Botswana statistics at a glance
12 Nights
Big 5 + Wild Dog
Exp 4x4
Chobe to Moremi
Jun–Oct best
Africa's best wildlife
Deep sand tracks
Dry season
From R30,000 pp
Vehicle + camps incl.
Why Botswana is different to every other safari
Botswana is the ultimate test for any self-driver. It is where you find the highest density of wildlife in Africa, but the terrain makes you earn every sighting. This 12-day route takes you through the heart of the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. You will tackle deep sand tracks through the Mopane woodlands and maneuver around seasonal flooding. Unlike the paved roads found elsewhere, Botswana requires serious 4x4 experience and a dry-season-only commitment. You’ll be sleeping in unfenced camps where the elephants walk through at night and the sound of lions is your evening soundtrack. It’s raw, it’s challenging, and it is the most rewarding way to see the continent's last true wilderness.
12 days across Botswana
Days 1–3 — Kasane → Chobe River
Collect your fully equipped 4x4 in Kasane. Head straight into the Chobe Riverfront area. This is elephant country—nowhere else has this many. Spend three nights camping along the river where the sunsets are world-class.
Days 4–5 — Chobe → Savuti
Transition into the interior. Savuti is legendary for its predator activity and the marsh that attracts massive herds. The sand gets deep here, requiring low-range gears and steady momentum across the open plains.
Days 6–8 — Savuti → Khwai
Drive south to the Khwai Community Area on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is one of the best places in Africa to find African Wild Dogs and leopards. Three nights to explore the river loops and forest tracks.
Days 9–10 — Moremi (Third Bridge)
Deep into the Okavango Delta. You will cross log bridges and navigate water crossings to reach Third Bridge or Xakanaxa. These are the most remote camps in the country, surrounded by lagoons and high-density game.
Day 11 — Moremi → Maun
A slow exit through the buffalo fence towards Maun. This is the safari capital of Botswana. Grab a shower, restock supplies, and perhaps take a scenic flight over the Delta to see the scale of the water system from above.
Day 12 — Maun → Departure
Final gear check and vehicle return at the Maun airport branch. Share your stories and photos before catching your flight home or continuing your journey towards the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
Extension — Makgadikgadi
Optional add-on: head east to the salt pans for a surreal landscape of white crust and ancient baobabs under the stars.
The plan. The gear. The drive.
Full route plan
Day-by-day route with sand track guidance, GPS waypoints, and seasonal water crossing updates.
Pre-trip checklist
Detailed gear lists, seasonal flooding warnings, and Botswana-specific gate fee procedures included.
Camp recommendations
We select the best wilderness campsites in Moremi and Chobe. We handle the complex multi-provider booking process.
WhatsApp support
Real-time support via WhatsApp for when you need advice on tyre pressure or deep sand recovery.
Vehicle & recovery
High-spec 4x4 rental with full recovery gear. Guidance on navigating deep sand and water safely.
PDF itinerary
Digital offline-ready trip document with all your vouchers, maps, and vital safety info.
Plus for Botswana: deep sand driving tutorials, seasonal flooding detour maps, and dry-season-only timing advice for safety.
Ready for Botswana?
Tell Drive Wildly where you want to go. We'll build the route, pick the camps, and hand you everything you need. You just drive. 🔒 Free consultation. No obligation. ⏱ Drive Wildly responds within 24 hours ✅ 100% bespoke — not a template