8-Day Fly-In Ultra-Lux Botswana Safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Jack's Camp

Arriving at Maun Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred by air to Jack’s Camp, located in the heart of a one-million-acre private reserve in the Makgadikgadi Pans. Once there, settle into your luxurious tented suite and take in the elegance of your surroundings.

Begin your adventure by exploring the camp’s remarkable collection of ancient artifacts, carefully curated by the Bousfield family over decades—a perfect introduction to the area’s deep-rooted history and charm.

Day 2: Exploring the Makgadikgadi Pans

Your day begins with a thrilling desert adventure, where you’ll choose between an exhilarating quad bike ride or a guided Bushman walk that immerses you in the Kalahari’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Later, you may visit nearby meerkat colonies or enjoy a classic desert game drive.

After a morning of exploration, retreat to the elegant Persian tea tent for refreshments and take a relaxing dip in your private plunge pool, all while overlooking the breathtaking, vast pans. Throughout the day, keep an eye out for unique desert wildlife like brown hyenas, Kalahari lions, and oryx. After dark, enjoy the chance to spot nocturnal animals, including aardvarks, porcupines, honey badgers, and bat-eared foxes.

Day 3: Jack's Camp to King's Pool Camp

After breakfast, bid farewell to Jack’s Camp as you transfer by air to King’s Pool Camp in the lush Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Settle into this chic, serene camp nestled in a grove of jackalberry trees. Begin your stay at King’s Pool with high tea and sundowners on the Queen Silvia barge, where you can observe the nearby lagoon that attracts a continuous parade of wildlife—providing stunning views of nature’s wonders right from the camp.

Day 4: Up-Close Encounters at King’s Pool

Today, immerse yourself in up-close encounters with wildlife, beginning with an unforgettable safari experience in the camp’s underground hide. Here, you’ll come nose-to-trunk with elephants as they come to drink, offering a truly unique perspective.

Later, enjoy a traditional game drive through the Linyanti, observing elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators such as lions and wild dogs. Enjoy a lunch in the hide, overlooking the water, where animals gather for their midday drink. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients, accompanied by the impeccable hospitality of the King’s Pool team.

Day 5: King’s Pool to Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

This morning, transfer by air from King’s Pool to Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, located in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Settle into your spacious and elegant bush pavilion, which is among the largest in the Delta. The enchanting scenery and diverse wildlife of the Delta await, promising extraordinary views and wildlife sightings right from the camp.

Day 6: Game Drives and Delta Exploration

Begin the day with a morning game drive led by seasoned guides who bring the Delta’s ecosystem to life, sharing their insights into the wildlife and surroundings. Explore the Delta’s plains and spot leopards, lions, and the elusive wild dogs, alongside herds of antelope, zebra, and buffalo. In between drives, relax and enjoy the luxurious amenities of your spacious pavilion, ideal for unwinding after a day of adventure.

Day 7: Mokoro Safari and Delta Wildlife

Today, embark on an authentic mokoro (dugout canoe) safari, guided by an expert poler. As you glide through the lily-laden lagoons and streams, enjoy the serene beauty of the Delta and observe creatures like hippos and crocodiles up close.

Afterward, continue with a game drive where you may spot genet cats, hyenas, and other fascinating wildlife. In the evening, indulge in a farewell dinner under the stars, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and adventures of your Botswana safari.

Day 8: Departure

After a final breakfast, transfer by air from Sanctuary Chief’s Camp to Kasane International Airport. As you depart, take with you a collection of incredible memories from your ultra-luxury Botswana safari, where each day offered new adventures and the chance to experience Africa’s wilderness in exclusive comfort.