Itinerary Highlights
- small intimate groups of like minded people
- Mokoro on the Okavango Delta
- walks in the khwai community area
- Big five game viewing
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
8 nights from £3,950 - £5,450 per person
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Spend six nights in Botswana on this Moremi and Okavango Delta small group tour and save on single supplements with our last minute availability.
These groups will travel with experienced guides through Botswana. Exploring the waterways of the Okavango delta in search of big game such as elephant, lion, leopard, hippo's, bright and beautiful bird species as well as endemic plants.
On this tour, you will experience a variety of activities such as mokoro on the water, game drives in customized vehicles and walks.
Your accomodation will be in dome tents with proper camp beds, mattress and linen. The tents are en suite. Camp assistants will prepare the camp and meals and cater to the groups needs.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart
Check in for your flight to Botswana via Johannesburg.
Day 2 Maun
on arrival, you will have an onward connecting flight to Maun. Here you will be assisted to your light aircraft flight to Xakanaxa airstrip, where you will meet your guide and be taken to your accommodation. This afternoon you will have your first game drive in the area on the look out for game.
Day 3 Xakanaxa exploration day
Explore the Xakanaxa area of Moremi. Here you will be taken out on game drives within the reserve. Moremi is a reserve on the eastern part of the Okavango delta. It is said to be one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Here you will be restricted by the reserve rules and therefore only game drives are possible for these next few days. Wildlife that you can expect to see include, lion, leopard, elephant, endangered wild dog (painted wolf) as well as unusual antelope such as the red lechwe.
Day 4 Xakanaxa exploration day two
Today you will be taken out on game drives for game viewing and further exploring of the area. Keep an eye out for some of the endemic bird species of the area.
Day 5 Khwai community area
Today you will depart on a morning drive before heading to the Khwai community area with a picnic lunch enroute. This is a community managed reserve on the border of the Moremi game reserve. Here you will be taken on night drives to see the more nocturnal animals, which is an amazing experience.
Day 6 Khwai community area exploration day
Today you will have the opportunity to explore the region on different activities such as walking, mokoro and then more night drives. These activities allow you to see wildlife from a different perspective. The smaller things in the wild are often very fascinating and educational. Look at various spoor, plants, herbs and animals on the ground whilst keeping your distance from the bigger game.
Day 7 Khwai exploration day two
Today you will have the day to explore the wilderness by drives, walks or mokoro (weather permitting) in search of wildlife, birds and flora.
Day 8 Departure day
Today you will be taken on your last game drive (time permitting) before being taken to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Maun. From Maun you will connect to Johannesburg and on to London.
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
8 nights from £3,950 - £5,450 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
1st Jan 2025 -
31st Mar 2025
31st Mar 2025
£3,950
1st Apr 2025 -
31st May 2025
31st May 2025
£4,595
1st Jun 2025 -
31st Oct 2025
31st Oct 2025
£5,450
1st Nov 2025 -
15th Dec 2025
15th Dec 2025
£4,595
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
•International and regional flights from London to Botswana return in economy class.
• Spacious and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds and bed linen, with a private bathroom en-suite
• Services of a professional guide, safari chef and camp assistants, complete with a supply vehicle
• Game drives and local transfers in customized safari vehicles plus activities as stated in the itinerary **
• Exclusive camping in private campsites within the national parks and reserves
• All meals and drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and G&T) whilst in Letaka Tented Camps
• Okavango Air Rescue medical evacuation insurance (guests must still have comprehensive personal medical insurance)
• Park/concession fees, 12% VAT
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
• Travel/medical Insurance
• Insurance
• Items of personal nature
• Staff gratuities
• Optional safari extensions
• Any drinks at lodges or accommodation other than Letaka Tented Camps.
Pricing Notes
please note that there is a limit of 20kg in soft bags including hand luggage on all charter flights included in safaris: Passengers over 100kg or with excess luggage may have to purchase an extra seat on the charter plane - please inform us when booking if this is applicable
*Minimum age on scheduled departures is 12 years old (any age can travel on private departures)
*Minimum/Maximum Group Size - all safaris are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests
*Rates will be subject to surcharges if fuel prices increase and / or park fees increase
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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