Follow old elephants’ routes across Moremi, Khwai, Savuti, Linyanti and Chobe on a 10-day walking and mobile-camp safari. Early starts, guided tracking and intimate wildlife encounters define this trip.
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Dawn in the Okavango arrives like a turning page: cool air, papyrus channels whispering, and the first tracks pressed into soft sand. On this 10-day tracking safari you set out on foot with guides who read the landscape—old elephant trails, fresh spoor, and the obvious scrape where a bull has rubbed his flank.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with regular walking fitness who can manage several hours of guided walking and basic camping conditions
Wildlife
History
The Okavango Delta’s seasonal floods shaped local livelihoods; indigenous tracking knowledge from San and riverine communities underpins modern guiding practices.
Conservation
This region depends on low-impact tourism and strong park management; follow your guide, respect community lands, and minimize waste to support conservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the 10 Day Elephant Tracking Botswana today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book early and note the minimum group size
This tour requires a minimum of four people; book at least 30 days in advance or availability may be limited.
Follow guide instructions exactly
Guides are trained in tracking and safety; stay together and avoid sudden movements near bulls or lion tracks.
Hydrate and pace yourself
Carry at least 2–3 liters of water for walks; the guides provide water at camp but heat and dust increase fluid needs.
Protect against sun and insects
Long sleeves, broad-brim hat, sunscreen and DEET-based repellent reduce sunburn and bites during long days outdoors.
Sturdy hiking boots
Support and ankle protection during walks over sandy, uneven terrain.
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Sun protection for long dawn and midday exposure.
summer
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Bring close wildlife into view for tracking and distant observation.
Light sleeping layer and warm jacket
Nights at mobile camps can get cold; layers stabilize temperature comfort.
winter