5-Day Chobe- Magkadigkadi Combo Safari

Start your safari adventure with a full-day exploration of Chobe National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds and rich wildlife diversity. Depart your lodge after breakfast and head into the park with your experienced guide. Spend the day traversing the park’s diverse habitats—from open savannahs to riverine forests—on the lookout for elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, and a spectacular variety of birds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by nature, before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, witness the iconic African landscape bathed in golden light and capture breathtaking photos of wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation, reflecting on an exhilarating first day of safari adventure.

Rise early for a morning game drive in Chobe National Park, when wildlife is most active and the golden light creates perfect photography conditions. With your expert guide, explore the park’s riverfront areas and open savannahs, spotting elephants bathing in the river, herds of buffalo grazing, and predators like lions and leopards on the hunt. Birds are abundant, making this an ideal opportunity for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Return to your lodge mid-morning for a hearty breakfast and some leisure time. In the afternoon, embark on another game drive or a scenic Chobe River cruise (optional), where you can watch elephants, hippos, and crocodiles along the riverbanks, while enjoying the peaceful waters and the stunning sunset over the park. Conclude your day back at the lodge with dinner, sharing stories of the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.

After breakfast in Chobe, embark on a scenic drive to Gweta, the gateway to the vast and mesmerizing Makgadikgadi Pans. As you leave the lush riverine landscapes behind, you’ll witness the dramatic transition to the stark, otherworldly beauty of Botswana’s salt flats. Along the way, stop at small villages or natural points of interest, learning about local culture and desert-adapted wildlife.

Upon arrival in the Makgadikgadi region, check into your luxury tented camp located on or near the salt pans. Spend the afternoon exploring this surreal landscape with your guide, spotting wildlife such as meerkats, springbok, and other species uniquely adapted to this arid environment. As the day winds down, experience an unforgettable sunset over the pans, with the endless white flats glowing golden under the African sky. Dinner is served under the stars, offering a true sense of desert wilderness.

Begin your day with a unique meerkat encounter, observing these fascinating and highly social creatures in their natural habitat during their most active hours. Your expert guide will provide insights into their behavior, social structure, and survival in the harsh salt pan environment—an unforgettable wildlife experience.

After your morning adventure, embark on a scenic drive to Elephant Sands, a private wildlife lodge famous for its resident elephants. Enjoy a delicious lunch while watching elephants relax, bathe, and roam freely around the waterhole—an incredible opportunity for photography and close wildlife observation.

In the afternoon, continue your journey back to Chobe National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for an evening game drive or leisure time. Wrap up the day with dinner under the African sky, reflecting on the extraordinary diversity of Botswana’s wildlife—from the desert-adapted species of Makgadikgadi to the lush riverine wildlife of Chobe.

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge in Chobe National Park. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short morning game drive or a leisurely walk around the lodge grounds, soaking in the last sights and sounds of the African wilderness.