About this trip
Nine days through Botswana, starting and ending at Victoria Falls, with a dip into Namibia's Caprivi Strip along the way. The route takes in the Okavango Delta, the Chobe River and the vast salt pans, so you get a real spread of landscapes rather than one park on repeat.
Wildlife is the through-line: elephants at a lodge watering hole, hippos along the Chobe, and a dug-out canoe trip through the delta's channels. It suits travellers who want variety in both scenery and wildlife encounters, not just a single safari circuit.
Expect early starts most days, either for the best game viewing light or to cover long distances, and heat — September and October can hit the mid-30s. Air-conditioning is not a given, especially at remote camps running on solar or generator power.
What you'll do
- Paddle a traditional dug-out canoe (mokoro) through the Okavango Delta
- Watch hippos wallowing along the Chobe River
- Stay at a lodge overlooking an elephant watering hole
- Visit the world's largest salt pans
- Cross into Namibia's Caprivi region
- Game drives by 4WD through Botswana's key wildlife areas
- Early starts are frequent, for game viewing light or long travel days
- Not all accommodation has air-conditioning, particularly at remote camps
- Botswana is highly seasonal — what you see depends heavily on when you travel
Worth it if you want excellent guides and wildlife in stunning locations. Think twice if long driving days on rough roads and potential itinerary changes worry you.
- Guides consistently brilliant and knowledgeable; drivers managed difficult terrain and situations with skill and humour.
- The Maun-to-delta drive is very long on uncomfortable roads; some reviewed felt ripped off by driving-heavy itinerary.
- Vehicle quality inconsistent; reviewers reported inadequate 4WD and vans on poor roads, limiting comfort on long days.
- Weather and water conditions in Okavango Delta trigger itinerary changes; communication about alternatives could improve.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,855, about 25% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Victoria Falls · 29 Sept – 30 Sept
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