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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Botswana’s Okavango Delta with the Taste of the Wild Tour, a 9-night culinary safari that blends thrilling wildlife encounters with extraordinary dining experiences. This exclusive tour takes you to three premier lodges - Tawana, Sandibe, and Duba Plains Camp - each offering interactive kitchens where guests can engage with expert chefs, craft delicious meals, and savor the flavors of the region. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Moremi Game Reserve and private concessions, this adventure promises a feast for the senses, combining luxurious accommodations, unparalleled game viewing, and hands-on culinary exploration.
During this safari trip, you will be staying in luxurious lodges and tented camps in the Okavango Delta. Blue Zebra Safaris offers an unparalleled stay in three of Botswana’s most luxurious and eco-conscious lodges - Tawana, &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, and Duba Plains Camp.
Each lodge combines sophisticated comfort with the raw beauty of the Okavango Delta, featuring interactive kitchens where guests can engage with talented chefs to create culinary masterpieces. From elegant suites to breathtaking views and sustainable design, these accommodations provide the perfect base for your culinary and safari adventure, immersing you in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness.
Located in the game-rich Moremi Game Reserve along the Gomoti River, Tawana, opened in May 2024, is a modern masterpiece developed in partnership with the Batawana tribe. Its eight spacious suites, including a family suite, feature elegant furnishings, private decks with plunge pools, and panoramic views of the river and floodplains.
The interactive kitchen, equipped with a wood-fired pizza oven and a walk-in wine cellar, invites guests to craft thin-crust pizzas or pair dishes with fine wines under the guidance of Executive Chef Lungile Mbangi. Additional amenities include a lounge, an infinity pool, and a fire pit for stargazing.
At Tawana, you’ll immerse yourself in one of the greatest wilderness areas on earth, cradled in the comfort and luxury of the newest safari camp. As a premier camp in the portfolio, Tawana complements Jack’s Camp, Tuludi, and North Island Okavango to create a memorable circuit of luxurious yet deeply characterful safari destinations in Botswana.
Tawana offers eight spacious suites, including three family rooms. The suites stretch to approximately 100 square metres in size (130 square metres for family units) and offer a separate lounge area and private terrace with a refreshing plunge pool, while the outdoor sala offers a serene space to relax between excursions. Aesthetic inspiration is drawn from the organic tones and textures of the landscape, as well as the cultural heritage of the local Batawana tribe, to create a stylish and contemporary safari destination with a distinct sense of place.
The suites stretch to approximately 100 square metres in size and offer a separate lounge area and private terrace with a refreshing plunge pool, while the outdoor sala offers a serene space to relax between excursions. Aesthetic inspiration is drawn from the organic tones and textures of the landscape, as well as the cultural heritage of the local Batawana tribe, to create a stylish and contemporary safari destination with a distinct sense of place.
Each suite has been thoughtfully oriented to offer perfect privacy and uninterrupted views of the Gomoti River and game-rich floodplains. Set beneath the boughs of stately ebony and sausage trees, the suites enjoy the deep shade of the lush riverine forest, creating a cool oasis of calm to retreat to between activities.
Nestled in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, Sandibe’s organic design, inspired by pangolins and weaverbird nests, blends seamlessly with the Delta’s forest. Its 12 air-conditioned suites offer private plunge pools, cozy fireplaces, and elevated views of papyrus-lined channels.
The interactive kitchen is a highlight, allowing guests to experiment with fresh ingredients, bake pizzas, or assemble gourmet burgers while learning about local flavors. The lodge also features a spa, gym, and open-air dining area for unforgettable meals amidst wildlife.
andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is situated on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. With exclusive traversing rights over 270 square kilometers of wilderness in a private concession, this site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty and proximity to the game-rich grassy plains. &Beyond Sandibe’s raised guest areas and suites look out onto the Santantadibe Channel, providing spectacular Okavango Delta views.
Drawing its inspiration from nature, the lodge blends into the landscape, providing an experience that is serene, earthy, and organic. Secluded plunge pools and outdoor showers in each of the twelve suites allow guests to feel part of the forest, while private fireplaces warm the African nights once the sun goes down. Cleverly constructed, indoor and outdoor lounging places create cosy nooks ideal for private dining beneath the stars. An interactive kitchen and interpretive naturalist library encourage guests to become one with the surroundings and to enjoy every aspect of the Delta experience.
The elegant suites have an organic design, complete with hand-woven exteriors, which reinforces this cosy and intimate illusion. Looking out over the Delta, the suites are nestled into the big trees and thickets that spring up around the water’s edge.
