Touch down in Maun, the gateway to Botswana’s pristine wilderness. A short transfer brings you to Thamo Telele, a charming lodge nestled within a private reserve just outside town. Surrounded by towering acacia trees and a resident giraffe population, it offers an ideal soft landing into safari life. After checking into your thatched chalet, you can take a nature walk, enjoy a sunset drink, or simply soak up the tranquility before dinner under a star-filled sky.

Accommodation: Thamo Telele Lodge

Wake to the quiet stirrings of the bush and views of wandering giraffes. Today is yours to explore the reserve on foot or by horseback safari, offering a unique way to encounter the flora and fauna up close. In between guided activities, relax by the pool, enjoy al fresco meals, or take in the sounds of nature. As the sun begins to dip, toast the end of the day with a classic sundowner, reflecting on a truly immersive safari experience.

Accommodation: Thamo Telele Lodge

This morning, depart Thamo Telele and journey east toward the striking landscapes of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. You’ll be staying at Meno a Kwena, a riverside tented camp perched on a cliff overlooking the Boteti River. Watch elephants, zebra, and other wildlife from the comfort of camp, or join your first afternoon game drive into the salt pans. As dusk settles, enjoy a sundowner with panoramic views of the shimmering desert.

Accommodation: Meno a Kwena Tented Camp

Your day begins with views of the Boteti River and continues with a full-day exploration of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Known for its mass zebra migration, this otherworldly region blends stark desert with surprising bursts of life. Guided game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, and hyenas following the herds, while a picnic in the shade offers respite between sightings. Back at camp, visit the floating hide for close-up wildlife encounters before dinner under a starlit sky.

Accommodation: Meno a Kwena Tented Camp

Take to the skies with a scenic flight over Botswana’s transforming landscape—from Kalahari dryness to lush Delta. Your destination is Setari Camp, an exclusive eco-retreat hidden deep within the Okavango Delta. Accessible via winding walkways among riverine forests, Setari’s elegant tents boast uninterrupted views of a sparkling lagoon. After arrival, head out on your first Delta adventure, before ending the day with a sundowner and gourmet meal in one of Africa’s last true wildernesses.

Accommodation: Setari Camp

Today is your full immersion into the magic of the Okavango Delta. Glide silently through lily-strewn channels in a mokoro, spotting painted reed frogs and kingfishers. Later, embark on a motorboat safari to see elephants wading through water and hippos submerged in the reeds. Prefer to stay grounded? Setari also offers guided bush walks to track wildlife and discover the micro-wonders of this unique ecosystem.

Accommodation: Setari Camp

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast, taking in your final moments in the Delta. Then, board a scenic flight back to Maun, marking the end of a truly unforgettable Botswana journey — from salt pans and zebra migrations to waterways and mokoros. You’ll return home with lasting memories of wildlife encounters, untouched landscapes, and warm Botswana hospitality.