Desert And Delta 18 Days Luxury Safari
Desert And Delta 18 Days Luxury Safari
Price
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 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US $14,500 | US $12,000 | US $11,000 | US $10,200 | US $9,750 |
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 In Maun
We will pick you up from Maun International Airport at your arrival time by Nature Horizons Tours and immediately take you to an island lodge where you will be staying for 2 nights. You will get a chance to rest upon arrival to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime that lies ahead.
Day 2: Mokoro Full-Day Trip
Breakfast will be served in the morning at 0630 hrs at Island Lodge, and we will leave for a Mokoro day trip at 0730hrs. We will be driving for approximately 1hr 30mins to reach the Station. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and packed lunch will be taken with us. You will have a chance to see animals on the way while driving to Mokoro Station the estimated time of arrival at the Mokoro Station is around +-0900hrs where we will meet the experts who will be taking us on the amazing Mokoro excursion in the deep Island of the Okavango Delta. Upon our arrival on the Island, we will take a refreshing nature walk to see flora and fauna of the Delta and when we return from the walk, we will have our picnic lunch on the island. We expect to have our lunch at around 1230hrs. After lunch, we will have a siesta and later head back to our car to return to the Lodge and expect to arrive around 1630hrs. From the excursion, you will get some time to rest and take a warm shower before dinner.
Day 3: Moving Day To Moremi Game Reserve
We will have our breakfast at 0630hrs then leave Island Lodge at 0730hrs and drive to the Moremi Game Reserve (Xini). We will carry our pre-packed lunch which will be taken around 1230hrs. Our journey to the campsite will be a fully guided trip allowing us to view flora and fauna. The estimated time of arrival at the campsite is around 1430hrs and we will find our campsite set up accordingly with an impressive welcome by our camping staff. We will shortly leave for a sunset game drive in the beautiful Moremi Game Reserve. Upon return at around 1800hrs, we will have a bucket shower and dinner to be served at around 1930hrs. After dinner, we will sit around the fire with our camping team for storytelling before bed.
Day 4: Full Day In Moremi Game Reserve Xini Area
We will begin our beautiful morning at 0530hrs with a wake-up call from your guides for the day. Breakfast will be served at 0600hrs and lead us to begin our sunrise Game drive at 0630hrs. This is a good time of the day to spot a number of predators, especially cats since they will still be highly active during the cooler hours of the day before they resort to shade during the hot hours of the day. We will then expect to stop for tea, coffee, and rusks which will be carried on the drive at 0930hrs, and then continue with our game viewing. After some time we will then head back to the camp for our lovely bush lunch prepared by our Professional Bush Chef at around 1230hrs.
After lunch, we will have some time to rest before we begin our afternoon safari at around 1530hrs, where we will drive on until sunset. We will head back to the camp for a shower at around 1800hrs, with dinner served at 1930hrs. We will wrap up the day with a bonfire after dinner and enjoy some folktales with the camping staff.
Day 5: Moving Day Within Moremi From Xini Area To Xakanaxa Area
The team will wake you up in the morning at our usual time, 0530hrs followed by breakfast at 0600hrs. The camping team will start bringing the camp down and begin moving at around 0730hrs. We will have our safari on the way heading to Xakanaxa. We plan to arrive in camp at around 1200hrs to a fully set up camp, where we will have our lunch at around 1230hrs. We will rest during the afternoon, then have our high tea at 1530hrs and embark on a sunset Game drive from 1600hrs till 1800hrs, where we will find our warm water ready for a shower then our dinner will be served at +-1930hrs. After dinner, we have a choice of calling it an early night or spending some time around the campfire enjoying each other’s’ company.
Day 6: Full Day In Moremi Xakanaxa
Another beautiful day in Xini, we will wake up at 0530hrs, have breakfast at 0600hrs, and then game drive at 0630hrs. Tea and coffee will be brought with us and served at +-0930hrs then continue with the drive and lunch at the campsite around 1130-1200hrs. Siesta/rest after lunch till high tea at 1500hrs, afternoon game drive at 1530hrs till sunset and then back to the camp around 1800hrs for shower and dinner after a shower at 1930hrs, and enjoy the African Bush Television(round fire) after dinner.