Set in a 33,000-hectare private reserve in the northern Okavango Delta, Duba Plains Camp, a Relais & Châteaux member, exudes rustic elegance. Its six canvas-and-wood suites, raised on wooden decks, include private verandas, plunge pools, and outdoor salas with views of the floodplains teeming with buffalo and elephants. The interactive kitchen offers a front-row seat to culinary artistry, where chefs prepare five-course fine-dining tasting menus with African-inspired ingredients. Guests can relax in the library, wine cellar, or al fresco dining area under ebony trees.
Duba Plains Camp has 5 bespoke suites and a 2-bedroom Duba Plains Suite. The camp sits on raised decking, with views of the surrounding floodplain; designed by Dereck Joubert to fit into the landscape and evoke the classic African safari style of the 1920s.
Each suite has a lounge area, a private verandah with a private plunge pool, and an outdoor covered sala. The main area has a raised dining room, a comfortable lounge with private dining areas, a wine cellar, and a library. Guests staying at the Duba Plains Suite enjoy a private safari vehicle and guide as well as a private butler and chef. Many consider Duba Plains to be the Okavango’s Maasai Mara because of the sheer volume of wildlife.
Duba Plains prides itself on its extraordinary and intimate wildlife experiences. This is the place that owners, National Geographic filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers, Dereck and Beverly Jouber,t chose for their home base. Great Plains Conservation is the only operator on the concession, thereby offering guests the ultimate in exclusivity.
The intimate camp consists of five traditional-style tented suites, all on raised decking, each with views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of wildlife parading past. Each suite has a lounge area, with a place to write and do your photographic downloads, as well as the opportunity for private dining in your suite.
Each has a private verandah plus beautifully appointed en-suite facilities consisting of a flush loo, double basins, and indoor and outdoor showers and luxurious baths. Fans and careful design maintain a comfortable climate for rest and relaxation. Guests can enjoy their own private plunge pool and outdoor under-cover sala/day rest area.
These accommodations elevate the Taste of the Wild Tour into a luxurious escape, where every detail - from plush bedding to gourmet dining - enhances your connection to the Okavango Delta. Whether you’re unwinding in a private plunge pool, cooking alongside world-class chefs, or gazing at the stars from a firelit deck, Tawana, Sandibe, and Duba Plains Camp promise an unforgettable blend of comfort, cuisine, and adventure.
From crafting your own dishes to savoring expertly prepared meals, the Taste of the Wild Tour immerses you in Botswana’s rich culinary and natural heritage. Whether you’re exploring the game-rich landscapes of the Moremi Game Reserve, gliding through the Delta’s waterways, or indulging in a hands-on cooking experience, this tour delivers adventure and flavor in equal measure. Join us for a safari that tantalizes your taste buds and ignites your sense of wonder.
Welcome to the Taste of the Wild Tour, a nine-night culinary safari that blends hands-on gastronomic experiences with exhilarating wildlife adventures in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your journey begins at Maun Airport, where a Blue Zebra Safaris representative will greet you and facilitate seamless light aircraft transfers to three premier lodges - Tawana, &Beyond Sandibe, and Duba Plains Camp.
Each lodge offers interactive kitchens for crafting African-inspired dishes alongside expert chefs, complemented by game drives, mokoro rides, and luxurious relaxation. This itinerary details your daily schedule, including all meals, local drinks, guest laundry, park entry fees, light aircraft transfers, and VAT, ensuring a hassle-free adventure that delights both your palate and your sense of wonder.
Arrive at Maun Airport, where a Blue Zebra Safaris representative will welcome you and assist with your light aircraft transfer over the Okavango Delta’s shimmering waterways to Tawana in the Moremi Game Reserve. Check into your elegant suite with a private plunge pool overlooking the Gomoti River, designed in partnership with the Batawana tribe.
In the afternoon, join a welcome culinary session in Tawana’s interactive kitchen, crafting thin-crust pizzas in the wood-fired oven with Executive Chef Lungile Mbangi, paired with local drinks. In the evening, embark on a sunset game drive to spot elephants and red lechwe, followed by a starlit dinner featuring African-inspired dishes like blinis with chakalaka, included in your package.
In the morning, set out on a game drive in the Moremi Game Reserve, tracking lions, leopards, and rare birds like Pel’s fishing owl with expert guides. During midday, you will return for a hands-on cooking class in the interactive kitchen, preparing a Botswana-inspired lunch, such as seswaa (slow-cooked beef), using local ingredients.
