Botswana Moremi & Chobe Self Drive

After 3 hours you arrive at Camp Kwando.  Situated on a beautiful location near the Kwando river on the border between Namibia and Botswana. The sunset game cruise is a great activity  to do here.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 250 km.

The journey to Ngepi Camp (Bagani) on the Okavango River in the Okavango Delta’s Pan Handle crosses straight through the Caprivi Strip. From Ngepi Camp you can visit the Popa Falls or make an excursion into the Okavango Delta.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 250 km.

A whole day off. There are plenty of activities in the area. Go for a Mekoro tour on the Kavongo river or a game drive. In the afternoon you can relax at Ngepi Camp and swim in the (fenced & save) river.

Accommodation: camping.

After your stay at Ngepi, you will move on to Maun today. You will arrive there in the afternoon, and you’ll have time to buy supplies and fuel.

Accommodation: lodge. Travel distance: 310 km.

In the morning, there’s time to buy supplies and Diesel in Maun. Then, your self-drive safari will take you through Moremi Game Reserve and the Third Bridge Camp. Third Bridge is at the edge of the Okavango Delta. This day is perfect for game drives and spotting many safari animals that live in the Moremi Reserve. You have a good chance to spot lions, hyenas and leopards. Even elephants and antelopes. The camps in Botswana are not fenced, so various animals may visit the camp at night.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 130 km.

After the morning game drive you will go on through Moremi Game Reserve and the second camp, Khwai (North Gate). This day is also reserved for game drives and spotting the many safari animals living in the Moremi Reserve. In the afternoon, you will arrive at North Gate and the Khwai campsite. After setting up camp it’s time to relax and make an evening game drive along the Khwai River.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 55 km.

The 4×4 trip from Khwai in the Moremi Game Reserve to Chobe Savuti is one big game drive that will show you many animals. For any Botswana trip, it’s advisable to start early and go on another game drive around North Gate camp before you continue to Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, you will arrive at the Savuti Campsite. This part of Chobe is famous for its Bull Elephants and the Savuti Pride (pride of lions) living on the Savuti Marsh. The Savuti Channel running through the area to the Savuti Marsh was dry for many years, but it has seen running water the last few years. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time for an extensive game drive to discover this remarkable area of Botswana.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 110 km.

After Chobe National Park Savuti you’ll travel to the northern part of Chobe National Park. On the sandy tracks the 4×4 is indispensable. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Ihaha, at the Chobe River shore.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 140 km.

You drive to Kasane today where you will enjoy two whole days off. You can take a day trip to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or spend the entire day driving through Chobe National Park.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance to Victoria Falls: 160 km in total.

Optionally you can skip the day trip to the Victoria Falls and instead cross the borders with the rental car and spend two nights in Victoria Falls. These costs are not included in the package deal.

A whole day off. We recommend to take a daytrip to the Victoria Falls. We advice to go there with a local shuttle service instead of your own 4×4 rental car.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance to Victoria Falls: 160 km in total.

The last day of your Botswana journey, after returning the 4×4 car, you will go on to your next destination.