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Ultimate Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls Adventure

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Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

Morning: Arrive at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and transfer to Sitatunga Camp in Maun. A friendly guide will meet you and assist with luggage.

Afternoon: Settle into your tented chalet, enjoy a light lunch, and explore the camp’s riverside lounge while watching the Okavango Delta wildlife.

Evening: Gather around the campfire for a warm welcome dinner featuring traditional Botswana cuisine and a briefing on the upcoming safari.

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Day 2: Moremi Game Reserve Exploration

Morning: After an early breakfast, depart for Moremi Game Reserve. Embark on a guided 4x4 safari to spot elephants, lions, and the famed African wild dog.

Afternoon: Continue the game drive, crossing the water channels that make Moremi unique. A picnic lunch is served at a scenic waterhole.

Evening: Return to a wilderness lodge within the reserve for an overnight excursion, followed by a starlit dinner and night-safari walk.

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Day 3: Mokoro Adventure

Morning: Travel back to Maun and board a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) for a tranquil glide through the delta’s waterways.

Afternoon: Paddle past lush papyrus swamps and observe hippos and crocodiles up close. A riverside lunch is enjoyed on a sandbank.

Evening: Return to Maun for a relaxed evening at your lodge, with optional sunset views over the Okavango River.

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Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans Expedition

Morning: Fly or drive to the vast Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the world’s largest salt flats. A guided walk introduces the unique desert ecosystem.

Afternoon: Experience an overnight pans excursion, watching the surreal sunset across the endless white horizon.

Evening: Optional flights over the delta provide aerial views of the pans and surrounding wildlife before a campfire dinner under the stars.

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Day 5: Elephant Sands & Nature Walk

Morning: Travel to Elephant Sands where you’ll meet a herd of elephants at a waterhole. Guided commentary explains their behavior and conservation.

Afternoon: Participate in an optional nature walk through the surrounding bush, spotting birdlife and smaller mammals.

Evening: Enjoy a sundowner cocktail on a wooden deck, listening to the distant rumble of wildlife.

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Day 6: Chobe National Park & Thebe River Safari

Morning: Journey to Chobe National Park, renowned for its massive elephant populations. A morning game drive offers prime sightings.

Afternoon: Board a Thebe River safari for a serene cruise, gliding past riverbanks teeming with hippos and bird colonies.

Evening: As the sun sets, opt for a Chobe game drive to catch predators beginning their hunt, followed by dinner at a lodge overlooking the river.

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Day 7: Victoria Falls Guided Tour

Morning: Transfer to the majestic Victoria Falls. A knowledgeable guide leads you through the rainforest pathway to the thunderous spray.

Afternoon: Explore the surrounding Shearwater Explorers Village, learning about local culture and enjoying a light lunch.

Evening: Relax at your hotel with a sunset view of the falls, optional cocktail hour on the balcony.

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Day 8: Departure

Morning: Free time for a final stroll along the riverbank or souvenir shopping in the village.

Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, with memories of an unforgettable African adventure.

Evening: Journey home, reflecting on the wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Sitatunga Camp Arrival Transfer – 30 min – $40
  • Welcome Dinner – 2 h – $45
  • Moremi Game Reserve Safari – 6 h – $250
  • Overnight Moremi Excursion – 1 night – $180
  • Mokoro Excursion – 4 h – $120
  • Makgadikgadi Pans Tour – 5 h – $200
  • Optional Flights over the Delta – 1 h – $150
  • Elephant Sands Encounter – 3 h – $130
  • Optional Nature Walk – 2 h – $40
  • Chobe National Park Game Drive – 4 h – $180
  • Thebe River Safari (Cruise) – 3 h – $90
  • Sunset Wildlife Cruise – 2 h – $70
  • Optional Chobe Game Drive – 3 h – $100
  • Victoria Falls Guided Tour – 4 h – $130
  • Shearwater Explorers Village Experience – 3 h – $60
  • Total Estimated Cost$1,925

Tips

To extend the adventure, add an extra day at the Makgadikgadi Pans for a sunrise hot‑air balloon ride or a full‑day quad‑bike safari. If you need to shorten the trip, you can combine Day 5 and Day 6 by taking a direct transfer from Elephant Sands to Victoria Falls, eliminating the optional Chobe game drive and nature walk to save both time and cost.

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