Moremi & Chobe Explorer
Seven days across Botswana’s greatest wilderness — Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai Concession, legendary Savuti and the elephant-filled Chobe Riverfront. Fly in to Maun, drive the wild heart of the country, fly out from Kasane.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights2 nights at each destination
Route
Maun → KasaneFly in, fly out
Style
Camping or LodgeYou choose
Group Size
1 – 10 GuestsPrivate departures available
The Journey
A single, flowing route through Botswana’s greatest wilderness
This is the classic Botswana safari, refined. You begin in the predator-rich woodlands of Moremi Game Reserve and the neighbouring Khwai Concession, where game densities are among the highest on the continent. From there you travel overland to Savuti — a name spoken with reverence by safari-goers — before continuing north to the Chobe Riverfront, home to Africa’s largest elephant population.
You fly in to Maun at the start and fly out of Kasane at the end. In between, the journey is made by open 4x4 safari vehicle, watching the landscape shift from Delta floodplain to mopane woodland to the great Chobe River. Each sector gives you two full nights in camp — enough time to settle into the rhythm of the bush, follow a pride for a morning, or return to a leopard sighting at first light.
The safari can be run two ways. Travel classic mobile camping for the most authentic connection to the wilderness, or choose lodge to lodge for permanent rooms, pools and a little more polish between game drives. The guiding, the routes and the wildlife experiences are identical.
“Two nights in each place. Just the sound of the bush, a fire at night, and the best predator country in southern Africa outside your tent.”
Getting There & Away
Fly in to Maun. Fly out of Kasane. Drive the wild in between.
Light aircraft are used only at the very start and very end of the safari. Everything in between is travelled by open 4x4 safari vehicle, with your guide at the wheel and the bush unfolding around you.
Maun → Moremi / Khwai
Your safari begins in Maun. A short light-aircraft hop of around 20 minutes lifts you over the Delta fringes and sets you down at a bush airstrip in the Moremi / Khwai area, where your guide is waiting.
Moremi / Khwai → Savuti
A full transit day by open 4x4, crossing from the Delta woodlands into the Savuti ecosystem of Chobe National Park. Wildlife is followed the whole way, with a picnic lunch in the bush.
Savuti → Chobe Riverfront
Another game-viewing transit day north through Chobe National Park, arriving at the Chobe Riverfront for two nights on the banks of the river.
Kasane → Onward
Your safari ends in Kasane. Fly out from Kasane International Airport, with direct connections to Maun, Gaborone, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Good to Know
- Two flights only — one at the start (Maun), one at the end (Kasane).
- All travel between camps is by open 4x4 safari vehicle with your guide.
- Transit days are game-viewing days — wildlife is followed en route.
- Light aircraft baggage is limited to 20 kg per person in a soft bag.
- Hand luggage should be a small soft bag — no hard suitcases in the cabin.
- Flight times depend on aircraft type, routing and weather.
- Guests arriving into Maun and departing from Kasane (or vice versa) can be accommodated.
Choose Your Style
Camping or lodge to lodge — the choice is yours
Same route, same guides, same wildlife. What changes is where you lay your head at night. Both options are fully all-inclusive and begin with a comprehensive safety briefing.
Classic Mobile Camping
En-Suite Mobile Camp
Our signature style. A private camp is set up ahead of you in each area, complete with walk-in tents, private bathrooms and a fire-lit mess tent. You fall asleep to the sounds of the bush and wake to it too.
- Walk-in safari tents with twin or double beds
- Private en-suite bathroom — flush toilet & washbasin
- Eco-friendly hot bucket shower
- Private veranda with seating
- Solar lighting and a central charging station
- Freshly prepared meals and a campfire every night
- Camp moves with you between destinations
Lodge to Lodge
Permanent Lodges & Camps
The same itinerary, but each night is spent in a permanent lodge or semi-permanent camp. Expect proper rooms, en-suite bathrooms, swimming pools and a bar — with the same expert guides and game drives.
- Private chalets or luxury tents with permanent bathrooms
- Hot running water and electricity
- Swimming pool and lounge areas
- Restaurant dining and a stocked bar
- Same guiding team and activities as the camping option
- Ideal for guests who prefer a firmer bed and a pool
- Subject to availability — book early
Day by Day
Seven days in the wild
A suggested flow. Your guide will adapt each day to wildlife movement, weather and the interests of the group.
Moremi Game Reserve
Maun to Moremi — Into the Predator Country
Flight inYou are collected in Maun and flown by light aircraft to a bush airstrip in the Moremi / Khwai area — roughly 20 minutes in the air. Your guide meets you on arrival and drives you to camp, where a full safety briefing and camp orientation takes place before any activity. Lunch, a siesta, then your first afternoon game drive as the light softens.
Moremi / Khwai
Full Day in Moremi & the Khwai Concession
An early start for the best predator activity. You explore the mopane woodlands, riverine forest and open floodplains around Xakanaxa Lagoon and the Khwai River. After brunch back at camp, the afternoon offers a game drive or — water levels permitting — a tranquil mokoro excursion along the Khwai. In the evening, weather and conditions allowing, a night drive reveals genets, civets and owls.
