7-DAY MAKGADIKGADI & OKAVANGO TOUR

7 days from USD 14,770 pp

Overview

7-Day Makgadikgadi & Okavango tour: Highlights

  • Stay at one of Africa’s most iconic and stylish tented camps, known for its 1940s explorer charm

  • Walk with San Bushmen and learn ancient survival and tracking techniques

  • Spend time with habituated meerkats at sunrise, a truly heartwarming experience

  • Explore the vast salt pans by quad bike and take in the surreal, otherworldly landscape

  • Seasonal opportunity to witness Africa’s second-largest zebra migration (green season)

  • Enjoy desert sundowners with panoramic views and exceptional stargazing

  • Stay in a private concession renowned for big game and predator sightings

  • Enjoy day and night game drives in a private concession renowned for big game and predator sightings, including expertly guided tracking of lions, leopards, and wild dogs.

  • Be part of the Okavango camp’s sustainability journey with a behind-the-scenes experience showcasing how the camp supports conservation and runs responsibly in the heart of the Delta.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

7-Day Fly-in Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi

Set off on a seven-day journey through Botswana’s most striking landscapes, beginning in the surreal Makgadikgadi Pans and ending in the lush Okavango Delta. This off-the-grid safari takes you from the silence of ancient salt flats to the vibrant life of one of Africa’s most iconic wetlands.

Start in the Makgadikgadi, where shimmering pans stretch endlessly under vast skies, meerkats scurry at your feet, and baobab trees mark the passage of time. Then journey north to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll explore winding waterways by mokoro and track elephants, hippos, and rich birdlife through remote, private concessions.

  • Your Botswana adventure begins with your arrival at Maun Airport, followed by a scenic light aircraft flight into the heart of the Makgadikgadi, one of Africa’s most surreal and captivating landscapes. Once a vast prehistoric lake, the Makgadikgadi is now a remote expanse of salt pans, desert palms, and sweeping grasslands that transform dramatically with the seasons.

    You’ll spend three nights at the legendary Jack’s Camp, a masterpiece of 1940s safari elegance set on the edge of the pans. With its opulent canvas suites, iconic tea tent, private museum, and palm-shaded pool pavilion, the camp offers both heritage and indulgence in the heart of the Kalahari. Days here are filled with unique experiences that reveal the soul of this ancient desert.

    Walk with San Bushmen and learn traditional survival skills passed down for generations. Spend time with habituated meerkats as they emerge at sunrise. Explore the pans by 4x4 and on foot, visit Chapman’s Baobab, one of Africa’s oldest trees, and enjoy stargazing in a sky untouched by light pollution. In the dry season, the endless salt flats become a playground for quad biking adventures. During the green season, witness Africa’s second-largest zebra migration as herds cross the grasslands in search of fresh grazing.

    Accommodation: Jacks Camp

    Luxury tented camp

    Meals & Drinks: 

    • All meals included

    • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

  • After a final game drive or boat trip from Pom Pom Camp, you'll go to a different part of the Okavango Delta and take a light aircraft flight to Kwara Reserve. You'll be staying at 4 Rivers Camp, a new luxury safari camp in the area. All rooms are en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers, plus a private verandah with beautiful views of the camp's surrounding scenery. After the "African massage" of a game drive, you can unwind by the pool and relax by the campfire.

    Accommodation: 4 Rivers Camp

    Luxury tented camp inside Kwara Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

    Meals & Drinks: 

    • All meals included

    • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

  • Sadly, your Botswana luxury safari tour comes to an end. This morning, you'll leave your Camp and take a light aircraft flight to Maun Airport, arriving in plenty of time for your onward flight.

    Why not combine this five-day trip as part of a longer Botswana luxury safari tour or hop over to South Africa, Namibia or Zambia for a longer southern Africa safari holiday? Get in touch with our Luxury Travel Specialists to start planning your tailor-made trip.

