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Botswana Highlights
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location_on 9 days
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Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Finish
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Trip Code
UBSZ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Boat, Mokoro
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Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Lodge (4 nights), Basic Lodge (2 night)
From £2,059(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Glide through the wildlife-filled waterways of the Okavango by mokoro – this traditional dug-out canoe is the best way to experience the delta up close.
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Seek out pods of hippos wallowing in the waters and surround yourself with abundant birdlife on a river cruise through Chobe National Park.
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Enjoy some truly unique accommodation in Elephant Sands. Greet herds of elephants as they come to drink and bathe from a natural watering hole right outside the lodge, only metres from your porch!
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Visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust – supported by The Tuuur Foundation – and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and the Trust’s role in anti-poaching.
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Arrive early or extend your stay in Victoria Falls to fully experience all this amazing place has to offer. Take an active adventure, see the thundering falls – the largest in the world – and maybe take a sunset helicopter flight to get the best views.
Is this trip right for you?
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No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
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Botswana temperatures rise in the hot, dry period of September and October, before the rains hit, and temperatures can get as high as 34-38°C. Not all accommodation will have air-conditioning, which is quite common across Africa, particularly in remote locations where lodges or camps operate on solar power or generators.
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Botswana is a very seasonal destination. What you see and experience can differ quite dramatically depending on the time of year you visit. Please consider this before you choose your departure date. See the 'Climate and Seasonal' section in ‘Essential Information’ for more details.
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There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
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No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
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Botswana temperatures rise in the hot, dry period of September and October, before the rains hit, and temperatures can get as high as 34-38°C. Not all accommodation will have air-conditioning, which is quite common across Africa, particularly in remote locations where lodges or camps operate on solar power or generators.
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Botswana is a very seasonal destination. What you see and experience can differ quite dramatically depending on the time of year you visit. Please consider this before you choose your departure date. See the 'Climate and Seasonal' section in ‘Essential Information’ for more details.
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There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
Itinerary
Discover the wildlife and World Heritage waterways of Botswana
On this nine-day wildlife-filled adventure, you’ll get to see Botswana’s inland delta, herds of elephants and the world's largest salt pans! Starting and ending in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls and dipping into Namibia's Caprivi region, this trip celebrates both the natural and cultural highlights of Botswana. You’ll stay in a lodge overlooking a watering hole frequented by elephants, watch hippos wallowing along the shores of the Chobe River and paddle through the Okavango Delta in a traditional dug-out canoe. If it's a diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures you're after, then this is the ultimate trip for you!
- DAY 1Day 1 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 2Day 2 • Elephant Sands
- DAY 3Day 3 • Maun
- DAY 4Day 4 • Okavango Delta Pan Handle
- DAY 5Day 5 • Okavango Delta Pan Handle
- DAY 6Day 6 • Caprivi
- DAY 7Day 7 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 8Day 8 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Victoria Falls
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Boat, Mokoro
bed Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Lodge (4 nights), Basic Lodge (2 night)
festival Included activities
circleNata - Elephant Sands Bush Walk
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature walk
circleCaprivi - Sunset River Cruise
circleChobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
museum Optional activities
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
circleVictoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
circleVictoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
circleVictoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD284
circleOkavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
circleChobe National Park - River cruise - BWP580
Dates and availability
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£2,563
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,239
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£2,486
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£2,288£2,059
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£2,305
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Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£2,261
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,349
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Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,211
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,107
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,107
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£2,343
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Wednesday May 13, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,217
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,217
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£2,167
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Victoria Falls with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 and ends mid-afternoon on Day 9. We recommend you do not book departing flights until post 7pm, allowing for any delays.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document to delegate their authority.
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4. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
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5. A visa is required for entry into Namibia. This visa can be obtained on arrival, though we encourage you to apply online in advance to speed up the border crossing process. For current information and a link to the online application, please use our Visa & Entry Requirements tool -
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Samantha
Sep 03, 2025
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Mary
Sep 03, 2025
We had an amazing adventure in this trip. Ad and Mr T made sure we knew what was happening and got us to our destination safely and on time. We got to see all the animals we had hope to. Fantastic group of fellow travellers. Had a wonderful time.
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David
Sep 03, 2025
Admore was an excellent guide and he showed how proud he was of his Southern African heritage. I could not recommend this tour more highly
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Nicola
Aug 25, 2025
Beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife, excellent food and accommodation and a great bunch of people to enjoy it all with. It would perhaps be preferable to break up the long outward driving days to the Okavango with an extra wildlife viewing opportunity instead of the night in Maun. But overall a great intro to southern Africa.
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Leita
Aug 21, 2025
Intrepid Africa’s Botswana Highlights what an awesome trip so many activities and animals galore. Thank you Intrepid
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Helen
Aug 21, 2025
Loved our Botswana Intrepid trip!
It was well organised and met all of our expectations for fun, animal sightings, safety and respectful tourism.
Highly recommended!
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Thomas
Aug 21, 2025
I really enjoyed my trip with Intrepid on the Botswana Highlights tour because it offered a perfect balance of adventure, nature, and cultural experiences. The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to explore some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife areas in Southern Africa—like the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. The local guides were knowledgeable and passionate, which made the experience even more meaningful. Traveling with a small group also made it easy to connect with others and share the journey. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that gave me a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of Botswana.
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Julie
Aug 18, 2025
Intrepid's Botswana Highlights tour is a terrific way to experience the amazing wildlife and varied cultural elements of this area of southern Africa. We were in a small group of like-minded, keen travellers from many parts of the world and throughly enjoyed our tour. The standard of accommodation is very good, the included activities were well-organised and there were plenty of other options for further excursions. Our Intrepid guide and driver were amiable, well-informed and keen to share their local knowledge and enthusiasm for the coutries we visited. The tour is suitable for adults of all ages with reasonable mobility. Highly recommended!
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Rachel
Aug 18, 2025
Seeing the Okavango Delta has been a longtime dream of mine. This trip has a lot of overland driving and the group is large. The destinations were absolutely perfect.
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Pauline
Jul 26, 2025
Very friendly group of like minded people who became friends while travelling in Africa. The group leaders were exceptional, respectful and friendly but still kept us in check!