Belmond Botswana Safari

With our 8-day group safari, you will have the opportunity to explore three of Botswana's best-known wilderness regions. The Moremi Game Reserve (and its spectacular Khwai area) which comprising a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains and islands. The Okavango Delta, one of the most incredible wilderness sanctuaries in Africa and the largest inland delta. Followed by the visit to the Savute National Park, where you will embark on a safari in one of Africa's real wilderness regions, home to predators as well as abundant plains game - perfect for ending any Botswana Safari! 


Itinerary

  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Maun Airport / Khwai Conservation Area (Moremi)

    Flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town.  Flight by light aircraft to the Moremi.  Extending from the dazzling Okavango Delta, the Khwai area is home to an impressive number of African animals and birds, perfect for a safari holiday in Botswana. 

    Overnight at Belmond Khwai River Lodge.

  • Day 2 & 3: Khwai Conservation Area (Moremi)

    Beautifully preserved, the Moremi spreads across the eastern side of the Delta, offering varied ecosystems and one of the most consistent areas for wildlife encounters year-round.

    Overnight at Belmond Khwai River Lodge.

  • Day 4: Khwai Conservation Area / Okavango Delta

    Flight with light aircraft to the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is made up of an intricate network of channels, waterways and lagoons. Abundant with wildlife, it's one of Africa's most precious wilderness areas. Described as "the river which never finds the sea" which incredible animals and birdlife viewing. 

    Overnight at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. 

  • Day 5: Okavango Delta

    Described as "the river which never finds the sea" which incredible animals and birdlife viewing. With an endless list of activities to participate in, truly making this paradise. Boat trips, canoeing, fly-overs and walking safaris and so much more. 

    Overnight at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. 

  • Day 6: Okavango Delta / Savute Channel

    Flight with light aircraft to Savute.  It is a place of beauty and boasts one of the highest concentrations of animals in Southern Africa.

    Overnight at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge.

  • Day 7: Savute Channel

    The Savute Channel stretches from the Linyanti to the Savute Marsh and nourishes life along the way. Savute is famed for its pride of lions which roam the savanna. 

    Overnight at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge.

  • Day 8: Savute Channel / Maun Airport / Johannesburg

    Enjoy a morning activity before your flight by light aircraft to Main Airport for your onward flight home.

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We also offer this as a private safari or can send you a tailor-made quotation similar to the above itinerary - one designed specifically for you, around your taste, budget, interests and more.

  • Return flights from Johannesburg/Cape Town to Maun Airport, including airport taxes.
  • Flight by light aircraft between Maun and the camps
  • Accommodation  on safari on all-inclusive board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner & a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) 
  • Activities included:
  • Belmond Khwai River Lodge:  Morning & afternoon game drives / Night drives / Guided walking safaris
  • Belmond Eagle Island Lodge:  Motorboat safaris / Barge cruises / Mokoro rides / Walking safaris / Fishing
  • Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge:  Morning & afternoon game drives 
  • Services of professional and knowledgeable Botswana English speaking guides 
  • All national park entrance fees 
  • Travel information pack

  • Entry visa to Botswana 
  • Malaria – Botswana is a malaria area
  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Meals and drinks not specified  
  • Gratuities to the driver/guide, trackers, hotel staff & porters 
  • All expenses of personal nature.
  • Optional activities.

Dates & Prices

Dates:

SMALL GROUP DEPARTURE DATES:

This 08-Day Belmond Botswana Group Safaris depart on the following set departure dates. 


20 - 28 may 2022

3 nights Khwai Conservation Area (Moremi Game Reserve)

2 nights Okavango Delta

2 nights Savute Channel


22 - 30 May 2022

3 nights Savute Channel

2 nights Khwai Conservation Area (Moremi Game Reserve)

2 nights Okavango Delta



Rates:

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(Excluding International flights & airline taxes)
  • Request a quote from our Safari Specialists for the most current rates and availability on our group departures.
  • All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel price, government taxes and exchange rate fluctuations.
  • The Rand rate is based on a special discounted rate to Southern Africa residents.
  • With a maximum of 6 clients per vehicle.

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National Parks

Moremi Game Reserve

The Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Chobe National Park on the south-western part of the park. It covers almost one-third of the Okavango Delta, which is the largest inland river delta in the world and consists of pans, floodplains, lily-covered lagoons, grasslands, forests of acacia trees, savannahs and dense Mopane woodlands. With such a wide variety of vegetation comes a diverse spectrum of wildlife. Huge herds of impalas and tsessebe are found in the area, while in the dry season, large herds of buffaloes, wildebeests, elephants and zebras flock into the reserve from the Kalahari in search of food and water. The rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope live in the papyrus banks of the waterways. Lions, cheetahs and packs of wild dogs hunt in the open grassland. The reserve is home to over 400 species of birds, including the African fish eagle, the crested crane and the sacred ibis. This vast majoriy of mammals, birds, insects, plants, fishes and reptile species have successfully adapted to swamp conditions. Moremi Game Reserve is a wilderness paradise with great game viewing throughout the year. 
The Khwai River, on the north-eastern tip of the Moremi, is an area where tall evergreen trees line a wide floodplain. It boasts an exceptionally high density and diversity of predator and prey species and leopard sightings are also consistently good here.
In the heart of Moremi lies Xakanaxa lagoon with its mopane forests and a patchwork of deep waterways and shallow flooded areas, creating a beautiful area packed with game. Leopards and cheetahs are regularly seen and the density of antelope is amazing. This area's bird life is also exceptional.

Okavango Delta 

The Okavango is a unique ecosystem of papyrus-lined waterways, knee-deep floodplains, water-lily lagoons, shady forest glades and rich savannah grasslands. All this lushness lies in the middle of the largest continuous stretch of sand in the world - the Kalahari Desert Basin. Seen from space as an emerald swirl surrounded by a parched landscape, the Okavango Delta is an incredible source of life in a country that is 80% arid. The Okavango region contains the Moremi Game Reserve surrounded by a number of strictly controlled, privately managed wildlife concessions. Game viewing in all of these areas is outstanding and activities can either be undertaken on foot, in a game-viewing vehicle, in a mokoro (dug-out canoe) or motorised boat. Such varied opportunities in a beautiful and diverse range of habitats, makes the Okavango the best all-encompassing safari destination in the world. The Okavango Delta is formed by the inflow of the Okavango river, (or the Kavango river as it is known in Namibia), into the arid sands of the Kalahari desert.

Savute Channel

Savute is known for its excellent game and offers good sightings throughout the year. The Savute covers an area of over 5000 square kilometres in the western section of Chobe National Park. The marsh, which is now grassland, is dotted with dead camel thorn trees, which have become a significant feature of the area and a photographic delight on any Botswana safari. During the dry winter months (June to November), you will have the best opportunities for game viewing, as predators tend to lurk around the water holes.