Savuti - Khwai Trail
Overview
The Savuti (Savute), Khwai Concession, and Moremi Game Reserve trail in Botswana offers a premier safari circuit through the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. This itinerary combines three distinct ecosystems: Savuti’s semi-arid marshes and predator-rich plains (~2,600 km² in Chobe NP), Khwai’s lush riverine floodplains (~200,000 hectares, community-managed and private reserves), and Moremi’s pristine Delta heart (~5,000 km²), famed for diverse wildlife (lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, buffalo, hippos, 400+ bird species). Together, they deliver intense game viewing, with Savuti’s dry-season elephant herds, Khwai’s mokoro trips and night drives, and Moremi’s lagoon-dotted wilderness. Best in dry season (May–October, peak in October for elephant migrations); rainy season (November–March) risks muddy tracks but lush scenery.
Tour Overview
Availability
12/03/25 - 18/03/27
Duration
7 Days/ 6 Nights
Pickup Location
Airport avaiable
Included
- Parks fee
- Game Drive
- Guide
- Still Water
- Food
- Alchool
- Accommodation
- Camping Fee
Excluded
- Flights Tickets
- Airport Tax
- Optional Activities
- Travel Insurarance
- All Laundry
- Tellphone Call
Itenary
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Day 1: Arrival at Kasane Airport
Morning/AfternoonArrive at Kasane Airport, the gateway to Chobe National Park. You’ll be met by your safari guide or transfer team from a trusted mobile safari operator
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Activity
Transfer to a nearby lodge or mobile camp in Kasane for a brief orientation. If time permits, enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River to spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, with stunning riverfront views
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Day 2: Kasane to Savuti (Chobe National Park)
MorningEarly breakfast, then depart Kasane for Savuti (approx. 4-5 hour drive, 170 km, depending on road conditions and game sightings en route). Activity: Scenic transfer through Chobe National Park, with opportunities to spot wildlife like lions, elephants, and antelopes. Arrive at your mobile camp in Savuti by midday.
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Afternoon
After lunch and settling in, embark on an afternoon game drive in Savuti, known for its predator-rich landscape, including lions, leopards, and hyenas. Explore the Savuti Marsh, a hotspot for wildlife
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Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Savuti
MorningEarly morning game drive (starts around 6:00 AM) to catch predators like lions and leopards during their active hours. Explore areas like the Savuti Channel, which may hold water, drawing elephants and buffalo.
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Afternoon: 14:00
Return to camp for lunch and a siesta during the heat of the day. Head out for a late afternoon game drive, focusing on different areas, such as the rocky hills or Baobab groves, for sightings of cheetahs or rare Roan antelope.
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Evening: 18:00
Sundowner drinks in the bush, followed by a campfire dinner with storytelling, possibly about Savuti’s famous lion prides.
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Day 4: Savuti to Khwai (Okavango Delta)
MorningAfter breakfast, depart Savuti for Khwai (approx. 5-6 hour drive, 150 km, through parts of Chobe and into the Okavango Delta’s edge). Enjoy game viewing en route, as the route crosses wildlife corridors.
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Afternoon:
Activity: Arrive at a private mobile camp in the Khwai Concession, a community-managed area adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. After lunch, take a short afternoon game drive to explore Khwai’s floodplains, home to elephants, wild dogs, and hippos.
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Day 5: Nature Walks, Mokoro, and Game Drive in Khwai
MorningStart with a guided nature walk (2-3 hours) led by a BaYei or San guide, focusing on the Okavango Delta’s micro-ecosystems. Learn about tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife, with safety ensured by armed guides. Follow with a mokoro excursion (2-3 hours) through Khwai’s channels, gliding past water lilies and spotting birds like African fish eagles or even hippos.
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Afternoon: 14:00
After lunch at camp, embark on a game drive in the Khwai Concession, targeting areas like the Khwai River for leopards, wild dogs, and buffalo herds.
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Return to camp for a cultural experience, possibly including BaYei storytelling or a traditional dance, as operators like Unlimited Tours often arrange.
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Day 6: Khwai to Moremi Game Reserve
MorningAfter breakfast, transfer from Khwai to Moremi Game Reserve (approx. 1-2 hour drive, 50 km, depending on camp location). Set up at a private mobile camp in Moremi, a pristine wildlife haven within the Okavango Delta.
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Activity
Full-day game drive in Moremi, exploring areas like Xakanaxa Lagoon or Third Bridge, known for diverse ecosystems and wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rare bird species. Your guide will track animals based on recent sightings, with breaks for a bush picnic lunch.
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Evening
Return to camp for dinner under the stars, sharing stories of the day’s sightings.
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Day 7: Moremi to Maun & Trip End
Morning: 06:00Early breakfast, followed by a short morning game drive in Moremi if time allows, focusing on any missed species or areas. Depart for Maun (approx. 3-4 hour drive, 100 km, with potential game sightings en route).
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Afternoon
Arrive in Maun by midday. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a quick visit to a local market or a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (optional, bookable through operators like Okavango Scenic Flights, if time permits). Trip concludes with a transfer to Maun Airport.
