Belmond Savute & Khwai Safari

Discover the highlights of Botswana's unspoilt wilderness on this fly-in safari with a six-night stay in two popular areas in the Botswana wilderness. We stay in the beautiful, luxury Sable Alley, in the game-rich floodplains of Khwai Private Reserve. We fly to the Okavango Delta and stay on a large tree island surrounded by seasonal floodplains in Mapula Lodge.


Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Maun Airport / Khwai Private Reserve

    Fly with Airlink from Johannesburg / Cape Town to Maun Airport.  Our representative will meet and accompany you to the light aircraft for your flight to the Khwai Private Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game activity.

    Stay: Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

  • Day 2: 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. 

    Stay: Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

  • Day 3: Savute / Khwai Conservation Area (Moremi)

    Flight with light aircraft to the Khwai Conservation Area.  The Khwai area is home to an impressive number of African animals and birds, perfect for a safari holiday in Botswana. 

    Stay: Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

  • Day 4 & 5: Khwai Conservation Area

    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 2 more nights:

    Stay: Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge 

  • Day 6: Khwai Conservation Area / 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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Including / Excluding:

  • 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 Savute Elephant Lodge:  Morning & afternoon game drives 
  • Belmond Khwai River Lodge:  Morning & afternoon game drives / Night drives / Guided walking safaris
  • 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:

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PRIVATE (TAILOR-MADE) SAFARI:

This safari has been crafted with knowledge and insight, showcasing just a few of the experiences you can enjoy on safari in Tanzania. It is merely an example, and any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Chat with one of our Safari Specialists, who will be able to help you to customise the ideal safari itinerary for you based on your interests, preferences, and budget.

Rates:

RAND Rate (SA residents) & USD Rate:
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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.

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.


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.