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16-Day Bushman Trail Safari

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Botswana | 16 Day

Overview

Tour Description Embark on an extraordinary 16-night camping adventure with our Bushman Trails safari. This fully serviced camping experience offers a cultural immersion and covers some of the most stunning wilderness areas in Botswana, from the mesmerizing Kalahari Desert to the unique Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Marsh, and the renowned Chobe River Front. Starting in Maun and concluding in Victoria Falls, this safari promises an unforgettable journey through southern Africa's natural wonders.

Comfort Level
Tour Start
Tour End
Tour Type
Transport
Budget
Maun
Kasane
Private Tour
Safari Vehicles (4x4 Jeeps or Land Cruisers)

Included

  • Park Fees
  • All Shown Activities
  • Meals & Drinks As Specified Day By Day
  • Professional Guide/Driver
  • All Listed Transport
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Hotel Transfers

Excluded

  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flights
  • Accommodation Before/After Safari
  • Staff Tips
  • Personal Expenses (Travel Insurance, Visa Fees Etc.)
  • Government Tax/Fee Increases

Day by Day Activities

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Maun by your Bush Rover Safaris guide. After a short briefing, you’ll depart by 4x4 vehicle for the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, an untouched expanse of desert wilderness. The drive takes about five hours, offering glimpses of changing landscapes and remote villages. Arriving at your private mobile bush camp, set near Deception Valley or Sunday Pan, you’ll enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. This vast, arid region is home to springbok, oryx, black-maned lions, and a variety of birds. End the day with sundowners and a fireside dinner beneath the star-studded sky.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water

Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in Deception Valley, where you may spot cheetahs stalking prey or large herds of oryx. Midday brings time to relax at camp, followed by a special cultural experience: a guided walk with local San Bushmen. Learn about their ancient survival skills, medicinal plants, and traditional tracking methods. Later, enjoy another game drive through the open pans, watching for honey badgers, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water

Venture into the remote reaches of Passarge Valley, one of the least-traveled areas of the Central Kalahari. This wild terrain offers opportunities to see lions, brown hyenas, and giraffes in solitude. In the afternoon, explore Sunday Pan, a waterhole frequented by wildlife. Spend your final Kalahari evening around the fire, sharing stories and reflecting on your desert adventure.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water

After breakfast, break camp and journey back to Maun. You’ll arrive by late afternoon and check into a lodge for a night of relaxation. Optional activities include a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, offering breathtaking aerial views of the wetlands. Dinner is served at the lodge, and you’ll rest up for the next leg of your safari.

Accommodation: Lodging
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Okavango Delta

Today you depart once again into the wilderness, heading for Moremi Game Reserve. After a morning drive, you’ll arrive at a mobile safari camp set near Xini or Xakanaxa. After lunch and rest, an afternoon game drive reveals elephants, leopards, and more. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening under the stars.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve

Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. Spend the day exploring the Xini Lagoon area. Morning and afternoon game drives offer the chance to see lions, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, and abundant plains game. Relax at camp between drives and soak in the peaceful delta environment.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve

Journey deeper into the heart of Moremi Game Reserve and uncover the rich diversity of its ecosystems. Explore the lush, winding waterways of Xakanaxa, the predator-dense plains of Bodumatau, and the scenic, wildlife-rich wetlands around Third Bridge. This adventure promises exceptional sightings, from elegant red lechwe and massive buffalo herds to the elusive sitatunga and stealthy crocodiles lurking in the channels. Every turn reveals a new facet of Moremi’s untamed beauty, making it a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve

After breakfast, head north to the Khwai Community Concession, a wildlife-rich area on the edge of Moremi. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, antelope, and predators. After dinner, set out on a thrilling night drive in search of hyenas, civets, genets, and other elusive nocturnal creatures.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Khwai Concession

Begin your day with a peaceful mokoro excursion along the serene channels of the Khwai River, gliding past reeds and water lilies as you take in the sights and sounds of the delta. In the afternoon, switch to a game drive and continue your exploration of the Khwai region, where encounters with elephants, big cats, and an abundance of birdlife offer unforgettable wildlife moments.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Khwai Concession

Today offers the unique opportunity to visit a local Khwai village, where you can engage with community members and gain insight into their culture and ongoing conservation efforts. Later, continue your journey with game drives through Khwai’s varied and wildlife-rich landscapes.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Khwai Concession

After breakfast, journey to Savuti, a legendary region within Chobe National Park known for its dramatic landscapes and intense predator action. Upon arrival, set up camp and head out for an afternoon game drive, where sightings of lions, elephants, hyenas, and other iconic wildlife are common and thrilling.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

Spend the day exploring the iconic Savuti Marsh, renowned for its intense predator-prey interactions and high concentration of wildlife. Venture to the Gubatsa Hills, where ancient San rock art tells stories of the past, and take in the striking scenery and dramatic landscapes that define every moment of your game drives.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

Your final full day in Savuti is filled with unforgettable game drives, with a focus on tracking elephants, buffalo, and the region’s famed big cats. As night falls, savor your last dinner under the stars, surrounded by the crackle of the campfire and the distant calls of the wild—a perfect ending to your Savuti adventure.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

Depart Savuti and journey to the Chobe Riverfront, a lush haven teeming with wildlife. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge or camp before heading out on an afternoon game drive along the riverbanks, where large herds of elephants, rare sable antelope, and lions are often spotted against the stunning backdrop of the Chobe River.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

This afternoon, unwind with a memorable sunset boat cruise along the Chobe River. Glide through tranquil waters as elephants wade and swim nearby, hippos yawn in the shallows, and crocodiles bask on the riverbanks. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by sightings of vibrant kingfishers, majestic fish eagles, herons, and more, all set against the golden glow of the setting sun.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

Spend your final day in Kasane at your own pace—relax at the lodge or opt for an exciting guided day trip to the breathtaking Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. Later, transfer to Kasane International Airport, where you’ll bid farewell to the wild and begin your onward journey.

Accommodation: Lodging
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottle Water
Main Destination: Chobe National Park

Important Notice

  1. This tour is operated by Bush Rover Safaris, not by Safarivendors.com.
  2. If the suggested primary accommodation is unavailable, alternative of a similar standard will be provided.
  3. Any requests for changes to the tour operator may price subject to change based on modifications.
  4. The tour operator reserves the right to alter prices listed on SafariVendors.com.
  5. Each tour operator has their own cancellation and refund policy.
  6. Travelers are strongly recommended to purchase comprehensive travel insurance.

Starting From

$6600

Price varies by group size

16-Day Bushman Trail Safari (From $6600 Per Person)

Safari Types: Private, Shared & Self Driving Tours

Offices In: Moeti ward, Maun, Botswana

Team Size: 8

Member of: Botswana Tourism

Destinations: Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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