Private/Group Tour Highlights
- Hit all of the region’s most popular safari destinations
- Track extremely rare wild dogs in Moremi
- Get immersed in the vast beauty of the Kalahari Desert
- Once the sun sets, see the unobscured stars in the night sky
- Go on game drives in a custom 4x4 with expert guides
- Stay in beautifully designed and furnished safari tent structures
- Explore every nook and cranny of the delta
- Experience a fantastic birding experience in Xakanaxa Lagoon
- Afternoon activities; from land or water based activities, to a sunset cruise
- Early morning departures to increase the chances of elusive animal sightings
Tour Overview
This extended mobile camping safari tour of Botswana includes all of the most popular destinations through Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, with an extension to the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve. During your excursion you will be staying at luxurious camps or lodges offering superior services and amenities while in remote Botswana. This comprehensive tour will create a greater understanding and appreciation of Botswana as a whole and is certain to create memories that last a lifetime.
Each camp or lodge has its own uniqueness that makes every transition truly exciting, from design and architecture, to activities and wildlife. For example, you can soak in the sweeping views of the Chobe River from your private terrace at the Chobe Game Lodge, while you can track wild dogs (which are extremely rare elsewhere) at Camp Moremi. By the same token, paddle the Delta’s waterways one day, where the next day, you may find yourself in the vast beauty of the Kalahari Desert.
Inclusions
All transfers between lodges and camps, Overnight accommodations, all meals, refreshments, and laundry services, All Professional guided game drives and activities, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, National park fees and all government taxes & levies, Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)
Notes:
* This specific tour does not operate between 08 January – 15 March due to camp closures.
* The high season includes the dates between July – October. Low season is between January – June and November – December. Lower rates may apply between January – March and the month of December
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International flight to Johannesburg
Overnight flight to Johannesburg
Overnight flight to Johannesburg
Johannesburg – Maun – Tau Pan Camp
Day flight to Maun. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to the Tau Pan camp, in the Kalahari, via light aircraft. Once at camp, enjoy lunch and some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Stay at camp, to relax near the pool or search for animals from the viewing deck that overlooks a permanent watering hole. Or, choose one of the Camp’s other activities that include game drives, nature walks with San Bushmen, or star gazing once night arrives.
Day flight to Maun. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to the Tau Pan camp, in the Kalahari, via light aircraft. Once at camp, enjoy lunch and some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Stay at camp, to relax near the pool or search for animals from the viewing deck that overlooks a permanent watering hole. Or, choose one of the Camp’s other activities that include game drives, nature walks with San Bushmen, or star gazing once night arrives.
Game drive in Tau Pan Camp
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Today will begin with an early morning wake up call, followed fireside gathering to fuel up with hot coffee and tea, hearty porridge and freshly baked muffins. Because mammals are most active in the low heat of the mornings and evenings, the early departure will increase the chances of unusual sightings. Game drives are navigated within Toyota 4x4 vehicles that are customized for maximum game viewing ability. No more than 6 guests are seated per vehicle, with 2 rows of 3 to ensure proximity to the guides, which will allow good hearing and understanding of their interpretations. Drives are led by a two person team, consisting of a professional guide and a tracker to create a quality experience together, without missing any tracks or signs. Due to the location within a National Park, night drives are prohibited. ...read less
Tau Pan Camp – Camp Okavango
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Return to Maun for a transfer to Camp Okavango via light aircraft. Stay in one of the camp’s beautifully designed and furnished African-style safari tent structures. The 16,000 square kilometers of wetlands that is the Okavango Delta is the final destination of Africa’s third longest river. Here, stalk herds of elephants, hippos, or buffalos along the shoreline while drifting silently through the reeds upon a guided mokoro (indigenous canoe). Motorboat cruises, nature walks, and game drives are also available, where, each morning, track Africa’s most famed animals during their hunt for prey. In this colorful setting thriving within the reaches of the Kalahari Desert, experience a part of Africa like no other. Once arriving, take some time to relax and take in the surroundings before taking part in an afternoon activity of before returning to camp for the evening. ...read less
Day at leisure in Camp Okavango
Today, take the chance to engage in any of the camp’s activities. This is a great opportunity to explore new parts of the Delta or to track animals that have yet to be seen. Return to camp for a night of relaxing and enjoying dinner and the surroundings in the heart of the Botswanan bush.
Today, take the chance to engage in any of the camp’s activities. This is a great opportunity to explore new parts of the Delta or to track animals that have yet to be seen. Return to camp for a night of relaxing and enjoying dinner and the surroundings in the heart of the Botswanan bush.
