Private dinner overlooking the Chobe River on a Botswana safari journey

8 days · Botswana

Botswana: Rivers, Delta & Predator Country

An eight-day fly-in safari from Maun to Kasane, linking the Boteti River, Moremi Game Reserve and Savute through three of Botswana's most distinctive wilderness regions.

The journey at a glance

A considered route.
One seamless story.

Botswana is one of the rare places where wilderness still feels genuinely uninterrupted. This eight-day fly-in safari links the Boteti River, the waterways and forests of Moremi, and Savute's predator-rich plains across seven nights in three contrasting camps.

Each region reveals a different side of the country. Scenic light-aircraft flights keep the transitions effortless while giving you an extraordinary aerial perspective of salt pans, floodplains and vast wildlife corridors.

Best forCouples, honeymooners and wildlife-focused travellers seeking a seamless fly-in safari
Best timeYear-round; May–October for dry-season wildlife and January–March for green-season value
Journey paceThree camps over seven nights, connected by light aircraft
RouteMaun → Boteti → Moremi → Savute → Kasane

The route

The journey,
chapter by chapter.

Each stop has its own rhythm and habitat. Light-aircraft connections turn the transitions into part of the experience.

Leroo La Tau in Boteti River & Makgadikgadi PansDays 1–3

01 · 3 nights

Boteti River & Makgadikgadi Pans

Leroo La Tau

Begin above the Boteti River, where desert and water meet. Seasonal zebra and wildebeest movements, elephants along the river and broad Makgadikgadi horizons make this a striking first chapter.

RoomRiver-view Chalet
Camp Xakanaxa in Moremi Game ReserveDays 4–5

02 · 2 nights

Moremi Game Reserve

Camp Xakanaxa

Fly into one of Africa's most varied wildlife regions. Moremi combines lagoons, floodplains, forest and savannah, with rewarding land and water safaris from a classic camp beside the Khwai River.

RoomLuxury Safari Tent
Savute Safari Lodge in Savute, Chobe National ParkDays 6–7

03 · 2 nights

Savute, Chobe National Park

Savute Safari Lodge

End in the raw landscapes of Savute, celebrated for powerful elephant encounters and compelling predator activity. The Savute Channel and open plains create a dramatic final safari setting.

RoomLuxury Chalet

Day by day

See how it
unfolds.

Times and activities remain flexible, but this gives you a clear sense of how each day moves and where the journey slows down.

Tailor this journey
  1. Day01

    Maun to Leroo La Tau

    Into the Boteti wilderness

    Arrive in Maun and begin with a scenic flight into the Makgadikgadi region before settling above the Boteti River.

    • Meet your safari representative in Maun
    • Light-aircraft transfer across Botswana's wilderness
    • Afternoon safari activity and sunset beside the river
    Highlight

    Your first aerial perspective of Botswana's immense landscapes.

  2. Day02

    Boteti River & Makgadikgadi Pans

    Makgadikgadi wildlife encounters

    Explore the remarkable meeting point of desert grasslands and a life-giving river on morning and afternoon safari activities.

    • Search for zebra, wildebeest, elephant and their predators
    • Pause at the lodge's river outlook and hide
    • Return to the wilderness in the softer afternoon light
    Highlight

    Wildlife gathering along the Boteti River.

  3. Day03

    Leroo La Tau · Boteti River

    A slower day beside the Boteti

    Spend a third night at Leroo La Tau, with time to explore the Makgadikgadi ecosystem and enjoy the changing light above the river.

    • Guided safari activities shaped around local conditions
    • Time at the river outlook and hide between activities
    • A final evening at Leroo La Tau before tomorrow's flight
    Highlight

    Time to appreciate the meeting of river and desert.

  4. Day04

    Boteti River to Moremi Game Reserve

    Fly into legendary Moremi

    Leave Leroo La Tau after three nights and fly to Camp Xakanaxa for your first look at Moremi's channels, forest and floodplains.

    • Transfer to the airstrip at the confirmed departure time
    • Light-aircraft flight to Xakanaxa
    • A safari activity if the flight schedule and local conditions allow
    Highlight

    Entering the heart of the Okavango ecosystem by air.

  5. Day05

    Moremi Game Reserve

    Moremi's wild mosaic

    A full day reveals the reserve's extraordinary range of habitats and the wildlife drawn to its permanent and seasonal waters.

    • Early game drive through floodplains and riverine forest
    • Look for lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant and buffalo
    • Afternoon safari beneath Moremi's changing light
    Highlight

    Exceptional predator viewing in one of Africa's premier reserves.

  6. Day06

    Moremi to Chobe National Park

    Across the wilderness to Savute

    After two nights at Camp Xakanaxa, fly into Savute's dramatic channel and marsh landscapes for the final two nights of your safari.

    • Camp departure and airstrip transfer at the confirmed time
    • Light-aircraft connection to Savute
    • A first game drive if the flight schedule allows
    Highlight

    Arriving in Botswana's celebrated predator country.

