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4X4 Safari Camper
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age
65
Group Size
1 - 12
Destinations
Botswana, Kasane, Khwai, Linyanti, Okavango, Savuti, Xakanaka
Activities
Jungle Safari, Mokoro ride
Trip Type
Budget Travel, Overlanding, Self-Drive
Difficulty
Medium

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day self-drive adventure through Botswana’s wild north. Starting in Maun, you’ll journey deep into the Okavango Delta at Xakanaxa, cross into the predator-rich Khwai Community Concession, explore the remote wilderness of Savute, and follow the Chobe Riverfront to Kasane. With epic wildlife sightings, rugged 4×4 trails, riverside sunsets, and nights under the stars, this is the ultimate bush-to-river safari — entirely on your own wheels. 🚙🐘🔥

Highlights

🌿 Okavango Delta floodplains – shimmering lagoons, reeds, and water channels in Xakanaxa
🌲 Khwai River – meandering boundary between Moremi and Khwai, ideal for game viewing
🪨 San Rock Art at Savute – ancient paintings tucked into rocky outcrops

Day 01 :

Arrive in Maun

✈️ Arrival: Maun International Airport (MUB)
🛻 Pickup: 4×4 rental vehicle, stock up on supplies, fuel & water
🏨 Stay: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa — on the Thamalakane River 🐊
🌅 Optional: Sunset drinks at the river deck, relax by the pool
🍽️ Dinner at the lodge restaurant or self preparation

Standard Camp Site

Day 02 :

Maun → Xakanaxa (Moremi Game Reserve)

🚗 Drive: ~130 km | 4–6 hrs | Sandy and scenic route
🏕️ Camp: Xakanaxa Campsite or Third Bridge
🌿 Highlights: Delta channels, lagoons, elephants, birdlife
🦢 Wildlife: Hippos, red lechwe, saddle-billed storks

6 hours

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Day 03 :

Xakanaxa → Khwai (Khwai Community Concession)

🚗 Drive: ~60 km | 3–4 hrs | Floodplain and woodland
🏕️ Camp: Magotho, Mbudi, or Khwai community campsites
🐆 Wildlife: Lions, leopards, elephants, wild dogs
🌅 Highlights: Sundowners by the river, night drives (allowed in Khwai!)

4 hours

Day 04 :

Full Day in Khwai

🌅 Sunrise game drive
🛶 Optional mokoro (dugout canoe) safari with local guides
🏕️ Camp: Same as Day 3
🐘 Wildlife: More elephant sightings, crocs, hyena packs

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Day 05 :

Khwai → Savute (Chobe National Park)

🚗 Drive: ~120 km | 6–8 hrs | Deep sand, remote bushveld
🏕️ Camp: Savute Public Campsite
🪨 Highlights: San rock art, Baobabs, predators on the prowl
🐾 Wildlife: Lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, giant elephant bulls

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Day 06 :

Savute → Ihaha (Chobe Riverfront)

🚗 Drive: ~140 km | 6–7 hrs | Transition into river ecosystem
🏕️ Camp: Ihaha Campsite (riverfront)
🌄 Highlights: Spectacular sunset over the Chobe River
🐃 Wildlife: Huge buffalo herds, crocodiles, hippos, birds

7 hours

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Day 07 :

Ihaha → Kasane

🚗 Drive: ~80 km | 2–3 hrs
🏨 Stay: Lodge or campsite in Kasane (e.g., Chobe Safari Lodge, Senyati)
🚤 Optional: Chobe River sunset cruise
🦒 Wildlife: Elephants, giraffes, sable antelop

3 hours

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Day 08 :

Depart from Kasane

✈️ Departure: Kasane International Airport (BBK)
📦 Return 4×4 vehicle
✈️ Flights to Johannesburg (JNB), Gaborone (GBE), or Victoria Falls (VFA)

Chobe-Moremi Self-Drive Adventure

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