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]

After taking various flights to reach Maun Airport this afternoon, you will be met and welcomed by a Bush Rover Safaris representative, who will be holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your lodge for an overnight stay. Your guide will brief you on your upcoming safari and confirm the pick-up time for the next day when your holiday adventure officially begins.

ACTIVITIES: Camel ride (optional)

Day 1: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve [Xakanaxa, Xhini] – Camping

Your safari adventure begins as you depart from Maun and head into the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife areas. You will arrive at your mobile safari camp, set in a scenic location near Xini Lagoon, where you’ll settle in. The area is known for its tranquil beauty and excellent wildlife viewing, including leopard sightings, herds of antelope, and the occasional wild dog. After a day of thrilling game drives, you’ll return to camp to enjoy dinner and the company of fellow adventurers around the campfire beneath the star-filled African sky.

Distance: 92.4 km
Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner

Day 2 & 3: Moremi Game Reserve [Xakanaxa, Xhini] – Camping

Today, you’ll venture further north to Xakanaxa, a lush region within the Moremi Game Reserve. This area is renowned for its beautiful floodplains and waterways, attracting large herds of elephants and red lechwe, as well as an abundance of vibrant birdlife. You’ll spend the day exploring this diverse habitat, enjoying game drives and observing the rich wildlife that thrives in this area. The evening will be spent back at your mobile camp, where you can relax around the fire and reflect on your day’s adventures.

On the third day, you’ll travel to Bodumatau, a more remote and less-visited area of the Moremi Game Reserve. Known for its open plains, this area is a haven for predators, including lion prides and hyena clans. The landscape is wild and beautiful, offering excellent opportunities for spotting these apex predators. After exploring Bodumatau, you will continue to Third Bridge, a region famous for its mix of wet and dry habitats. This area offers thrilling water crossings and opportunities to see large animals like buffalo, giraffes, and even the elusive sitatunga in the swamps. Another unforgettable evening is spent at your camp, sharing stories under the African sky.

Day 4, 5 & 6: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve [Khwai] – Camping

After breakfast on Day 4, you’ll travel to the Khwai Community Concession, a pristine wilderness bordering the northeastern edge of Moremi. This area is community-managed, offering exceptional game viewing and a more intimate safari experience. Unlike national parks, off-road driving and night drives are permitted here, increasing your chances of spotting nocturnal wildlife.

Over three days, you’ll explore Khwai’s varied landscapes – riverine forests, open plains, and winding waterways – all home to a high density of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The highlight of your Khwai stay is a serene mokoro excursion on the Khwai River. Accompanied by expert polers from the local community, you’ll glide silently through lily-covered channels, observing frogs, birds, and perhaps a shy sitatunga hidden among the reeds. This traditional canoe experience offers a peaceful and deeply immersive connection with the delta’s ecosystem.

Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, mokoro exploration, sundowner

Day 7: Transfer to Chobe National Park [Savuti] – Camping

Our journey takes us to Chobe National Park (Savuti), long regarded as a must during any visit to Botswana. Savuti offers exciting wildlife and some of the most diverse landscapes in the country. It is an area roughly 5,000 square kilometres, lying within Chobe National Park near its boundary with the Mababe Depression and Savuti Marsh.

Savuti was once part of the giant Lake Makgadikgadi and in those days connected to both the Okavango and Zambezi rivers. When Lake Makgadikgadi started drying up some 30,000 years ago, Lake Mababe was left behind as a giant pool which also dried eventually, leaving behind the Mababe Depression.

Distance: 91 km / 4 hours

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, rock paintings

Day 8 & 9: Chobe National Park [Savuti] – Full Days – Camping

Full days in Savuti will give you the opportunity to visit the rock paintings. Game drives in the morning and afternoon, then back for lunch and siesta.

Day 10 & 11: Transfer to Chobe National Park [Riverfront]

After a busy morning, wake up to a steaming coffee and light breakfast. We will break down the camp and start heading to the Chobe River front for the last 2 nights. We will do game drives all the way to the camp. We will have lunch halfway before reaching the camp. Chobe has amazing landscapes and is well known for its big herds of elephants. On the second day of our stay, we will drive to Kasane where we will do a boat cruise. This will give us a different viewing experience from the boat, getting closer to aquatic game.

Distance: 169 km / 5 hours
Departure: 07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner, boat cruise

Optional Visit to Victoria Falls [Livingstone, Zambia]

Arrangements for Bush Rover Safaris end. We will assist with drop-off to the airport. Dinner is at own expense at the lodge. The guide ends the safari after dropping you off at the airport.