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Limited DatesJune – October Only
10days
Wild Botswana: Zebra Migration & Okavango Safari
Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe, Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi, Maun
Cruise the Chobe River with a guide, catching sight of antelopes and other native wildlife.
Experience thrilling game drives in Moremi and enjoy birdwatching on its peaceful lagoons.
Witness the incredible zebra migration, one of the largest mammal migrations on Earth.
Enjoy a unique sleepout under starlit skies on one of the world’s largest salt flats.
Discover Botswana at your pace with tailored recommendations from your Destination Expert.
* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
A travel experience like no other
This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
JohannesburgYou’ve Arrived
- Welcome to Southern Africa
- Meet & Greet
- Private Airport Transfer
Johannesburg to Kasane to ChobeRollin’ on the River
- Private Airport Transfer
- Johannesburg - Kasane
- Kasane - Chobe [10 to 45 mins] - Vehicle/Driver
- Activities at Chobe Game Lodge
ChobeCall of the Wild
- Game Drives
- Boat Safari
Chobe to Kasane to Moremi Game ReserveElusive Creatures
- Chobe - Kasane [10-45 min] - Vehicle/Driver
- Kasane - Moremi Game Reserve [Seat in Plane] - Mack Air: Area B
- Airstrip Transfer
- Activities at Camp Moremi
Moremi Game ReserveWhere the Wild Things Are
- Boat Safari
- Afternoon Game Drive
Moremi Game ReserveSafari Sightings
- Game Drive
Moremi Game Reserve to MakgadikgadiA Change of Scenery
- Airstrip Transfer
- Moremi Game Reserve - Makgadikgadi [Charter Hop] - Mack Air Area B to Area D
- Airstrip Transfer
- Optional Activities at Leroo La Tau
MakgadikgadiA Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure
- Morning Game Drive
- Sleep-Out on the Salt Pans
MakgadikgadiHakuna Matata
- Experiencing the Zebra Migration at Leroo La Tau
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Kensington Arranged: Private Bush Dining
Makgadikgadi to Maun to JohannesburgHead Home
- Airstrip Transfer
- Makgadikgadi - Maun [Seat In Plane] - Mack Air: Area D
- Maun - Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG
You’ve Arrived
Upon arrival to Johannesburg, you will be welcomed at the door of your aircraft by a local representative holding a sign with your name on it. Alongside your assistant, you will be directed through immigration, baggage collection and customs.
A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.
Where you’ll be staying
Classic Room
JOHANNESBURG TO KASANE TO CHOBE
Rollin’ on the River
A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.
Board a flight in Johannesburg with service to Kasane. Approximate flight duration is one hour and 45 minutes.
Enjoy a shared transfer provided by your lodge from Kasane Airstrip to Chobe. The transfer time will depend on your lodge's location; the travel time may vary between 10 and 45 minutes.
Home to the largest concentration of elephants, the Chobe National Park is one of the world’s leading wildlife destinations. The famous Chobe River, which forms the park’s northern boundary, provides a permanent source of water for the region’s high volume of wildlife, making the river an important focal point for safari enthusiasts. Enjoy the diversity of Chobe National Park’s abundant wildlife on guided 4WD game drives and take in the beauty of the river on boat safaris, while witnessing the herds of game and prolific birdlife along the riverbanks. Elephant line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons, hundreds of antelope and giraffe make their way to the water, and sightings of predators along the river are common. Chobe Game Lodge is also a fully ecotourism-certified safari property. Guests are invited on an Ecotour to witness firsthand the projects underway during a mid-morning back of house ecotour conducted by Albert Ndereki, one of the company’s longest standing employees and ecotourism manager.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard (7+ Nights)
CHOBE
Call of the Wild
Owing to the location of Chobe Game Lodge inside the Chobe National Park, early-morning game drives set off as soon as the park opens, giving you the best chance of tracking predators while they are still active. The afternoon drives depart the lodge in the late afternoon, only returning at park closure time after sunset, thus maximizing the time you spend out in the park to enjoy those special sightings. The drives follow the course of the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are both common residents, while sightings of the puku antelope are also on offer. Predators are plentiful in the northern region of the Chobe National Park, and excellent sightings of lion, wild dog and leopard are to be had. The Chobe Game Lodge vehicles are open 4WD game viewers redesigned to make your trip comfortable and your viewing experience astonishing. Included in the fleet are several silent, CO2 emission-free electric vehicles designed to further enhance your Chobe safari.
No Chobe safari is complete without experiencing the beauty of the Chobe River and its incredible wildlife by boat. The ‘skimmer boats’ seat up to 12 guests in comfortable, movable deck chairs on a flat and stable platform. The river boats are specifically designed to ensure each passenger can take in the magnificent Chobe views in complete comfort from anywhere on the vessel. Owing to the flexibility in seating arrangements and the flat deck, the boats are ideal for keen wildlife photographers, with ample space for equipment and the freedom to photograph from any angle. Unlike any other water-based activity in the country, the game viewing while on a river safari in Chobe is unsurpassed anywhere in Botswana. Elephant line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons, hundreds of antelope and giraffe make their way to the water, and sightings of predators along the riverbanks are common. Chobe Game Lodge has several electric and solar-powered safari boats – a clean and quiet way to enjoy a boat safari and another first for tourism in Africa.
Where you’ll be staying
Standard (7+ Nights)
CHOBE TO KASANE TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE

Elusive Creatures
A shared transfer to the airstrip is provided today by a representative from your lodge. The approximate travel time to the airstrip may vary from 10 to 45 minutes.
Board a flight with service from Kasane to the Moremi Game Reserve. The duration of your journey will depend on the number of stops along the way.
Please note that strict luggage restrictions apply for this flight. Passengers are allowed 20kg (44lb) of luggage, inclusive of carry-on. Luggage dimensions must not exceed: 30cm (11.8 in) wide, 35 cm (13.8 in) high, and 70 cm (27.5 in) long. Soft baggage is recommended.
A transfer is provided between the airstrip and your lodge.
Guest activities at Camp Moremi include a choice of morning and afternoon game drives throughout the many different ecosystems that the Moremi Game Reserve has to offer, or the possibility to explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and its surrounding channels by boat. This blend of activities allows for access to incredible landscapes, impressive wildlife as well as the chance to enjoy the picturesque waters of the Okavango Delta. The camp’s team of experienced, professional guides will introduce you to a whole new world of wildlife; watch a leopard stretched out lazily in the branches of a Mopane tree, herds of elephant grazing under a canopy of green, or a pride of lions camouflaged in the long grass. Moremi Game Reserve’s incredible wetlands support a vast number of antelope, including impala, kudu and waterbuck. Birdlife is prolific and the majestic fish eagle and vivid kingfisher are frequently seen.
Where you’ll be staying
Tent (7+ Nights)
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Where the Wild Things Are
Featuring a permanent network of swamps, rivers and lagoons scattered across a pristine landscape of floodplains, mopane woodlands and acacia forests, Moremi Game Reserve offers year-round opportunities for superb water-based wildlife viewing. Feel like the first explorers who ventured into this untamed corner of Southern Africa as you hop on your safari boat to get closer to the Delta’s wild inhabitants. Meander down the winding channels of the Okavango in pursuit of big and small bush creatures and feel astonished by the dizzying variety of resident bird species. Feel at one with nature and listen to your guide as they share their wealth of knowledge about this great wilderness.
This afternoon, after tea you'll join up with others at the lodge for your afternoon game drive. In the Moremi, one can experience excellent savanna game viewing as well as bird-watching on the lagoons. There are also thickly wooded areas, which are home to the shy, and rare, leopard. To the northeast lies the Chobe National Park which borders the Moremi Game Reserve. You'll be out for a few hours and enjoy a traditional sun-downer before heading back to the lodge.
