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Botswana: On Foot

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From $16,100
4
Guests
13
Days
Home — Botswana: On Foot

Exploring Okavango In Simplicity

This 13-night journey through Botswana begins and ends in luxury lodges but places its heart in the remote wilderness of the Okavango Delta, where days are spent walking and camping under canvas in complete simplicity. The focus is on immersion: moving quietly on foot, tracking wildlife, and living at the rhythm of the bush. This pared-back approach allows for deep connection with the land, its seasonal cycles, and the wildlife that depends on them.

Game viewing is consistently strong across the Delta, with opportunities to observe elephants, buffalo, predators, and plains species, alongside raptors and storks that mirror the flood pulse. Contrast comes with time in the Makgadikgadi Pans, where desert species and San traditions provide a wholly different perspective. Transfers by light aircraft and helicopter make the most of the distances involved, while a balance of remote walking, classic game drives, and cultural encounters ensures a complete exploration of Botswana’s wilderness.

Daily Summary

Days
1-3

Okavango Delta

Arrive by light aircraft into the Gomoti area, staying at Gomoti Plains for three nights. This is prime Delta habitat, with predators such as lion and wild dog frequently sighted, alongside elephant herds and lechwe along the channels. Activities include mokoro excursions, guided walks, and game drives in a productive private concession, with consistently strong viewing across seasons.

Fully Inclusive
Gomoti Plains
Days
4-8

Okavango Delta

A helicopter transfer brings you deep into a remote Delta area for five nights of walking safari with a private camp team. This is a fully private operation, where simplicity is the essence of luxury. Days are spent tracking wildlife on foot, with drives used where appropriate. Elephant, buffalo, and predators are often encountered, while nights under canvas heighten the sense of wilderness immersion.

Fully Inclusive
Walk Botswana
Days
9-11

Shinde Concession

Fly by light aircraft to Shinde Camp in its renowned private concession. Three nights here allow exploration by vehicle, mokoro, and on foot. Shinde consistently produces excellent wildlife encounters, from leopard and lion to large herds of red lechwe and impala. The concession’s varied habitats of floodplains, woodland, and lagoons support diverse game and birdlife, explored at your own pace with a private vehicle.

Fully Inclusive
Shinde Camp
Days
12-13

Makgadikgadi Pans

Conclude at San Camp for two nights, arriving by light aircraft. The Makgadikgadi is a stark contrast to the Delta, with endless salt pans, meerkat colonies, and brown hyena. Walks with San Bushmen provide cultural depth, sharing knowledge of survival in this environment. The experience may include a night under the stars on the pans, bringing the journey full circle with simplicity and silence.

Fully Inclusive
San Camp

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