7-Days Okavango Delta Explorer: Budget Safari Adventure

Arrive at Maun International Airport where our Baobab Royal Tours guide will greet you warmly. Transfer to our comfortable base camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta region. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy an orientation session about the safari ahead. In the evening, embark on your first game drive as the sun sets over the delta, experiencing the magical transition from day to night in the African wilderness.

Rise before dawn for an exhilarating early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Witness the delta awakening with predators on the hunt and herbivores grazing in the golden morning light. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, then rest during the heat of midday. The afternoon brings another thrilling game drive through different delta channels, maximizing your chances of encountering the Big Five.

Today experience the Okavango Delta as the local Bayei people have for centuries—by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe). Glide silently through narrow channels lined with papyrus reeds, observing waterbirds, crocodiles, and hippos in their natural habitat. This intimate water-based safari offers a unique perspective unavailable from vehicles. Return to camp for lunch and rest, then enjoy an evening game drive through the surrounding bush.

Spend the morning on another comprehensive game drive, exploring new territories within the delta. After lunch and a brief rest, prepare for an unforgettable night game drive—one of Africa's most thrilling experiences. Armed with powerful spotlights, your guide will search for nocturnal predators, hyenas, porcupines, and other creatures that only emerge after dark. This unique perspective reveals an entirely different ecosystem and wildlife behavior.

Today focuses on tracking the delta's apex predators. Your experienced guide will use expert knowledge to locate lion prides, leopards, and African wild dogs. Multiple game drives through varied habitats—from open grasslands to dense woodland—provide comprehensive wildlife viewing opportunities. Between drives, relax at camp, enjoy meals, and share your discoveries with fellow travelers. The evening brings another sunset game drive to conclude this spectacular day.

The Okavango Delta hosts over 400 bird species, and today celebrates this avian abundance. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on birdwatching, with your guide identifying species from tiny bee-eaters to massive saddle-billed storks. The delta's diverse habitats—water channels, floodplains, and woodlands—support remarkable ornithological diversity. Between drives, enjoy camp activities, reflect on your safari experiences, and prepare for your final evening under the African stars.

Enjoy a final early morning game drive through the delta, capturing last-minute wildlife encounters and photographs. Return to camp for breakfast and begin your journey back to Maun. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for lunch at our camp before transfer to Maun International Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of Botswana's pristine wilderness and the genuine connections made with nature and fellow travelers.