  7. Day07

    Savute, Chobe National Park

    A final full day in Chobe

    Spend an unhurried final day exploring quieter corners of Savute and absorbing the scale of northern Botswana's wilderness.

    • Morning and afternoon guided safari activities
    • Photograph elephant, antelope and open landscapes
    • Celebrate the journey with a final evening in camp
    Highlight

    One last day fully immersed in the wild.

  8. Day08

    Savute to Kasane

    Scenic farewell to Botswana

    Depart Savute Safari Lodge after two nights and fly to Kasane International Airport for your onward arrangements. The flight schedule determines whether there is time for a final activity.

    • Breakfast and departure from the lodge
    • Transfer to the Savute airstrip
    • Light-aircraft flight to Kasane
    Highlight

    A final aerial view of Botswana's magnificent wilderness.

Where you will stay

Distinctive camps.
Considered together.

Every stay is selected for its position, guiding and sense of place—not simply how it looks in a photograph.

Leroo La Tau in Boteti River & Makgadikgadi Pans

Days 1–3 · Boteti River & Makgadikgadi Pans

Leroo La Tau

Begin above the Boteti River, where desert and water meet. Seasonal zebra and wildebeest movements, elephants along the river and broad Makgadikgadi horizons make this a striking first chapter.

Stay
3 nights
Room
River-view Chalet
Basis
Full Board Plus, meals and activities
Drinks
Local spirits, wines and beers included

Seasonal experience: A seasonal Makgadikgadi Pans sleep-out may be requested for qualifying three-night stays from 15 June to 31 October, subject to availability and applicable terms.

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Camp Xakanaxa in Moremi Game Reserve

Days 4–5 · Moremi Game Reserve

Camp Xakanaxa

Fly into one of Africa's most varied wildlife regions. Moremi combines lagoons, floodplains, forest and savannah, with rewarding land and water safaris from a classic camp beside the Khwai River.

Stay
2 nights
Room
Luxury Safari Tent
Basis
Full Board Plus, meals and activities
Drinks
Local spirits, wines and beers included
Explore this stay
Savute Safari Lodge in Savute, Chobe National Park

Days 6–7 · Savute, Chobe National Park

Savute Safari Lodge

End in the raw landscapes of Savute, celebrated for powerful elephant encounters and compelling predator activity. The Savute Channel and open plains create a dramatic final safari setting.

Stay
2 nights
Room
Luxury Chalet
Basis
Full Board Plus, meals and activities
Drinks
Local spirits, wines and beers included
Explore this stay

Pricing & inclusions

Choose the season
that suits you.

From-rates are per person sharing. We confirm live availability and prepare a clear personal proposal before any booking is made.

Shoulder Season

From US$8,432

per person sharing
Travel dates

1–30 April and 1 November 2027–5 January 2028

Single supplement: US$3,458 · Applies when a booking includes more than two single rooms. Otherwise no single supplement applies in this season. Family-room arrangements require a separate quotation.

Peak Season

From US$10,707

per person sharing
Travel dates

1 May–31 October 2027

Single supplement: US$3,458 · Applies to single occupancy throughout peak season. Family-room arrangements require a separate quotation.

What is included

  • Seven nights' accommodation, scheduled safari activities, all meals, refreshments, local spirits and wines, and laundry service.
  • National park fees, airport departure tax, government levies, taxes and VAT.
  • Scheduled charter flights on a seat-in-plane basis for the package route.

Good to know

  • Air fuel surcharges are additional and confirmed with your quotation. International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities and premium drinks are not included.
  • The optional Chobe Impact contribution is US$5 per full-paying bed night at Savute. It may be removed by written request before booking confirmation.
  • 2027 maintenance closures: Savute Safari Lodge, 25 January–8 February; Camp Xakanaxa, 1–15 February; Leroo La Tau, 1 February–1 March. We will check that every stay falls outside its closure.
  • Prices are per person sharing for the stated seven-night route. Cross-season travel, children and family-unit arrangements are quoted separately.
  • Anything not specifically stated as included in your personal proposal may incur an additional cost.
  • Final availability, exact flight timings and the applicable booking terms are confirmed before you pay a deposit.
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Plan with confidence

Useful answers,
before we begin.

Who is Botswana: Rivers, Delta & Predator Country best for?

Couples, honeymooners and wildlife-focused travellers seeking a seamless fly-in safari

When is the best time for this journey?

Year-round; May–October for dry-season wildlife and January–March for green-season value

Is this a fixed group tour?

No. This is a private, tailor-made journey idea. We can change the route, number of nights, accommodation and activities before anything is booked.

What does the price include?

The displayed seasonal rates include the accommodation, meals, scheduled safari activities, selected local drinks, park fees and the regional flights described on this page. Your personal proposal will confirm every inclusion for your dates.

8 days · BotswanaFrom US$6,213 pp
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