Botswana: Helicopters through The Delta

Private
$
From $19,824
4
Guests
11
Days

Unlocking Okavango’s Remote Corners

This safari is designed around Botswana’s most exclusive concessions, where guests travel with their own team and private camps. It begins in the Chitabe Concession of the Okavango Delta, renowned for its mix of woodland and floodplain, then continues into the secluded Kweene River system, accessible only by helicopter. A walking link between two camps here adds a deeper level of immersion before the journey concludes on the open salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. Each stage contrasts sharply in ecology while ensuring privacy and comfort throughout.

With private vehicles and camps, the rhythm of each day is set entirely by the guests. Game drives, mokoro outings, and guided walks reveal elephants, buffalo, hippos, and antelope alongside predators such as lion and wild dog. Birdlife of note includes martial and fish eagles, vultures, and secretary birds, often seen in relation to larger wildlife movements. The closing days shift to desert life, with San Bushmen guiding walks and nights spent under vast, star-filled skies.

Daily Summary

Days
1-3

Khwai Private Reserve

Upon arriving in Maun, you’ll connect to a flight to Khwai, where your guide will meet you for a drive to camp via your first game drive in Khwai Private Reserve. Spend three nights exploring this renowned reserve, known for exceptional wildlife viewing. Activities include game drives, mokoro excursions, and exploration on foot or by boat, offering an in-depth experience of the reserve’s diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Fully Inclusive
Chitabe Camp
Days
4-6

Helicopter across Okavango Delta

Your day begins with a private helicopter transfer across the Okavango Delta to the secluded Abu Concession. Enjoy an aerial survey of this exclusive area before your arrival. Your private mobile camp team will be waiting to welcome you, setting the stage for what is simply among the finest safari experiences available in Africa today.

Fully Inclusive
Kweene River Camp
Days
7-8

Kweene River Expedition

This Okavango Expedition offers an unparalleled experience in Botswana’s remote wilderness, starting at the Kweene River camp the journey progresses north to Magwegwe camp, immersed in the seasonal swamp habitat with consistent flood waters, presenting a stunning landscape rich in wildlife and scenic islands. Transitioning between camps involves exploration by vehicle, foot, or mokoro, with a restful interlude for lunch, this is, in our opinion, one of the finest safaris available in Africa today.

Fully Inclusive
Magwegwe Camp
Days
9-11

Kweene to Makgadigadi

Return via helicopter to Maun, flying over the expansive Okavango Delta, then switch to a light aircraft for a journey to the striking Makgadigadi Pans. This contrasting landscape offers a stark, yet captivating shift from the lushness of the Delta, setting the scene for the next part of your adventure.

Fully Inclusive
Jack’s Private Camp

Fitzroy are true specialists in accessing the wilderness. They know where to go and importantly, when to go there. Highly recommend for everyone who loves adventures!

Ed Charles

Bafta & Emmy award winning film producer of BBC’s Planet Earth 2 and A Perfect Planet

Ed Charles, BBC Producer
Ed Charles, BBC Producer

Our Approach

Remote, Exclusive, Seamless

At Fitzroy, we believe direct dialogue is essential in tailoring your travel experience. We favour engaging conversations over digital exchanges, ensuring your travel vision is clearly understood and promptly supported.

Our team is committed to a human-led process from start to finish, that goes beyond the online realm. Whether over the phone or in person, we work closely with you to develop a journey plan that is both thoughtfully considered and expertly executed. Please reach out to schedule a meeting or call and begin shaping your journey with us.

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