Botswana Private Safari: Okavango Delta, Moremi & Chobe
Experience the untamed beauty of Africa on a Botswana Private Safari that takes you deep into the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai region, and Chobe National Park. This fully-serviced fly-in camping safari offers a luxury wilderness escape for private groups, combining remote tented camps, guided 4×4 game drives, mokoro excursions, and cultural encounters.
Highlights of this Botswana Private Safari
- Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe and guided bush walks with your private safari guide
- Stay in a luxury tented camp on the edge of Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta
- Enjoy 4×4 game drives in top Botswana safari destinations: Moremi, Khwai, Savuti Marsh & Chobe Riverfront
- Relax on a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River
- Camp in comfort with spacious en-suite safari tents featuring twin beds and hot bucket showers
This Botswana Private Safari offers an authentic bush adventure with a touch of luxury. You’ll stay at an exclusive tented camp and private mobile camps in Botswana’s premier wildlife areas while your dedicated camp crew ensures a seamless and immersive experience.
Sample Itinerary – Botswana Private Safari
This is a suggested itinerary that can be tailored to your preferences, offering flexibility to create the best Botswana safari experience for your private group.
- 3 nights at Oddballs Camp – Okavango Delta
- 2 nights mobile camping at Xakanaxa – Moremi Game Reserve
- 2 nights mobile camping – Khwai River Area
- 3 nights mobile camping – Savuti Marsh, Chobe National Park
- 2 nights mobile camping – Chobe River, Chobe National Park
Day 1: Maun to Okavango Delta – Oddballs Camp
Your Botswana Private Safari begins with a scenic flight from Maun to Oddballs Camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Upon arrival, your personal safari guide welcomes you and escorts you to your luxury walk-in tent. Oddballs Camp, located on the edge of Chief’s Island, offers stunning bush views and total immersion in Botswana’s pristine wilderness.
Included: Scenic flight to Oddballs Camp, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury camping at Oddballs Camp
Days 2 & 3: Exploring the Okavango Delta
Spend two full days exploring the Okavango Delta with your private safari guide. Glide silently through the delta channels in a hand-crafted wooden mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe of the baYei people. Enjoy bush walks on Chief’s Island, tracking wildlife on foot and learning about the unique ecosystem. Optional cultural visits to Sedibana village offer a glimpse into local traditions, including basket weaving and storytelling with the village elders.
Included: All meals, guided mokoro trips, bush walks, cultural visit
Accommodation: Luxury camping at Oddballs Camp
About Oddballs Camp
Oddballs is an intimate tented safari camp in a remote part of the Okavango Delta. Guests stay in walk-in canvas tents on raised platforms, each with a semi-detached en-suite bathroom and private deck. The camp’s lounge and dining areas overlook the Boro Channel and Chief’s Island, offering excellent birdwatching and occasional wildlife sightings. Evenings are spent around the campfire or enjoying drinks at the elevated bar, soaking in the sights and sounds of the African bush.
This Botswana Private Safari is ideal for adventurous travelers who want a deeper, more exclusive connection to nature while enjoying personalized service and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Authentic Botswana Private Safari – Okavango Delta, Moremi & Khwai
Experience the untouched wilderness of Botswana on this immersive Botswana Private Safari through the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and the Khwai Community Concession. This eco-friendly safari adventure offers a deep connection to nature, private local guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Day 4: Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve – Botswana
After breakfast at the secluded and solar-powered Oddballs’ Camp in the Okavango Delta, we bid farewell to Chief’s Island and your local guides. Today’s journey takes us to the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve—a highlight of our Botswana Private Safari.
We travel by road, spotting birds and wildlife en route, before reaching our first mobile safari camp at Xakanaxa Lagoon. Your comfortable dome tent features an en-suite bathroom and a private sitting area for relaxation.
In the late afternoon, set out on your first 4×4 game drive in Moremi. With your expert private safari guide, explore this legendary game reserve and discover the extraordinary variety of wildlife that calls Moremi home. End the day with a delicious dinner and fireside stories under the stars.
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
- Included Activity: 4×4 Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camp at Xakanaxa Lagoon, Okavango Delta
Day 5: Game Viewing in Moremi Game Reserve – Botswana
Wake up surrounded by the game-rich landscapes of Moremi. After morning tea or coffee, embark on a 4×4 game drive through the reserve. Return for brunch and enjoy a peaceful rest before your afternoon tea and a second game drive.
Our mobile safari camp provides a sustainable and authentic experience, enhancing your connection to this pristine environment. End the day with another tasty bush dinner and a peaceful night in your private tent.
- Meals: Brunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Included Activity: 4×4 Game Drives in Moremi Game Reserve
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camp at Xakanaxa in Moremi Game Reserve
About Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve is a true gem of any Botswana Private Safari. Located in the eastern Okavango Delta, it combines permanent water with drier areas, creating one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. From lagoons and wetlands to savannah and forest, this reserve supports a wide range of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, and rare antelope like red lechwe and sitatunga. More than 400 bird species also thrive here, offering exceptional birdwatching opportunities year-round.
Day 6: Moremi to Khwai Area – Botswana
Today, we continue our Botswana Private Safari journey to the wildlife-rich Khwai region. After breakfast, we set off on a game drive through Moremi and into Khwai, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. Upon arrival, your second mobile safari camp is already set up for you. No need to lift a finger—just settle into your en-suite tent and unwind.
