Riverfront living to Khwai’s tented wilderness

Begin in Kasane and finish in Maun on a six-day Botswana safari linking two nights at Chobe Bakwena Lodge with three nights at MmaTsebe Tented Camp. This journey pairs a luxury Chobe lodge with an established mid-range tented camp in Khwai, rather than temporary budget camping.

Chobe by boat and safari vehicle

Arrive at Chobe Bakwena and ease into the programme with an afternoon Chobe River boat trip, subject to arrival timing. Your full Chobe day includes an early morning and an afternoon open-vehicle game drive. Between outings, return to the lodge for meals and relaxation.

Fly into Khwai

Transfer to Kasane Airport for a light-aircraft journey to Khwai. MmaTsebe’s setting beside the Mbudi River provides a base for game drives and a seasonal mokoro outing. The itinerary explores Khwai; it does not promise separate visits to Moremi, Savute or every neighbouring reserve.

US$4,800 per person sharing. Included air transfers connect Kasane to Khwai and Khwai to Maun, with associated road and airstrip transfers. Flights may include intermediate camp stops and carry strict body-weight and baggage restrictions, confirmed before travel. Your final flight time may only be advised 24 hours beforehand, so onward connections must be coordinated with us.

Minimum guest age 12. Solo travellers may book with the standard supplement. Travel arrangements are organised for your party, but wildlife activities run by the lodge and camp may be shared. Mokoro safaris depend on safe conditions and water levels. No departure-day wildlife activity is guaranteed.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Kasane Arrival & Chobe River Boat Safari

Meet the Chobe Bakwena transfer team at Kasane Airport and travel to the lodge for two nights. Settle in and join an afternoon boat trip on the Chobe River if arrival timing permits. Look for wildlife along the river before returning for dinner. All meals are included subject to arrival timing; drinks exclude spirits and liquor.

Day 2 – Morning & Afternoon Chobe Game Drives

Explore Chobe on an early morning open-vehicle game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and downtime, then enjoy lunch before your afternoon game drive. Spend your second night at Chobe Bakwena Lodge. All meals are included; drinks exclude spirits and liquor.

Day 3 – Fly from Kasane to Khwai & MmaTsebe

After breakfast, transfer to Kasane Airport for the arranged flight to Khwai. Flight timings are confirmed closer to travel and the routing may include intermediate stops. Meet the camp transfer and settle into MmaTsebe for three nights. Join an afternoon game drive if flight timing allows. All meals and local drinks are included, subject to premium exclusions.

Day 4 – Morning Mokoro & Afternoon Khwai Drive

Take an early morning mokoro outing when water levels and safe conditions allow, exploring Khwai’s waterways at a slower pace. Return for meals and relaxation before an afternoon game drive. The camp confirms any weather-related activity changes. Spend your second MmaTsebe night. All meals and local drinks are included, subject to premium exclusions.

Day 5 – Two Khwai Game Drives

Enjoy early morning and afternoon open-vehicle game drives, searching the varied Khwai habitats with your guide. Relax at camp between outings and return for dinner and your third night at MmaTsebe. All meals and local drinks are included, subject to premium exclusions.

Day 6 – Breakfast & Flight to Maun

Enjoy breakfast before checkout, transfer to the airstrip and fly to Maun, where the safari ends. Flight times may only be advised 24 hours before departure. An early activity may occasionally be possible, but it is not guaranteed or included in the scheduled programme. Breakfast is included; lunch, dinner and drinks are not.