Makadikadi Saltpans and Okavango Delta
Experience Highlights
This journey carries you from the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta to the otherworldly vastness of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. In the Delta, glide through reed-fringed channels in a mokoro, track lions and leopards on game drives, and watch elephants wade through golden waters at dusk—a world alive with rhythm and wonder.
Then, trade water for desert as you fly south to the Makgadikgadi, where endless salt flats shimmer beneath an infinite sky. Walk with San Bushmen, stand among curious meerkats at dawn, and, in season, witness flamingos or zebra herds crossing the pans. By day, quad bike across surreal horizons; by night, sleep under a canopy of stars so bright they feel within reach. From the intimacy of the Delta to the raw purity of the desert, this is a journey both untamed and unforgettable
Rates
| Catagory | Per Person rates starting from |
| Classic | $ 18,400 |
| Luxury | $ 21,851 |
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation, all meals, tea/coffee, evening snacks
- Domestic beer & wine and select liquor, safari sundowners, bush breakfasts, and WIFI.
- Park Conservancy fees, morning and evening game drives in a shared vehicle, and supplemental walks.
- Activities as indicated on the itinerary
- Laundry services
Exclusions
- Goods & Services Taxes as applicable
- Tips, international flights & transfers, additional activities, visa fees, travel & medical insurance, exclusive vehicle.
- All other expenses not mentioned in the “inclusions” above will have to be borne as additional expenses by the participants
Day- Wise Itinerary
Day 1 - 4 | Okavango Delta
Arrive by light aircraft into the Okavango, where the floodplains stretch like a living mosaic of water and grassland. Over three days, glide silently in a mokoro past reed-fringed islands, set out on game drives in search of lion, leopard, and wild dog, and watch elephants wade through golden channels at dusk. Each sunrise and sunset reveals a new rhythm of the Delta – intimate, untamed, unforgettable.
Day 4 - 7 | Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Fly south to the Makgadikgadi, where vast salt flats shimmer in every direction. Here, days are filled with rare desert encounters: walking with the San Bushmen to learn their ancient ways, watching meerkats rise on tiptoe at dawn, and, in season, witnessing flamingos or zebra herds moving across the pans. Adventure takes the form of quad biking across endless horizons, while nights invite you to sleep beneath a sky so clear it feels infinite. The pans strip life back to its purest form – raw, surreal, and soul-stirring.
Activites
Game Drives
Big-cat conservation
Fly Camping
Bush Meals
Night Safaris
Balloon Safaris
Sundowner
Bush Walks
Cultural and Community Visits
Accommodation
Classic
Khwai Lediba
Khwai Lediba
Resting along the banks of the Khwai River, Khwai Lediba captures the essence of the Okavango with a rare sense of intimacy. Elegant tented suites open onto views where elephants wander and giraffes drift by, blurring the line between wilderness and comfort. The camp breathes with the land, powered by the sun and shaped by its deep connection to the nearby Khwai Village. Here, every moment feels unhurried as mornings are touched by soft river light, afternoons are steeped in stillness, and evenings come alive with the quiet pulse of the delta.
Amenities
- Six luxury tented suites and one family suite with en-suite bathrooms
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Swimming pool overlooking the Delta
- Elegant lounge, a quiet reading area, boutique shop and a Traditional boma with firepit
- Fully stocked bars
- Fireside gatherings and starlit bush dinners
- Day and night game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro excursions
- Library
Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau
Perched atop cliffs overlooking the Boteti River and the endless salt pans of Makgadikgadi, Leroo La Tau feels like your private window into one of Botswana’s most dramatic landscapes. Its elevated chalets, designed with thatched roofs and glass fronts, open onto sweeping river views where herds gather and the sky dominates. Here, the wide-open silence meets thoughtful designs, quiet moments by the pool and intimate evenings under a starlit sky. Leroo La Tau is where solitude becomes extraordinary.
Amenities
- 12 thatched suites with glass-fronted views of the Boteti River
- En-suite bathrooms with indoor showers
- Elevated decks overlooking the river
- Swimming pool, lounge, and dining area
- Fully stocked bar
- Game drives in Makgadikgadi National Park
- Seasonal boat safaris (when river levels allow)
- Community Interaction
Luxury
Atzaró Okavango
Atzaró Okavango Camp
In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Atzaró Okavango Camp rises like a hidden jewel. It is eco-conscious in spirit while delivering the height of luxury. Conceived by African Bush Camps and the Atzaró Group, the camp feels carved from the essence of the Delta, where reeds, floodplains and open skies shape every view. Its design flows seamlessly with the landscape, creating a stay that feels both intimate and extraordinary, where wilderness and refined living meet with ease.
Amenities
- Private suites with plunge pools, decks, and indoor-outdoor showers
- Spa, yoga deck, 20m lap pool, and fully equipped gym
- Open-plan lounge, bar, dining areas, and boma with Delta views
- Family-friendly with Ngwana Club activities for children
- Sundowners for a golden farewell to the day
- Skybeds for unforgettable nights under the stars (optional)
Jack's Camp
Jack’s Camp
In the vast stillness of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Jack’s Camp is a classic of African safari heritage. Nine canvas tents and a private villa combine 1940s elegance with rich layers of history, from Persian rugs to museum-worthy curiosities. Wooden decks open onto endless horizons, where each sunrise and starlit evening feels timeless, and luxury is defined by space and story.
Amenities
- 10 canvas tents with private verandas and plunge pools
- Four-poster beds, Persian rugs, and en-suite bathrooms
- Central mess tent with chandeliers and library
- Swimming pool pavilion overlooking the pans
- Quad biking, meerkat encounters, San Bushmen walks, stargazing
Locations
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
The intricate channels and ever-changing islands of the Delta are home to a variety of species, from elephants and hippos to water-adapted lions and cheetahs. Over 400 bird species, including rare ones such as the Malachite Kingfisher, herons, and African fish eagles, grace its skies, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
Makgadikgadi Saltpans
Magadikgadi Saltpans
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana shimmer under the sun, a vast white emptiness that once held an ancient lake. Silence stretches across the cracked earth, broken only by the wind and the distant calls of birds. In the rainy season, water returns, painting the desert with life as flamingos gather and zebras cross the horizon. The land remembers, and for a moment, it lives again.
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Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
- All tours operate on 100% advance payment.
- 50% need to be paid at the time of booking, 25% is due 120 days prior to the trip start date and 25% 90 days prior.
- The preferred mode of payment is Bank Wire. All card transactions will incur a 3.5% service fee.
- Rates are subject to change and are not applicable for Christmas/New Years. Rates are valid for 2024 only. Rates for 2025 will incur a 10% hike.
- Any changes in government taxes and park/conservancy fees have to be borne by the guests.
- We reserve the right to revise any published costs without prior notice. However, confirmed bookings will be honoured.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- 50% is non-refundable once the payment is done.
- The remaining amount will be refunded if cancellation is done 120 days prior to the tour start dates. Between 90-120 days, 35% is refunded.
- No refund if cancellation is done between 0 – 90 days of the trip start date. Amendment in dates within 90 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
- Please note that the date of written communication (e-mail) of intent to cancel will be the date considered for the calculation of the cancellation fees.
- The cancellation amount is calculated as per the total booking amount and not as per the advance deposited.
- No refunds in case of refusal to use a service/activity mentioned in the itinerary.
- All refunds are processed minus bank charges.
