Why this route.
Why it works: the longest and most complete Bush Ways trip, joining the Kalahari to the Delta, Chobe and Falls.
- Desert tracking with San guides
- Central Kalahari plains
- Boteti River wildlife
- Mokoro channels and optional helicopter tours
- Moremi, Savuti predators, Chobe and Victoria Falls
- Lions, leopards, elephants and cheetahs
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–3Deception Valley Private Reserve campDeception Valley Private Reserve
- Days 4–6Central Kalahari campCentral Kalahari Game Reserve
- Day 7Boteti River campBoteti River/Makgadikgadi
- Days 8–10Okavango Delta campOkavango Delta
- Days 11–13Moremi campMoremi Game Reserve
- Day 14Savuti campSavuti, Chobe National Park
- Days 15–16Chobe Riverfront campChobe Riverfront
- Day 17Victoria Falls stayVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 18DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Camping equipment
- Lodge accommodation
- Meals
- Filtered water
- Professional guide services
- Park fees
- Okavango Air Rescue
- Specialised vehicles
Excludes
- Restaurant meals
- Entrance fees
- Visas
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
- Beverages
- Travel insurance
- Sleeping bag
- Park fee increases
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
This trip runs across both seasonal limits, so check the exact dates of each leg when a client travels around the end of May or end of October.
Detailed itinerary.
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve (3 nights).
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Central Kalahari Game Reserve (3).
Boteti River/Makgadikgadi
Boteti River/Makgadikgadi (1).
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta (3).
Moremi
Moremi (3).
Savuti
Savuti (1).
Chobe Riverfront
Chobe Riverfront (2).
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (1).