Complete Botswana - 17 Days

(Adventure Guided Mobile Camping Safari)

Botswana mobile safari, small group tour, photo of group

"Every day brought a new adventure. From exploring the vast wilderness of the Central Kalahari to drifting silently through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro canoe. Camping beneath star-filled skies, sharing unforgettable wildlife encounters, and ending our journey at the magnificent Victoria Falls made this the adventure of a lifetime."

Experience the ultimate Botswana camping safari on this unforgettable 16-day small group adventure, exploring the country's most iconic wilderness areas before concluding at the spectacular Victoria Falls. Beginning in the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve, this immersive journey reveals Botswana's incredible diversity, from ancient desert landscapes and salt pans to lush wetlands and wildlife-rich national parks.

Spend six unforgettable nights exploring Deception Valley, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where dramatic desert scenery and unique wildlife create an unforgettable safari experience. Continue into the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta, gliding through tranquil channels aboard a dugout mokoro canoe, before discovering the exceptional wildlife of the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Venture into the predator-rich wilderness of Savute, enjoy unforgettable wildlife viewing in Chobe National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, and complete your adventure at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.

Travelling in a purpose-built open safari vehicle with a maximum of just 12 guests, this authentic small group Botswana camping safari offers an intimate and immersive wilderness experience. Stay at remote, unfenced campsites deep in the African bush, where you'll help pitch your canvas tent and become part of daily camp life alongside your experienced safari crew. The shared adventure, breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters combine to create the ultimate Botswana overland safari for travellers seeking an unforgettable African adventure.

Maun - Deception Valley - Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Boteti River, Makgadikgadi Pans - Okavango Delta - Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

Set departure dates 2026: August 13, 27; September 9, 24; October 8, 22; November 5, 19; December 17

Set departure dates 2027: January 7; February 11; March 18; April 15; May 13; June 3, 10, 24; July 8, 21; August 5, 19; September 2, 15, 30; October 14, 28; November 11, 25

Tour Start: Maun
Tour End: Victoria Falls

Semi-participation: This camping safari requires some participation from guests in setting up their tent and packing it away, in carrying their bag to and from the vehicle at campsites and with general camp chores. You can also help your camp assistant with meal preparation from time to time.

Equipment: 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m canvas dome tents. A 5cm thick high density foam mattress is provided for each guest together with a sleeping bag and small pillow. Ablutions are shared long-drops freshly dug by the camp crew at each new campsite and a bucket shower cubicle (freshly heated water is poured into the bucket shower for your use).

Vehicle: Custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles and trailers.

All camping equipment for the trip duration including spacious dome tents with sleeping bags & mattresses.
1 night lodge accommodation in Victoria Falls.
All transfers and activities as per the itinerary.
All meals as per the itinerary and tea/coffees.
Services of a Professional Guide and Camp Assistant.
All Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary.
Transportation by specialised custom-built safari vehicle.

Airfares.
Restaurant meals (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe).
Entrance to the Victoria Falls National Park.
Visas fees.
Airport transfers.
Tips.
Curios.
Optional excursions (scenic flight over the Delta and activities in Victoria Falls,)
Beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water)
Personal insurance.
Any increase in National Park Fees.
All activities unless stated

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The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 07.30 at your lodge. You will travel 120km to a private reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will set up camp and have a safari briefing.

You will explore the area for the next two days, enjoying safari drives and a nature walk led by a local San tracker. Your safari drives will explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife including oryx, springbok and eland as well as predators such as lion, brown hyena and cheetah. Your tracker will share intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into the unique and complex San culture. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty.

Stay at:
Deception Valley Private Reserve.

Journey back past Maun and into the eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. Once you have reached the edge of the Delta, you will meet your polers from the local community with their mokoros (traditional-style dugout canoes).

Glide quietly along reed-lined channels and floodplains, taking in the spectacular scenery of this unique region as you enjoy a tranquil journey deeper into the Delta. Spend two days exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains, camping wild with bush ablutions on one of the small islands of the Okavango.

On day 3, you will start making your way towards the drier regions of Moremi and camp in a concession just outside the Moremi Game Reserve.

Stay at:
Days 7 & 8: Camping on an island in the Okavango Delta with shared bush ablutions.
Day 9: Camp at a community campsite just outside of Moremi Game Reserve with shared bush ablutions.

Early on the morning of Day 4, enter Moremi Game Reserve, covering swamp and dry areas and one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Safari drives in the early morning as the sun rises, and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning safari drive, you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. On Day 6, you will move campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park.

Stay at:
Days 10 & 11: Camping in private designated campsites in Western Moremi with shared bush ablutions.
Day 12: Camping in a private designated campsite in Eastern Moremi with shared bush ablutions.

Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, traverse the drier region of Savuti, where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River, where your safari drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle.

Stay at:
Day 13: Camping in a private designated area in the Savuti area (Savuti Main or Zwei Zwei Pan) with shared bush ablutions.
Days 14 & 15: Camping in private designated areas in the northern part of the Chobe National Park, close to the riverfront, with shared bush ablutions.

Your safari officially ends at 10.00am today.

Travel Africa is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges at an additional cost. There are a wide variety of activities on offer in both Livingstone or Victoria Falls including whitewater rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, and helicopter flights over the Victoria Falls and more - ask us for details.

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