10 Night Botswanna Migration Itinerary
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10 Night Botswanna Migration Itinerary
This safari explores the contrasts, extremes and continually moving game of northern Botswana: from camping on islands in the Okavango Delta with its crystal-clear waterways, to the game rich plains of the dry Savuti marsh and the seasonal elephant herds in the Linyanti. It also takes in the amazing annual zebra migration along the Linyanti River from its source. The Okavango Delta region is at its very best between May and September, though you can still travel here up to December and have decent game viewings.
Days 1-2
After arrival in Maun, fly by light aircraft to the water-filled paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is the ultimate Delta experience, with serene waters flowing through innumerable channels around remote islands and a profusion of plants and animals. There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it by mokoro, walking and camping out on some of its green islands – all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience. Activities include mokoro and walking safaris, which enable up-close encounters with the excellent diversity of birdlife (including Pel’s Fishing Owl), frogs and a myriad game species, some specially adapted to water, such as the rare sitatunga and the familiar red lechwe.
Days 3-4
Fly by light aircraft charter from Xigera Mokoro Trails directly to the Khwai region in the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta, to our pre-erected Adventurer camp set up on Khwai Island
Days 5-6
After an early morning game drive and departure from camp, we travel directly north through the private concession, stopping en route at a private game viewing hide overlooking a waterhole for lunch. We arrive at our pre-erected Adventurer campsite in the mid-afternoon, in time for a sunset game drive.
Days 7-8
We depart early this morning for the Linyanti region. This is an all-day game drive, with lunch at a private game viewing hide in the Savuti Channel. En route, we are treated to a close-up detailed view of the “Stolen River,” to ensure the best zebra migration and reliable game viewing possible throughout the year. Game species and predators gravitate back and forth according to season between Linyanti and the Savuti marsh.
On our second day in the Linyanti concession, depart on an early morning activity in the north-eastern corner of the Linyanti, taking in the changing landscapes, from riverine to savannah habitats. Lunch takes place on a shaded deck, with a spectacular sweeping view of the Linyanti waterways. After a siesta in hammocks, we enjoy a leisurely canoe trip before returning to camp in the early evening
Day 9
After a short morning drive and breakfast, we depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. This area is famous for its vast herds of elephants and unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river in the hottest hours of the day.
Day 10
Enjoy a morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge. Late afternoon transfer to Livingstone Airport for international connections.
Note: This is simply a suggestion of how you can spend your time. At Mahlatini our Botswana Specialists will tailor make the itinerary specific to interests and budget. The region offers a wide variety of places to stay ranging from formal hotels to informal holiday flats, game lodges and reserves, guesthouses etc. There is usually something to suit everyone’s budget! Should you wish to have the car hire delivered or if you would prefer transfers this can easily be arranged.