Botswana Luxury Safari: Okavango Delta & Chobe
9 Days | Botswana | Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park
Overview
Africa's Last Great Wilderness
Botswana has made a bold choice - protect its wilderness at the highest possible standard and welcome only those who truly value it. The result is the most pristine safari experience in Africa. The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the elephant-rich Chobe National Park represent Botswana's crown jewels.
This 9-day journey combines the extraordinary aquatic wilderness of the Okavango with the dramatic elephant spectacle of Chobe. SAZ Travel Collection places you in two of Africa's finest ultra-luxury lodges - Xigera Safari Lodge and Chief's Camp - for an experience that is as comfortable as it is wild.
Duration
9 Days
Destination
Botswana
Group Size
Private & Small Group
Style
Ultra-Luxury Safari
Best Season
May – Oct (Dry Season)
Experience
All Levels Welcome
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Extraordinary
Okavango Delta
Explore the world's largest inland delta by mokoro canoe and game drive - a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife.
Chobe National Park
Home to the world's highest concentration of elephants. Boat safaris along the Chobe River offer extraordinary close encounters.
Xigera & Chief's Camp
Stay at two of Africa's most celebrated ultra-luxury lodges - Xigera Safari Lodge and Chief's Camp in the Okavango.
Mokoro Canoe Excursions
Glide silently through the papyrus channels of the Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe with expert local polers.
Walking Safaris
Experience the bush at ground level with armed rangers and expert trackers in the heart of the Okavango wilderness.
Elephant Encounters
Botswana protects the largest elephant population in Africa - Chobe alone supports over 120,000 of these magnificent animals.
Day by Day
Your 9-Day Botswana Journey
1
Arrival in Maun - Gateway to the Okavango
Fly into Maun International Airport, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Private transfer to your first luxury lodge. Welcome briefing with your personal guide and an evening sundowner overlooking the delta floodplains.
2
Okavango Delta - Chief's Camp
Fly by light aircraft to Chief's Camp in the Chief's Island concession - the heart of the Okavango Delta. Afternoon game drive in one of Botswana's most exclusive wildlife areas. Chief's Island hosts all of the Big Five including the rare African wild dog.
3
Full Day in the Okavango - Big Five Country
Full day of morning and afternoon game drives from Chief's Camp. The Moremi Game Reserve area around Chief's Island offers exceptional lion, leopard, and wild dog sightings. Bush walk with an armed ranger in the afternoon.
4
Mokoro Canoe Safari
Morning mokoro excursion through the papyrus channels and lily-covered lagoons of the Okavango. Your local poler navigates silently through this extraordinary aquatic wilderness. Afternoon game drive targeting the resident leopards.
5
Fly to Xigera Safari Lodge
Morning game drive before a scenic light aircraft flight to Xigera Safari Lodge in the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is one of Africa's most celebrated luxury properties, with exquisite design and extraordinary wildlife access.
6
Xigera - Water-Based Activities
Full day exploring the Okavango from Xigera. Morning boat safari through the delta's channels, afternoon game drive on the islands. The area is famous for its hippo pods, sitatunga antelope, and extraordinary birdlife.
7
Fly to Chobe National Park
Fly north to Kasane and Chobe National Park. Afternoon boat safari along the Chobe River - the best way to experience the world's largest elephant population. Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species line the banks.
8
Chobe - Full Day Safari
Full day in Chobe with morning game drive and afternoon boat safari. The dry season concentrates extraordinary numbers of elephants, lions, and predators around the Chobe River. Sundowner cruise as the sun sets over the Caprivi Strip.
9
Final Morning & Departure
Last sunrise game drive in Chobe before transfer to Kasane Airport. Depart with memories of Botswana's extraordinary wilderness - the elephants, the delta, and the silence of Africa at its most pristine.
Included
What's Included
- 8 nights ultra-luxury lodge accommodation
- All meals, beverages, and bush dining
- Private game drives with expert naturalist guides
- Mokoro canoe excursions in the Okavango Delta
- Boat safaris on the Chobe River
- All internal light aircraft flights
- Guided bush walks with armed rangers
- All park and concession fees
- Private airport transfers throughout
- 24/7 SAZ concierge support
Entry Requirements
Visa & Travel Documents
Requirements for Botswana
USA
Visa-free for up to 90 days
UK
Visa-free for up to 90 days
EU
Visa-free for up to 90 days (most EU countries)
Canada
Visa-free for up to 90 days
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date
Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from endemic countries
Anti-malarial medication recommended for Okavango and Chobe areas
Proof of sufficient funds and return/onward ticket may be requested
Important: Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your country's foreign affairs ministry or the destination's official immigration authority before travel. SAZ Travel Collection provides full documentation guidance upon booking.
Before You Book
Booking Policy
Clear, fair, and transparent. A summary of our key booking terms. Please read the full policy before confirming your reservation.
Payment Terms
- 25% non-refundable deposit required at booking
- Remaining balance due 90 days before departure
- Full payment required if booking within 90 days of departure
- Accepted: wire transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, ACH
Cancellation Schedule
- !120+ days before: deposit only forfeited
- !91-119 days: 30% of total trip cost
- !61-90 days: 50% of total trip cost
- !0-60 days: 75-100% of total trip cost
Changes & Amendments
- Amendment fee of $150 per change may apply
- Date changes 90+ days before: treated as amendment
- Date changes within 90 days: treated as cancellation
- All change requests must be submitted in writing
Travel Insurance (Required)
- Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory
- Must cover emergency medical evacuation
- Minimum $100,000 USD evacuation coverage recommended
- Must include trip cancellation and interruption cover
At a Glance
Deposit
25% at booking
Final Payment
90 days out
Amendment Fee
$150 per change
Insurance
Required
By confirming a booking you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our full booking policy. Read the full Booking Policy
Starting from
$14,800
per person, double occupancy
Trip Details
Duration
9 Days
Destination
Botswana
Group Size
Private & Small Group
Style
Ultra-Luxury Safari
Best Season
May – Oct (Dry Season)
Experience
All Levels Welcome
Location
Botswana's Wildlife Heartland
Botswana's two greatest wilderness areas - the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park - sit in the north of the country, connected by light aircraft for a seamless safari circuit.
Okavango Delta
Botswana
Chobe NP
Botswana
Northern Botswana
Safari Circuit
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Trusted Sources
Plan with Confidence
We work alongside Botswana's official tourism and conservation authorities.
Botswana Tourism
Official Botswana tourism board with destination guides, visa information, and travel advice.
botswanatourism.co.bw →UNESCO - Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and conservation significance.
unesco.org →Botswana Wildlife & Parks
Department of Wildlife and National Parks - official park regulations and conservation information.
dwnp.gov.bw →Explore Our Full Safari Collection
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