7 Day Chobe and Moremi Classic Safari in Botswana
Best of Safari in Botswana
Xaa Safaris operates fully serviced mobile safari tours with custom-made routes to and around major tourist attractions. Routes followed will concentrate on the road and track network in areas of best game viewing.
Key information
- Children from the age of 6 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts in Kasane, ends in Maun
- Language: English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 7 game drives
- Chance to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and elephants
- Ride in an open-sided 4X4 vehicle
- Explore Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve
- Visit the Savuti marsh and the historical rock paintings at Ghoha Hills
- Meander along the banks of the Chobe River
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Styles
Accommodation
Over seven days, you will spend nights in some of the world’s most sought-after wilderness areas:
- Two nights on Khwai / Moremi
- Two nights in Savuti
- Two nights in Chobe National Park
Xaa Safaris is a mobile safari offering mid-range nonparticipatory camping. You will be sleeping in semi-luxury tents that are fully equipped with a stretcher bed and mattress, a shower with hot water, and portable flushable toilets. You will find the camp already set up and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your trip.
Program
Days 1 and 2: Moremi
The penultimate leg of the tour will be destined for the Moremi Game Reserve. Your morning will be met with an early departure to Khwai and Moremi Game Reserve. You will spend the next two days viewing the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Moremi ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa, possibly in the world. Your game drives will be conducted in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets to catch a glimpse of the nocturnal predators as they get out of the shadows in preparation for their next meal. Camping will be in designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on every tent for your safety and convenience.
Days 3 and 4: Savuti - Chobe National Park
You will leave camp in the morning for Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, via Savuti on a journey of about 6 hours. The Savute Marsh is the deepest part of the Mababe Depression and it is the only part to have filled up with water in recent history. Today, the marsh is dry and attracts a large population of predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and even African wild dogs.
The Savute channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good, rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere, a mystery that has intrigued geologists for many years. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti, where bull elephants dot the plains. Your guide will take you on a drive of a lifetime filled with in-depth knowledge sharing of the area as well as its wildlife.
Days 5 and 6: Chobe River - Chobe National Park
Your journey will continue and you will be destined for the Chobe National Park via the Chobe River, where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river. The Chobe River floodplain is an amazing game-viewing area where water attracts large herds of buffalo, elephants, zebra, and other herbivores. Due to the proliferation of prey, predators are likely to be close at hand. Sunsets in this region as always spectacular and allow amazing photographic opportunities.
Your trip will last for approximately 5 hours which your guide will share with you some amazing stories including the history of David Livingstone, who in November 1855, together with his 114 porters, left the Linyanti / Chobe for the Great Falls east of Sesheke; the falls of Mosi-oa-Tunya “the smoke that thunders”, the Victoria Falls.
Day 7: Kasane
The final leg of your safari officially ends in Kasane, commonly known as the gateway to Chobe National Park. It is known for the herds of elephants that converge on the Chobe River in the dry season. You will be treated to a cruise on the Okavango Delta. This experience allows you to get a closer look at the aquatic animals and birds not easily approached on safari. It is from Maun that you can catch your flight en route to your next destination.
About the safari
On safari, you will stay in designated camping sites in national parks. Drives will take place in the morning and afternoon including wildlife viewing, from game viewing 4×4 or boat, with a licensed guide with a satellite phone, and medical and mechanical equipment on board. The guides will share information on wildlife, endangered species, African culture, photography, and tourism in Botswana. Begin your tour with Xaa Safaris as your safari dreams start to become a reality. You will join the Xaa Safaris team for a briefing on the fantastic journey they have planned together as they introduce you to your friendly and knowledgeable guide. With these enjoyable formalities over, it is time to get going.
You will be experiencing some of the Okavango Delta's best wildlife-viewing conditions in Khwai Concession, which is a part of Moremi Game Reserve. The wildlife here is easy to see, with plenty of open country to go with the light woodlands and vegetation along the riverbank. Look especially for giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, and leopards. The Savute Marsh is the deepest part of the Mababe Depression and it is the only part to have filled up with water in recent history. Today, the marsh is dry and attracts a large population of predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and even African wild dogs.
The Savute channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good, rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere, a mystery that has intrigued geologists for many years. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti, where bull elephants dot the plains. Your guide will take you on a drive of a lifetime filled with in-depth knowledge sharing of the area as well as its wildlife.
Your journey will continue and you will be destined for the Chobe National Park via the Chobe River, where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river. The Chobe River floodplain is an amazing game-viewing area where water attracts large herds of buffalo, elephants, zebra, and other herbivores. Due to the proliferation of prey, predators are likely to be close at hand. Sunsets in this region as always spectacular and allow amazing photographic opportunities.
Location
The safari will take place in Botswana.
Food
You will be served daily meals and non-alcoholic drinks included in the price. A chef travels with you on excursions to meet all the dietary needs of travelers.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Game drives
- 6 nights accommodation
- Meals and non-alcoholic drinks
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver or guide
- All transportation
- All taxes or VAT
What's not included
- Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Maun Airport
90 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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