Is there luggage restriction for the tour?

We suggest carrying soft luggage with a limit of about 20KG.

Can I stay at the hotel for a few extra days?

Post-tour accommodation can be arranged depending on availability.

What visas are required for this trip?

Visas are not required by Australian and New Zealand citizens for this trip.

What transportation will be used during the tour?

Transportation includes shared safari vehicles and mini buses for different parts of the journey.

What is included in the meals during the tour?

Meals vary, but they do cater for special dietary requirements upon request.

What is the maximum group size for the tour?

Group sizes differ, but you can expect a comfortable travel experience with enough room.

Can I book extra nights before or after the tour?

Yes, extra nights can be arranged based on availability at the chosen accommodation.

What is the accommodation type during the trip?

Camping accommodations are set up with private bathrooms and comfortable bedding.

Is there an option for solo travelers?

Yes, solo travelers can book a single supplement for private accommodation.

Is he able to qualify for this tour? What time of year if best for game?

We do not have an upper age limit, but I have highlighted below some things to consider: We drive in safari trucks which are open sided when the canvas sides are rolled up. There are long drives of 5hrs+ up to 9 hrs on Days 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 & 12. Houseboat will have ladder steps so need to be aware and able to manoeuvre. Will need to be able to get in and out of small boats for any of the boat trips on days 2-4. Day 3 includes a 2 hr walk. Rest of the trip will be mostly game drives so as long as you are able to get in and out of these vehicles which have high steps that will be fine. Passengers should also advise the tour leader on arrival of any walking restrictions or need to be near to the toilet block when camping.

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NZ $7,000 per person

Botswana Wildlife Safari

14 days

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Start and end in Victoria Falls

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The safari and the animals in their natural habitat. All brought to reality.
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Ethel, traveled in November
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Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Explore!
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Ages 16+

Animals You Might See

Elephant
Buffalo
Wildebeest
Zebra
Giraffe
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Hyena
White Rhino

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Highlights

Explore Botswana's finest game reserves
Spend the night in the heart of the Okavango Delta
Witness great herds of elephants, lions and antelopes
Bask in the out-of-this-world spectacle of Victoria Falls

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Join Tour in Victoria Falls
Day 2 Travel into Botswana, spend the night near Chobe National Park
Day 3 Full day game viewing in Chobe National Park
Day 4 Drive south to Savuti game area
Day 5 Game drives in the Savuti area
Day 6 Drive to Moremi Game Reserve, wild camping and game drives
Day 7 Game drives in Moremi in search of Africa's unique wildlife
Day 8 Full day of game drives in Moremi Game Reserve
Day 9 Morning game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, afternoon in Maun
Day 10 Drive to our houseboat on the Okavango river
Day 11 Visit to Tsodilo Hills; home to thousands of bushman rock paintings. Afternoon wildlife viewing on the Okavango river.
Day 12 Transit driving day via the Caprivi strip (Namibia), back to Victoria Falls
Day 13 Witness the wonders of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. Free afternoon with a choice of optional activities
Day 14 Tour ends in Victoria Falls

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Batonka Guest Lodge
Lodge
Days 1, 12, 13
Chobe Noka Tented Camp
Camping
Days 2, 3
HATAB Camp Chobe River
Camping
day 3
HATAB Camp Savuti
Camping
Days 4, 5
HATAB Moremi Game Reserve Camps
Camping
Days 6, 7, 8
Thamo Telele
Hotel
day 9
Okavango Spirit House Boat
Berth / Cabin
Days 10, 11

Operated by

Explore!

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(8,568 reviews)

Number of tours

538

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

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Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Good
4.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Rather poor
2.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Explore!
4.5

BH
Barrie
· September 8th, 2025
This trip takes you deep into Botswana with Chobe, Saudi and Okavango yielding many up close animal sightings. It does include 5 nights of rough camping and most transportation is in a 12 passenger open sided jeep so be prepared to get windswept and dusty. Our guide, Phenyu, was outstanding in that he was exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and attentive to the needs of his group. The one unresolved issue we had was with Explore and their subcontracted company Wilderness Dawning. We were switched to a different houseboat the day before before we were to arrive there. The new houseboat was promised to be an upgrade but was actually, at best, a 2 star experience with some rooms not having proper bathrooms. The new boat added 2 additional hours to an already 11 hour trip to Victoria Falls in that open sided jeep. Under protest, the company picked up one dinner and provided a hot van for part of the drive and has promised compensation which has yet to materialize.
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Trip date: August 2025

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

All questions

V
Victoria
Asked on February 17th, 2025
Is there luggage restriction for the tour?
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  We suggest carrying soft luggage with a limit of about 20KG.
D
Dianne
Asked on December 17th, 2024
Can I stay at the hotel for a few extra days?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  Post-tour accommodation can be arranged depending on availability.
F
Franc
Asked on December 14th, 2024
What visas are required for this trip?
Visa
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  Visas are not required by Australian and New Zealand citizens for this trip.
C
Carlita
Asked on October 23rd, 2024
What transportation will be used during the tour?
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
  Transportation includes shared safari vehicles and mini buses for different parts of the journey.
A
Anton
Asked on October 21st, 2024
What is included in the meals during the tour?
Meals
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
  Meals vary, but they do cater for special dietary requirements upon request.
M
Maria
Asked on September 17th, 2024
What is the maximum group size for the tour?
Group size
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
  Group sizes differ, but you can expect a comfortable travel experience with enough room.
P
Philippe
Asked on July 31st, 2024
Can I book extra nights before or after the tour?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
  Yes, extra nights can be arranged based on availability at the chosen accommodation.
L
Lhoussain
Asked on May 15th, 2024
What is the accommodation type during the trip?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
  Camping accommodations are set up with private bathrooms and comfortable bedding.
E
Estefania
Asked on April 7th, 2024
Is there an option for solo travelers?
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
  Yes, solo travelers can book a single supplement for private accommodation.
G
Gail
Asked on March 10th, 2024
Is he able to qualify for this tour? What time of year if best for game?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
  We do not have an upper age limit, but I have highlighted below some things to consider: We drive in safari trucks which are open sided when the canvas sides are rolled up. There are long drives of 5hrs+ up to 9 hrs on Days 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 & 12. Houseboat will have ladder steps so need to be aware and able to manoeuvre. Will need to be able to get in and out of small boats for any of the boat trips on days 2-4. Day 3 includes a 2 hr walk. Rest of the trip will be mostly game drives so as long as you are able to get in and out of these vehicles which have high steps that will be fine. Passengers should also advise the tour leader on arrival of any walking restrictions or need to be near to the toilet block when camping.

From

$7,920

-12%

NZ $7,000 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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Tour ID: 124425

Currencies
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Pula
Botswana
$
Namibia Dollar
Namibia
$
US Dollar
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.
Type D
Botswana
Type M
Botswana
Type G
Zimbabwe
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Explore!. Please familiarize yourself with the Explore! payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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