Okavango Crossing Luxury

Day by day

5 stages across 15 days / 14 nights. This is the flow we would book as it stands — and the version we most often adjust, because adding two nights in one place or dropping a leg entirely is usually what makes a route yours.

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   Stage 1 of 5

   Days 1–3: Chobe & Kasane – River Beginnings

   Start at Chobe River Lodge and explore Chobe Riverfront. Remote campsites provide comfort and privacy while elephants and hippos roam nearby. Each sunset over the river is a spectacular introduction to Botswana’s wild beauty.

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   Stage 2 of 5

   Days 4–7: Chobe Park, Linyanti & Savuti – Wild Botswana

   Venture into Chobe Park, Linyanti, and Savuti. Linyanti Tented Camp offers elevated luxury amid savannahs and floodplains. Safari drives reveal lions, elephants, and wild dogs, while nearby camps immerse you fully in the bush. Each day is filled with discovery and adventure.

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   Stage 3 of 5

   Days 8–11: Khwai & Moremi – Delta Edge

   Camp in Khwai and Moremi, following wildlife tracks across floodplains and river channels. Elevated tents provide comfort, privacy, and uninterrupted views of the delta wilderness. Elephant herds, lions, and myriad bird species surround you, creating a fully immersive experience.

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   Stage 4 of 5

   Days 12–13: Okavango Delta – Private Mobile Camp

   A private mobile camp is set up on Chifs Island, accessible only by helicopter. Glide through delta waterways in a mokoro, take guided foot safaris across islands, and experience complete immersion in one of Africa’s most unique ecosystems.

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   Stage 5 of 5

   Days 14–15: Little Vumbura – Delta Luxury

   The journey concludes at Little Vumbura, a secluded lodge deep in the Okavango Delta, where elevated suites offer panoramic views over winding channels and islands. Glide through waterways in a mokoro, spot elephants, hippos, and birdlife from your private deck, or take guided walking safaris to feel the delta under your feet. Every moment blends luxury, privacy, and immersion in the wilderness, making it a perfect finale to your Botswana adventure before flying back to Maun.

Before you book: Botswana in practice

Drives on

Left. Fully-equipped 4x4 with low range is mandatory, not advisory.

Fuel inside parks

None. Maun and Kasane are your two poles; Nata, Gweta and Rakops fill the gaps.

Campsite booking

Twelve months ahead for Moremi, Savuti and Third Bridge. There is no walk-up option.

Delta flood peak

July to August in the lower Delta — from rain that fell in Angola in January.

Sensible minimum

10 nights, two vehicles if you are going deep. Botswana is the least forgiving country we work in.

Seasons, road conditions, fuel gaps and how many nights each park actually earns are all covered in detail on our Botswana destination guide — worth ten minutes before you commit to dates.

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