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An overland, small-group camping safari from Gaborone to Victoria Falls that visits Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi salt pans, Elephant Sands and Chobe. Expect game drives, mokoro trips, salt-pan nights and riverside sunsets.
An overland, small-group camping safari from Gaborone to Victoria Falls that visits Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi salt pans, Elephant Sands and Chobe. Expect game drives, mokoro trips, salt-pan nights and riverside sunsets.
You step off the vehicle into a high, dry wind and the bush unfurls around you — mopane thickets give way to salt-crusted flats, and somewhere ahead the low rumble of water grows into thunder. This 10-day overland runs from Gaborone to Victoria Falls, threading Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Orapa’s mining country, Makgadikgadi and its meerkats, the channels of the Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands, Chobe and the falls themselves.
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Operated by Kalahari Breeze Safaris · Gaborone, South-East
You step off the vehicle into a high, dry wind and the bush unfurls around you — mopane thickets give way to salt-crusted flats, and somewhere ahead the low rumble of water grows into thunder. This 10-day overland runs from Gaborone to Victoria Falls, threading Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Orapa’s mining country, Makgadikgadi and its meerkats, the channels of the Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands, Chobe and the falls themselves.
Botswana’s landscape is young in geological terms: an inland basin shaped by shifting rivers and episodic flooding that feeds the Okavango’s braided channels. Culturally the route traverses Tswana-speaking country and community conservancies that combine pastoral life with wildlife management — Khama was set up to protect rhinos and involve local people.
Expect long driving days punctuated by focused activities: 4x4 game drives, a mokoro (dugout canoe) and walking safaris in the delta, night under the salt-pan stars, and boat cruises on the Chobe and Zambezi. Camping is basic but atmospheric — community-run sites and budget tents, with several meals included.
Practical guidance: travel light but bring a warm layer for cold desert nights and June–August delta mornings; waterproof the camera during spray at Victoria Falls; carry malaria prophylaxis and refillable water; and factor in bumpy roads and early starts. Wildlife concentrates in the dry winter months, while the wet season brings birdlife and dramatic floods. This trip is for travelers who want hands-on, economical safari rhythm: long drives, close encounters, and simple nights that put you inside Botswana’s big, changing country.
moderate.
10 days.
Suitable for travelers with basic fitness—able to tolerate several hours in vehicles, short walks and occasional uneven terrain.
Malaria risk exists in parts of Botswana (Okavango, Chobe); consult a travel clinic and take recommended prophylaxis and mosquito precautions.
Expect long stretches of dirt and corrugated surfaces; drives are comfortable but bumpy—motion-sickness remedies and flexible timing help.
Meals are included but limited; notify booking in advance for common dietary needs so guides can plan alternatives.
Visa requirements depend on nationality; check entry rules for Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia if crossing into Victoria Falls and arrange visas in advance if needed.
The route passes historic Tswana settlements and community conservancies; Khama was established as a community-run sanctuary in the 1990s to protect rhinos and generate local income.
Many stops work with community-based conservation—supporting local guides and respecting park rules reduces disturbance; avoid single-use plastics and dispose of waste at designated sites.
Kalahari Breeze Safaris operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the vehicle into a high, dry wind and the bush unfurls around you — mopane thickets give way to salt-crusted flats, and somewhere ahead the low rumble of water grows into thunder. This 10-day overland runs from Gaborone to Victoria Falls, threading Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Orapa’s mining country, Makgadikgadi and its meerkats, the channels of the Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands, Chobe and the falls themselves.
You step off the vehicle into a high, dry wind and the bush unfurls around you — mopane thickets give way to salt-crusted flats, and somewhere ahead the low rumble of water grows into thunder. This 10-day overland runs from Gaborone to Victoria Falls, threading Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Orapa’s mining country, Makgadikgadi and its meerkats, the channels of the Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands, Chobe and the falls themselves.
Botswana’s landscape is young in geological terms: an inland basin shaped by shifting rivers and episodic flooding that feeds the Okavango’s braided channels. Culturally the route traverses Tswana-speaking country and community conservancies that combine pastoral life with wildlife management — Khama was set up to protect rhinos and involve local people.
Expect long driving days punctuated by focused activities: 4x4 game drives, a mokoro (dugout canoe) and walking safaris in the delta, night under the salt-pan stars, and boat cruises on the Chobe and Zambezi. Camping is basic but atmospheric — community-run sites and budget tents, with several meals included.
Practical guidance: travel light but bring a warm layer for cold desert nights and June–August delta mornings; waterproof the camera during spray at Victoria Falls; carry malaria prophylaxis and refillable water; and factor in bumpy roads and early starts. Wildlife concentrates in the dry winter months, while the wet season brings birdlife and dramatic floods. This trip is for travelers who want hands-on, economical safari rhythm: long drives, close encounters, and simple nights that put you inside Botswana’s big, changing country.