13 Day Budget Botswana Safari - Camping Adventure

13-Day Botswana Budget Safari – Fully Serviced Camping Adventure

Embark on a thrilling Botswana Budget Safari designed specifically for mature travellers over forty. This 13-day fully-serviced camping tour takes you through the best wilderness areas of Botswana, the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and the lush Caprivi Strip in Namibia. Explore iconic African landscapes while enjoying the comfort of fully catered campsites and expert-guided safari experiences.

Quick Itinerary Overview

Victoria Falls & optional adventure activities
Hwange National Park – 4×4 game drives in a private concession
Nata Bird Sanctuary & sunset over the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Khwai Area in Moremi Game Reserve – open vehicle game drives
Okavango Delta – mokoro rides, bush walks & boat cruises
Chobe River sunset cruise & game viewing

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Your Botswana Budget Safari starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Spend your first afternoon and the following morning exploring one of the world’s largest waterfalls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy optional adventure activities like bungee jumping, helicopter rides, or white-water rafting.

Accommodation: Hotel in Victoria Falls

Days 2–3: Chobe River – Botswana

Cross into Botswana and set up camp near the Chobe River, home to Africa’s largest elephant population. Enjoy a sunset boat cruise and optional game drive in Chobe National Park, renowned for its rich biodiversity and striking landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Day 4: Caprivi Strip – Namibia

Travel to Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and camp along the Okavango River. This lush region contrasts dramatically with the rest of the arid country and offers stunning sunset views from your riverside camp.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Days 5–6: Okavango Delta – Botswana

Head deep into the Okavango Delta, a highlight of this Botswana Budget Safari. Explore the channels by boat and mokoro (dug-out canoe), and experience the delta’s pristine wilderness on foot. Spot diverse wildlife and bird species in this remote paradise.

Meals: Day 5 – Breakfast & Dinner, Day 6 – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Day 7: Maun – Botswana

Travel to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Enjoy the option of a scenic flight over the delta to appreciate its vast, untamed beauty from the sky.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Days 8–9: Khwai Area, Moremi Game Reserve – Botswana

Continue your adventure in the Khwai region of the Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy early morning and late afternoon 4×4 game drives in open safari vehicles. This area is renowned for its leopard sightings, Big Five encounters, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping (bush facilities)

Day 10: Makgadikgadi Pans & Nata Bird Sanctuary – Botswana

Visit the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the nearby Nata Bird Sanctuary. Witness a spectacular sunset over this dramatic, ancient lakebed that once covered the Kalahari.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Days 11–12: Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe

Return to Zimbabwe and camp in a private concession next to Hwange National Park. Take 4×4 game drives in this premier wildlife area, famous for its large elephant herds and diverse animal populations.

Meals: Day 11 – Breakfast & Dinner, Day 12 – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Fully Serviced Camping

Day 13: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

After breakfast, transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport where your unforgettable Botswana Budget Safari comes to an end.

Meal: Breakfast

Additional Safari Information

Safari Accommodation

Accommodation in Victoria Falls before and after the tour can be arranged. This camping safari includes a full support team that handles tent setup, meals, and camp chores. All camping equipment is provided.

Transport

The tour is conducted in a custom-built overland vehicle with large windows, ample legroom, charging points, and onboard fridges. 4×4 open vehicles are used in Moremi and Hwange for close-up wildlife viewing.