaris.
Spend two nights at a lodge in Kasane, combining game drives through Chobe National Park with tranquil sunset cruises along the river.

Wildlife: Chobe is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the world. Expect to see herds of buffalo, antelope, and big cats.
Birding: Look for Grey Tit-Flycatcher, Amethyst Sunbird, Red-headed Weaver, and White-faced Owl in the teak woodlands, as well as African Fish Eagle and Long-toed Lapwing along the riverbanks.

After breakfast on Day 8, transfer to Kasane International Airport for your onward journey.
End of Tour.

Accommodation:Thebe River Lodge or similar

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner