Overview
Experience Botswana to the fullest. This Safari takes you into the heart of one of the most magnificent places in Africa, the lands of Botswana. Venture into a safari land like no other. This Nature Horizons Tour is a luxury camping safari. Camp under the stars by night in your luxury tent accommodation, and explore numerous National Parks filled with wildlife during the day. If you have grown a love for safari in Africa, it is time to experience Botswana!
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
2 pax | 3 pax | 4-7 pax | 8-10 pax |
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US $4,300 | US $3,900 | US $3,700 | US $3,600 |
Included/Excluded
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Day 1: (Arrival Day)
A Nature Horizons team member will greet you at the airport in Maun Botswana or the Kazungula border of Zambia at your arrival time. You are officially on tour. Welcome to beautiful Africa, the motherland! We will escort you to your hotel accommodation for the first night in Maun Botswana. When you arrive at your hotel, you will be briefed on the amazing adventure that lies ahead of you. Just sit back and prepare for a relaxed evening; the safari starts tomorrow morning.
Day 2: Transport from Maun to the Boro Village in Botswana
We will wake up for an early breakfast at sunrise at around 6 a.m. After breakfast is finished and we are packed and ready to go, we will take a one-hour transport from Maun to the Boro village in Botswana. When you arrive at the village, we will start packing our mokoro boats and prepare for our safari.
Once we set off on our safari, you will be on a mokoro gliding along the waterways to your campsite.
Once in your riverside campsite, lunch is served followed by an hour or two of relaxation. We have already been on a boat safari on the way to the campsite, now it is time to go on a walking safari. Once we set out on our walking safari, we will experience the wilderness of the Okavango Delta until sunset, when we need to return to our campsite.
Upon arrival back in camp, you may request water to be warmed for you to have a shower (bucket shower hoisted into a tree, hanging over a canvas enclosure) and enjoy your campfire dinner.
Spend the evening around the campfire, enjoying the interaction with your guides and sharing stories. This is such an incredible experience, and you are now just at the beginning. Prepare for bed. Tomorrow morning, we will wake up with the sun with the best time to spot nocturnal wildlife. When the sun is rising, they will just be finishing their night. We must be ready and prepared to experience the magic.
Day 3: Walking safaris/Canoeing
We will be waking up early, at around 5:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, biscuits, and fruit will be waiting for you to enjoy as the sun is coming up. Once the sun is up, we will be heading out on a four-hour, early morning game walk. Once our game walk is finished, we will be returning to camp at around 10 am for an amazing breakfast in the wilderness. It is now time to relax. If you wish, your guide can take you on a mokoro ride, and you can experience a refreshing swim in the Okavango Delta.
By midafternoon we will head out on our game walk into the sunset. When we are in the delta, we are searching for wildlife. You can trust our guides to lead you to the magic. As always, depending on your energy level, we can finish our walking safari into the sunset, or we can end our walking safari early and finish our sunset safari on the boat. A sunset boat safari is one of the most relaxing things one can do; The sounds of the pole and the mokoro peacefully making their way through the waterways while listening and seeing the wildlife is an experience that cannot be matched.
Day 4: Walking safaris/Canoeing
Enjoying your coffee as the sun rises for our final day on safari is sure to be a memorable experience. Today we will head back to the village by 3 pm, but your Botswana safari experience isn’t over yet! This morning we will again go on a walking safari for around 2 hours, giving us plenty of time to relax and enjoy our last day.
We will return to camp at around 9 am for an amazing breakfast. After breakfast is finished, we will pack up camp and head out on our mokoro safari, stopping for any and all wildlife on the way, as always, At your request we can even go for a swim in the Delta. After we reach Boro village, we will then transfer you to your hotel accommodation in Maun, Botswana, where you can relax and prepare for your departure tomorrow.
Day 5: (Departure)
Wake up for breakfast and enjoy your last morning in Botswana. It was our pleasure to guide you on one of the most amazing experiences planet Earth has to offer.
Transfer to the airport or Kazungula border.
ACCOMMODATION
Maun Lodge : https://www.maunlodge.com
Rileys Hotel :Â https://www.crestahotels.com/hotels/botswana/cresta-rileys
Cresta Maun Lodge : https://www.crestahotels.com/hotels/botswana/cresta-maun
What language is spoken in Botswana?
What currency is used in Botswana?
Do I need a visa and passport to travel to Botswana?
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
Is Botswana a family friendly destination?
How welcoming is Botswana to LGBTQ travellers ?
What vaccinations are required or suggested for travel to Botswana?
Where is the Best for Safari in Botswana?
What are the accommodations like?
Do the rates include international flights?
Is the Okavango Delta suitable for families?
Are tour dates flexible?
Can I extend or change my stay?
If this is your first time in first time on Botswana safari or in Botswana, the packing list below can guide you well to be prepared and comfortable during your adventure. If you do forget a few things, do not worry, you can pick up most everyday items in town before you leave.
What is weather like?
Botswana has hot, wet summer from October to April while winters from May to September are often dry and cool with chilly evenings. Rainy seasons is from late December to late February, sometimes up to March, with rain generally in a form of afternoon thunder showers; average rainfall is approximately 500mm,20.
Winter average 8C to 21F/46F to 70F
Summer average of 18C to 32c/ 64F TO 90F, although temperatures can rise over 40C/104F
Travel Documents
- Â Valid passport
- COVID 19 vaccination records/ certificate, medical insurance.
- Botswana Visa, available at airport upon arrival
- Personal medical/ insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing
Remember, you going on a safari so be more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try
to stay away from bright colours – khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is
probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
- Sun hat, Sun glasses, Sunscreen, Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change), Long sleeve shirts (light weight), Shorts, Long trousers
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
- Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
- Camera and memory cards, Binoculars, Flashlight or headlamp Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc)
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, Malaria tablets
Others tips
- Luggage allowance on small flights usually limited to a maximum for 20 kg (44lbs), which includes hand luggage, so please bear this in mind when packing.
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into the vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/ straighteners, expensive jewellery, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carry items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however this can sometimes be an expensive option.
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Our TripAdvisor Reviews
Kika C2024-12-16Amazing experience and customer service!!! I highly recommend Dominick with Nature Horizons Tours!! I am a travel advisor who had a bit of a last-minute booking with a family to Peru. I reached out to Dominick immediately, since I knew he’d be fabulous!! He went above and beyond with communication, response, time, organization, and more! He got the very happy clients booked within a few days and I am super grateful for his services!!! he was so kind to start a WhatsApp group chat with me and my clients to answer any and all questions we had! Thank you!!!!Evan L2024-10-29Amazing time at Machu Picchu We had a great time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco! Great views and excellent guide and transportation. Everything was great!Karen H2024-10-29Excellent experience I have worked with Nature Horizons as a travel advisor and it was an excellent experience. I 100% trust this team to deliver an exceptional trip for my clients. They are quick to respond to questions and the communication while my clients were traveling was outstanding. They had excellent knowledge of the area and were able to provide more local tips and suggestions that I would have been able to provide alone.Highly recommend.Rosie H2024-08-18Epic African Safari to Tanzania My husband and I planned a trip with 2 other couples to go on an African Safari in Tanzania for the Great Migration experience as well as the Serengeti which was epic all by itself. We visited and stayed across Moshi (Mt. Kilimanjaro area), the North & Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Maynara, nKomazi Black Rhino Sanctuary, Tarangire and probably a few other places I can't recall. We stayed at tented temporary camps to luxury camps. We stayed at Weru Weru lodge, Serengeti Heritage lodge, Central Serengeti Luxury camp, Rhino Lodge, Lake Maynara Safari Lodge and finally at Kilimanjaro Luxury camp. These venues each had their own beauty with furnishings, mosquito nets, traditional African tribal entertainment, good food and amazing staff who catered to our every need and comfort. Even in the bush, we still had access to electricity, hot water, bottled water, showers, toilets and yes of course, the internet but you have to be realistic since the bush is the bush with hyenas, big cats and elephants moving around the property. I really loved the Masai warriors who made us feel safe as they escorted back and forth between tents and the main camp. We were so blessed to experience the BIG 5 largely due to the expertise of our guides Praygod and Victor. They were the best and boy did they make the trip. I was grateful for their knowledge of the terrain, their respect for the wildlife, education and tolerating our 1000s of questions. We had 3 couples plus the owner operator Dominick and we rotated across 2 Land Cruisers. I wouldn't have it any other way, I never felt cramped and being able to pop my head up in the open roof was great for photos and viewing the animals with my binoculars. This was a once in a life time trip that I highly recommend to anyone that has grown up watching animal planet and national geographic as a kids. When you see these animals only feet away from you, the kid in you returns and you will definitely cry at the beauty of these animals in their natural habitat. I highly recommend Nature Horizons since they are well connected across the different operators and local partners. They lodging was great and it provided a little bit of raw nature in the bush, feeling like a roughed it a bit (but not really) to the beauty Kilimanjaro luxury camp the last 2 nights to be at the foot of Kilimanjaro, and being able to see her greatness above the clouds. I have been back a month and I can't stop talking about my experience in Tanzania. I was able to experience the beauty of the people of Tanzania, an actual Masai village, shopping at the awesome African Galleria, and getting souvenir's at the cool places our guides felt were respectable locations for tourists. I am not sure when, but I plan to go back to explore more of Tanzania and Africa.Nikole2024-07-17No Words I feel very fortunate to have gone on this safari with Nature Horizons. I went with a group of people and only knew one. Each place that we stayed at was very special in its own way. Dominick is a very kind, intelligent, fun human. He has built all the right relationships to ensure all of his clients are taken care of. We were able to see all of the big five. Our guides felt like family. I’ve never been on a trip that was so magical and was so hard to leave. It has nearly been half a year and our group still talks with each other. We bonded so much that we committed to going on a trip together every 5 years. If you’re thinking about this, DO IT! Do it with Nature Horizons! They will go the extra mile for you to get the experience of a lifetime. They even made sure we had opportunities to connect with the people of Tanzania.Rebecca M2024-06-23Unforgettable vacation We worked with Nature Horizons for our honeymoon to Peru and it far exceeded any expectations we had! It was the most incredible experience and itinerary they created for us and Deivis was always on top of everything and extremely responsive if we had questions. I give this company my highest/strongest recommendation if you are thinking of going to any of the countries they service!Dream224010839132024-06-12Great Travel Team! I am a travel advisor and just sent my clients on their honeymoon with Nature Horizons. They visited Peru and had the most amazing time. The Nature Horizons team was so easy to work with. listened to my requests, and made all the revisions I needed. They took wonderful care of my clients as if they were their own. I can't wait to work with them again!Noe V2024-06-11Full service trip to Perú We had a wonderful time traveling through Perú for two weeks on an itinerary planned by Deivis, through nature horizons.The experience was so much more than we originally expected. Every detail was accounted for. From private drivers to knowledgeable tour guides, there was nothing lacking.I don't know if we'll ever be able to take a trip like this again, but I'm so glad we did at least once. Thank you so much. I'll never forget these amazing days.Jill D2024-04-20Not enough stars to rate this company- THE BEST time ever!!! If there were a million stars to rate this company and my recent trip, it wouldn't be enough. Nature Horizons is amazing. I first met the owner, Dominick at a convention for travel advisors in 2023. I knew immediately that he was a very special person and he had a very obvious love for the tours he had created in the destinations he adored. The story of developing his company is inspiring and his work ethic has continued to impress me during all stages of my Safari planning, from its conception to preparation to hosting us during the Great Migration in Tanzania. His communication is efficient, sincere and organized. He is thorough and thoughtful. He is fun and personable. He is extremely knowledgeable and has vetted resources to execute adventures across many countries. Our Safari was 12 days of awesome-ness. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Each day was well-planned and our guides helped us see so many animals, sites and natural wonders. They knew where to be and when for us to see the most miraculous things. Dominick was such a friendly host, helping us gain perspective and a true taste of Tanzania. He listened to our wishlist, considered our requests and delivered days that we will never forget. Dominick truly cares about each and every guest and also has such respect for some of the most treasured creatures and places on our planet. I can't imagine a better Safari ever happening. But, knowing Dominick, he will make sure the next one and the next and the next are better than the one before it. That's how much he cares.I have to share a couple of our favorite moments were totally unplanned, though. Our Safari vehicle got stuck in the mud as rains started in the Central Serengeti. Dominick stayed calm, assured us that all was well and we sipped champagne as we watched the men try to get us unstuck...comical. Everything happens for a reason and we saw a perfectly complete rainbow soon after our vehicle was moving down the road. It couldn't have been scripted any better! As we continued on the way back to our lodge, we came across a Lioness and her brand-new cub. This is something rarely seen and we were sure Dominick paid the Lioness to appear for us. LOL. These examples are merely a glimpse of memories we made. And, part of the reason these moments were so special was because we were in the moment, which was as Nature Horizons intended. We had not a care in the world and could simply "be" in nature. I can't thank the entire team enough for such a wonderful two weeks.416marlysl2024-04-04Amazing Experience! This trip was, by far, the most amazing trip I have ever taken! Dominick and his driver/guides were fabulous! They definitely found all the animals we wanted to see and many unexpected sites as well. They were so accommodating, stopping whenever we asked even if it was just for a bird or turtle crossing the road. Our guide, Praygod, was able to identify every bird we saw! Their knowledge of the wildlife was phenomenal. We learned so much about the culture, food, and local life from our casual conversations. The accommodations, while not luxury, were very comfortable and the food was very good, especially the soups. When I go back, it will definitely be with Dominick and Nature Horizons Tours!Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5,
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