8-Day Botswana Safari: Moremi, Khwai & Savuti
7 DaysExperience the wild beauty of Botswana on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night safari through Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai Community Concession, Savuti and Kasane. This adventure combines exciting game drives, scenic wilderness transfers and unique water-based experiences, showcasing some of Botswana’s most remarkable safari destinations.
Begin in Maun and travel into the wilderness of Moremi Game Reserve, where morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to discover the region’s diverse wildlife and landscapes. Continue to the Khwai Community Concession for another exciting game drive and a memorable mokoro excursion along the Khwai River.
Your journey then takes you to Savuti, within Chobe National Park, a renowned wilderness area offering further opportunities for game viewing. Enjoy additional game drives before travelling to Kasane, where a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River provides a fitting finale to your safari.
With a combination of Mini Meru tented accommodation, a luxury chalet stay at African Excursions Guest House and hotel or lodge accommodation in Kasane, this itinerary offers a varied experience of Botswana’s wilderness and safari lifestyle.
Whether you are exploring the bush at sunrise, enjoying a peaceful midday break at camp or watching the river landscape from a boat, this safari is designed to immerse you in Botswana’s natural beauty over eight memorable days.
At a glance
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Destinations: Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Community Concession, Savuti and Kasane
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Experiences: Game drives, night game drive, mokoro excursion, scenic road transfers and Chobe River boat cruise
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Accommodation: Mini Meru tents, luxury chalet guest house and hotel/lodge
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Starting point: Maun, Botswana
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End point: Departure from Kasane, with onward arrangements to be confirmed
Includes/Excludes
What’s Included
- 6 nights' accommodation at Azambezi River Lodge and Hwange Safari Lodge.
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary, including selected lunches and dinners.
- Airport meet and greet at Victoria Falls Airport.
- Transfers between Victoria Falls, Hwange Safari Lodge and Victoria Falls Airport.
- Three-hour Zambezi River sunset cruise, including unlimited drinks and snacks.
- Full-day Chobe National Park excursion in Botswana, including a morning river cruise, lunch and afternoon game drive.
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls, including applicable park fees.
- Dinner experience at The Boma Restaurant.
- Afternoon and morning game drives in Hwange National Park.
- Painted Dog Conservation tour.
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- KAZA Univisa or other visa fees (the itinerary references US$50 for the KAZA Univisa).
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and additional drinks not specified in the itinerary.
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff and activity providers.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
- Any additional meals, beverages or services not expressly included in the package.
- Costs arising from changes to the itinerary or additional transfers not specified in the package.
- Any taxes, levies or fees not explicitly confirmed as included in the final quotation.
Your Botswana safari begins with a road transfer from Maun to the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy the journey into the wilderness, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way.
On arrival at camp, settle into your Mini Meru tented accommodation before enjoying dinner and your first night in the African bush.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Mini Meru tented accommodation
Rise early for a morning game drive through Moremi Game Reserve, exploring its diverse habitats in search of Botswana’s remarkable wildlife.
Return to camp for brunch and a relaxing midday siesta. In the afternoon, head out on another game drive to continue discovering the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes.
Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Brunch and dinner
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Accommodation: Mini Meru tented accommodation
After your stay in Moremi, travel by road to the Khwai Community Concession, a wildlife-rich area known for its natural landscapes and community-managed wilderness.
Arrive at camp in time for dinner. Later, experience a night game drive, offering a different perspective on the bush after dark.
Return for an overnight stay at African Excursions Guest House in luxury chalet accommodation.
Meals: Dinner
Activities: Road transfer and night game drive
Accommodation: African Excursions Guest House – luxury chalet accommodation
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Khwai Concession Area, followed by brunch and a relaxing midday break.
In the afternoon, enjoy a mokoro excursion along the Khwai River. Experience the waterways and surrounding wilderness from a traditional-style dugout canoe, subject to local operating conditions.
Return to the guest house for dinner and another restful evening.
Meals: Brunch and dinner
Activities: Morning game drive and afternoon mokoro excursion
Accommodation: African Excursions Guest House – luxury chalet accommodation
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing Khwai for Savuti in Chobe National Park.
The road transfer includes game viewing through the park, allowing you to experience more of Botswana’s wildlife and wilderness as you travel towards the Savuti area.
Arrive at camp for dinner before settling into your Mini Meru tented accommodation for the night.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Activities: Road transfer and game viewing
Accommodation: Mini Meru tented accommodation
Set out early for a morning game drive in Chobe National Park, exploring the Savuti region and looking for wildlife in its natural habitat.
Return to camp for brunch and a midday siesta. In the afternoon, head out on another game drive to explore further.
After a full day in the wilderness, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Brunch and dinner
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Accommodation: Mini Meru tented accommodation
After an early breakfast, depart Savuti for Kasane, travelling through Chobe National Park with further opportunities for game viewing along the way.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River. From the water, take in the river scenery and look out for wildlife along the banks.
After the cruise, transfer to your hotel or lodge in Kasane for dinner and your final overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Activities: Road transfer, game viewing and Chobe River boat cruise
Accommodation: Travelodge or an alternative hotel/lodge in Kasane
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before the end of your Botswana safari services.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not included beyond the previous night