Day 7: Moving Day From Moremi Xakanaxa To Khwai Community Area
Our morning will begin at 0530hrs with a wakeup call by our lovely camp team then we will have our breakfast at 0600hrs. The camping team will start to bring down the camp and begin to transit to Khwai at around 0730hrs. Our journey to Khwai will be a safari experience as we will explore the area until we get to our camp. We anticipate an arrival time in Khwai Community campgrounds of 1230hrs to a fully set up camp. We will have our lunch at around 1300hrs, rest in the afternoon and go on a sunset Game drive from 1600hrs till 1800hrs. Upon arrival we will find our warm water ready, then take a shower and have our dinner served at +-1930hrs. After dinner, we have a choice of calling it an early night after an exceptional day or folktales around the fire with our camping team.
Day 8: Full Day In Khwai Community Area
Wake up call in the morning at 0530hrs. Breakfast at 0600hrs then our game drive will begin at 0630hrs. We will carry our tea and coffee with rusks on the drive and stop at 0930hrs to take our tea. The drive will continue with our game viewing around the concession whilst making our way back to the camp for our lovely bush lunch prepared by our Professional Bush Chef at 1230hrs. We will rest after lunch and then have our high tea and coffee served at 1500hrs. The afternoon safari will begin at 1530hrs where we will be driving out until sunset and then back for a shower at 1830hrs and dinner at 1930hrs, sit around the fire for storytelling as usual just after dinner.
Day 9: Moving Day From Khwai Community Area To Chobe Savute
We will be woken up at our usual morning time at 0530hrs followed by our breakfast at 0600hrs. The camping team will start to bring down the camp, they will begin to transit to Savute at around 0730hrs. We will have our safari on the way heading to Savute and pre-pack our lunch, as usual, to have it served at around 1300hrs. We expect to arrive in Savute in the late afternoon around 1730hrs to find a readily set camp with hot water for the shower available for us. Our dinner will be served at +-1930hrs, with a bonfire nearby to watch the stars and tell each other stories after dinner.
Day 10: Full Day In Savute Chobe
Wake up call in the morning at 0530hrs. We expect to have our breakfast at 0600hrs in preparation for our sunrise Game drive which will begin at 0630hrs. Our tea and coffee with rusks will be carried on the drive where we will stop along the drive at 0930hrs for tea. The drive will then continue whilst tracking our way back to the camp for a special bush lunch as prepared by our Professional Bush Chef. After lunch, we will rest and then have our high tea and coffee which will be served no later than 1500hrs. Our afternoon safari will commence at 1530hrs where we will be driving out until sunset and then back for a shower at 1800hrs and dinner at 1930hrs, sit around the fire for storytelling after dinner.
After lunch we will have some time to rest before having our high tea at 1500hrs, then we will begin our afternoon safari at around 1530hrs, where we will drive on until sunset. We will head back to the camp for a shower at around 1800hrs, with dinner served at 1930hrs. We will wrap up the day with a bonfire after dinner and enjoy some folktales with the camping team.
Day 11: Full Day In Chobe Riverfront
Wake-up call in the morning 0530hrs. Breakfast at 0600hrs and then a game drive at 0630hrs. Tea and coffee with rusks will be brought on the drive. This is the best time of the day to spot as many animals as it is still cool and the predators are still fresh and highly energetic. We will stop for tea and coffee at 0930hrs and then continue with our game viewing whilst making our way back to the camp for our lovely bush lunch prepared by our Professional Bush Chef. We will rest after lunch and then have our high tea and coffee served at 1500hrs. We will then start our afternoon safari at 1530hrs where we will drive out until sunset and then back for a shower at 1800hrs and dinner at 1930hrs, sit around the fire for storytelling after dinner.
Day 12: Moving Day From Chobe Riverfront To Kasane
The day will begin with the usual wake up at 0530hrs. We will serve breakfast at 0600hrs and begin breaking the camp and expect to start moving at around 0730hrs. Our journey from Chobe Riverfront to Kasane will be infused with a guided game-viewing tour. During our Game viewing, we will take a break to have our pre packed lunch on the way at around 1230hrs. An estimated arrival time in Kasane in the afternoon is around 1430hrs. We will then drop you off at the lodge to take a shower and prepare for a boat cruise into the Mighty Chobe, where we may easily spot some of the animals, if not all of them, from the Big Five of Africa. After the boat cruise at 1800hrs, we will take you to the lodge and allow you to take a shower and rest to prepare for our continued journey the next day
Day 13: Victoria Falls Full-Day Trip
We will have breakfast at 0730hrs and leave toward the border at 0800hrs. We will arrive at Vic-Falls between 0830hrs and 0900hrs, visit the Falls and then do the optional activities nearby before driving back to Botswana (Kasane) in the afternoon between 1600hrs and 1700hrs.
