15 Day Classic Botswana Road Trip Itinerary

Road Trip Highlights

Botswana

4x4

15 days

1208 km

Start and end your journey in Maun.
Explore the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve.
See the lion prides, hyenas and elephants in Chobe National Park.
Traverse the vast salt pans of Nxai Pan.
Witness the beautiful Victoria Falls.

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1	Pick up your 4x4 at Maun International Airport. Stock up on supplies and familiarize yourself with the vehicle. Stay one night at Thamalakane River Lodge.	19	Thamalakane River Lodge
Day 2-3	Drive from Maun to Moremi Game Reserve Explore the beautiful game reserve, known for its wildlife and unique delta scenery. Enjoy game drives with chances to spot big cats and wild dogs. Stay two nights camping at Third Bridge Campsite.	140	Third Bridge Camp
Day 4-5	Drive from Third Bridge to Khwai Concession in Moremi Game Reserve. Experience the wildlife-rich area along the Khwai River floodplains. Take a morning guided mokoro trip on the Khwai River. Stay two nights camping at Magotho Campsite.	60	Magotho Camp
Day 6-7	Next, move on to Savute in Chobe National Park. Explore the area famous for its lion prides, hyenas, and elephant bulls. Stay two nights camping at Savute Campsite.	110	Savute Campsite
Day 8-10	Drive from Savute to Kasane. Use as a base to explore Chobe Riverfront and Victoria Falls. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Take a day trip to see Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side. Stay three nights at The Old House.	160	The Old House
Day 11	Drive from Kasane to Nata. Consider visiting Nata Bird Sanctuary if in season. Stay one night at Nata Lodge.	320	Nata Lodge
Day 12-13	Drive from Nata to Nxai Pan. Explore the enormous salt flats and observe wildlife and migratory birds. Stay two nights camping at South Camp.	200	South Camp
Day 14	Drive from Nxai Pan back to Maun. Stay one night at Thamalakane River Lodge.	180	Thamalakane River Lodge
Day 15	Return your 4x4 to Maun Airport on the final day of your roadtrip adventure.	19	Maun