Where you’ll be staying
Tent (7+ Nights)
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Safari Sightings
It is time to head out on an open 4x4 vehicle for an exciting game viewing adventure. Game drives are conducted either in the early morning hours and in the afternoons to accommodate for the fluctuating temperatures throughout the day. Your expert guiding team know the reserve very well, and they will bring you to some of the best viewing spots in no time. Keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent African beast, and don’t forget to look out for smaller bush creatures that call this part of Botswana their home. A few hours spent deep in the bush promise countless opportunities for unique wildlife encounters.
Where you’ll be staying
Tent (7+ Nights)
MOREMI GAME RESERVE TO MAKGADIKGADI
A Change of Scenery
A transfer is provided between the airstrip and your lodge.
This flight departs the Moremi Game Reserve and travels to Makgadikgadi, Botswana.
Passengers weighing over 110kg will need to purchase an additional seat.
Luggage restriction applicable to this flight: 20kg (44lb) per person, for both carry-on and checked luggage. Luggage dimensions must not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30 cm (12 inches) high and 62 cm (24 inches) long. Your checked luggage needs to be soft-sided - no wheels / no spine, a duffel bag is recommended. A small purse/backpack, is recommended as a carry-on, to keep your camera, passport, hat, sunblock or other items you need within easy reach.
A transfer between the airstrip and your lodge is provided.
Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River, which forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The Boteti River provides a lifeline for the wildlife which inhabit the arid national park and is a critical link in the annual zebra migration. Leroo La Tau is the perfect base from which to explore this truly unique piece of Botswana paradise. The lodge offers guided game drives in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park focusing on the exceptional wildlife sightings along the Boteti River. Depending on the water level, boat activities are also provided. Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to Khumaga Village as well as day trips to Nxai pan and Baines Baobabs (three-night stay only). For those looking for a truly unique experience, enjoy a sleep out under the stars on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (three-night stay).
Where you’ll be staying
Chalet (7+ Nights)
MAKGADIKGADI
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure
In the early morning, set out on an adventurous game drive to explore the beautiful surrounds of your lodge. The Makgadikgadi Pan features a series of large salt pans in the middle of the dry savannah in Northeastern Botswana. It is one of the largest salt flats in the world, and interspersed between the pans are sand dunes, rocky islands and peninsulas, and desert terrain. The pan is all that remains of the formerly enormous Lake Makgadikgadi, which once covered an area larger than Switzerland, but dried up several thousand years ago. Today, the Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve is the scene of large animal migrations. In the wet season, the reserve offers good wildlife viewing, particularly when large herds of zebra and wildebeest begin their westward movement to the Boteti region. Other species that can be spotted include gemsbok, eland and red hartebeest, as well as kudu, bushbuck, duiker, giraffe, springbok, steenbok, and even elephant, with all the accompanying predators, as well as the rare brown hyena. Your morning is guaranteed to be full of excitement, spectacular views, and amazing experiences.
Sleep out under a blanket of stars across the endless Botswana sky on one of the world’s largest salt flats – the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A place so remote that both sound and light pollution are non-existent, and experience described by many as life changing. With nothing more than a cozy bed between you and the vastness around you, the sleep out takes place on a remote salt pan in the southern area of the Makgadikgadi Pans. This is a safe and fully guided excursion with your Leroo La Tau team on hand to help setup camp, prepare meals, and ensure on departure that your remote sleeping place is as untouched as you found it.
Where you’ll be staying
Chalet (7+ Nights)
MAKGADIKGADI
Hakuna Matata
Situated in the arid desert landscapes of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park covers 4900 square kilometers of what once was an ancient super-lake. The western boundary of the park is formed by the Boteti River Valley, the last stretch of Okavango water snaking its way through the dry desert sands and attracting extraordinary migrations to its banks. Vast herds of zebra migrate through the area during the dry season, and a sight of thousands of them along the Boteti River Valley is a truly memorable experience. The zebra migration, some 20,000-zebra strong, usually starts arriving at Leroo La Tau in May and ends in early November.
