Botswana Conservation And Community Initiative

This ethical Botswana safari emphasizes the value of “traveling for good” through robust conservation efforts and community involvement. The new suggested route from Desert & Delta will introduce you to the local wildlife and people who directly benefit from your stay. Along with the opportunity to witness the amazing zebra migration (May to October), the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Okavango Delta, and the massive herds of elephants along the Chobe River, it also provides an experience away from the throng in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Highlights of Botswana Conservation And Community Initiative trip

Leroo La Tau and the Boteti River Safari

Leroo La Tau is located directly in front of the Boteti River, so you will be able to observe all of this wildlife grazing outside the lodge from around May to November, along with the predators that follow. In addition to game drives, when the water is high enough, motorized boat trips on the Boteti River are offered so you can witness all of the action. The Great Migration in the Serengeti is well-known, but few people discuss the migration in Botswana, where thousands of zebra and wildebeest migrate each year from the northern wetlands to the pans in search of fresh grass.

Detailed Botswana Conservation And Community Initiative

Day 1: Arrival in Makgadikgadi Pans

Exploring some of the BIGGEST salt pans in the world! | Makgadikgadi Pans | Botswana

Leroo La Tau is an eco-friendly camp located above the Boteti River in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park; you will spend the next two nights there after a flight from Maun today. As you fly above this expansive national park, you will be able to take in the breathtaking views of the world’s largest salt pans, which are enormous plains covered with salt. You can either relax at the lodge following your flight or jump right into an afternoon game drive. Sleeping at Leroo La Tau.

Recommended Hotel: Leroo La Tau Lodge

Day 2: Makgadikgadi Pans

Embark on an early morning game drive in the national park, remaining vigilant for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, kudus, and other wildlife. Between May and November, you will encounter zebras and wildebeests, as the park hosts Africa’s second-largest zebra migration, during which thousands arrive in search of fresh pasture. Should the river’s level be sufficiently elevated, embark on a motorboat excursion to observe these sceneries from a different perspective. Overnight stay at Leroo La Tau.

Recommended Hotel: Leroo La Tau Lodge

Day 3: Makgadikgadi Pans & Moremi Game Reserve

On your route to the airstrip this morning, stop at the settlement of Khumaga. After that, take a plane to the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, a world-renowned animal sanctuary. Traditional tented suites constructed with eco-friendly materials await you in one of the reserve’s oldest lodges. Stay the night in Xakanaxa Camp.

Recommended Hotel: Camp Xakanaxa

Day 4: Moremi Game Reserve

Is An Okavango Delta Safari in Moremi, Botswana Worth It

This morning, go on a game drive for the chance to see a number of rare animals, such as the red-coated lechwe, the endangered swamp-dwelling sitatunga antelope, and the endangered wild dog. Keep your eyes open for some truly remarkable game viewing because the area is home to a wide variety of animals, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and many more. In the afternoon, you have the option to go on another wildlife drive or go on a motorboat ride to get a different view of the region’s swamps, rivers, and Mopane trees. Stay the night in Xakanaxa Camp.

Recommended Hotel: Camp Xakanaxa

Day 5: Moremi Game Reserve & Chobe National Park

As you take off for Kasane, the village that serves as the entrance to Chobe National Park, say goodbye to the Moremi Game Reserve. Here you will catch a boat that will take you to the isolated Chobe Savanna Lodge in the Eastern Zambezi region of Namibia. Afternoon motorboat safaris down the Chobe or sunset cruises in skimmer boats over the grasslands are great options if you have the time. You will spend the night at the Chobe Savanna Lodge.

Recommended Hotel: Chobe Savanna Lodge

Day 6: Chobe National Park

The lodge offers a variety of safari activities on the river today, including motorboat cruises, catch and release fishing excursions, and sunrise skimmer trips. Alternatively, you can choose to go on a morning excursion to the nearby fishing village of Kasinu, where the majority of the lodge staff reside, and visit the market to purchase handcrafted souvenirs while experiencing local life. Spend the night at Chobe Savanna Lodge.

Recommended Hotel: Chobe Savanna Lodge

Day 7: Chobe National Park & Victoria Falls

Today you will take a boat ride back to Kasane, and then you will be transported into Zimbabwe to see the Victoria Falls, the show-stopping finale. This 1,700-meter-long waterfall is the biggest of its kind on Earth and is frequently named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. As you make your way through the rainforest on a walking tour, you’ll be able to observe 700,000 cubic meters of water fall at primary Falls from one of five primary vantage spots. End your day with a stay at Ilala Lodge.

Recommended Hotel: Ilala Lodge

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Luxury Stay at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Indulge in an additional expedition if you’re in the daring mood and spend another day amidst the thunder of the falls. If you’re feeling adventurous, you may raft down the rapids, zipline over the falls, or ride the Gorge Swing across the Zambezi. On the other hand, you can unwind at the resort while watching the distant falls and the grazing elephants, hippos, and warthogs below. End your day with a stay at Ilala Lodge.