Wildlife spotting in Chobe and Moremi
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Chobe
Today you will travel to Chobe National Park, where you’ll spend the next two nights in a safari tent in the middle of the bush. Your tent is a traditional Meru-style rectangular shape with a shaded veranda, designed to be comfortable, whilst also being close to nature. The camps in Chobe and Moremi are not fenced and wildlife can pass through at night, so don’t be surprised if you hear rustling. It’s all part of the back to nature experience.
Day 2 – Safari in Chobe National Park
Chobe is one of Africa’s most prominent wildlife destinations, home to an incredible number of animals, including one of the largest populations of elephants in Africa (more than 50,000). As this park puts nature first, you won’t find asphalt roads, fences and few checkpoints. Chobe always prioritises low-impact, high-value tourism, ensuring conservation and maintaining the natural environment. You will be taken out on safari drives with an experienced guide to find zebra, wildebeest and buffalo here, and, if you’re lucky you may spot one of the many lions that live in Savuti. Tonight, you return to the same camp for one more night.
Driving a 4×4 vehicle through Chobe and Moremi
If you are keen to do self-drive it is important to have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, as you need it here. Driving through the parks is an adventure in itself and an extremely rewarding way to explore Botswana’s incredible landscapes and wildlife. However, as you will be driving on unpaved roads, through loose sand and roads with large holes, it’s important to be confident with these conditions. Depending on the season you are travelling, the ground can also be very wet and unstable (after the rainy season April-June). If you’d prefer a private driver to navigate the roads for you, we can arrange this, just let your travel specialist know.
Day 3 – Head South to Moremi Game Reserve
The following morning, it’s best to start early to catch the animals when they’re at their most active. This is also a great time to take beautiful photographs. The rising sun paints a majestic red glow over the landscape, and combined with the mystical fog over the water, this is the time to capture those epic shots.
Next, you’ll continue south towards the Okavango Delta, where you’ll stay in a tented suite with a private viewing deck overlooking the wilderness, at a traditional safari lodge. When you arrive at the accommodation, you can enjoy the warm, inviting campfire and delicious dinner prepared by the lodge, followed by a relaxing drink at the poolside bar. Get a good sleep tonight, because tomorrow you’re heading out on safari!
Day 4 – Safari in Moremi Game Reserve
Today, after an early wake-up and a delicious breakfast, you’ll be heading out on a safari with an expert guide. You’ll either explore the local private concession, along the River Khwai or head into Moremi Game Reserve. The wildlife viewing opportunities in this region are truly exceptional and experiencing the rich diversity of species in their natural habitat is an incredible privilege. You’ll likely encounter varied landscapes including vast savannahs, floodplains, lagoons and dense forests where you may be lucky enough to spot the big five.
Day 5 – Final morning in Moremi and departure
It’s another early wake-up this morning and a delicious breakfast, you’ll be heading out on a safari with an expert guide. You’ll either explore the local private concession, along the River Khwai or head into Moremi Game Reserve. The wildlife viewing opportunities in this region are truly exceptional and experiencing the rich diversity of species in their natural habitat is an incredible privilege. You’ll likely encounter varied landscapes including vast savannahs, floodplains, lagoons and dense forests where you may be lucky enough to spot the big five.
After your final safari experience in this region, it’s time to move on to your next destination.
Accommodation
