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10 Days Botswana Wildlife & Birdwatching is a 10 days tour in Botswana via the Botswana route, starting from USD 26999 . See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
10 days

Route
Botswana

From
USD 26999

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

About 10 Days Botswana Wildlife & Birdwatching

Enjoy the best that Botswana has to offer in terms of animals and birds with this 10-day luxury tour of the country's best wildlife-watching destinations. Start at the Salt Pans, then transfer to the Okavango Delta, where you'll explore two sides of the delta. Spot Africa's big game favourites on game drives, take a boat trip through Botswana's seasonal water channels and keep your eyes peeled for bird species such as a Pel's fishing owl or even a wattled crane.

Duration: 10 days
Route: Botswana
From: USD 26999

Overview

Itinerary

Included & not included

Highlights for 10 Days Botswana Wildlife & Birdwatching

Day 1: Arrive in Maun
Day 2-3: Explore the Salt Pans
Day 4: Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Day 5-6: Explore the Okavango Delta
Day 7: Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta
Day 8-9: Explore the Okavango Delta
Day 10: Depart from Botswana

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrive in Maun
Day 02-03	Explore the Salt Pans
Day 04	Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Day 05-06	Explore the Okavango Delta
Day 07	Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta
Day 08-09	Explore the Okavango Delta
Day 10	Depart from Botswana

Day 01: Arrive in Maun

>> You'll arrive in Botswana at Maun International Airport, the gateway to the country's best safari destinations. From here, it's a short internal flight to San Camp, a rustic safari camp located in the Makgadikgadi salt pans. After a long journey, relax with a sundowner at this luxury-tented game, then head out on an evening game drive and watch the sunset.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: San Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Makgadikgadi Pan

Day 02-03: Explore the Salt Pans

>> San Camp is located on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana's Makgadikgadi. The surroundings of this minimalist seven-tented camp offer sightings of red hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok, as well as 360-degree views of the gorgeous pristine salt pans. Explore the pans by quad bike, then treat yourself to a three-layer banana and caramel cake in the evening.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: San Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP

Day 04: Transfer to the Okavango Delta

>> Next, leave Botswana's salt pans behind and head to the Okavango Delta, where you'll be staying at Chitabe Camp, located in a private concession in the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in one of the camp's spacious eight Meru tents; each tent has twin beds, en-suite facilities and both indoor and outdoor showers. Head out onto the deck for beautiful views of the floodplains.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Chitabe Camp Luxury tented bush camp located inside Okavango Delta

Day 05-06: Explore the Okavango Delta

>> Look out for large predators on game drives, as well as nocturnal creatures such as civet, genet, bushbabies and owls. The region is also well-known for birdwatching. Notable bird species include the African hawk-eagle, ground hornbill, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and red-billed francolin.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Chitabe Camp Luxury tented bush camp located inside Okavango Delta

Day 07: Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta

>> Today, you'll leave Chitabe Camp and the Chitabe Concession behind and move to a different part of the Okavango Delta, to Jao Concession and its Jacana Camp. You'll stay in one of the camp's five Meru-style tents, set in wild date palms and sycamore fig trees. Unwind after a day of wildlife-watching by the campfire and look up at the glittering stars.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Jacana Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Okavango Delta

Day 08-09: Explore the Okavango Delta

>> This area of the Okavango Delta is famous for birdwatching and notable species that can be seen here include the rare Pel's fishing-owl and endangered wattled crane. There are also seasonal water activities to enjoy, depending on water levels at the time of year, as well as traditional game drives and walking excursions.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Jacana Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Okavango Delta

Day 10: Depart from Botswana

>> Sadly, your wildlife and birdwatching safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Maun International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home.