14 Days Botswana Safari | Okavango Delta, Chobe & Moremi
This 14-day Okavango Delta safari combines the Okavango’s waterways with the wildlife-rich landscapes of Chobe, Savuti, and Moremi Game Reserve.
The journey moves between wetlands, riverfront habitats, and drier woodland, using mokoro excursions, boat cruises, game drives, and light aircraft transfers to offer different perspectives on Botswana.
Trip Highlights
- Three nights in the Okavango Delta
- Mokoro excursions through Delta waterways
- Guided walking and game viewing
- Light aircraft transfers between safari regions
- Game drives in Chobe National Park
- Chobe River boat cruise
- Wildlife viewing around Savuti Marsh
- Game drives in Moremi Game Reserve
- Birdwatching across wetland and woodland habitats
- Three distinct Botswana safari environments
- A final night in Maun before departure
Overview
The safari begins in Maun before flying into the Okavango Delta for three nights in the private Kanana Concession.
Here, the focus is on the relationship between water and wildlife, with mokoro excursions, walking and game viewing.
The route then continues north to Chobe National Park, where game drives and a possible boat cruise provide a different perspective on Botswana’s wildlife.
From Chobe’s riverfront, the safari moves south into the Savuti area before continuing to Moremi Game Reserve in the eastern Okavango.
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage property comprising permanent wetlands and seasonally flooded plains.
Its annual flooding arrives during Botswana’s dry season, creating a constantly changing mix of waterways, floodplains and dry habitats.
Chobe National Park covers approximately 11,700 square kilometres and includes the Chobe Riverfront, Ngwezumba Pans, Savuti and Linyanti areas.
The riverfront is particularly known for large concentrations of elephants and Cape buffalo during the dry season.
Moremi Game Reserve covers approximately 3,900 square kilometres where the Okavango’s waterways meet grasslands, woodland and floodplains.
It was established in 1963 following an initiative led by the Batawana people of Ngamiland.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Maun
Your Botswana safari begins with arrival at Maun Airport, where a Petnah Africa Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free to recover from your journey and enjoy the lodge facilities, including the swimming pool.
Overnight at Maun Lodge
Maun Lodge is situated along the Thamalakane River, within easy reach of Maun town.
Day 2: Fly to the Okavango Delta
After breakfast, transfer to Maun Airport for your light aircraft flight to Kanana Airstrip.
On arrival, meet your guide and continue through the bush to camp. After settling into your tent, you can relax on the private deck overlooking the surrounding wetland.
Later, head out for your first Delta experience.
Depending on water levels and local conditions, this can include a mokoro excursion through the channels or a guided walk focused on the Delta’s birdlife and smaller wildlife.
Return to camp for dinner beneath the evening sky.
Overnight at Kanana Camp
Kanana Camp is located in the private Kanana Concession in the southwestern Okavango Delta, overlooking the Xudum River.
Its small number of safari-style tents provides an intimate base for exploring the concession.
Day 3-4: Explore the Okavango Delta
Spend two full days exploring the Okavango Delta with morning and afternoon safari activities.
Morning excursions can include game viewing and guided activities, with your guide explaining the seasonal rhythms of the Delta and how changing water levels influence wildlife movements.
Afternoon game drives provide opportunities to look for elephants, red lechwe and other wildlife around the waterways and surrounding dry land.
Depending on seasonal water levels, activities may also include mokoro excursions and guided walks.
The character of the Okavango changes considerably according to the annual flood cycle, so the balance between water-based and land-based activities can vary.
Overnight at Kanana Camp
Day 5: Fly to Chobe National Park
After breakfast, transfer for your scheduled flight towards Chobe National Park.
On arrival at the Chobe Game Lodge airstrip, meet your driver-guide and continue to the lodge. The transfer itself provides an early opportunity for wildlife viewing.
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Game Lodge is situated on the Chobe River within the national park and provides a base for exploring the riverfront and surrounding wildlife habitats.
Day 6-7: Explore Chobe National Park
Spend two days exploring Chobe National Park.
Morning game drives take you through the park in search of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, hyenas, African wild dogs, and other wildlife.
Chobe’s riverfront is particularly known for large elephant and buffalo concentrations during the dry season, although sightings vary according to season and location.
There is also time to relax at the lodge between activities.
The second day remains flexible, allowing you to choose from activities available as part of the confirmed itinerary.
Options include a sundowner drive towards Kazuma Pan, a full-day game drive or a boat cruise on the Chobe River.
A boat cruise offers a different perspective on the park, with opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds along the riverbanks.
