Essential Botswana


Deal Number 5273922

Repayments

Interest Free

Just go. Make your dream holiday your next holiday with easy Interest Free repayments over the next 9 months on packages over $999. For full product information please see our interest free page.

Monthly $175
Weekly $41
Plus $99 setup fee

from $1,570* per person

Enquire Now»

Time to break out your best Attenborough impression – you’re going on a safari. This trip doesn’t skimp on the savannah, but it mainly follows the rivers and watering holes that sustain life (human and wild) throughout Africa. Drive across the sands of the Kalahari Desert in search of rhinos, then spot elephants and warthogs while you cruise down the Okavango Delta in a dugout mokoro canoe. Camp on the floodplains of the Kwando River, and search for wildlife in Chobe National Park.

Duration 9 days

Destination Botswana

Company Intrepid

Availability From 30/03/2024 to 20/12/2026


Call 1300 018 390

What's Included?

  • Safari through Chobe National Park for a chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and much more
  • Did you know that rhinos come out to play when the sun goes down? Let us prove it to you during a sunset 4WD through the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  • Try and tell the difference between your buddy’s snores and the sound of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the Okavango wilderness
  • There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the African sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the Okavango Delta
  • Elephants never forget, and you won’t forget them either
  • Cruise down the river in Chobe National Park, home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
  • Donations help employ a team of Community Guardians who collaborate with locals to find sustainable solutions to human-wildlife conflict and conservation in Southern Africa
  • Breakfasts Included: 8
  • Lunches Included: 2
  • Dinners Included: 7
  • Camping (with facilities) (6 nights),Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights),Hotel (1 night)
  • Overland vehicle,Open safari vehicle,Mokoro
  • Age: min 18, max 35
  • Group Size: 1 - 22
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Entrance
  • Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
  • Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
  • Mukolo Camp - Mokoro Safari
  • Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
  • Victoria Falls - Leader-led orientation walk

Availability

  • From 30/03/2024 to 20/12/2026

Visit Botswana

1 Johannesburg

Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Touch down in Jo’burg (as the locals like to call it). You’ve got a free day before you join up with your crew at a 6 pm welcome meeting tonight. We recommend visiting the eye-opening Apartheid Museum to start your journey with some crucial history before meeting up with your group. After your important meeting this evening, why not head out for an optional group dinner and get to know your newfound travel crew? Your leader can point you in the right direction with bar and restaurant recommendations.

2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary

See ya South Africa – cross the border into Botswana and travel toward the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. It sits on the Kalahari Desert, and is an old hunting area transformed into a conservation project. It now protects what’s left of Botswana's black and white rhino populations, but there are plenty of other beasties hanging around too – zebras, giraffes, leopards, ostriches and wildebeest, all of which chill out around many natural waterholes. Not only do you get to check out awesome animals here, but you’ll also be benefitting local communities and helping protect the white rhino. When the sun begins to set, hop in a jeep to see the rhinos at their most active. About 35 rhinos roam around this 400 ha community-based reserve. Don't forget your binoculars, or you'll be getting them confused with big rocks.

3 Maun

Get up real early, jump aboard the truck and head to Maun. Catch up on your beauty sleep or play some roadtrip games to get know your crew better. This journey also includes a free massage service (meaning the road might get a little bumpy). In Maun there’s the chance to stock up on any supplies you might need for the journey ahead – maybe hats, sunscreen and scarves (for the morning chill and the afternoon sun). Maun’s the gateway to one of the world's most renowned and complex ecosystems, the Okavango Delta. This is a one-of-a-kind kinda place – a 16,000 sq km maze of wetlands made up of meandering waterways, green islands, lush plains and loads of wildlife. You might see hippos, crocodiles, elephants and big cats. But honestly it's not really the animals that are the main attraction – it's the incredibly diverse ecosystem and atmospheric waterscapes. Tonight you'll stay on the outskirts of Maun at a simple campsite with shared facilities, wi-fi and optional upgrades.