Day 14: Moving Day From Kasane To Elephant Sands
You will have your breakfast at 0630hrs and begin your journey to Elephant Sands in Nata at around 0800hrs. At Elephant Sands, you will get the chance to enjoy the sight of elephants coming down to drink water at the lodge water hole. You will be accommodated here for the night, breakfast and dinner will be served by the lodge.
Day 15: Moving Day From Elephant Sands To Nxai Pans National Park
Moving day to Nxai Pan National Park for 2 nights Desert experience, We will wake up at our usual early morning time 0530hrs, and enjoy our breakfast at 0630hrs leave Elephant Sands at 0700hrs. You will have your pre-packaged lunch on the way to Nxai National Park and we will be going via Baines Baobab for a quick break as well as enjoying the enormous Baobab trees in the desert.
Day 16: Full Day In Nxai Pans National Park
Wake up at 0530hrs, then we will have our breakfast at 0600hrs. Our sunrise game drive will begin at 0700hrs, where we will drive around following the water holes around the area to get an opportunity of sighting as many wildlife species in the desert as possible. We will have a tea stop at 0930hrs and then continue back to the camp for our lunch at around 1200hrs. We will rest until high tea time at 1500hrs then leave for our afternoon drive at 1530hrs, we will be back after sunset for the shower and dinner at 1930hrs.
Day 17: Moving Day From Nxai Pans National Park To Maun
We will wake up at 0530hrs and have our breakfast at 0600hrs and then finally drive to Maun at 0730hrs. We will go on an easy drive to Maun to wrap up the trip. We will then arrive in Maun around 1430hrs, where you will be checked into Island Lodge for the night. Dinner and breakfast will be served by the lodge.
Day 18: Transfer To Maun International Airport
You will be picked up from Island Lodge prior to your flight and dropped off at Maun International airport for your return back home after a memorable trip with Nature Horizons Tours.
ACCOMMODATION
Maun Lodge : https://www.maunlodge.com
Rileys Hotel : https://www.crestahotels.com/hotels/botswana/cresta-rileys
Cresta Maun Lodge : https://www.crestahotels.com/hotels/botswana/cresta-maun
Do I need a Visa?
What’s the weather like?
Do I need to take malaria medication?
What is the Language in Zambia?
Wil I Be able to do laundry during my Zambia Tour?
Can I drink tap water in Zambia?
What should I pack for a Safari in Zambia?
CLOTHING FOR ZAMBIA SAFARI
- Light weight shirts/blouses with long sleeves as protection from the sun and mosquitos
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans or safari trousers
- Pajamas
- Socks
- Underwear
- A light weight water-proof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers
- Comfortable walking sandals or flip flops for warmer days
- A wide brimmed hat with under-chin tie to prevent it from flying away
- Swimsuit
- A WARM WINDPROOF jacket (winter)
- A fleece jacket that will go under the warm jacket (winter)
- A warm polo neck shirt (winter)
- A beanie (winter)
- Gloves (winter)
- A warm scarf (winter)
EQUIPMENT / OTHER
- Sunglasses
- Spare prescription eye glasses/contact lenses
- Binoculars
- Cameras and related paraphernalia like lenses etc and plenty of memory cards and spare batteries
- A small powerful flashlight and extra batteries
- Travel alarm clock
- Small purse size umbrella can come in handy
- Small lint roller
- A light packable backpack or tote to carry equipment and stuff on game vehicles
- A supply of Ziploc bags in different sizes may come in handy for dust or water proofing cameras , wet bathing suits etc.
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Chargers for cell phones, iPads, cameras, computers and you may want to invest in a mini travel charger surge protector with dual USB ports and five charging outlets.
PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
- Band aids
- Antiseptic cream
- Pain tablets
- Heartburn relief
- Eye drops
- Insect repellant
- Itch spray for bug bites
- Sunscreen with high SPF factor
- Hand sanitizer
- Purse size kleenex packets
- Eye drops
- Chapstick
- “make you go ” pills “make you not go” pills as well as any prescription medications that you reply on on a daily basis.
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
- 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!