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Day 8: Chobe to Savuti
Start with an early morning game drive in the Chobe Riverfront before continuing south into the Savuti area.
Savuti forms part of Chobe National Park and is known for its changing waterways, open grasslands and woodland.
The Savuti Channel has historically alternated between flowing and drying for extended periods, shaping the landscape and influencing wildlife distribution.
Continue to camp and settle in before an afternoon of relaxation or safari activity, depending on arrival time.
Overnight at Camp Savuti
Camp Savuti is a small tented camp positioned along the Savuti Channel.
The unfenced setting means wildlife can occasionally pass close to camp, so standard safari safety procedures should always be followed.
Day 9: Full Day in Savuti
Spend the day exploring Savuti on morning and afternoon game drives.
The area supports a wide range of predators and herbivores.
Lions, cheetahs and hyenas are among the species associated with the region, while seasonal movements of zebra and other herbivores can influence wildlife concentrations.
Birdwatching is also rewarding, particularly around the marsh and seasonal water sources.
Overnight at Camp Savuti
Day 10: Savuti to Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart Savuti for Moremi Game Reserve, continuing with game viewing along the way.
The route passes through changing habitats before reaching the Khwai area and the northern entrance to Moremi.
Moremi protects a diverse combination of waterways, floodplains, grasslands and woodland within the eastern Okavango.
The reserve was established in 1963 by the Batawana people in response to declining wildlife and increasing pressure from hunting and cattle encroachment.
Arrive at camp and, depending on timing, enjoy an afternoon game drive or relax after the journey.
Overnight at Monachira Camp
Monachira Camp is set in a remote wetland environment, with canvas accommodation positioned close to the Monachira Channel.
The setting provides opportunities for wildlife and birdwatching around the surrounding waterways.
Day 11-12: Explore Moremi Game Reserve
Spend two full days exploring Moremi through morning and afternoon game drives.
The reserve combines permanent and seasonal waterways with open grasslands and woodland, creating a varied environment for wildlife viewing.
Look for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, red lechwe and other species as you explore the reserve. Moremi also supports more than 400 recorded bird species, making it particularly suitable for travellers interested in combining wildlife viewing with birdwatching.
The exact route and wildlife-viewing opportunities will depend on seasonal conditions, water levels and animal movements.
Overnight at Monachira Camp
Day 13: Moremi to Maun
After an early breakfast, head out for a final game drive in Moremi.
Continue towards Maun after your morning activity and spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the town at your own pace.
Dinner and overnight at Grays Eden
Grays Eden provides a comfortable final night in Maun, with accommodation set around landscaped grounds and dining focused on local and international dishes.
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Maun Airport according to your flight schedule for your onward journey.
Your 14-day Botswana safari ends in Maun.
What’s Included
- Full-board meals as specified
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Registered safari guides
- Bottled drinking water
- Transport specified in the itinerary
- National park entrance fees
- Activities listed in the itinerary
- Scheduled light aircraft transfers specified in the itinerary
What’s Not Included
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Border taxes
- Passports
- Vaccinations
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Unscheduled activities or additional parks
- Gratuities and tips
- Alcohol and other drinks not specified as included
- Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Laundry
- Sleeping bag where required
- Restaurant meals outside those specified in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much time is spent in the Okavango Delta?
The itinerary includes three nights in the Kanana Concession, with two full days dedicated to exploring the Delta.
2. What activities are available in the Okavango Delta?
Depending on seasonal water levels, activities can include mokoro excursions, guided walks, and game drives. The balance between water-based and land-based activities can change throughout the year.
3. Is Chobe mainly about elephants?
Elephants are one of Chobe’s defining wildlife attractions, particularly along the riverfront during the dry season.
However, the park also supports buffalo, lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and numerous antelope species, along with more than 460 recorded bird species.
4. What is the difference between Savuti and Moremi?
Savuti is a drier landscape within Chobe National Park, characterised by the Savuti Channel, marsh, and surrounding woodland and grassland.
Moremi encompasses a broader mixture of permanent and seasonal wetlands, floodplains, grasslands and woodland within the Okavango system.
5. When is the Okavango Delta flooded?
The Okavango’s annual flood arrives during Botswana’s dry season, with the timing and extent of inundation varying from year to year.
This seasonal pattern is central to the Delta’s ecology and affects which areas are accessible by water or vehicle.
Ready to start planning? Send an inquiry through our contact page or WhatsApp us on +256 705 161344. Petnah Africa Tours can help tailor the route, activities, and accommodation to suit your interests and travel plans.