In the afternoon, glide through the Delta’s channels on a mokoro canoe, guided by a local poler, spotting hippos and vibrant birdlife like malachite kingfishers. In the evening, savor a wine-pairing dinner from Tawana’s walk-in wine cellar, served on the firepit deck, with all local beverages included.
In the morning, join a guided bush walk to track wildlife and learn about the Delta’s flora, followed by a brunch featuring innovative dishes like vegan chili avocado ice cream. In the afternoon, participate in a pizza-making workshop in the interactive kitchen, customizing your creation with fresh, local ingredients. In the evening, experience a night drive to spot nocturnal animals like genets and owls, followed by a boma dinner with traditional storytelling around the campfire, all meals included.
In the morning, after breakfast, board a light aircraft transfer, facilitated by Blue Zebra Safaris, to Sandibe, located in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Settle into your eco-chic suite with a private plunge pool, inspired by pangolin and weaverbird nest designs, offering views of papyrus-lined channels.
In the afternoon, explore the interactive kitchen, crafting gourmet burgers with local spices under the guidance of Sandibe’s chefs, with guest laundry services included. In the evening, enjoy a sunset game drive in the concession, known for leopard sightings, followed by an al fresco dinner with included local drinks.
In the morning, head out on a game drive to spot buffalo, giraffes, and African wild dogs in the game-rich private concession. By midday, join a baking workshop in the interactive kitchen, learning to make wood-fired pizzas or Botswana-style bread with a modern twist. In the afternoon, you can relax at the lodge’s spa or take a mokoro ride through serene channels, spotting kingfishers and herons, with park entry fees covered. In the evening, dine under the stars with a menu featuring fresh Delta ingredients, paired with included South African wines or local beverages.
In the morning, embark on a guided walking safari to explore the Delta’s smaller wonders, like painted reed frogs and medicinal plants, guided by expert trackers. By midday, you will create a lunch platter in the interactive kitchen, experimenting with local herbs and seasonal produce for a personalized culinary experience. In the afternoon, you can opt for a second game drive or relax in your private plunge pool, soaking in views of the floodplain, with guest laundry handled by the lodge. In the evening, enjoy a bush barbecue, savoring grilled dishes and including local drinks while listening to the sounds of the African night.
In the morning, fly by light aircraft, coordinated by Blue Zebra Safaris, to Duba Plains Camp in a 33,000-hectare private reserve in the northern Okavango Delta. Check into your elegant canvas-and-wood suite with a private veranda and plunge pool, offering views of floodplains teeming with buffalo and elephants.
In the afternoon, you can observe chefs preparing a five-course tasting menu in the interactive kitchen, learning techniques for African-inspired fine dining. By evening, you will join a sunset game drive to see predators and herds, followed by dinner under ebony trees, with all meals and local drinks included.
In the morning, you will explore the reserve on a game drive, tracking lions, elephants, and rare sable antelopes across the Delta’s floodplains. By midday, you will participate in a cooking demonstration in the interactive kitchen, creating a dish like pan-seared game with local sauces, guided by expert chefs.
In the afternoon, take a motorboat excursion to spot crocodiles and waterbirds in the Delta’s deeper channels, with park entry fees included. By evening, relish a fine-dining tasting menu, crafted live in the kitchen and paired with wines from the camp’s cellar, all included in the package.
In the morning, enjoy a final game drive or bush walk, seeking species like honey badgers or wattled cranes, guided by expert trackers. By midday, you can collaborate with chefs in the interactive kitchen to prepare a farewell lunch, incorporating Botswana’s culinary heritage with a modern twist.
In the afternoon, you can relax at the camp’s library or take a dip in your plunge pool, enjoying the Delta’s serene beauty, with guest laundry services provided. When evening comes, celebrate with a grand al fresco dinner under the stars, featuring a fusion of African and European flavors, with all local drinks included.
After a leisurely breakfast, board a light aircraft transfer back to Maun Airport, facilitated by your Blue Zebra Safaris representative, enjoying one last aerial view of the Okavango Delta. Arrive at Maun Airport for your international flight home, carrying memories of culinary creations, wildlife encounters, and Botswana’s untamed beauty.
This meticulously designed itinerary ensures a perfect blend of culinary immersion, wildlife adventure, and luxurious relaxation, with every detail covered - from light aircraft transfers to all meals, local drinks, guest laundry, park entry fees, and VAT. Your Blue Zebra Safaris representative will ensure a seamless experience from arrival to departure, allowing you to fully immerse in the Okavango Delta’s flavors and wonders. For a customized itinerary or additional activities, contact our team to tailor this journey to your desires.
