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Botswana Big Game Safari

Inspirational safari holiday to Botswana

This luxury fly-in itinerary combines Botswana's outstanding Okavango Delta with the Linyanti region, both of which are famous for Big Game sightings. Your time in the Okavango Delta will be split between two camps, Duba Plains and Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. Duba Plains is ideal for the wildlife connoisseur' with literally thousands of animals in an almost endless pattern across the flood plains. It is also the area from which the famous wildlife documentary Relentless Enemies was filmed about the constant battle between lion and buffalo.

Sandible is situated in a private concession, adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve, and offers some of the most exceptional wildlife sightings in the Okavango Delta, which you can enjoy on day and night safaris, as well as bush walks. Finally Selinda Camp, set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the private 130 000 hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana. Expect to see some of the classic species, such as leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, Red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, and some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog. It is also heaven for birders.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Maun
  • 2 nights - Duba Plains Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • 3 nights - Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • 3 nights - Selinda Camp, Linyanti, Botswana
  • Ends - Transfer to Maun for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Botswana
  • Nights Icon 8 Nights
  • Safari Icon Safari

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
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Highlights

  • Romanic copper claw foot baths, plunge pools and al fresco fine dining
  • Ideal for couples who appreciate the luxury of being isolated in nature
  • Evocative tent interiors and one-of-a-kind wildlife encounters
  • Luxury with no compromise on eco-sustainability and conservation
  • Some of the highest concentrations of game in Africa
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Maun

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Day 1 - 3

Arrive at Maun Airport and connect onto your light aircraft to the Okavango Delta. At the airstrip you will be met and enjoy a game drive on the way to your camp.

  • 2 nights
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Duba Plains Camp
All Inclusive | Tented Room
Botswana

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Day 3 - 6

A scenic light aircraft flight today to the airstrip nearest Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in another area of the Okavango Delta.

  • 3 nights

Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
All Inclusive | Suite
Botswana

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Selinda Camp Aerial View
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Day 6 - 9

Fly via light aircraft today to the Linyanti region. A guide will meet you and you will get your first glimpse of the Selinda Reserve en route to your camp.

  • 3 nights

Selinda Camp
All Inclusive | Tented Room
Botswana

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Day 9

Fly via light aircraft to Maun Airport. Here you will catch your international flight homebound.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
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ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

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  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Helicopter Flights Icon Helicopter Flights
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Experience
  • Fishing Icon Fishing
  • Kids Bushcraft Icon Kids Bushcraft
  • Fly Camping Icon Fly Camping
  • Food Experience Icon Food Experiences
  • Star Gazing Star Beds Icon Star Gazing/Star Bed
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
  • Sable
    Sable
  • Pels Fishing Owl
    Pels Fishing Owl
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Lechwe
    Lechwe
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
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