4 Okavango Delta Pan Handle

Make your way to the north-western part of the Okavango Delta, close to the Pan Handle. Now’s the time to find out everything about your fellow travellers – you’ll be old mates by the end of it. Leave the truck at some secure parking and take a 4WD transfer for the last 12 km. Your destination for the next two nights sits on the edge of the Guma Lagoon area. Set up camp and relax on the edge of the lagoon for the rest of the afternoon, then fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush at night – is that noise a hippo or your mate snoring?

5 Okavango Delta Pan Handle

Today, you get to paddle the mighty Okavango Delta. There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the African sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe), while your expert poler propels you down calm waters through papyrus and reed beds to lily covered lagoons and islands. Watch out for elephants, lechwe, warthogs, sitatunga and other plains game in the open. Stop at one of the islands for a swim before returning to camp. If you are interested in the culinary side of Southern Africa, feel free to join your cook for an in-depth cooking class while they prepare tonight's meal.

6 Kwando River (Caprivi Strip)

This morning, transfer in the 4WDs back to the truck and then make your way to the border to cross into Namibia. Your next camp is on the banks of the Kwando River, in the Caprivi Strip. This strip of land is sandwiched between Botswana and Angola and connects with Zambia and Zimbabwe at its end. Take the opportunity to discover your new surroundings on our favorite mode of transportation - a mokoro. On your return, maybe relax at your camp or jump on one of the optional activities, like the late afternoon boat trip, or a game drive in Mudumu Game Park (look out for buffalo, elephants, antelope and zebras). You can also take a village tour, or join in on a fishing trip – the locals will give you the heads up on the best spots.

7 Chobe National Park

This morning, zip over to the edge of Chobe National Park, further through the Caprivi Strip and back into Botswana. Botswana's first national park is perhaps best known for its high concentration of elephants, which can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River. The river also attracts wallowing hippos, lots of birdlife, crocodiles sunning themselves and cheetahs and lions venturing out for a drink. When you arrive, you can head out on an optional late afternoon boat cruise on the river. A sunset cruise is an ideal way to spend the afternoon and toast to another day in Africa. Or, just kick back at camp with a book and relax.

8 Chobe National Park

Today, you'll head out on a 4WD game drive in Chobe National Park. There's a huge range of wildlife here, all packed into one tiny area, making it unlike anywhere else in the world! Huge herds of buffalo and elephants are often seen roaming around the savannah, matched by the size of the local lion prides. An estimated 70,000 Kalahari elephants roam the park, too – these majestic beasts are the largest known subspecies of elephant in the world. As well as these fantastic creatures, you might also see zebras, impalas, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and heaps of birds!

9 Victoria Falls

This morning there will be time to join an optional game drive in the Chobe National Park. Then, it’s on to the town of Victoria Falls this afternoon. Cross the border into Zimbabwe and arrive in the early afternoon. Before your trip officially ends, your leader will provide a quick orientation walk through town. Even though your trip ends today, there is so much to discover in Victoria Falls that it's highly recommended you stay a few days. The entrance fee is a bit steep, but for the Beyonce of waterfalls, it’s well worth it. If you'd like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.

