Please note: Your safari official starts in Maun, Bush Rover Safaris is happy to assist with pre-arrangement of accommodation and transfer from airport to the lodge. You need to arrive a day before your safari starts the next day.

Arrival Day: Maun International Airport [Lodging]

Having taken various flights to reach Maun Airport this afternoon, it is here where you will meet and greet a representative from Bush Rover Safaris. He will be holding a board with your name written on it. Transfer to the lodge where you will overnight. The guide will brief and discuss the pickup time for the next day to start your holiday safari on Day 1.

ACTIVITIES: Camel ride

Day 1, 2 & 3: Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve – Camping

We have an early start this morning. After breakfast, we will make our way to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. From Maun, we will drive about 70 km on a tarred road towards Makalamabedi village, where the tarred road ends. From there, we will continue off-road for approximately 100 km to reach the entrance of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve at Matswere Gate.

From the entrance, it is a 38 km drive, which we will take slowly, expecting to see wildlife along the way. This is the largest and most remote reserve in southern Africa, and the second largest wildlife reserve in the world, covering 52,800 square kilometres. Wildlife you may encounter includes large herds of springbok, as well as wildebeest, hartebeest, eland and giraffe.

Over the next three nights, you will stay at an exclusive mobile bush camp in the heart of the reserve. Daily game drives will take you through Deception Valley, Passarge Valley and Sunday Pan, offering opportunities to see cheetahs, springboks, oryx, black-maned lions and elusive brown hyenas.

A highlight of your time here is the guided walk with San Bushmen, who will share their ancient knowledge of the land, including traditional hunting techniques, edible plants and survival strategies in one of Africa’s harshest environments. Evenings will be spent around the campfire beneath the breathtaking Kalahari night sky.

Distance: 208 km / 4 hours
Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner

Day 4: Transfer Back to Maun [Optional Scenic Flight Over Okavango Delta] – Camping

Today, you’ll return to Maun for a night of rest and replenishment. After the long drive back, you’ll check in for camping at Audi camp  . For those interested, there is an option to take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta in the late afternoon – a magical experience offering an aerial view of the world’s largest inland delta. The evening will be at leisure, with dinner served  by chef in camp.

Day 5: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve [Xakanaxa, Xhini] – Camping

We’ll set off early this morning, leaving after breakfast for the breathtaking Moremi Game Reserve – a jewel nestled in the eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta. This remarkable landscape blends dry islands with endless wetlands, where crystal-clear channels weave through lush floodplains and mopane woodlands. Moremi is the only officially protected area of the Okavango Delta and is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It offers a unique mix of savannah, forest and waterways, attracting abundant wildlife, from large herds of elephants and buffalo to predators like lions, leopards and the rare African wild dog. As we explore, expect unforgettable game viewing along winding waterways and shimmering floodplains, where wildlife and scenery combine to create one of Africa’s most magical safari experiences.

Distance: 136 km / 6 hours drive (including lunch stop and game drives)
Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner

Day 6 & 7: Moremi Game Reserve [Xakanaxa, Xhini] – Camping

Over the next two days, we will fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Moremi Game Reserve with extensive game drives through its diverse landscapes. Each morning, we’ll rise early to catch the best wildlife activity as the bush comes alive with birdsong and animals gathering at waterholes. Our drives will take us across open plains, through shady riverine forests and along winding waterways where elephants, buffalo and grazing antelope roam freely. We’ll pause for picnic lunches in camp surrounded by nature, before continuing our search for predators like lions and leopards resting in the shade or patrolling the floodplains. Evenings will bring us back to camp just before sunset, giving us time to relax and reflect on the day’s sightings under the vast African sky.

Day 8, 9 & 10: Transfer to Khwai Concession – Camping

Next, you’ll move north to the Khwai Community Concession, a wildlife-rich area bordering Moremi. This section of the safari brings unique activities only permitted in community-managed lands. In addition to classic game drives, you’ll enjoy a tranquil mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion through the winding waterways of the Khwai River, led by expert polers. This serene journey offers close encounters with water lilies, frogs, kingfishers and possibly elephants wading in the shallows. Your private mobile camp will be set in a scenic location along the river, enhancing your immersion in the wilderness.

Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, mokoro exploration, sundowner

Day 11: Transfer to Chobe National Park [Savuti] – Camping

After breakfast, we set out for Savuti, a legendary and wildlife-rich region within Chobe National Park, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and large predator populations. On arrival, we’ll set up camp in this untamed wilderness, then head out for an afternoon game drive across the open plains and along the Savuti Channel, where lions, elephants and hyenas are frequent and fascinating sights. Keep an eye out for other wildlife too, such as buffalo, giraffes and the many bird species that thrive in this remarkable area. After an exciting afternoon, we’ll return to camp to unwind and soak up the magic of the African bush as the sun sets.

Distance: 91 km / 4 hours

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, rock paintings

Day 12 & 13: Chobe National Park [Savuti] – Full Days – Camping

Our days in Savuti will be filled with rewarding game drives and the chance to explore the area’s fascinating history. Each morning, we’ll head out on early game drives to track wildlife while the day is still cool, with good chances of spotting predators and large herds on the move. Between drives, we’ll return to camp for a hearty lunch and a relaxing siesta during the heat of the day. In the afternoons, we’ll venture out again for more wildlife viewing and also have the opportunity to visit the famous Savuti rock paintings – ancient Bushman art hidden among rugged outcrops that add a touch of history to this incredible wilderness.

Day 14 & 15: Transfer to Chobe National Park [Riverfront]

Your safari adventure nears its finale with two days at the famous Chobe Riverfront, a wildlife haven known for hosting Africa’s largest elephant population. After departing Savuti, you will journey north through Chobe National Park to reach your lodge or camp near the Chobe River. Upon arrival on Day 14, settle into your accommodation and enjoy an afternoon game drive along the river, where sightings of elephants, buffalo, sable antelope and predators such as lions and leopards are common. The landscape of riverine forest and floodplains makes for stunning photographic opportunities.

Optional Visit to Victoria Falls [Livingstone, Zambia]

In the morning, guests can enjoy a final game drive in Chobe National Park or choose an optional guided day trip to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side.