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Incredible nature, landscape and culture awaits in brilliant Botswana.
Experience the wildlife, wilderness and welcoming people of Botswana on a ten-day small-group adventure through its heart. The year-long water supply of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River makes Botswana a hotbed of wildlife. Add in natural wonders like the Makgadikgadi Pans and Victoria Falls, and you have one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most impressive lands. Round out your adventure with a festive evening with the San people and some time spent in cosmopolitan Windhoek, which will make this African adventure unforgettable for years to come.
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- PFEB
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 14 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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The thundering Victoria Falls is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders; a phenomenon of sight and sound. After viewing these falls, return to the comforts of your feature stay: the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
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Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from conflict and poaching and have the possibility of meeting some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
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Head out on a morning game drive in the Chobe National Park, and take an afternoon excursion to the Makgadikgadi Pans all in search of gnus, zebras, meerkats and meandering elephants.
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Riding a traditional mokoro along the Okavango Delta and watching the sunset from the deck of your houseboat are two of the many ways you'll experience the ambience of the beautiful African waterscape.
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Learn more about the Kalahari from the knowledgeable San people as they sing and dance with you by the campfire.
Is this trip right for you?
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Purpose-built overland vehicles are used for the duration of this trip. While these vehicles are not air-conditioned, all windows open to allow fresh air flow. Be prepared for some dust, heat and wind.
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This itinerary features some long travel days, which can be exacerbated by bumpy African roads. Please review the approximate durations of travel listed throughout the itinerary.
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Overlanding is the perfect journey for those travellers with an open mind and the spirit for adventure. However it may be quite different to any style of travel you have experienced before. Ask your agent for a copy of our Peregrine overlanding flyer for more information or head to https://www.peregrineadventures.com/africa-overland.
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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Botswana temperatures rise in the hot dry period of September and October before the rains hit and temperatures can get as high as 34-38°C. Not all accommodation will have air-conditioning. This is quite common across Africa, particularly in remote locations where lodges or camps operate on solar power or generators.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Feature Stay at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer (shared)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
An airport arrival transfer with your trip is included. This transfer is valid if arriving today or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Peregrine. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel.You may notice businesses offering an optional 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We ask all our travellers to avoid this activity as it is contrary to our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is a big part of many of our itineraries, we strive to only view animals in their natural habitats and to do so with the greatest level of respect. The lion walking industry directly contributes to the captive breeding and canned hunting of lions.
Accommodation
- Feature Stay at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls - Entrance & Visit
- Victoria Falls - Premium Zambezi River Cruise
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins) - USD165
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins) - USD299
- Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Your leader will take you to a local activity centre where a range of activities will be on offer. We have not risk assessed all activities and only those listed in Optional Activities are recommended. It is against our policy for leaders to facilitate the booking of any activities that have not been risk assessed or do not adhere to our company’s Responsible Travel policy and ethos. This includes organising transport to and from these activities in our vehicles.Accommodation
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
Optional Activities
- Chobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive - BWP295
- Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise - AUD270
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
If you choose to do the optional game drive or river cruise this afternoon you will be charged an additional fee of 70 Pula to enter the national park.Accommodation
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that Chobe National Park is often very cold in the morning. Extra layers of clothing are essential for the early morning game drive as you will be travelling in an open vehicle.Accommodation
- Gweta Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Makgadikgadi Pans - Meerkat Pan Experience
- Makgadikgadi Pans - Sunset 4x4 Excursion & Sundowner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Accommodation for this evening is in simple but comfortable rondavels equipped with ceiling fans, tea and coffee facilities, mosquito nets. These rooms have an outdoor enclosed shower and toilet.Accommodation
- Royal Tree Lodge or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Okavango Delta - Plane Scenic Flight - From USD75 - USD390
- Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - From USD150 - USD450
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The scenic flight prices are dependent on the number of passengers in the plane or helicopter. See your group leader for more details.Accommodation
- Okavango Houseboat (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta - Houseboat River Cruise
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Cabins on the Okavango Houseboat are smaller than a standard room, but it's unlikely you'll spend a great deal of time in them. We recommend packing a small bag with only what you’ll need for two nights on the houseboat. The rest of your luggage will remain with the truck. Bathroom facilities on the houseboat are shared.Accommodation
- Okavango Houseboat (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro tours & game walks
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Dqae Qare San Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Central Kalahari - San Cultural Experience
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
Optional Activities
- Central Kalahari - Bush Walk - BWP80
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
In the shorter days of winter, there may not be enough time to do the optional walk. In this case, your group leader will advise other arrangements.Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
This is the longest travel day on this itinerary so be prepared for a day of inactivity on the truck, arriving in Windhoek at approximately 5pm. The airport is a one hour drive from town, and although you should comfortably make it to the hotel in Windhoek by 5 pm, it can be difficult to get to the airport in time for outbound flights. We recommend staying an additional night in Windhoek - please contact your booking agent to arrange this.Meals
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Custom-built overland vehicle, Houseboat, Mokoro, Open 4WD vehicles, Private vehicleAccommodation
Houseboat (2 nights), Lodge (5 nights), Feature Stay Lodge (2 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer (shared)
- Victoria Falls - Entrance & Visit
- Victoria Falls - Premium Zambezi River Cruise
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
- Chobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise
- Makgadikgadi Pans - Meerkat Pan Experience
- Makgadikgadi Pans - Sunset 4x4 Excursion & Sundowner
- Okavango Delta - Houseboat River Cruise
- Okavango Delta - Speedboat Cruise
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro tours & game walks
- Central Kalahari - San Cultural Experience
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 7 and 8 (houseboat) and Day 9 (Ghanzi lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip ends at 5pm on Day 10 in Windhoek. We recommend staying an additional night in Windhoek, as it’s difficult to reach the airport in time for evening flights. Please refer to Day 10 of the itinerary for details, and before booking any flights.
4. This trip travels on purpose-built overland vehicles. This means there are restrictions on the size and weight of your luggage. Please refer to the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for details.
5. Cabins on the Okavango Houseboat are smaller than a standard room. We recommend packing a small bag with only what you’ll need for two nights on the houseboat. The rest of your luggage will remain with the truck. Bathroom facilities on the houseboat are shared.
6. The lodges used in Ghanzi support the local San D’Kar community, and are owned and run by the San people. This is a unique, cultural Kalahari experience and the standard of accommodation may be below what you would expect on a Peregrine trip – but the experience is well worth it.

Essential trip information
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