Camp Okavango – Camp Moremi
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Transfer to Camp Moremi via light aircraft. Here, stay in the comfort of the Camp’s authentic looking, yet elegantly furnished East African inspired tent like structures, deep within the heart of the reserve. As the only part of the Okavango Delta that has been set aside for the preservation of wildlife, The Moremi Game Reserve is most well-known for its frequent sightings of lion, leopard, and cheetah, but most notably for its abundance of wild dogs, whose population is quickly dwindling in most other regions of Africa. Spend the remaining afternoon either relaxing or taking part in a game drive before returning to for the evening. ...read less
Exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon
Awake early to partake in a morning game drive through the Reserve or explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and the surrounding channels of the Okavango Delta by motorboat, which provides fantastic birding experiences. Return to camp for lunch and some afternoon relaxing by the pool before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
Awake early to partake in a morning game drive through the Reserve or explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and the surrounding channels of the Okavango Delta by motorboat, which provides fantastic birding experiences. Return to camp for lunch and some afternoon relaxing by the pool before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
Game drive in Camp Moremi
Again, awake early to take part in a morning activity, with lunch and relaxation at camp, before embarking on another afternoon game drive.
Again, awake early to take part in a morning activity, with lunch and relaxation at camp, before embarking on another afternoon game drive.
Camp Moremi – Chobe Game Lodge
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Transfer by light aircraft to the Chobe Game Lodge. Built upon the banks of the Chobe River splendid views are guaranteed, as each air conditioned room is facing the water and the surrounding floodplains with its own private terrace. Most famed for the largest population of elephants in all of Africa, Chobe National Park is also famous for its large buffalo herds, a great variety of antelope, hippos and abundant birdlife. Once at the lodge, choose to relax and enjoy the surroundings or take part in one of the lodge’s afternoon activities; from land or water based activities, to a sunset cruise, before returning for dinner, traditional dance performances, and perhaps some stargazing led by the experts on hand. ...read less
Nature walk in Lesoma Valley and Kasuma Pan
Today, take a chance to take game drives through the park, or engage in a scenic sunset cruise. Also, nature walks with interpretive guides are lead to the Lesoma Valley and the Kasuma Pan; however, this is only available between April and October due to weather constraints.
Today, take a chance to take game drives through the park, or engage in a scenic sunset cruise. Also, nature walks with interpretive guides are lead to the Lesoma Valley and the Kasuma Pan; however, this is only available between April and October due to weather constraints.
International flight home via Kasane
Transfer to Kasane for a flight home or an optional Yampu Tours add-on.
Transfer to Kasane for a flight home or an optional Yampu Tours add-on.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kweneng West, Kweneng, Botswana
Places You'll See
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Okavango Delta
A delta is generally characterized as an outlet of water to the open sea. The Okavango river releases flood waters into open land, flooding the savannah. With the hot and wet winter months in Botswana comes nearly 20 inches of rain that floods the area, welcoming many crosses of life. Another animal lover’s paradise, nearly 200,000 beasts can be seen during this time, including herds of elephants, black rhinoceros, and buffalo.
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Moremi Game Reserve
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Chobe National Park
For wildlife lovers, Chobe National Park is the place to see a wide assortment of species, from elephants to giraffes, in their natural habitat. This national park is the most biologically diverse and can be witnessed by land as well as flying safaris! The first national park of Botswana has a wide variety of accommodations from camping to private lodges.
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Testimonials
Jerome S.
Traveled May, 2013
The trip you set up for me was flawless.
The trip you set up for me was flawless. The guide met all my expectations. He was helpful and protective. I did learn that in Africa, time is a relative thing. I soon learned that when James told me we were one half hour from anywhere, I could count on an hour. I saw every major animal, but one, including the Black Rino, one of the most endangers specie in the Crater. I took 900 pictures. I can tell you without a doubt, that your people can take care of a person my age and should promote that fact. I loved Nxabega. However, I was prevented from going to my tent for a rest when a family of Elephants started eating the trees between the lunch area and my tent. They were all first rate camps, but Sopa was exceptional. If you wish me to fill out anything, let me know. One funny story. I needed to go to the bathroom. James asked me to wait while he drove about a half a mile to high ground, so he could watch out for animals while I attended to the problem behind his 4×4. As we get to about fifty yards from the place we planned to stop; three lions walked over the hill and past our vehicle. You would be surprised how fast the urge to go disappears under these circumstances.
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Peter C.
Traveled May, 2013
We all loved Cape Town and Franschoek
We’re on our last day at Kagga Kamma and I wanted to let you know that we are having a great time and everything is according to plan. We all loved Cape Town and Franschoek. While we were unsure about KK when we arrived, it has turned out to be a great experience. Just today we saw ostrich, eland, wildebeest, red hartebeest, zebra, botinbok, Springbok and cave paintings. Ted and i are taking the ATV’s this afternoon. It is a huge reserve here. The weather today is sunny and cool. Off to the airport in early morning to fly to Kruger. Hopefully the last leg of our trip will be as good as the first.
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Sara
Traveled June, 2014
I highly recommend Yampu as a company and Karolina in particular as an agent.
Karolina Guilcapi at Yampu Tours has provided excellent service for me and my brother on two separate trips, one to Mexico last August and, more recently, South Africa (and Botswana and Zimbabwe) last month. In particular on the South Africa trip she worked closely with me to combine and fine tune a number of their tours. I appreciated her recommendation to go to several game reserves and parks, rather than a lot of time at one. And my brother had some last minute complicated logistics (scheduling an all-day teleconference in the middle of our trip and rescheduling his flights when he missed his original flights) for which Karolina was instrumental in coordinating. I highly recommend Yampu as a company and Karolina in particular as an agent.
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