Fly-in safari in Botswana

Welcome to Zimbabwe. A driver will greet you on arrival at the airport and take you to your accommodation in Victoria Falls.

The town is named after the impressive Victoria Falls, also known as “Mosi oa Tunya”, which means “the smoke that thunders”. You can stroll along the Falls, take a sunset boat trip on the Zambezi or fly over the Falls in a microlight or helicopter (all optional).

The adventurous among you can even go white-water rafting or bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge (all optional).

You spend the first two nights at Batonka Guest Lodge in a quiet part of Victoria Falls.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being taken across the border into Botswana. Your destination today is your accommodation for the next two nights, Chobe Bakwena Lodge.

The lodge lies in a patch of woodland with views of the famous Chobe River. The location and the camp's unique eco-design offer a comfortable retreat in which to relax.

Once you have settled in, you can choose from a range of activities. You can see extraordinary wildlife in this region: marvel at the abundance of animals in these dreamlike landscapes either on a safari in an open vehicle in Chobe National Park or, alternatively, on a boat trip on the Chobe River, which forms the natural border between Namibia and Botswana.

Perhaps you would like to learn more about local life in a nearby village, which you can visit on a cultural excursion. Ask your camp managers and you will receive helpful recommendations.

You will be accommodated at Chobe Bakwena Lodge.

Transfer by light aircraft

Today your fly-in safari in Botswana really gets going: after a delicious breakfast, you are taken to Kasane International Airport to your light aircraft, which flies you to the Khwai region.

A camp driver will meet you on the airstrip and take you to your accommodation, which is located in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Concession.

Your home for the next two nights is MmaTsebe Camp. At the confluence of the Khwai and Mababe rivers, you will find an area of diverse vegetation, open plains, riverine forest and hippo pools, where you will spend the next two nights.

Look forward to plenty of wildlife sightings alongside your professional guide. The list of animals you can see here is long and varied: elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog, giraffe, hippo and many more.

Your camp is not only an excellent base for safaris in a 4x4 vehicle, but also for mokoro trips on the Mbudi River. Between activities, you can enjoy the camp's swimming pool and look forward to the delicious meals.

You stay in a permanent tented chalet at MmaTsebe Camp.

Transfer by light aircraft

Depending on how much time is left, you can take part in a final morning activity and enjoy your breakfast before flying from Khwai to the Okavango Delta.

During this flight in a small aircraft, you have a breathtaking view from the air of one of the largest inland deltas in the world.

Setari Camp lies on a palm-covered island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, surrounded by picturesque floodplains. Here you can immerse yourself in the wilderness of lagoons and waterways, for the Okavango Delta is famous for its iconic delta landscapes.

Setari is a paradise for birdwatchers, especially those in search of waterbirds. During your stay in the delta, you explore this unspoilt wilderness and wildlife in a traditional mokoro canoe and on foot on a bush walk.

In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to join a boat trip to watch the African sun set over the delta's waterways.

You spend the following two nights in a classic safari-style tented chalet at Setari Camp.

Transfer by light aircraft

After your breakfast, your fly-in safari in Botswana comes to an end. You are taken to the airstrip for your last flight to Maun, from where you take your onward flight home.

If this adventure has sparked your interest in Africa and you would like to extend your time in Botswana or its neighbouring countries, you can contact us for further recommendations.

Important: The following luggage regulations apply in Botswana for all flights in light aircraft:

• maximum 20 kg per person, including hand luggage and camera equipment.
• Only soft travel bags are accepted – no hard-shell suitcases, rigid luggage or bags with wheels, as these cannot be stowed in the aircraft.
• The maximum dimensions for luggage are 70 cm x 30 cm x 35 cm (length x width x height).
• If you are flying with more luggage, please contact us. We will be happy to provide you with a quote for carrying additional luggage on your fly-in safari in Botswana.

Please note that the flight weight of the light aircraft is limited.

To ensure your safety and comfort during the flight, we ask passengers weighing more than 115 kg to inform us accordingly. Additional costs may apply.

If you have any further questions about our fly-in safaris in Botswana, the experienced Elefant-Tours team will be happy to help.