ITINERARY ‘HIGHLIGHTS BOTSWANA’
The perfect safari trip for those who want the well-known pictures of these highlight areas, come alive in front of their own eyes. Discover Botswana’s most scenic spots during Route Highlights!
Self-Drive Tour
14 Days (customizable)
1.579 km
A tour to the magnificent national parks of Botswana such as the Chobe and Moremi, and the Okavango Delta can be perfectly combined with a visit to the beautiful water-rich area of the Caprivi strip in the northeast of Namibia.
View and observe animals of all varieties and sizes from far and close. Be amazed by the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and experience absolute isolation and untouched nature within the Makgadikgadi National Park.
Highlights
The changing nature and versatile experience, the contrasts of jungle-like wildlife to absolute serene deserts
How to get most out of it: With an (organized) daytrip to the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Listen to and watch the hippos in the Okavango river
Explore amazing Chobe National Park on guided boat cruises along the river
Witness the clearest and most starry sky of Makgadikgadi Natinoal Park
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1-4: Maun – Caprivi strip
- Day 5-7: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls
- Day 8-9: Makgadikgadi National Park
- Day 10-12: Moremi National Park – Okavango Delta
- Day 13: Departure
- Day 14: Arrival Home
Detailed Itinerary
Route Highlights Botswana
Day 1-4
Maun – Caprivi strip
Listen to and watch the hippos in the Okavango river
Upon arrival in Maun, you will receive your fully equipped 4×4 rental vehicle and can acclimatize and rest after a long flight, before the journey ‘really’ starts the next day.
Past the western part of the Okavango Delta, the road takes you to Namibia. At the Caprivi-Strip, you have time to visit those national parks that are not yet visited by many, with the Popa falls around the corner – listen to and watch the hippos in the Okavango river.
The tour continues to the wettest part of the Caprivi, a green and lush area, almost delta-like. It is a green area with many birds and other animals such as elephants and water buffalo and the habitat of giant crocodiles.
Day 5-7
Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park is home to over 120 000 Elephants
From the Caprivi, the border is crossed back to Botswana, to Kasane, the entrance ‘gate’ to the Chobe National Park. The Chobe River Front offers an overwhelming variety or flora and fauna, several days can be spent here easily and the Chobe National Park is home to over 120 000 Elephants!
Explore this amazing park on guided boat cruises along the river or via guided, or self-drive tours through the park.
Note: visit the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, a daytrip to this wonder of the worlds is highly recommended.
Explore Botswana offers organised self-drive holidays and safari tours to Botswana. You can go on an adventure in a fully equipped vehicle of your own choice. We will arrange your accommodations in advance, whether you wish to stay in lodges and guesthouses, on campsites or both.
Prices
Camping:
Low Season from: € 1.079,-
High Season from: € 1.249,-
Accommodation:
Low Season from: € 1.779,-
High Season from: € 1.979,-
What is included?
Car rental
Accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, lodges or campsites)
Unlimited kilometres
Complete camping equipment (camping trip)
Car insurance with standard excess
Third party insurance
Most accommodations are booked with breakfast and camping is self-catering
Personal travel App for cell phone
24-hours emergency service
Tips and route information
Airport/hotel transfers
What is excluded?
International Flights
Fuel
Park fees, entrance fees to museums
Personal expenses
Additional activities and excursions, e.g. game drives, boat trips, etc.
Meals (unless indicated as included)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Itineraries
14 Days Safari Tour
Explore the fascinating national parks and experience the best bits Botswana has to offer.
20 Days Safari Tour
Adventurous camping and you can hardly get closer in touch with nature.
21 Days Safari Tour
Seek diversity; from far stretching savannas, to lush green oases and abundant wildlife.
Day 8-9
Makgadikgadi National Park
Ancient giants resting in an open field
Through Nata the journey continues to Gweta from where the vast plains of Makgadikgadi Natinoal Park and Nxai Pan can be explored. The famous Baines Baobabs will let you wonder about mother nature’s amazing forms and durability – like ancient giants resting in an open field.
And don’t forget to look up during the night, to witness the clearest and most starry sky – even clearly following the path of the milky way?
Day 10-12
Maun – Moremi National Park – Okavango Delta
Visit the Okavango Delta by Mokoro
From Maun you can explore the Okavango Delta, either by yourself or in an organized activity. Or maybe even spend a night in this wild nature of the Moremi National Park? Very exciting!
The wetlands of the Moremi National Park offer an abundance of game. You can also visit the Delta by Mokoro (traditional kanu) or join a scenic flight over the Delta. There is enough to experience, for everyone!
Day 13-14
End of tour - Departure - Arrival Home
Relax and rewind from an amazing adventure
Today you leave this wonderful country behind, to head back home – with your head full of beautiful memories.
Safari adventure with our reliable self-drive car rentals. Explore Botswana’s top destinations!
What is included?
Below is an overview of what is included in your booking with Explore Botswana
Transport:
Airport/hotel transfers
Car rental
Detailed explanation of the car (4×4 only)
Complete camping equipment (camping trip)
Car insurance with standard excess
Third party insurance
Unlimited kilometres
24-hours emergency service
Information:
Extensive information folder
Detailed route and road description
Personal travel App for cell phone
Roadmaps
Description of places of interest
Tips and information
Accommodation:
Standard accommodation tours include all rooms at middle-class hotels, guesthouses or lodges (mostly B&B), unless otherwise requested.
Standard camping tours include most nights at campsites, combined with several nights at middle-class hotels, guesthouse or lodges (mostly B&B).
Almost all campsites and accommodations have a restaurant and offer facilities like a pool, bar, info desk, etc.
If the trips includes visits to National Parks, then the nights will be spent inside the parks as much as possible.
Meals & Drinks:
Most accommodations are booked with breakfast and camping is self-catering. It will be clearly indicated what meals are included in your tour proposal.
With most accommodations it is also possible to book dinner in advance. If you would like to include this in your proposal, please let us know.
What is excluded?
Below is an overview of what is excluded from your booking with Explore Botswana
What is not included?
International Flights (book separately with Explore Botswana)
Fuel
Park fees, entrance fees to museums and personal expenses
Additional activities and excursions, e.g. game drives, boat trips, etc.
Meals (unless indicated as included)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Optional Extras?
Below is an overview of the optional extras you can add to your booking with Explore Botswana
Optional Extras?
Flights
Reduced excess on vehicle insurance
Satellite phone, which can be used everywhere in Africa
GPS-navigation system
Compressor
Two-way radios
Also refer to our Extra Options Car Rental
From the Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park, enjoy the liberty to discover Botswana’s treasures
Botswana Self-Drive Trips
The itineraries we offer to Botswana are fully customizable to your needs. You can book these, or you can use them for inspiration to build your own, tailor-made adventure to Botswana. See below some of our other sample itineraries to Botswana that we have put together. Explore Botswana will always make sure that you will experience the journey of your dreams!
Self-Drive Itinerary
Highlights Botswana
Explore the fascinating national parks and experience the best bits Botswana has to offer.
Length: 14 Days (customizable)
Price from: €1.079,- EUR
Self-Drive Itinerary
Back to Basics
Adventurous camping and you can hardly get closer in touch with nature.
Length: 20 Days (customizable)
Price from: €1.779,- EUR
Self-Drive Itinerary
Combi Namibia
Seek diversity; from far stretching savannas, to lush green oases and abundant wildlife.
Length: 21 Days (customizable)
Price from: €1.162,- EUR
Rent a 4×4 car with us and create your own unique safari adventure in Botswana
