Botswana complete Self Drive

Heading off to Camp Kwando through the Caprivi Strip. A beautiful green and watery area.

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. If you like simply relax a day in the camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 250 km.

The second day at Ngepi Camp. Go on a trip on the Kavango river (with Mekoro boat) or relaxt in the camp. Visit Popa Falls you can take an excursion over the Kavango rivir (with Mekoro) or just relax in camp. From Ngepi Camp you can also visit the Popa Falls and the exciting Mahango National Park.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

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. You stay at Discovery B&B.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 310 km.

Early in the morning you will have time to make a round flight above the Okavango Delta if you like: one of the most beautiful areas of Botswana. Then, you’ll continue your 4×4 trip east and the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Camp for today Khumaga Campsite on the border of the Boteti river and the Makgadikgadi National Park.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

Time for a relaxed scenic drive in the park before heading off to Gweta. The little town of Gweta and the Planet Baobab camp at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans are the next destinations. On the way to Gweta it is also possible to make a detour into Nxai Pan National Park and visit Baines Baobabs.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 115 km.

Today you’ll enjoy the beautiful trip to Kubu Island. You will cross the Nwetwe salt pan, and you’ll reach Kubu Island around lunch time. At the end of the dusty journey you will be rewarded with beautiful Kubu Island, a rocky island filled with stunning Baobab trees. The campsite is simple and located near the beach. You can discover Kubu Island on foot and enjoy the wide view and a beautiful sunset.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 150 km.

After Kubu Island, the trip will take you on a long day’s journey to Central Kalahari Game Reserve. We advise you to leave early in the morning. The journey will take you south across the salt pans and on to a level stretch of tarmac, which is a welcome change. The turn-off to Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a dusty sand road. Upon arrival in the vast Kalahari Reserve, you will go on to the Kori Pan campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 300 km.

Two entire days for game drives in the Kalahari Desert. You can look for the Kalahari Lion with its dark manes, and you might see the rare brown hyenas. Jackals, Bat Eared Foxes and a Honey Badger are among the regular sights. Antelopes you’ll see are the Gemsbuck, with its long horns, and the Springbok. Both animals can survive in this arid desert area. You stay at Sunday Pan Campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 40-200 km game drives.

Today you will go to Motopi Camp in the western part of the reserve. The drive to go there is one big game drive.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 70-200 km game drives.

After Central Kalahari, you’ll get back to civilisation on the journey to Maun. The first part of the journey will take you across dirt roads, while the second part consists of tarmac roads. You have the option of travelling by Kuke Fence. However, this is a longer route. In Maun it is possible to book a flight over the Okavango Delta. You stay at Discovery B&B.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 200 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: 65 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 Campsite, at the Chobe River shore.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 140 km.

Today you will drive to the Chobe Safari Lodge. A short drive with early arrival in Kasane. You can use the afternoon to relax in Kasane. We recommend to go on the Chobe River Sunset cruise.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 40 km.

Another night at Chobe Safari Lodge. The last full day in Botswana. 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: resting day.

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