Drifters Botswana Discovery

Experience the wild heart of Botswana on this 10-day small group tour with a maximum of 7 guests. Travel in comfort in a closed and air-conditioned Land Cruiser, explore lively villages, glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro and soar over it on a charter flight. Game viewing activities take place in an open off-road vehicle. Encounter wild animals in the Moremi/Khwai region, meet Kalahari Bushmen and relax in a tented camp under the African starry sky.

This small group guided tour offers comfortable stays in unique accommodations. Breakfast, dinner, activities and most lunches are included. The trip is in a 4×4 Land Cruiser and, for part of the journey, a light aircraft is used. An English-speaking tour guide accompanies the group and ensures that cultural and language differences are handled smoothly. This option offers a well-supported experience, ideal for those seeking comfort and expert guidance in a small group. We cover some distances on remote and bumpy roads and clients need to be prepared for this. Weather conditions, game trails, road conditions and a variety of other factors may necessitate changes to the itinerary or accommodation that ultimately benefit the client. Our experienced guides are authorized to make decisions on the day of the tour. Clients should be flexible and open-minded in this regard.

2026/2027 Start Dates and Prices (PDF)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MAUN

Welcome to Botswana! After your arrival at Maun Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the lodge outside Maun on the banks of the Boteti River. Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, is a lively frontier town surrounded by beautiful nature. Relax in the afternoon after your journey - enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, bird watch from the river deck or enjoy a sundowner as the African sun sets. Dinner is served in the lodge's open-air restaurant and offers you a taste of local specialties.
Meals: Dinner // Distance: ±30 km
ACCOMMODATION: Drifters Maun Lodge or similar

DAY 2: MAUN to the KHWAI concession

Start the day with a guided walk through the village of Chanoga, where we gain insights into the daily lives and traditions of the local Batswana families. After breakfast at the lodge, we head northeast to the Khwai Concession - a pristine, community-managed wilderness bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. With a scenic picnic lunch, this journey takes us deeper into Botswana's pristine ecosystems. Reach our exclusive tented camp, nestled under the trees where wildlife often roam nearby. Tonight, enjoy an open-air dinner with the sounds of the bush.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
Distance: ±185 km
ACCOMMODATION: Khwai Tented Camp or similar

DAY 3: FULL DAY in the MOREMI GAME RESERVE

Look forward to an unforgettable safari experience in the famous Moremi Game Reserve, known for its remarkable wildlife and diverse habitats. After breakfast, set off on a full-day game drive through mopane woodlands, floodplains and open grasslands. Have your camera ready to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards and countless birds. We stop for a scenic bush brunch before continuing our exploration. We return to camp in the late afternoon to relax before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner // Distance: ±185 km
ACCOMMODATION: Khwai Tented Camp or similar

DAY 4: WHOLE DAY IN THE KHWAI CONCESSION

Today is more relaxed and offers a deep insight into the Khwai ecosystem. After breakfast you enjoy a leisurely game drive through the concession area and have the chance to observe predators, antelopes and an abundance of birdlife. After lunch at the camp, the afternoon is at leisure: Relax in your tent, sit by the river or bird watch from the deck. The peaceful rhythm of the bush provides the perfect backdrop to relax and reflect. Dinner is served around the campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
ACCOMMODATION: Khwai Tented Camp or similar

DAY 5: KHWAI to OKAVANGO DELTA

After an early breakfast, drive to a nearby airstrip for a scenic charter flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Watch from above as the rivers fan out into a lush labyrinth of channels, islands and lagoons. Land at a remote delta lodge in the middle of untouched wilderness. After lunch, enjoy a sunset boat cruise - glide through papyrus-lined waterways as you hear hippos grunting nearby and the sky is bathed in golden hues.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
ACCOMMODATION: Mopiri Tented Lodge or similar
Included highlights / activities:
+ Charter flight

DAY 6: FULL DAY at OKAVANGO DELTA

Today you will immerse yourself in the tranquillity and magic of the Okavango. After breakfast, you set off on a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) trip and navigate silently through narrow channels and crystal-clear pools. The local poler will explain the delta's diverse ecosystem as we cruise past water lilies and reeds and perhaps spot a sitatunga antelope. We enjoy a picnic on one of the islands. Return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax, swim or simply enjoy the surroundings before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner //
ACCOMMODATION: Mopiri Tented Lodge or similar

DAY 7: OKAVANGO DELTA

Enjoy a relaxing morning and organize your day according to your wishes. The more adventurous can book a helicopter flight over the delta (own expense) and experience one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world from a bird's eye view. Alternatively, you can take part in guided bush walks or simply relax at the lodge with a book and binoculars. Meals are served on the deck overlooking the water, where elephant and lechwe often roam.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
ACCOMMODATION: Mopiri Tented Lodge or similar

DAY 8: OKAVANGO-DELTA to CENTRAL KALAHARI

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the lush waterways and begin our journey into the rugged beauty of the Central Kalahari. The drive reveals a dramatic change in landscape - from wetlands to dry savannahs and semi-desert. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and arrive at a remote tented camp in the late afternoon, surrounded by rocky outcrops and endless skies. Enjoy a peaceful evening in the heart of one of Africa's largest wilderness areas.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
Distance: ±340 km
ACCOMMODATION: Great Tsau Hills Tented Camp or similar

DAY 9: FULL DAY at the CENTRAL KALAHARI

Rise early for a fascinating cultural experience with the indigenous San Bushmen. We learn about their ancient way of life, including tracking, medicinal plants and survival techniques passed down for generations. Return to camp for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive through the vast savannah, where we may spot oryx, jackal, springbok and shy predators. The day ends with dinner and stargazing under the brilliant night sky.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner //
ACCOMMODATION: Great Tsau Hills Tented Camp or similar

DAY 10: CENTRAL KALAHARI to MAUN

After breakfast we travel through the open Kalahari landscape back to Maun. Lunch is available en route at your own expense. We arrive in Maun in the late afternoon. Transfers can be arranged for those traveling onwards. Optionally, you can plan a night at Drifters Maun Lodge to spend one last evening before your journey home.
Distance: ±270 km
Optional activities:
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ACCOMMODATION: Drifters Maun Lodge or similar
- with breakfast

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This tour stays in lodges or (mobile) tent suites with private bathroom/WC and fixed beds. Luggage is limited to a soft bag (max. 20kg) and a small hand luggage. Each participant requires a valid passport. It is the client's responsibility to fulfill the entry requirements for Botswana. Some nationalities must apply for a visa in advance as these cannot be obtained at the border.

The price includes nine nights' accommodation in the Comfort category, transportation in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser, one-way flight by light aircraft, all meals mentioned, coffee, tea, juice for breakfast, English-speaking Drifters crew member and all activities mentioned including entrance fees.

Not included in the price are meals and drinks not mentioned, visas, tips, souvenirs, optional activities and flights from/to Maun.

Before departure, guests must sign an agreement to the booking conditions and general information. Guests must also be able to show their own travel insurance. Accommodation is subject to change depending on availability, but guests will find the same standard on all tours.