8 Day The Buffalo Safari

Day 1: Western Moremi Game Reserve (3rd Bridge / Xakanaxa Area), Camping

The safari begins in Maun, where your guide will meet you at 07h30 at a pre-arranged meeting point. From Maun, you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. During a short break en-route, your guide will give you a full overview of your safari. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drives, you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. On Day 3 you will move campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions.

Community campsite outside Moremi – Western Moremi: 80km, 3-4h (transfer and game drive)

Day 2: Western Moremi Game Reserve (3rd Bridge / Xakanaxa Area), Camping

Game drives to explore the Moremi Game Reserve around the 3rd Bridge / Xakanaxa areas.

Day 3: North-East Moremi Game Reserve / Khwai Concession, Camping

Transfer / game drive from Western Moremi to the region surrounding the Khwai river (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). Game drives to explore the areas.

Day 4: Southern Chobe National Park (Savute / Zwei Zwei), Camping

Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions, first in the Savuti area (Day 4), then in the northern part of the park closer to the riverfront (Days 5 & 6).

Eastern Moremi – Savuti: 120km, 7-8h (transfer and game drive)

Day 5: Northern Chobe National Park (Floodplain), Camping

Transfer / game drive from Southern Chobe National Park to the Chobe river floodplain. Game drives to explore Northern Chobe National Park.

Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5-6h (transfer and game drive)

Day 6: Northern Chobe National Park (Floodplain), Camping

Game drives to explore Northern Chobe and floodplain.

Day 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Comfortable Lodge

After a short morning game drive you willthen drive to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios. Dinner will be at your own expense.

Chobe River – Victoria Falls: 100km, 2-3h (including border crossing)

Day 8: End of the Safari

The safari officially ends after breakfast on Day 8, at the lodge.

Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.

• Camping Accommodation and equipment (spacious bow tents with mattresses)
• Rooms at a comfortable lodge in Maun
• All transfers and activities as per the itinerary
• All meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner)
• Filtered drinking water
• Tea/coffees
• Services of a Professional Guide and Camp Assistant
• All Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles

• Covid-19 PCR test fees (please note your travel insurance must cover for COVID-19)
•  Restaurant meals (Maun)
• Visas
• Airport transfers
• Tips
• Curios
• Optional excursions
• Beverages (alcohol and soft drinks)
• Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment
• Medical
• Baggage
• Emergency evacuation
• Sleeping bag (and small pillow) on all camping sectors
• Any increase in National Park Fees