Please note: as the safari starts at 07h30 on Day 1, you will need to pre-night in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before your safari starts. Bush Ways can assist with pre-safari arrangements such as accommodation and transfers.
On the afternoon of your pre-night, you will have the option of taking a 45min flight in a helicopter with no windows and doors, allowing magnificent views from above. Both experiences have to be booked prior to arrival, and payment made in USD cash only. Transfers are not included and extra charges will apply. During the flight it is possible to spot large game animals such as elephant, giraffe and hippopotami.
Day 1 – 3: Moremi Game Reserve (3rd Bridge/Xakanaxa area)
Your safari adventure kicks off in Maun, where your guide will meet you at 07:30 at a pre-arranged location. From Maun, you will journey to Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s premier wilderness areas encompassing both swamp and dry landscapes. For the next three days, you will embark on a quest to discover the diverse wildlife and bird species that this region is famous for, while soaking in the stunning sounds and sights around you. You’ll spend three nights exploring this magnificent Game Reserve, staying at two different campsites. Early morning game drives at sunrise, and late afternoon drives at sunset will be the routine. Camping will take place in private designated campsites equipped with bush ablutions.
Distance: Maun to Moremi: 150 km | Travel Time: 6-7 hours (transfer and game drive) | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Southern Chobe National Park (Savuti/Zwei Zwei)
Next, you will head to Chobe National Park, renowned for its varied and stunning landscapes. As you continue your search for wildlife, you’ll explore the drier Savute region, where herds of bull elephants roam the plains. Your journey will then take you north to the Chobe River, where your game drives will meander along the riverbanks, accompanied by the calls of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas featuring bush ablutions, starting in the Savute area (Day 4) and moving to the northern section of the park near the riverfront (Days 5 & 6).
Distance: Moremi to Savute: 120 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours (transfer and game drive) | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Northern Chobe National Park
You will journey north to the Chobe River, where your game drives will wind along the river banks, guided by the call of the magnificent African Fish Eagle. Experience a diverse array of wildlife, including puku and Chobe bushbuck, alongside breathtaking birdlife in this extraordinary river ecosystem. Transfer and game drive from Southern Chobe National Park to the Chobe River floodplain. Enjoy game drives as you explore Northern Chobe National Park.
Savute to Chobe River: 170 km | Travel Time: 5-6 hours (transfer and game drive) | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Northern Chobe National Park
Continue your adventure with game drives to further explore Northern Chobe and its floodplain.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Following a brief morning game drive, your guide will escort you to the Kazungula border, where you will meet your transfer vehicle to your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Visa required). This is where your time with the Bush Ways team (including translators) will come to an end as they handover the group to the Zimbabwean team. You will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoons, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the thundering Victoria Falls and shop for souvenirs. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.
Chobe River to Victoria Falls: 100 km | Travel Time: 3 hours (excluding border crossing) | Meals: B
Day 8: Your Bush Ways Adventure Ends Here
The safari officially concludes after breakfast on Day 8 at the lodge. Bush Ways is pleased to arrange post-tour accommodations, activities, and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, Livingstone airport or lodges, or Kasane, Botswana, for an additional fee. Activities in Victoria Falls include white water rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls. Please enquire at the lodge reception for more details.
Meals: B
ABOUT OUR ADVENTURE CAMPING SAFARIS
Guests are required to participate minimally in the camping safari, which includes tasks such as setting up and packing away their tents and transporting their bags to and from the vehicle at the campsites. All other camp duties will be handled by our dedicated team, consisting of one guide and one camp assistant.