Botswana: Wild Okavango to Chobe Magic

Guided ten days, self-drive adventure including three nights at the fully catered bush-camp in Mababe Wilderness. Game drives, guided bush walks, night drives and deep sand driving all featured in this delightful adventure.

The Itinerary

We gather in Maun, collect vehicles, stock supplies, and move to our first destination in the Mababe Wilderness. Here we spend three nights in the fully catered, wilderness tented camp with exceptional bush cuisine. Expert walking-safari guides lead us through the bush on foot; an intimate, quietly thrilling way to explore one of Botswana’s least-visited wild places.

The route then leads north through Moremi Game Reserve and into the Khwai Community Concession, where wetlands, reed-fringed channels, and mopane thickets offer rich and varied wildlife encounters. We settle into our self-catered camp for three nights of pure Okavango Delta magic.

Turning north again, we cross the legendary sands of Savuti and overnight on the Chobe River, famous for dry-season gatherings of elephants, buffalo, and predators. A short drive east takes us to our final camp stay at Chobe Safari Lodgewhich offers creature comforts and an unforgettable Chobe River cruise, a perfect finale to this immersive exploration.

We conclude in Kasane, return our vehicles, and part ways … until the next wild adventure.

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What is special?

Three days in a unique, rustic, mobile camp in the Mababe Wilderness, for a wild experience led by expert walkingsafari guides
Superb wildlife across wetlands, woodlands, and river systems, where we will see elephants, plains game, exceptional birdlife and hopefully, big cats and wild dogs
A classic Savuti deep-sand crossing for off-road enthusiasts.

Who is this for?

Adventurers who enjoy a blend of iconic parks and low-impact wilderness zones
Those who love walking safaris and learning from expert field guides
Confident drivers who enjoy sand tracks, varied terrain, and overland exploration
Anyone seeking a classic, on-the-ground, Botswanan adventure
Those who are Seasoned Wild and Wild Ready (per the ‘Find Your Wild’ quiz)

PRICING, INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Guided Self-Drive Adventure including Three Nights Fully Catered in Mababe Wilderness Camp – From US$2,650 pp sharing (2026)

This adventure combines three nights at a fully catered bush camp in the Mababe Wilderness with a self-drive overland adventure in Khwai, through Savuti and north to the Chobe River.

The journey explores some of Botswana’s most celebrated wilderness regions, combining guided wilderness activities with independent self-drive exploration.

Final pricing may vary slightly depending on season and availability.

Price Includes:

Mababe Wilderness – Mobile Bush Camp (3 nights)

Three nights at a fully catered mobile bush camp in the Mababe Wilderness Area

Meals:

Breakfast in the veld
Light lunches
Africa high tea
Three-course hearty dinner
Soft drinks included
Safari activities including:
Morning and afternoon game drives
Guided walking safaris
Night drives
Safari vehicle transport within the wilderness area

All activities are led by professionally trained and licensed safari guides with extensive local knowledge, tracking skills and guiding ethics.

Okavango Delta – Khwai, Savuti & Chobe River (Self-Drive Safari)

Exploring the wilderness areas of Khwai Community Concession and Chobe River at Ihaha camp, ending at Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane. We traverse the sands of Savuti én route between the two.

Price Includes:

Small and intimate adventure groups with just 4–10 guests
Camping and conservation fees
National park fees where camping within the park
Morning start-up coffee and rusks
Experienced overlanding guide and BQA / FGASA-qualified nature guide

Price Excludes

Vehicle hire and overlanding equipment
Fuel
Food and beverages (other than fully catered days in Mababe)
Optional excursions and activities
National Park fees when camping in the park

Alternative Option:

Adventure Planning, Bookings & Execution Only – From US$187 pp/day (sharing)

This is the same adventure itinerary but without the overlanding guide and BQA / FGASA-qualified nature guide and supported by the Guided Wild Digital Itinerary.

All arrangements, bookings and logistics are organised in advance, and the fully catered Mababe Wilderness camp experience remains included as above.

Final pricing may vary depending on season and availability.