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Mophane trail

Tour Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the diverse landscapes of Botswana, encountering incredible wildlife and experiencing the magic of the African wilderness. This 12-night, 13-day tour takes you to some of the country's most iconic destinations, including Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Concession, Savuti and Chobe National Park. Get ready for thrilling game drives, breathtaking scenery, and encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, and more!

Highlights:

  • 3 Nights: Moremi (Xakanaka) -> Game Drives
  • 3 Nights: Moremi (Khwai) -> Game Drives, Mokoro Exploration
  • 3 Nights: Chobe (Savuti) -> Game Drives
  • 3 Nights: Chobe (Riverfront) -> Game Drives, Boat Cruise
  • Optional: Visit to Livingstone (Zambia) -> Vic Falls (extra charges apply)

This tour is perfect for:

  • Wildlife enthusiasts seeking an authentic safari experience.

  • Travelers wanting to discover the diverse landscapes of Botswana.

  • Anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Africa.

Additional Information:

  • This itinerary can be customized to fit your interests and budget.

  • The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry season (May to October) when wildlife viewing is optimal.

Contact us today to start planning your dream safari adventure in Botswana!

Overview Itinerary

  • Day 1: Moremi (Xakanaka) -> Game Drives
  • Day 2: Moremi (Xakanaka) -> Game Drives
  • Day 3: Moremi (Xakanaka) -> Game Drives
  • Day 4: Moremi (Khwai) -> Game Drives
  • Day 5: Moremi (Khwai) -> Game Drives, Mokoro Exploration
  • Day 6: Moremi (Khwai) -> Game Drives
  • Day 7: Chobe (Savuti) -> Game Drives
  • Day 8: Chobe (Savuti) -> Game Drives
  • Day 9: Chobe (Savuti) -> Game Drives
  • Day 10: Chobe (Riverfront) -> Game Drives, Boat Cruise
  • Day 11: Chobe (Riverfront) -> Game Drives
  • Day 12: Chobe  (Riverfront) -> Game Drives
  • Day 13: Optional Visit to Livingstone (Zambia) -> Vic Falls

Please note: The Safari starts in Maun. Bush Rover Safaris will assist with pre-arrangements, accommodation and transfer:

Detailed itinerary

Tour Map

This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.

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 [ Xakanaka, 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 [xakanaka, 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 must during any visit to Botswana, Savuti offers exciting wildlife and some of the most diverse landscapes in the country. Is an area roughly 5 000 square kilometers, lies within Chobe national park near its boundary the mababe depression and Savuti marsh.

Savuti 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 giant pool which also dried eventually, leaving behind the mababe depression.

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, rock paintings

Distance:91km/4hrs

Day 8,9: Chobe National Park [savuti] Full Days Camping

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

Day 10,11: Transfer To Chobe National Park [ Riverfront]

After busy morning wake up to a steaming coffee and light breakfast will breakdown the camp and start heading to Chobe River front for the last 2 nights. We will do game drive all the way to the camp we will have lunch halfway before reach the camp. Chobe has amazing landscapes and well known with big herds of elephants. The second day of our stay we will drive to Kasane where we going to do the boat cruise. This will give us different viewing in the boat   get closer to aquatic games.

Distance:169km/5hrs

Departure:07h00

ACTIVITIES: game drives, sundowner, boat cruise

Optional Visit To Vic Falls Livingtone[zambia]

Arrangements for Bush rover safaris end we will assist with drop off to the airport and dinner is at own expense at the lodge the guide end safari after dropping you off to the airport

Included

☑ Use of specially modified 4×4 vehicles

☑ Professional Guide

☑ All camping on a fully serviced & non-participation basis in private campsites

☑Camping equipment

☑Meals (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

☑ Botswana National Parks and Games reserves entrance fees.

☑ Open Vehicle Game Drives in all National Parks and Reserves.

☑ Lodge Accomodation

Excluded

✘All international airfares

✘Optional activities

✘Any gratuities, any personal expenses, visa fees, departure taxes

✘ Kindly Note that in participation Safari drinks are not provided (expect water)

✘Travel insurance (compulsory)

✘Pre and post tour accommodation and transfers

Notes

  • Park Fees & Bed Levies are statutory rates and are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of the
  • Botswana Government. Increases will be passed on to clients as an extra levy to any prices quoted or confirmed.
  • An extra cost applies.
  • All accommodation is en-suite with bucket shower and loo while camping.
  • Bush rover permits children from the age of 10 (children younger than 10 years may travel at the Company’s discretion).
Safari Tours

Mophane Trail

TOUR CODE TOUR START DATE START LOCATION ARRIVAL DATE END LOCATION TOUR END DATE
BRSM0001 21 April Maun 23 April Vic Falls/ Hwange 06 MAY
BRSM0002 16 July Maun 15 Jul. Vic Falls 28 JULY
BRSM0003 07 October Maun 06 October Livingstone Vic falls 19 October

350 per person per trip

3M×3M×3M Dome Tent

  • Two (2) sharing: $350 per person per day
  • Single travelers: $438 per day

 

Discounts apply for more than two people booking together up to a maximum of 8 guests in a vehicle:

 

  • 4 Guests: $335 per person per day
  • 6 Guests: $320 per person per day
  • 8 Guests: $298 per person per day

Price Includes:

  • Camping equipment and accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses)
  • Rooms at comfortable accommodations in Maun and Victoria Falls/Livingstone/Kasane
  • All transfers and activities as per itinerary
  • All meals indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Filtered drinking water, tea/coffee
  • Professional guide service and chef
  • All Botswana park fees
  • Camping fees for activities included in the itinerary
  • Transport in specialized safari vehicles.