Departure dates and Pricing

Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 30th March, 202430/03/2024Sun 7th April, 202407/04/2024Sold Out
Per person from$1625*
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 18th May, 202418/05/2024Sun 26th May, 202426/05/2024Sold Out
Per person from$1670*
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 8th June, 202408/06/2024Sun 16th June, 202416/06/2024Sold Out
Per person from$1895*
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 20th July, 202420/07/2024Sun 28th July, 202428/07/2024Available
Per person from$1755*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 10th August, 202410/08/2024Sun 18th August, 202418/08/2024Available
Per person from$1735*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 14th September, 202414/09/2024Sun 22nd September, 202422/09/2024Sold Out
Per person from$1870*
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 19th October, 202419/10/2024Sun 27th October, 202427/10/2024Available
Per person from$1755*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 2nd November, 202402/11/2024Sun 10th November, 202410/11/2024Available
Per person from$1755*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 14th December, 202414/12/2024Sun 22nd December, 202422/12/2024Available
Per person from$1575*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 8th February, 202510/02/2024Sun 16th February, 202518/02/2024Available
Per person from$1655*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 19th April, 202520/04/2024Sun 27th April, 202528/04/2024Available
Per person from$1720*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 17th May, 202518/05/2024Sun 25th May, 202526/05/2024Available
Per person from$1655*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 14th June, 202515/06/2024Sun 22nd June, 202523/06/2024Available
Per person from$1720*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 12th July, 202513/07/2024Sun 20th July, 202521/07/2024Available
Per person from$1720*
Enquire »
Sat 26th July, 202527/07/2024Sun 3rd August, 202504/08/2024Available
Per person from$1790*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 16th August, 202517/08/2024Sun 24th August, 202525/08/2024Available
Per person from$1790*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 6th September, 202507/09/2024Sun 14th September, 202515/09/2024Available
Per person from$1790*
Enquire »
Sat 27th September, 202528/09/2024Sun 5th October, 202506/10/2024Available
Per person from$1790*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 18th October, 202519/10/2024Sun 26th October, 202527/10/2024Available
Per person from$1720*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 15th November, 202516/11/2024Sun 23rd November, 202524/11/2024Available
Per person from$1655*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 13th December, 202514/12/2024Sun 21st December, 202522/12/2024Available
Per person from$1655*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 7th February, 202610/02/2024Sun 15th February, 202618/02/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 18th April, 202620/04/2024Sun 26th April, 202628/04/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 16th May, 202618/05/2024Sun 24th May, 202626/05/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 13th June, 202615/06/2024Sun 21st June, 202623/06/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 11th July, 202613/07/2024Sun 19th July, 202621/07/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Sat 25th July, 202627/07/2024Sun 2nd August, 202604/08/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 15th August, 202617/08/2024Sun 23rd August, 202625/08/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 5th September, 202607/09/2024Sun 13th September, 202615/09/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Sat 26th September, 202628/09/2024Sun 4th October, 202606/10/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 17th October, 202619/10/2024Sun 25th October, 202627/10/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 14th November, 202616/11/2024Sun 22nd November, 202624/11/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »
Departure DateReturn DateAvailabilityPriceEnquire
Sat 12th December, 202614/12/2024Sun 20th December, 202622/12/2024Available
Per person from$1570*
Enquire »

Terms and conditions

  • The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider.
  • Prices quoted valid for sale until 03 April 2024 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
  • All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
  • Advertised price includes bonus nights and/or stated saving (if applicable).
  • Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Please enquire for further details.
  • Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
  • Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
  • Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.
  • Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
  • Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
  • Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.
  • Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).
  • These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please enquire for further details..
  • We receive payment from third party travel service providers when you use us to book travel and travel-related products and services with them on your behalf.
  • Our liability to you is limited in certain situations, and we may charge you a cancellation fee(s) in certain circumstances. See our booking terms and conditions for further details.
  • We may provide your personal information to third parties, including travel service providers with whom you make a booking. See our privacy policy for further details.

Important Notice

The above information has been obtained from the relevant suppliers and should be considered an indicative guide only as to the prices that may be available for these products. Flight Centre cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to that price displayed on this website. Please contact a Flight Centre travel consultant to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, any blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply.

Contact an Expert to find out more about this tour and other amazing tours!

Talk to a travel expert and personalise your trip

Your trip

1 Traveller
Travel Dates
Talk to an Airfare Expert

Our consultants:

  • Are Airfare Experts
  • Are 100% based in Australia
  • Can answer your questions about fare types and inclusions
  • Can find exclusive packages to save you money

Your personal details

Phone:
Postcode:
Contact Preference:
Interest free is available
Repayments

Interest Free

Just go. Make your dream holiday your next holiday with easy Interest Free repayments over the next 9 months on packages over $999. For full product information please see our interest free page.

Monthly $175
Weekly $41

By proceeding I agree to Flight Centre's Terms of Use and my personal information being handled in accordance with Flight Centre's Privacy Policy.

From quick getaways to dream holidays

We're the biggest travel agency south of the equator with access to destinations right around the world. Anywhere you want to go, we can take you there.

Book Now Pay Later!

Where ever you want to fly, cruise, tour or stay, you can holiday sooner with our Interest Free Holidays.

Real People, Real Experience, Real Easy

Our Travel Experts love travel as much as you do. Book with us, knowing you're getting the best advice from the best in the business.