9 Day Best of Chobe & Okavango Safari
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Chobe, Okavango Delta (Kwara), Central Kalahari
The 9 Day Best of Chobe & Okavango Safari is our signature itinerary, designed for travelers who want to experience the full spectrum of Botswana’s unparalleled wildlife and landscape diversity. This luxury package takes you on a journey through three distinct, world-famous ecosystems: the Chobe River, the Okavango Delta, and the Central Kalahari. This flagship tour offers an even deeper immersion into the wilderness than our popular 8 Day Meerkat Camping Tour, trading the rugged salt pans for the high-end comfort of fly-in lodges.
Price
$7 700 Per Person
Min Pax Required
2 Guests
Collection Point
Botswana
As a premier Luxury Botswana Fly-In Safari 9 Days experience, your time is maximized with seamless air transfers, ensuring you spend every moment immersed in the wild. This comprehensive Botswana 9 Day Safari Chobe Okavango Kalahari includes:
Chobe National Park: Famous for its enormous herds of elephants and thrilling Chobe River Cruises.
Kwara Concession / Okavango Delta: Exclusive game viewing in a UNESCO World Heritage site, pristine water systems, and the iconic Okavango Delta Mokoro experience.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve: Explore the vast, open plains and spot unique desert-adapted wildlife on a dedicated Kalahari Safari Tour.
For guests who have already experienced the dry desert dunes on our 8 Day Etosha & Dunes Safari, this itinerary provides the perfect lush, water-based contrast within the heart of Botswana.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Park Fees
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Professional Guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Taxes / VAT
Excludes
- Meals Not Specified
- Flights
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome and transfer to your lodge near Chobe National Park. This part of the Chobe Okavango Delta Extended Tour focuses on the region’s massive animal concentrations.
High-Action Game Drives: Rise early for morning game drives, seeking out predators and the 'Big Five.'
Chobe River Cruise: Spend an afternoon on a legendary Chobe River Cruise, viewing elephants, buffalo, and vast birdlife from the water, an experience Chobe is world-famous for.
Private Kwara Concession, a highly exclusive and game-rich region of the northern Okavango Delta. Here, you dive deep into both land and water activities.
Deep Okavango Delta Mokoro: Glide silently through the narrow channels in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), providing an intimate, low-impact view of the Delta’s unique ecosystem.
Land and Water Safaris: Enjoy exhilarating game drives during the day and adventurous night drives, alongside tranquil sunset boat cruises across the waterways.
Your final destination is the vast, golden expanse of the Kalahari—a crucial contrast to the waterways of the Delta. This segment provides a unique perspective on Botswana's diverse wilderness.
Kalahari Safari Tour: Embark on specialized game drives, focusing on desert-adapted wildlife such as the majestic black-maned lion, cheetah, meerkats, and unique antelope species like the gemsbok.
Deception Valley Exploration: Spend a day exploring iconic areas like Deception Valley, known for some of the best wildlife viewing in this legendary desert landscape.
After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your light aircraft transfer, concluding your comprehensive 9 Day Best of Chobe & Okavango Safari.
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What Our Travelers Say
"The Ultimate Botswana immersion"
"Spending nine days on this circuit was the best decision we made. Moving from the elephant-rich Chobe riverfront to the predator-heavy Khwai area, and finally into the heart of the Delta, gave us a complete picture of Botswana. The mokoro trips were so peaceful, and the game drives were consistently exciting!"
"Wildlife and Wonder Every Day"
"This was a bucket-list trip that exceeded every expectation. The Cultural Vibes team is so professional, and our guides had an uncanny ability to find the most elusive animals. We saw wild dogs, leopards, and countless hippos. Nine days was the perfect length, we felt truly connected to the wilderness by the end."
"Seamless Transitions and Stunning Lodges"
"The logistics of moving between these remote areas were handled with total ease. Every camp had its own unique character and the hospitality was second to none. If you want a deep dive into the Okavango and Chobe without feeling rushed, this 9-day itinerary is the absolute gold standard."
