Tailor-Made Travel to Botswana: A Family Journey

Day 1 – Kasane to Chobe National Park

This morning you will fly into Kasane, Botswana. From Kasane, travel to Chobe National Park and the Muchenje Safari Lodge, located near the Chobe River within the park. The lodge is located approximately 30 miles west of Kasane, conveniently removed from the busiest section of the park. (B,L,D)

Day 2 – Chobe National Park

During your stay at Muchenje Safari Lodge you can enjoy a wide range of activities in Chobe National Park, including boat cruises, game drives, and walks, as well as village and school visits. You and your family will learn about its diverse ecology and renowned populations of elephant, Cape buffalo, hippopotamus, giraffe, crocodile, and vast array of bird species. (B,L,D)

Day 3 –Chobe National Park

Enjoy another day on safari in Chobe National Park from Muchenje Safari Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – Kasane to Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Today, return to Kasane where you will be met by your light aircraft pilot, who will fly you over the Delta into the heart of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve to your next safari stay at Camp Okuti. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Moremi Game Reserve

Enjoy morning and afternoon activities in Moremi Game Reserve, a hot spot of wildlife. You can choose to take game drives or boat cruises from Okuti and, if time permits, observe a heronry located close to the lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 6 – Moremi Game Reserve

Enjoy another day on safari in Moremi. (B,L,D)

Day 7 – Shinde Private Concession

Depart Moremi by light aircraft and travel to the Shinde Private Concession, located on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta and near Moremi. Here, you will be met by your private guide and taken to the Footsteps camp which has a broad range of wildlife nearby, including lion, leopard, hyena, and wild dog, as well as impala, kudu, and giraffe. Remain in residence at Footsteps for three nights, where you will have sole use of this remarkable camp. The camp comes complete with a private guide, chef, and camp staff. (B,L,D)

Day 8 – Shinde Private Concession

The Young Explorers program is great for families who are more adventurous and want to experience the "real" side of camping in the bush alongside expert guides. The camp is rustic, but far from being basic and offers an outstanding family experience. The camp mainly concentrates on walking as the name suggests, but mokoro (canoe) trips are also possible and game drives are available if you wish. (B,L,D)

Day 9 – Shine Private Concession

Enjoy a second full day at Footsteps. The guides are fabulous and expert at engaging the whole family about the bush. (B,L,D)

Day 10 – Flight to Maun

Today, you will fly by light aircraft to Maun to meet your departing flights to the United States. (B,L,D)