Why this route.
Why it works: the cheapest package in the range, with meerkats, baobabs and a floating hide.
- Ntwetwe Salt Pan
- Meerkat encounters
- San Bushmen walks
- Floating hide
- Night drives
- Brown hyenas and Kalahari lions
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–2Planet Baobab
- Days 3–4Meno a KwenaMakgadikgadi — tribal land, western boundary of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Boteti River · Natural Selection
- Day 5DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Laundry
- Meals
- Local drinks
- Road transfers
- Activities
- Guiding
- Park fees
- VAT
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Extra meals and activities
- International flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Government taxes
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
May to October for dry-season pan access; November to March for the zebra and wildebeest migration.
Detailed itinerary.
Planet Baobab
2 nights at Planet Baobab. Your consultant will confirm the exact camp, transfers and activity programme for your dates.
Meno a Kwena
Meno a Kwena ("Teeth of the Crocodile") occupies a dramatic clifftop above the Boteti River, roughly two hours by road from Maun and almost exactly halfway between the Okavango Delta and Botswana's drier south. 2 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.