Savuti, Chobe NP
Drive to Savuti — The Legendary Marsh
4x4 transferA transit day by open 4x4 safari vehicle, crossing from the Delta woodlands into the Savuti ecosystem of Chobe National Park. This is a game-viewing day in its own right — your guide follows tracks and follows the wildlife as you go, with a picnic lunch set up in the bush along the way. You arrive at camp in the late afternoon, in time for a shower before dinner.
Savuti
Full Day in Savuti — Predator Territory
A full day of game drives in prime predator country. Savuti is famous for its lions, spotted hyenas and wild dogs, and for the elephants that move through in enormous numbers. Your guide will read the morning tracks and plan the day around what has been moving overnight. Sundowners on the marsh as the light drops is one of Botswana’s great safari moments.
Chobe Riverfront
Drive to Chobe — Sunset on the River
4x4 transferA morning game drive before the overland transfer north through Chobe National Park to the Chobe Riverfront. Wildlife is followed along the way. Arriving in the afternoon, you settle into camp or lodge — and if time allows, board a boat for a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Hippos, crocodiles, kingfishers and, if you are lucky, elephants swimming across the channel.
Chobe National Park
Full Day in Chobe — Land of Giants
Chobe holds Africa’s largest elephant population, and the riverfront is where they gather. A morning game drive along the floodplains is followed by brunch and a rest, then an afternoon river cruise for close-up views of elephants drinking and bathing, huge buffalo herds, and spectacular birdlife — including carmine bee-eaters in season. A farewell dinner rounds off the safari.
Kasane
Departure from Kasane
Flight outIf time allows, one last early-morning activity before breakfast. You are then transferred to Kasane International Airport for your onward flight — direct connections to Maun, Gaborone, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Guests continuing to Victoria Falls can be assisted with cross-border transfers.
Destinations on This Safari
Four wilderness areas, two nights each
Every stop on this itinerary has its own character, its own wildlife and its own reasons to linger. Tap through to read more about each area.
Nights 1 & 2
Moremi Game Reserve
The predator capital of the Delta — lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog across mopane, riverine forest and permanent lagoons.
Explore Moremi
Nights 1 & 2
Khwai Concession
Community-managed wilderness on Moremi’s north-eastern edge — night drives, walking safaris and remarkable year-round wildlife density.
Explore Khwai
Nights 3 & 4
Savuti, Chobe NP
Legendary predator territory in the heart of Chobe — the Savuti Channel, open marsh and dramatic rocky outcrops.
Explore Savuti
Nights 5 & 6
Chobe National Park
The land of giants — Africa’s largest elephant population, vast buffalo herds, and boat safaris on the life-giving Chobe River.
Explore ChobeWhat’s Covered
All-inclusive, with no hidden surprises
Our daily rates cover virtually everything within Botswana. International flights, premium spirits and gratuities sit outside the rate.
Included in Your Safari
- Light aircraft flight into Maun / Moremi at the start of the safari
- Light aircraft flight out of Kasane at the end of the safari
- All road transfers between destinations by open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation in en-suite tents or permanent lodges (your choice)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Local beverages: water, soft drinks, select beers and wines
- All safari activities: game drives, walking safaris and boat safaris
- Professional, licensed guide throughout
- National park and concession fees
- All internal camp logistics and airstrip transfers
- Comprehensive safety briefing before your first activity
Not Included
- International flights
- Premium imported spirits and champagne
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Items of a personal nature
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Optional extras and extensions
Rates
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
Rates are per person per day and include the arrival and departure flights, accommodation, meals, drinks, activities and park fees. Lodge-to-lodge pricing is quoted on request.
| Group Size | Style | Rate per Person / Day |
|---|---|---|
| Solo traveller (1 PAX) | Classic mobile camping | $690USD |
| Small group (2 – 4 PAX) | Classic mobile camping | $650USD |
| Group (5 – 10 PAX) | Classic mobile camping | $500USD |
| All group sizes | Lodge to lodge | On request |
Rates are indicative and may vary by season, aircraft availability and lodge selection. A single supplement may apply to lodge-to-lodge bookings. Please contact us for a confirmed quote for your travel dates, and let us know if you would like the itinerary adjusted, extended or combined with another route.
Safety First
Every tour begins with a comprehensive safety briefing
Before your first activity — and again before walking and boat safaris — your guide will run through everything you need to know. You will never be in the bush without clear, professional guidance.
Read Our Full Safety Policy- Wildlife behaviour around elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and crocodile
- Walking safari rules — single file, no talking, never stray
- Vehicle safety: stay seated, arms and legs inside
- Boat and mokoro safety, life jackets and balance
- Camp safety, torches and night movement
- Emergency communication by radio and satellite phone
- First-aid kits in camp and in every vehicle
- Evacuation plans and nearest medical facilities
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All of our safaris can be run as classic mobile camping or lodge to lodge, and all begin with a comprehensive safety briefing.
Reserve Your Place
Book the Moremi & Chobe Explorer
Tell us your preferred dates and travel style — camping or lodge to lodge — and we will come back with availability and a confirmed quote.
- 7 days / 6 nights, two nights at each destination
- Fly in to Maun, fly out of Kasane — 4x4 transfers in between
- Classic mobile camping or lodge to lodge
- Small groups — a maximum of 10 guests
- Every tour begins with a comprehensive safety briefing
- Fully customisable — add nights, extend or reroute