10-Day Okavango Wilderness Safari

At a glance

Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve

This ten-day adventure offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience the varied landscapes of the Okavango Delta through three distinct regions. The journey begins in the Okavango Panhandle, where the mighty Okavango River flows into Botswana. This area is known for its deep-water activities and the chance to visit the Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its rich cultural history. Next, spend three nights in the heart of a private concession within the Okavango Delta. Immerse yourself in this pristine environment through a range of activities, including guided bush walks, mokoro excursions, and water-based safaris, offering an intimate encounter with Botswana’s breathtaking wilderness. The adventure continues with a scenic boat transfer from the private concession to the renowned Moremi Game Reserve for three unforgettable nights. As one of Botswana’s top wildlife destinations, Moremi promises exceptional game-viewing experiences, making it the perfect conclusion to your remarkable safari journey.

Flying between camps turns the travelling days into part of the safari: an hour over the dunes or the escarpment instead of a day on gravel, and more time where it matters. Every flight, transfer and activity is arranged; you simply arrive.

Okavango Delta

Nights 1 to 3 · Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Okavango Delta

Nights 4 to 6 · Xugana Island Lodge

Moremi Game Reserve

Nights 7 to 9 · Camp Moremi

Travel dates

Travel any time · best from May to October

The dry season, May to October, is the classic time: cool mornings, thin bush and game concentrated along the rivers and permanent water. The Okavango floodwaters usually peak between June and August, which is when the water activities are at their best. November to April is the green season, hot and lush, with newborn antelope, migratory birds and far fewer guests in camp.

Travel dates are yours to choose. Tell us roughly when, and we check availability at every property and on every flight before anything is held.

When to go

Botswana and the Zambezi region follow the same rhythm as Namibia: dry and cool from May to October, with September and October the hottest and best for big concentrations of game, then green and stormy from November to April. In the Okavango the flood arrives from the Angolan highlands around June and lingers into September, so mokoro and boating are at their best in the middle of the dry season. Victoria Falls is fullest from February to May and at its lowest, with the clearest views, from September to December.

What is decided: the shape of the trip: the areas, the order, the properties and the number of nights in each. It is the version we would build first for most travellers.

What we confirm together: your dates, who is travelling, room categories and any extensions before or after. Every safari is tailored from here, and nothing is held until you ask us to.

The route

Three camps linked by light aircraft

The route runs Maun, Okavango Panhandle, Okavango, Moremi and Maun. Light aircraft link the camps, with each camp handling the airstrip transfers at both ends; the connections between countries are on scheduled flights. The only driving is in the game vehicles.

Okavango DeltaLight aircraft from Maun
Okavango DeltaLight aircraft from Okavango Panhandle
Moremi Game ReserveLight aircraft from Okavango

Flight times are approximate and schedules are confirmed the evening before. Luggage on light aircraft is limited to about 20 kg per person in soft bags.

Press play to follow the route. Dashed legs are flights, solid legs are by road. Drag to explore, scroll to zoom.

Day by day

Ten days, three properties

01-03

Maun → Okavango Delta

Arrival, Okavango Delta

Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative who will assist you with your scheduled flight to Nxamaseri Island Lodge in the Okavango Panhandle. Enjoy a three-night stay in a well-appointed chalet featuring a private patio, offering a tranquil retreat amidst the stunning natural surroundings. During your stay, take advantage of a range of activities designed to showcase the unique beauty of the Okavango Panhandle, including an unforgettable excursion to the culturally significant Tsodilo Hills. Relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of this exceptional lodge.

Included at the lodge: Boating Safari, Game Drives, Hiking Trails, Cultural Experience
Optional: Helicopter Flight

Overnight · Nxamaseri Island Lodge · fully inclusive · 3 nights

04-07

Okavango Delta

Start your day with a final activity at Nxamaseri Island Lodge before boarding a light aircraft transfer to Xugana Island Lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Over the next three nights, immerse yourself in a range of water-based adventures that showcase the Delta’s stunning landscapes. Renowned as one of the Okavango Delta’s most breathtaking permanent water sites, Xugana Lagoon offers an unrivaled safari experience. Nestled on a forested island overlooking the lagoon, Xugana Island Lodge provides the perfect setting for relaxation and exploration.