The Taste of the Wild Tour offers a rich array of included excursions that immerse you in the breathtaking wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Designed to complement the culinary focus of your stays at Tawana, &Beyond Sandibe, and Duba Plains Camp, these daily activities bring you face-to-face with Africa’s iconic wildlife, vibrant waterways, and cultural heritage.
From thrilling game drives to serene mokoro rides, each excursion is guided by expert guide, ensuring an intimate and unforgettable experience. All park entry fees, light aircraft transfers between lodges, and VAT are included, allowing you to focus on the adventure and flavors of the Delta.
Glide through the Delta’s serene waterways on traditional mokoro canoes or motorboats, immersing yourself in tranquil lagoons framed by papyrus and water lilies, with opportunities to spot hippos and crocodiles up close.
Engage with local communities, including the Batswana and San people, whose deep-rooted traditions and hospitality enrich the Delta experience, often shared through village visits or storytelling at the lodges.
Stay in sustainable lodges designed to blend with the environment, such as Sandibe’s pangolin-inspired architecture or Duba Plains Camp’s elevated decks, ensuring minimal impact on this fragile ecosystem.
A short flight or drive away, this park offers a contrasting safari experience with thousands of elephants and vibrant waterfront game viewing, ideal for extending your adventure.
Experience the Delta’s dark skies, perfect for stargazing, and unwind in the untouched tranquility of private concessions, free from crowds and steeped in natural beauty. The Okavango Delta’s remote location, accessible via scenic charter flights from Maun, ensures an exclusive and intimate safari experience.
Whether you’re savoring a meal prepared in Tawana’s interactive kitchen, spotting a leopard from Sandibe’s lookout, or dining under the stars at Duba Plains Camp, the Delta’s blend of culinary excellence, wildlife spectacle, and cultural richness creates memories that last a lifetime. Nearby attractions, from the game-rich Khwai Concession to the serene Panhandle, offer endless opportunities to explore Botswana’s untamed heart.
Encounter the Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos alongside hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species, including the elusive Pel’s fishing owl and vibrant malachite kingfisher, all thriving in the Delta’s diverse habitats.
Chef Lungile will be the cooking instructor in this trip.
Nestled in the northwest of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, renowned as the world’s largest inland delta. This pristine wilderness, where the Okavango River spills into the Kalahari Desert, creates a mesmerizing mosaic of crystal-clear lagoons, winding channels, and lush floodplains.
Spanning 15,000 to 22,000 square kilometers, the Delta transforms seasonally with floodwaters from Angola, fostering a vibrant ecosystem teeming with wildlife and rare bird species. Guests of the Taste of the Wild Tour will stay at three exceptional lodges - Tawana, Sandibe, and Duba Plains Camp - strategically located in the Delta and adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve, offering unparalleled access to this ecological masterpiece.
Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert, forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife.
The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive 15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching, or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and countless species of birds.
Just steps from your lodges, this iconic reserve on the Delta’s eastern edge offers prime game drives and walking safaris, showcasing vast herds of elephants, wild dogs, and antelopes like the red lechwe in a protected wilderness.
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and this varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
The diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and zebra to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelopes, lion, cheetah, and packs of wild dogs in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.
Set in the enthralling Okavango Delta, the Duba Plains Private Reserve is one of the best places to start your exploration of the wild areas of Botswana. The landscape is characterised by vast plains dotted with fig, ebony, and garcinia trees and traversed by a network of pristine waterways. Visitors can look forward to leisurely boating excursions along the tranquil rivers of the Delta, thrilling game drives, and mystical night drives in the African bush to spot a wealth of nocturnal wildlife.
Commonly spotted species include hippo, blue wildebeest, hyena, giraffe, elephant, lechwe, buffalo, tsessebe, and warthog. Visitors can spot up to 200 species of bird, take horse riding safaris through the untouched grasslands, and enjoy a glass of wine under the African night sky.
During this trip, you will be served daily meals and local drinks.
Food centres around meat such as goat, beef, chicken, and freshwater fish, and a maize meal known locally as “pap”. Adventurous culinary enthusiasts may want to try the traditional specialty of Mopane Worms, while those with a sweet tooth should make sure to sample the local Kalahari Truffles (made as a dessert) and unusual fruit called Marula. It is believed that watermelon originated here.
Maun Airport
81 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Maun Airport (MUB). You will be transferred to the airport with a light aircraft and in between the camps.
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