Follow Botswana’s wildlife corridors north

Travel from Maun to Kasane over five days, combining the Khwai community area, Savute and the Chobe Riverfront. Spend two nights camping beside the unfenced Khwai landscape, one night camping inside Savute and a final night at Water Lily Lodge near Chobe.

Khwai drives and mokoro

Explore the community concession by open-sided safari vehicle, then take a mokoro outing on the Khwai River when safe water conditions allow. The itinerary centres on Khwai rather than promising a separate full-day Moremi Game Reserve excursion. Wildlife moves freely across the surrounding habitats.

Savute to the Chobe River

Continue overland through Savute, with game viewing en route and an afternoon drive. The next day takes you towards Chobe’s riverfront and an afternoon river cruise before your Water Lily Lodge stay. A final morning game drive precedes your Kasane airport drop-off.

US$2,250 per person sharing. This shared safari requires at least two travellers; vehicles carry up to six guests. Minimum guest age five. Arrival-day drives depend on your pickup time and road conditions.

The three camping nights are at unnamed sites, not permanent luxury tented lodges. Khwai accommodation photographs show our simple camp style, not a named property; exact sites, tent arrangements and washroom facilities are confirmed before booking. A Victoria Falls shuttle may be arranged on request, with its cost and border requirements confirmed separately.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Maun Pickup & Khwai Bush Camping

Meet your guide at your Maun hotel or airport and travel to the Khwai community area. Explore on guided game drives as arrival time permits; an early arrival offers more wildlife-viewing time. Settle into your unfenced camp bordering Khwai for the first of two nights. Lunch, dinner and non-alcoholic drinks are included; breakfast is not.

Day 2 – Khwai Morning Drive & Mokoro

Begin with a morning game drive, then rest at camp between activities. In the afternoon, explore the Khwai River by mokoro when water levels and safe conditions allow, looking for birdlife and wildlife along the banks. Spend your second camping night in Khwai. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Day 3 – Overland to Savute & Afternoon Safari

Leave Khwai with morning game viewing as you travel towards Savute. Pause for lunch before an afternoon game drive exploring the area’s wildlife habitats and waterholes. Spend the night camping inside Savute, Chobe National Park. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Day 4 – Savute to Chobe River & Water Lily Lodge

Start with morning wildlife viewing while travelling from Savute towards the Chobe Riverfront. In the afternoon, join a boat cruise on the Chobe River, looking for wildlife along the water’s edge. Check in at Water Lily Lodge for your final night, replacing canvas camping with a lodge stay. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included.

Day 5 – Chobe Morning Drive & Kasane Departure

Enjoy breakfast and a final morning game drive along the Chobe Riverfront, then transfer to Kasane Airport where the tour ends. Coordinate your departing flight with the drive and transfer timing. Breakfast and non-alcoholic drinks are included; lunch and dinner are not. A Victoria Falls shuttle can be arranged on request but is not included unless confirmed.

Where you'll stay