In the evening, gather around the campfire and enjoy a hearty dinner beneath the African sky.
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
- Included Activities: 4×4 Game Drives in Moremi Game Reserve & Khwai Area
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camping in the Khwai Region
Day 7: Wildlife & Mokoro Safari in Khwai Area – Botswana
Day seven of your Botswana Private Safari is dedicated to exploring the Khwai Community Concession. Begin with a morning game drive, then return for brunch and a restful break at the camp. Later, enjoy a mokoro (dugout canoe) trip, a serene and iconic way to explore the waterways of Khwai. Your local guide will pole the canoe through reed-fringed channels, offering a peaceful way to view birds and wildlife from the water.
End the day with a traditional campfire dinner and restful night under canvas.
- Meals: Brunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Included Activities: 4×4 Game Drive & Mokoro Trip in the Khwai Area
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camping in the Khwai Region
About the Khwai Concession Area
The Khwai region is one of the top highlights of a Botswana Private Safari, located between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. This unfenced wilderness allows for free wildlife movement, leading to exceptional sightings. Khwai is home to elephants, leopards, lions, hippos, and a wide variety of antelope species. The mix of riverine forest, savannah, and floodplains creates a vibrant and dynamic safari environment. The community-run Khwai Concession is also a great example of sustainable tourism supporting local livelihoods and conservation efforts.
This Botswana Private Safari offers an authentic, eco-conscious adventure into some of Africa’s most pristine and wildlife-rich landscapes, with exclusive mobile camps, expert local guides, and unforgettable safari experiences in the Okavango Delta, Moremi, and Khwai.
Botswana Private Safari: Khwai, Savuti & Chobe River
Embark on a life-changing Botswana Private Safari through the pristine wilderness areas of Khwai, Savuti, and Chobe National Park. This authentic mobile camping safari combines comfort, exclusivity, and unmatched wildlife encounters, all while supporting local communities and conservation efforts.
Day 8: Khwai to Savuti – Chobe National Park, Botswana
After breakfast around the campfire in Khwai, your Botswana Private Safari continues to the legendary Savuti region. Today is dedicated to exploring the game-rich Savuti Marsh of Chobe National Park on a thrilling 4×4 game drive.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue searching for iconic predators, elephants, and plains game. Arrive at your fully prepared mobile safari camp in Savuti for dinner and drinks under the stars.
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
- Included: 4×4 Game Drives in Khwai & Savuti
- Accommodation: Mobile Savuti Camp, Chobe National Park
Days 9 & 10: Savuti – Chobe National Park, Botswana
Spend two full days on game drives in the dramatic Savuti Channel and Marsh. Spot lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and migrating zebras. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are followed by relaxing siestas and campfire dinners.
Your private guide shares expert insights, while the crew ensures your comfort in a spacious, en-suite dome tent outfitted with real beds, linen, and camping furniture.
- Meals: Brunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Included: 4×4 Game Drives in Savuti Marsh
- Accommodation: Mobile Savuti Camp, Chobe National Park
About Savuti
Savuti is a secluded part of Chobe National Park, known for intense predator activity and elephant sightings. Seasonal migrations bring zebras, antelope, and flocks of birds. The dry season highlights predator-prey interactions, while summer rains create vibrant, green landscapes ideal for photography and birdwatching.
Day 11: Savuti to Chobe Riverfront – Chobe National Park
Continue your Botswana Private Safari with a journey to the Chobe River region. Enjoy a full-day 4×4 game drive with a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at your final mobile safari camp nestled in the Chobe Riverfront wilderness, ready for another night of fireside stories and wildlife sounds.
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
- Included: 4×4 Game Drive in Chobe River Area
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camp, Chobe Riverfront
Day 12: Chobe River – Chobe National Park, Botswana
Spend your day exploring Botswana’s most famous national park. After a morning 4×4 game drive, enjoy brunch and a relaxing break. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River – perfect for photographing elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife.
- Meals: Brunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Included: 4×4 Game Drive & Chobe River Boat Cruise
- Accommodation: Mobile Safari Camp, Chobe Riverfront
About Chobe National Park
Chobe is renowned for Africa’s highest concentration of elephants and impressive buffalo herds. Predators like lions, leopards, wild dogs, and hyenas thrive here. The Chobe River is a critical water source and attracts wildlife year-round, especially in the dry season. With over 450 bird species, Chobe is also a paradise for birdwatchers.
Day 13: Chobe to Kasane – End of Botswana Private Safari
On the final morning, enjoy one last game drive in Chobe before brunch at camp. Then drive to the town of Kasane, marking the end of your unforgettable Botswana Private Safari.
- Meals: Brunch
Why Choose a Mobile Botswana Private Safari?
This eco-friendly Botswana Private Safari offers the perfect balance between comfort and wilderness immersion. Camps are fully serviced – no participation is required – allowing you to relax and enjoy the bush. Spacious en-suite tents include twin beds, side tables, and an outdoor seating area under a private awning.
Enjoy authentic bush experiences in secluded areas, with expert guides and a professional camp crew catering to your every need. Mobile camps are set up in prime game viewing locations, ensuring intimate and exclusive safari moments.
Customize Your Botswana Safari
This is a sample itinerary. As a private Botswana safari, it can be customized to suit your interests, group size, and travel dates. Contact our safari specialists to tailor your dream journey through Botswana’s most iconic wildlife regions.