Zebra Trail
Overview
Tour Overview
Availability
12/03/25 - 18/03/27
Duration
6 Days/ 5 Nights
Pickup Location
Airport avaiable
Included
- Parks fee
- Game Drive
- Guide
- Still Water
- Food
- Guest participate in camp call
- Accommodation
- Camping Fee
Excluded
- Flights Tickets
- Airport Tax
- Optional Activities
- Travel Insurarance
- All Laundry
- Tellphone Call
Itenary
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Day 1: Arrival in Maun
ArrivalArrive at Maun International Airport, the gateway to Botswana’s safari destinations. Transfer to a lodge or guesthouse in Maun
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Afternoon
Relax and acclimate, perhaps enjoy a scenic sunset along the Thamalakane River or a brief orientation with your safari operator
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Evening:
Dinner at the lodge and a briefing on the upcoming adventure. Overnight in Maun.
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Day 2: Maun to Nxai Pan National Park
MorningDepart Maun after breakfast (approx. 3-4 hour drive to Nxai Pan, depending on road conditions and stops). Arrive at Nxai Pan National Park, known for its vast open plains, fossil pans, and iconic Baines’ Baobabs.
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Evening
Sundowner drinks and dinner under the stars at the camp. Overnight in Nxai Pan.
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Day 3: Full Day in Nxai Pan National Park
MorningEarly game drive to catch active wildlife during cooler hours. Explore the pan’s grasslands and waterholes, where you might see elephants, giraffes, or migratory herds (season-dependent).
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Midday
Return to camp for brunch and relaxation during the heat of the day.
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Afternoon
Visit Baines’ Baobabs, a cluster of ancient trees offering stunning photo opportunities and a sense of timelessness. Optional guided walk (if offered by your operator) to learn about the area’s ecology.
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Evening
Dinner and overnight in Nxai Pan.
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Day 4: Nxai Pan to Makgadikgadi National Park
MorningAfter breakfast, depart Nxai Pan for Makgadikgadi National Park (approx. 2-3 hour drive). Arrive at Makgadikgadi, famous for its vast salt pans, dramatic landscapes, and seasonal zebra migrations. Check into a mobile camp or lodge
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Afternoon
Game drive along the Boteti River or pan edges to spot elephants, lions, and birdlife. If visiting during the wet season (Nov-Apr), look for flamingos and migratory herds.
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Evening
Cultural experience (if arranged), such as a storytelling session with local guides about the region’s history. Dinner and overnight in Makgadikgadi.
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Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Makgadikgadi National Park
MorningEarly start for a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse areas, from riverine woodlands to open pans. Look for unique species like meerkats (if near a habituated colony) and brown hyenas.
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Midday
Picnic lunch in a scenic spot, arranged by your safari operator.
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Afternoon
Continue the game drive or opt for a guided quad bike excursion (seasonal, offered by some operators like Uncharted Africa) to experience the vastness of the salt pans
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Evening
Return to camp for a final night in the wilderness, with dinner and stargazing in the remote, light-pollution-free environment. Overnight in Makgadikgadi.
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Day 6: Makgadikgadi to Maun, Tour Ends
MorningLeisurely breakfast at camp, followed by a short game drive en route out of Makgadikgadi if time allows. Depart for Maun (approx. 3-4 hour drive).
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Midday
Arrive in Maun by late morning or early afternoon. Optional stop at a local market or craft shop for souvenirs, time permitting.
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Afternoon
Transfer to Maun International Airport for your departure flight, or extend your stay in Maun for additional activities like a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Tour concludes.
