Botswana is the destination for those who want to truly experience Africa – untouched, silent, and inhabited by wildlife that takes your breath away. Over 120,000 elephants live in Chobe National Park alone. The Okavango Delta – the world’s only inland delta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a unique ecosystem of waterways, islands and wetlands that attracts millions of animals every year.
Botswana prioritises quality over quantity: few, exclusive camps, strict protected areas and a tourism policy focused on high standards and low visitor numbers. Those who come here have the wilderness almost to themselves.
Mark and Wynand know these camps and concessions from firsthand experience – and take you to places that have deliberately stayed off the mass-tourism map.
Highlights at a Glance
Our Programme
Botswana Highlights (10 days)
„From Chobe to the Okavango Delta”
This journey leads through Botswana’s two most wildlife-rich regions: from the vast elephant herds on the Chobe River to the quiet waterways of the Okavango Delta. Three extraordinary camps, three completely different landscapes – united by a shared promise: here, nature is the host. The programme is displayed without fixed prices. Every journey is tailored individually to your wishes and travel dates. Get in touch – we will create a personal proposal for you.
Chobe National Park: Kasane
Arrival at Kasane Airport – Wynand picks you up. Chobe National Park greets you immediately: elephant herds on the riverbank, buffalo on the plains, lions at dawn. Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge sits directly on the river – a small, owner-run lodge focused on excellent personal service. It would be a miracle if you didn’t see elephants swimming across the river here.
Two activities daily of your choice: game drive in the national park or boat safari on the Chobe River. From the boat you observe elephants, hippos and crocodiles at close range – at sunset over the river, a sight you won’t soon forget.
Okavango Delta: Machaba Camp, Khwai Concession
Flight into the Okavango Delta – within minutes the landscape shifts from Chobe’s vast plains to the green labyrinth of the Delta. Machaba Camp is nestled in the Khwai Concession, a 35,000-hectare private reserve bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Traditional safari tents under trees on the Khwai River, overlooking the floodplains and Moremi beyond.
The Khwai Concession is known for exceptional wildlife density: buffalo and elephant herds, leopards, lions and the rare African wild dogs. Morning and evening game drives daily, plus mokoro safaris on the Delta’s waterways: gliding silently through water lilies, spotting hippos beneath the surface, observing birds in their natural habitat. Night game drives are also permitted in this concession – a rare opportunity to witness nocturnal wildlife.
Okavango Delta: Kiri Camp, Kiri Concession
Short flight from Machaba to the Kiri Concession – a private reserve in the NG32 region of the Okavango Delta, one of Botswana’s most productive wildlife areas. Kiri Camp sits elevated on a slope, its eco-luxury canvas tents on decks with unobstructed views over the vast Kiri floodplains – during flood season, a panorama without equal.
Kiri is renowned for its exceptional predator concentration: large lion prides, leopards, cheetahs and regular African wild dog sightings. Add buffalo herds, elephants and – during flood season – boat safaris on the Kiri River. Walking safaris with experienced rangers take you on foot through the islands and bush landscapes – here you discover the details hidden from a vehicle: tracks, scents, the crunch underfoot. For the final evening: sundowners on the deck terrace overlooking the plains – a worthy farewell.
Departure
Flight back to Kasane or Maun. Botswana leaves a vivid picture: elephants at sunset, the silence of the Delta, the call of a wild dog in the night.
Important Notes
- Botswana follows a low-volume high-value tourism policy – fewer guests, exclusive experiences, the highest wildlife protection standards.
- All activities are weather-dependent. During flood season (June–August), water-based activities are particularly spectacular.
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed – the success rate in these areas is however exceptionally high.
- We recommend taking out travel cancellation and interruption insurance for all journeys.
Botswana has captured your imagination?
Let’s plan your perfect Botswana journey together. Mark and Wynand know the camps, the concessions and the best season for every experience. Write to us – we’ll reply personally.
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Programme 3 – Botswana / Caprivi / Zambia (12 days)
“The Three Countries” – Three countries, three rivers, countless wildlife encounters. Starting at Chobe in Botswana – one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich national parks – through the legendary Caprivi Strip with its unique treehouse suites, ending at Victoria Falls. For those who want to experience southern Africa in all its diversity. This programme also appears on the “Botswana” and “Zambia” pages – linked with the same itinerary.
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Arrival at Kasane Airport – Wynand picks you up. Chobe National Park is renowned for its vast elephant herds – over 120,000 animals. Two activities daily: game drive in the park or boat safari on the Chobe River. It would be a miracle if you didn’t see elephants bathing and playing at the river.
Caprivi
The centrepiece of this journey. Nambwa Tented Lodge sits elevated in the treetops of Bwabwata National Park as the only private lodge within the park. Elephant paths run directly through the camp – guests walk on timber boardwalks over elephant routes to their 110 m² treehouse suites. At dawn: tea and homemade biscuits delivered to your tent. From your private deck, watch the sky illuminate in purple and amber. The majestic main deck offers open-sky dining overlooking the floodplains – a playground for elephant, buffalo and plains game herds that seek refuge under your suite at night. Activities: game drives for the Big Four, exclusive guided bush walks (the only lodge with this park permit), boat cruises, bush picnics and sundowners at the Horseshoe Lagoon. Optional: visit the Sijwa Project – an award-winning community initiative with permaculture garden, recycling workshop and cultural experience.
Livingstone, Zambia – Tongabezi Lodge
Cross into Zambia. The award-winning Tongabezi Lodge is nestled on the banks of the Zambezi, 12 km upstream from Victoria Falls. Romance and luxury with a dash of adventure. Activities: sunrise and sunset boat cruise, picnic on a private Zambezi island, visit to Victoria Falls.
Sindabezi Island Camp
Sindabezi Island Lodge is reached by boat from Tongabezi Lodge – on a small island in the middle of the Zambezi, just four private chalets. Seclusion without sacrificing service. The only footprints you’ll leave: in the silky-soft sand of the island.
Departure
Last breakfast with views over the Zambezi. Transfer to Livingstone Airport.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed – this is a wilderness experience in the wild.
- Should an accommodation be fully booked, we will reserve an equivalent alternative.
- The order of activities may vary depending on your travel dates.
- We recommend taking out travel cancellation and interruption insurance for all journeys.
Botswana, Namibia and Sambia have captured your imagination?
Let’s plan your perfect journey together. Mark and Wynand know every route, every lodge, every sunset. Write to us – we’ll reply personally.
Enquire about this journey