Botswana 8 Tage Signature: Botswana’s Wildlife & the Okavango Delta Erlebnisrundreise FF 2 – Leicht in internationaler Gruppe

Unveil the untamed wonders of Botswana as you track wildlife in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Experience incredible animal encounters, meet leading researchers preserving delicate ecosystems, and glide through pristine delta channels by canoe. Led by experts, this is an immersive safari defined by wild spaces and conservation.

• Meet a National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project researcher for a talk on this vibrant delta

• Join a wildlife biologist at a research centre for a private presentation on human-elephant coexistence

• Witness the abundant wildlife in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

• Spot birds and animals from a traditional mokoro canoe and motorized boat

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 13:00 Uhr

1. Tag Maun

Welcome to Botswana. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Maun, the gateway to one of the world’s greatest wildernesses. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel to unpack and unwind. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader, National Geographic Expedition Expert, and fellow travellers for an engaging welcome that sets the stage for your upcoming explorations. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner. (A)

Transport: Maun Airport – Maun
Event: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Grays Eden Sanctuary

2. Tag Maun / Makgadikgadi Pans

Start the day with a visit to the Nkashi Knowledge Centre. Here, meet an inspiring researcher from the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project for an illuminating presentation on the origins of the Okavango Delta. Next, transfer to the airport for a scenic flight over changing landscapes to the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world. The afternoon calls you into the bush for an exhilarating safari drive in the national park. Scan the horizon for zebras and wildebeest and the predators that naturally follow such as: lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyenas. Cap off the day with a traditional boma dinner beneath a brilliant canopy of stars. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Delta origins briefing (1.5h)
Transport: Maun – Maun Airport (0.5h)
Event: Afternoon Safari Drive (2.0h)
Transport: Maun Airport – Makgadikgadi Pans (0.75h)
Unterkunft: Leroo La Tau

3. Tag Makgadikgadi Pans

As dawn breaks over the pans, set out on a morning safari drive to spot wildlife at their most active. Later, meet with a leading wildlife biologist for a presentation on the delicate balance of human and wildlife coexistence, followed by a visit to the local research centre. Back at the lodge, keep an eye out for elephants at the hidden water-level hide, offering panoramic views over Makgadikgadi Pan National Park, ideal for viewing wildlife on the river’s edge. Conclude the day with an afternoon safari drive before dinner. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Wildlife Safari Drive (3.0h)
Event: Living with Elephants (1.5h)
Event: Wildlife Safari Drive (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Leroo La Tau

4. Tag Makgadikgadi Pans

The golden morning light guides you on another safari drive through the rich habitats of Makgadikgadi Pan National Park, keeping an eye out for the resident wildlife in their natural environment. Under the midday sun, stay cool and relax at the lodge, perhaps visit the lodge’s secret hide to spot birds or grazing animals drinking at the edge of the Boteti River. Following another thrilling safari drive, the evening transitions to the warmth of the crackling campfire. Sink into your seat and share stories from the day. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Wildlife Safari Drive (3.0h)
Event: Wildlife Safari Drive (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Leroo La Tau

5. Tag Makgadikgadi Pans / Okavango Delta

Board a mid morning flight into the lush green heart of the Okavango Delta, watching the arid plains transform into an intricate puzzle of shimmering waterways below. After lunch, attend an insightful afternoon talk regarding the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project. Learn about the ongoing efforts to secure permanent, sustainable protection for this vital watershed and its rich biodiversity. Afterwards, feel the spray of the water on your face during a boat safari, navigating the channels as the setting sun turns the delta waters into liquid gold. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Makgadikgadi Pans – Okavango Delta (1.0h)
Event: Ausflug im Okavango-Delta
Unterkunft: Camp Okavango

6. Tag Okavango Delta

Awaken to the symphony of the delta and enjoy a light breakfast before your morning safari. Glide through the glass-like water in a traditional mokoro dugout canoe, listening to the gentle splash of the paddle, then step ashore for a guided nature walk across remote islands to track wildlife on foot. Spend a quiet afternoon at a secluded bird-viewing hide, watching kingfishers and herons fly above the reeds. Following afternoon tea, set out again by boat for another aquatic safari before settling into the lodge for the evening and gathering around the campfire. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Okavango Excursion
Unterkunft: Camp Okavango

7. Tag Okavango Delta

Head out in search of more wildlife with a morning boat safari. Watch for pods of hippos and basking crocodiles as you navigate by mokoro and motorboat, and discover the small wonders of the delta’s ecosystems on an island walking excursion. Back at the lodge, spend the midday hours relaxing or gazing out from the bird-viewing area to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the local avian life. Following afternoon tea, a final boat ride reveals the delta’s timeless beauty at twilight. Toast your unforgettable African expedition during a celebratory farewell dinner with your companions. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Okavango Excursion
Unterkunft: Camp Okavango

8. Tag Okavango Delta / Maun

Enjoy a final breakfast at the lodge, listening to the rustle of the palms and the distant calls of the bush one last time. Board a flight back to Maun, enjoying a final bird’s-eye view of the vast, winding delta channels you have explored. Your extraordinary wildlife expedition concludes upon arrival at the Maun airport. (F)

Transport: Okavango Delta – Maun Airport (1.0h)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Maun
Signature Moment: Living with Elephants, Makgadikgadi Pans. Arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Meet with a researcher from the Nkashi Trust team which implements the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project. Internal flight from Maun to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Morning and afternoon wildlife safari drives in Makgadikgadi Pans over multiple days. Internal flight from the Makgadikgadi Pans to the Okavango Delta. Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris by motorboat and traditional mokoro in the Okavango Delta over multiple days. Farewell Dinner. Departure Transfer. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Transport: Private vehicle, plane, 4×4 safari vehicle, boat, mokoro, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 7 Frühstück, 6 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

Gruppengröße: Max 12, avg. 8.

 

Reisetermine Reise 2384189

	Anreise		Abreise	Preis p.P. im DZ	EZ/ EZZ
Buchbar	27.08.2027	-	03.09.2027	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	15.10.2027	-	22.10.2027	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	02.06.2028	-	09.06.2028	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	14.07.2028	-	21.07.2028	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	28.07.2028	-	04.08.2028	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	18.08.2028	-	25.08.2028	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	15.09.2028	-	22.09.2028	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	29.09.2028	-	06.10.2028	13499 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	20.10.2028	-	27.10.2028	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	01.06.2029	-	08.06.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	13.07.2029	-	20.07.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	27.07.2029	-	03.08.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	17.08.2029	-	24.08.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	31.08.2029	-	07.09.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	14.09.2029	-	21.09.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	28.09.2029	-	05.10.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	19.10.2029	-	26.10.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).
Buchbar	02.11.2029	-	09.11.2029	12599 €				Unterbringung: Hotel (1 nt), Safari Lodges (6 nts).