Included at the lodge: Boating Safari, Birding
Optional: Helicopter Flight

Overnight · Xugana Island Lodge · fully inclusive · 3 nights

07-10

Okavango Delta → Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve

Enjoy a scenic boat transfer from the Okavango Delta’s private concession to the iconic Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s premier wildlife destinations. This remarkable location promises unforgettable game-viewing experiences, making it the perfect conclusion to your Botswana safari. Spend three nights at Camp Moremi, nestled in the heart of the Xakanaxa region. Recently rebuilt, this legendary camp is celebrated for delivering an authentic African safari experience, offering prime access to the game-rich landscapes surrounding the stunning Xakanaxa Lagoon.

Included at the lodge: Boating Safari, Birding, Game Drives
Optional: Helicopter Flight

Overnight · Camp Moremi · fully inclusive · 3 nights

Moremi Game Reserve → Maun

Departure

After a final morning activity at Camp Moremi, a light aircraft takes you back to Maun for your onward flight.

Overnight · Departure day

Where you stay

Where you sleep

Nights 1 to 3 · Okavango Delta

Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative who will assist you with your scheduled flight to Nxamaseri Island Lodge in the Okavango Panhandle.

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SettingOkavango Delta

BasisFully inclusive

Included activitiesBoating Safari, Game Drives, Hiking Trails, Cultural Experience

OptionalHelicopter Flight

Nights 4 to 6 · Okavango Delta

Xugana Island Lodge

Start your day with a final activity at Nxamaseri Island Lodge before boarding a light aircraft transfer to Xugana Island Lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta.

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Nestled on a forested island overlooking the lagoon, Xugana Island Lodge provides the perfect setting for relaxation and exploration.

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SettingOkavango Delta

BasisFully inclusive

Included activitiesBoating Safari, Birding

OptionalHelicopter Flight

Nights 7 to 9 · Moremi Game Reserve

Camp Moremi

Spend three nights at Camp Moremi, nestled in the heart of the Xakanaxa region.

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SettingMoremi Game Reserve

BasisFully inclusive

Included activitiesBoating Safari, Birding, Game Drives

OptionalHelicopter Flight

The practical side

Good to know

The flights: Light aircraft link the camps, flown by the regional charter operators. Flights are scheduled the evening before; the camps hand you over at the airstrip and collect you at the other end. Regional connections between countries are on scheduled airlines.
Luggage: Light aircraft have a strict limit of about 20 kg per person, including hand luggage, in soft bags without wheels or frames.
Passports and visas: Border formalities are handled at the airports as you cross between countries. Visa rules depend on your nationality and change from time to time; we confirm what applies to you when we quote.
Health: The Okavango, Chobe, the Zambezi and the Kruger lowveld are malaria areas. Speak to a travel clinic about prophylaxis and vaccinations a few weeks before you travel.
Meals and activities: The safari camps are fully inclusive: all meals, most drinks, laundry and two guided activities a day with the camp's own guides.
Connectivity: Most camps have Wi-Fi in the main area only, and some of the remoter ones have none at all. It is part of the appeal.
What to pack: Neutral colours for game drives, a warm jacket for early mornings in the dry season, a hat, good sun protection, closed shoes for walking, binoculars, and soft bags rather than hard cases.

Included

Your journey includes

24/7 in-country support from the Secret Namibia team
Nine nights' accommodation at the properties listed above
Activities as indicated for each property
Airport transfers as indicated
In-country light-aircraft flights as indicated
Luxury safari care package
Meals and beverages as indicated for each property
Meet and greet on arrival with your tour file
Park fees as indicated
A detailed day-by-day tour file with maps and lodge vouchers

Not included

Please budget separately for

Items of a personal nature
Gratuities
Holiday and personal travel insurance
International flights to and from Africa
Optional activities not listed as included
Personal travel insurance
Visas and visa applications

Next steps

From this sample to your own safari

Tell us what appeals.Use the enquiry button on this page, or write to hello@secretnamibia.com, with rough dates, who is travelling and anything you would change: more nights, a different lodge, a few days somewhere else at the end.
We tailor it.Within a day or two you have a version built around you, the same shape if you like it or a different one, with a firm quote for your dates and party.
We hold the rooms.Once the shape is right we place provisional holds at every property and on the flights, at no cost and with no obligation, usually for a week or two.
Deposit and confirmation.A deposit turns the holds into confirmed bookings. The balance is due before travel, and we look after everything from there until you are home again.

This page is a sample itinerary, not a quote, and nothing on it is booked or held. If it suits someone you know, send them the link; we are just as happy to start from scratch for them.

Okavango Wilderness Safari

Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve

When to go

Three camps linked by light aircraft

Ten days, three properties

Arrival, Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Moremi Game Reserve

Departure

Where you sleep

Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge

Camp Moremi

Good to know

Your journey includes

Please budget separately for

From this sample to your own safari

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