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Accommodation:

3 nights: Jack’s Camp

3 nights: Wilderness Chitabe Lediba

Tour Accommodation

Pom Pom Camp

Tucked deep within the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom Camp is a soulful escape where elephants roam near your tent and sunsets melt into the water. With just nine tents, it’s intimate, wild, and beautifully remote. Glide through quiet lagoons by mokoro, sip wine by the fire, and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush. If you're craving a truly magical safari, this is it.

4 Rivers Camp

In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With just nine elegant tented suites on raised decks overlooking a permanent lagoon, it’s a serene base for extraordinary wildlife encounters. Days here flow from misty morning game drives and guided walks to quiet mokoro rides during the flood season, then back for sundowners by the pool, all powered sustainably by solar.

Inclusions

  • Park fees (For non-residents)

  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

  • A professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All flights during the tour

  • All Taxes/VAT

  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

  • International flights (From/to home)

  • Roundtrip airport transfer

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is a rare natural wonder, a lush, inland oasis in the middle of Botswana’s dry Kalahari Desert. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s one of the few major river deltas that doesn’t flow into the sea. Instead, it spreads out into a maze of lagoons, channels, and islands, creating an ever-shifting paradise teeming with life. This unique ecosystem supports an astonishing concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and some of the world’s most endangered species like the African wild dog. It’s not only vital for biodiversity but also deeply tied to the culture and livelihood of local communities. The Delta’s beauty and ecological importance make it one of Africa’s most treasured and protected landscapes.

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More choice for your safari

Inspiration across all our African destinations

  • Trip suggestions based on your interests

  • Advice on where to safari, when

  • Meet our team of safari experts

More choice for your safari

Inspiration across all our African destinations

  • Trip suggestions based on your interests

  • Advice on where to safari, when

  • Meet our team of safari experts

Trip Experiences

  • Day and Night game drives

  • Mokoro safari

  • Walking Safari

  • Bush Bar

  • Bush Dinner

When to go to Botswana? 

  • For classic safari conditions and unparalleled wildlife encounters, Botswana shines brightest during its dry season. Imagine warm, sun-drenched days (22°C to 35°C) ideal for thrilling game drives, followed by crisp evenings under a breathtaking canopy of stars. This is also when the Okavango Delta reaches its peak magnificence. The floodwaters are at their highest, transforming the delta into a labyrinth of shimmering waterways and lush islands, creating the iconic channels and lagoons that define its beauty. Animals congregate around these life-giving water sources, making wildlife viewing exceptionally rewarding. Expect concentrated populations of elephants, lions, leopards, and a plethora of other fascinating creatures.

  • The shoulder season offer a delightful blend of pleasant weather, fewer fellow travelers, and excellent value. Temperatures are comfortable, and while you might experience an occasional light shower, the landscapes begin to transform, becoming lush and green. This is a wonderful time for birdwatching as migratory species arrive, and you'll often have more intimate encounters with wildlife due to the smaller crowds.

  • The green season (December to March), also known as the rainy season, unveils a different kind of magic. While occasional showers are part of the experience, they are usually short-lived and followed by sunshine. The landscape bursts into vibrant green, offering a stunning backdrop for your safari. This is the birthing season, a special time to witness newborn animals taking their first steps. Visitor numbers are at their lowest, providing a more exclusive and intimate experience with the wilderness. The dramatic skies and lush vegetation create incredible photographic opportunities, making it a photographer's dream. While game viewing might require a bit more patience as animals are more dispersed, the rewards are often unique and unforgettable.

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Botswana. The name itself whispers of wild adventures and breathtaking landscapes. But experiencing its true magic requires more than just a ticket. It demands expertise, meticulous planning, and a deep understanding of what makes this place so special. That's where we come in. We offer unparalleled access to Botswana's most extraordinary experiences, from tracking endangered African wild dogs in their natural packs to witnessing the vast herds of migrating zebra that define the heart of Botswana's wilderness.

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