9-Days Botswana's Big Five Explorer Safari

Welcome to Botswana! Upon arrival at Kasane, you'll be greeted by your Baobab Royal Tours guide and transferred to your luxury lodge. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy an orientation briefing about the safari ahead. This afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Chobe National Park to acclimatize to the African bush and begin spotting wildlife.

Dedicate this full day to exploring Chobe National Park, home to the world's largest elephant population. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch wildlife at their most active. Later, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe Riverfront, where you'll witness elephants bathing, lions drinking, and countless bird species. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening.

Travel from Kasane to Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. The scenic drive takes you through diverse landscapes and offers opportunities for roadside wildlife spotting. Arrive at your tented camp in the heart of Moremi and settle in before an afternoon game drive to explore this exclusive reserve.

Spend a full day immersed in Moremi's exceptional wildlife viewing. With multiple habitat types including woodlands, lagoons, and river channels, you'll have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Your expert guide will track predators and navigate to prime viewing locations. Both morning and afternoon game drives maximize your wildlife encounters in this untouched wilderness.

Experience the magic of the Okavango Delta from a different perspective. Leave your vehicle behind and board a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to navigate the Delta's pristine waterways. Glide silently through papyrus channels, spot water birds, and enjoy the unique ecosystem. This intimate water-based experience complements your land-based game drives perfectly.

Travel to the exclusive Khwai Concession area within the Okavango Delta, known for excellent predator viewing. This private concession offers a more intimate safari experience with fewer vehicles and exceptional wildlife encounters. Spend the day on game drives tracking lions, wild dogs, and other predators through this pristine wilderness.

Journey to the legendary Savuti Marsh in Chobe National Park, famous for its unpredictable elephant migrations and predator activity. This unique ecosystem has transformed dramatically over the years, creating fascinating wildlife dynamics. Explore the marsh on multiple game drives, searching for the Big Five and enjoying some of Botswana's most dramatic wildlife photography opportunities.

Head back to the Chobe Riverfront, one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife viewing destinations. The river serves as a vital water source, drawing massive concentrations of elephants and other wildlife. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on land, and a sunset boat cruise to witness the park's incredible wildlife gatherings as animals come to drink.

On your final morning, enjoy an early game drive before departing for Maun Airport. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Botswana safari adventure with Baobab Royal Tours. Reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and expert guidance that made this journey truly special.