Your experience in the arid Makgadikgadi continues this afternoon with another game drive across the plains. Jump aboard your safari vehicle and get excited for several hours spent tracking some of the area’s most sought-after wildlife species. With an expert guide in charge of today’s route, you will be following the trail of various animals that call this area their home and learn about their daily routines. Afternoon drives typically start when the bush activity picks back up, promising a thrilling adventure ahead. From grazers to predators, each game drive is entirely different from the last, as nature refuses to operate on a loop. Be sure to bring your camera along!
As part of your stay in Makgadikgadi Pans, we’ve included a private bush meal served outdoors in a remote setting. It's a chance to slow down and absorb the safari setting beyond game drives, with nothing separating you from the landscape but open air and the sounds of roaming animals nearby. The timing and setting are confirmed during your stay and may vary based on conditions at the time of your visit.
Where you’ll be staying
Chalet (7+ Nights)
MAKGADIKGADI TO MAUN TO JOHANNESBURG
Head Home
A transfer between the airstrip and your lodge is provided.
Sit back and enjoy the view during this charter hop flight travel between Makgadikgadi and Maun, Botswana, today.
Passengers weighing over 110kg will need to purchase an additional seat.
Luggage restriction applicable to this flight: 20kg (44lb) per person, for both carry-on and checked luggage. Luggage dimensions must not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30 cm (12 inches) high and 62 cm (24 inches) long. Your checked luggage needs to be soft-sided - no wheels / no spine, a duffel bag is recommended. A small purse/backpack, is recommended as a carry-on, to keep your camera, passport, hat, sunblock or other items you need within easy reach.
Board a flight in Maun with service to Johannesburg. Approximate flight duration is one hour and 35 minutes.
JOHANNESBURG
The Peech Hotel
The Peech Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg boasts elegantly designed bedrooms and suites located in the main house and garden annexes. A private residence built in the 1950’s The Peech was conceived, built, and is now ran and owned by James Peech. His attention to detail paired, wealth of experience and team of dedicated staff create a one of a kind stay. The Boutique Bistro overlook's the hotel's pool and landscaped gardens, and features sandstone floors, deep leather couches and a walk-in wine cellar, and most importantly, culinary masterpieces.
CHOBE
Chobe Game Lodge
Situated on a tranquil riverbank in Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is the only lodge within the Park that offers every luxury and comfort needed for your sojourn into the wilds. The Game Lodge is decorated in a dramatic Moorish style along the banks of the Chobe River. Offering a quintessential African flavor, this game lodge overlooks timeless vistas of Africa. Enjoy superb international cuisine served on the terrace as you take in the sound of buffalo and elephant herds on open green plains, hear the cry of the Chobe Eagle, and bask in the glow of golden red sunsets. This is the perfect setting for your exploration of this incredible place where time stands still. Chobe's wildlife roams in profusion and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephant in Africa. During the dry season the herds assemble on the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River along with large herds of Buffalo. Other major species such as Lion, Wild Dog, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope may be encountered in many areas of the reserve.
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Camp Moremi
Situated on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta on the beautiful Xakanaxa Lagoon that lies within the Moremi Game Reserve, is Camp Moremi. Set amongst a natural riverine forest of huge teak and ebony trees, Camp Moremi has breathtaking panoramas of Xakanaxa Lagoon. Communal guest areas are elevated under thatch and timber with a main lounge, small wildlife reference library, dining area and bar. Facilities at the camp include a secluded swimming pool and sundeck, an elevated viewing platform with scenic views over Xakanaxa Lagoon and a thatched boma where guests can enjoy brunch or afternoon tea.
MAKGADIKGADI
Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River some 140 kilometres south east of Maun. The river’s eastern bank forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The Park stretches away from the banks of the Boteti River, through its interior of scrubland and grasslands. The western boundary supports mineral rich grass lands, which, along with the River supplies the much needed sustenance for the herds which inhabit the park. As Leroo La Tau is built on cliffs over 10 metres high, guests can enjoy an extensive vista. The main reception and lounge area is also located on top of these cliffs; this raised vantage point ensures unsurpassed views of the river and the Makgadikgadi to the east.
Made to Order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see's to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you're celebrating one of life's big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we're creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What's included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What's not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you'd like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you've booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
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