Safari itinerary · Botswana · Okavango Delta

9-Day Classic Botswana Safari

A 9-day journey through Botswana’s most iconic wilderness regions, from the elephant-rich Chobe River to the untamed beauty of the Okavango Delta. Stay in luxury tented camps and lodges, combining classic safari charm with intimate, wildlife-filled experiences.

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From $11,635 per person

9-Day Classic Botswana Safari
Duration9 days
Your stayNgoma Safari Lodge + Machaba Camp + 2 more
From, per person$11,635
Flights & transfersIncluded

The journey

About this itinerary.

A 9-day journey through Botswana’s most iconic wilderness regions, from the elephant-rich Chobe River to the untamed beauty of the Okavango Delta. Stay in luxury tented camps and lodges, combining classic safari charm with intimate, wildlife-filled experiences.

Where you'll travel: Botswana Okavango Delta Chobe

Day 01

Arrival in Chobe – Ngoma Safari Lodge

Your adventure begins at Kasane Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Ngoma Safari Lodge, an intimate retreat in an area often called the Eden of Africa.

Perched high above the Chobe River and its vast floodplains, the lodge offers breathtaking panoramic views.

Your spacious suite, complete with a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows, offers a front-row seat to one of Africa’s greatest elephant populations. After settling in, embark on your first afternoon safari before enjoying a fine dining experience under the African night sky.

Arrival in Chobe – Ngoma Safari Lodge

Day 02

Chobe River & Game Drive Adventures

Begin with an early morning wake-up call and light breakfast before heading out for a game drive in Chobe National Park, home to elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and an astonishing array of birdlife.

Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch and leisure time, perhaps cooling off in the pool overlooking the Chobe River floodplains or simply relaxing on your private deck as wildlife roams below.

In the late afternoon, gather in the main area for tea before heading out on another unforgettable safari experience, perfectly timed for golden-hour photography and the tranquil magic of dusk in the African wilderness.

Chobe River & Game Drive Adventures

Days 03–04

Journey to the Okavango Delta

After a final breakfast with views of the Chobe River, transfer to Kasane for your scenic flight into the Khwai Concession. Your next stop, Machaba Camp, sits beneath the shade of sycamore figs along the Khwai River.

The camp’s tented suites evoke the classic 1950s safari style, featuring en-suite bathrooms, private verandas, and vintage-inspired furnishings. Days are spent on game drives, Mokoro excursions, and birdwatching, while evenings bring candlelit dinners and the sounds of the bush all around.

Journey to the Okavango Delta

Days 05–06

Deeper into the Delta

Fly further into the Delta to Gomoti Plains Camp, nestled alongside the Gomoti River system, with floodplains strewn with towering palm trees. This area is famed for its predator sightings, including wild dogs, large lion prides, cheetah, and leopards, along with big buffalo herds.

The spacious luxury tents feature hardwood decks, stylish interiors, and en-suite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Activities range from water-based safaris (seasonal) to walking safaris, game drives, and night drives in the private concession.

Deeper into the Delta

Days 07–08

Remote Wilderness

This morning you'll head off to Kiri Camp, a secluded hideaway on the edge of the Kiri River. Each elevated tented suite offers panoramic views, private decks, and airy interiors designed to bring the outside in.

The surrounding concession is rich in wildlife, including rare wild dogs, and is renowned for dramatic lion–buffalo encounters. Here, you can enjoy off-road game drives, night drives, and seasonal boating safaris that explore the Delta’s hidden channels and islands.

Remote Wilderness

Day 09

Farewell to Botswana

After a final morning safari and breakfast, transfer by scenic flight to Maun for your onward journey. Depart with vivid memories of Botswana’s untamed beauty and its unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Farewell to Botswana

The complete package

Everything included.

Stay

Ngoma Safari Lodge

  • 2 Nights in 5-star in Chobe National Park
  • All meals and Beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)

Machaba Camp

  • 2 Nights in Okavango Delta
  • All meals and Beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)

Gomoti Plains

  • 2 Nights in Okavango Delta
  • All meals and Beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)

Kiri Camp

  • 2 Nights in Okavango Delta
  • All meals and Beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks)

Experiences

Ngoma Safari Lodge

  • 2 daily safari activities

Machaba Camp

  • 2 daily safari activities

Gomoti Plains

  • 2 daily safari activities

Kiri Camp

  • 2 daily safari activities
  • Round-trip transfer Kasane Airport (BBK) to Ngoma Safari Lodge

Travel

  • Round-trip transfer Khwai Airstrip to Machaba Camp
  • Round-trip transfer Qorokwe Airstrip to Gomoti Plains
  • Round-trip transfer from Kiri Airstrip to Kiri Camp
  • Light aircraft flight to Khwai Airstrip
  • Light aircraft flight to Qorokwe Airstrip
  • Light aircraft flight to Kiri Airstrip
  • Light aircraft flight to Maun Airport (MUB)

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 10 Jan 2027

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

$15,440

per person

International flights excluded

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

$11,635

per person

International flights excluded

The rate is for the complete package, per person sharing. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your specialist.

Your specialist for this itinerary

Monica Havemann

Monica Havemann

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows 9-Day Classic Botswana Safari backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"I cannot recommend Anja Meyer at Safari.com enough. This is our 3rd trip in 2 years that we have planned with Anja and we cannot imagine using any other travel planner. As travelers who deliberately seek experiences that go beyond the expected, and a bit of luxury that feels authentic, every single trip that we have booked with Anya has been a complex, multi country itinerary- we are definitely not easy to plan for. What sets Anja apart from other travel planners (and we have used several planners from top agencies) is her ability to partner with us and truly understand our preferences, pace and unspoken/ unwritten requirements. We would be remiss if we didn't mention her work ethic - she is incredibly responsive despite major time differences (I don't think she sleeps :) ). The results are always extraordinary journeys that feel very tailored to us. This most recent trip planned with Anja will take us across Namibia, Botswana and Mauritius - we can't wait!!"
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