Our Safaris

We have carefully tailored our safari adventures to bring you the best of the Okavango Delta. We cater to small groups so you can connect with your guide and fellow travellers — whether on a game drive or around an evening campfire.

We understand that sometimes you may prefer a private or bespoke safari — please contact us to arrange this.

2026 Safari Special
Enjoy a complimentary upgrade from a 1‑hour to a 2‑hour Okavango Delta boat cruise on all safaris departing in 2026.
Valid for new bookings. Terms & conditions apply.

Big 5 Experience

11 Nights / 12 Days

Khama Rhino Sanctuary • Xini Lagoon • Xakanaxa • Khwai • Savuti • Chobe

Safari Highlights

Rhino tracking at Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where you begin your journey with an intimate look at one of Botswana’s most important conservation success stories.
A true desert‑to‑Delta transition, moving from the dry Kalahari edges into the lush floodplains of the Okavango as the landscape shifts around you.
A boat tour through the Xakanaxa channels, exploring deep waterways, lagoons and papyrus beds from a completely different perspective.
A seasonal mokoro excursion, offering a slow, peaceful glide through shallow channels and lily‑dotted pools guided by local polers.
Exceptional predator viewing across Xini, Khwai and Savuti, three regions known for lions, leopards and wild dogs, with long, unhurried time at sightings.
Elephant encounters along the Chobe Riverfront, where large herds gather at the water’s edge in the late afternoon light.
Private serviced mobile camps throughout, giving you exclusive access to wilderness areas with comfortable walk‑in tents, warm hospitality and evenings around the fire.

Itinerary

Begin your journey in Serowe’s Khama Rhino Sanctuary, one of Botswana’s most important conservation areas.

From here, travel north into the Okavango, spending two nights in the wildlife‑rich Xini Lagoon area before moving deeper into the Delta for a boat tour in Xakanaxa.

Continue through Khwai, Savuti and finally the Chobe Riverfront — a complete Big 5 circuit through Botswana’s most iconic ecosystems.

Day 1 – Arrival in Botswana & Transfer to Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Arrive in Maun and travel east toward Serowe, home of the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Settle into your private mobile camp and enjoy your first Botswana sunset among open pans and acacia woodland.

Day 2 – Rhino Tracking at Khama Rhino Sanctuary (Serowe)

Spend the day exploring this community‑run conservation area, one of Botswana’s most important refuges for both black and white rhino. Game drives take you across open grasslands and pans where giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and predators also roam. Return to camp for a relaxed evening under the Serowe night sky.

Day 3 – Khama to Xini Lagoon (Moremi Game Reserve)

Depart Serowe and travel north toward the Okavango. Enter Moremi Game Reserve and continue to the Xini Lagoon area, known for elephants, lions, leopards and beautiful floodplain scenery. Arrive in camp for two nights and enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Xini floodplains.

Day 4 – Exploring Xini Lagoon

A full day of game drives around Xini. The mix of woodland, open plains and shallow channels makes this one of the most rewarding wildlife areas in the reserve. Return to camp for a hot shower and dinner beneath the jackalberry trees.

Day 5 – Xini to Xakanaxa (Boat Tour)

Travel deeper into Moremi toward Xakanaxa, the heart of the Okavango’s permanent waterways. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour through papyrus channels and open lagoons — a highlight of the Delta, with hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and stunning scenery.

Day 6 – Xakanaxa Game Viewing

Spend the day exploring Xakanaxa on game drives. This area is known for resident lion prides, leopards, red lechwe, elephants and the classic Delta mosaic of water and woodland.

Day 7 – Xakanaxa to Khwai

Travel north to the Khwai Community Area. The Khwai River draws wildlife year‑round, especially elephants and predators. Arrive in camp and enjoy an afternoon drive along the river.

Day 8 – Khwai Floodplains & Mokoro

Explore the Khwai floodplains on morning and afternoon drives. When water levels allow, enjoy a mokoro excursion through quiet channels and lily‑filled lagoons.

Day 9 – Khwai to Savuti (Chobe National Park)

Leave Khwai and travel into the legendary Savuti region. The landscape opens into vast plains and rocky outcrops. Arrive in camp for two nights and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day 10 – Full Day in Savuti

Spend the day exploring Savuti’s dramatic terrain. This area is famous for its lions, large elephant bulls, hyenas and intense predator interactions. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.

Day 11 – Savuti to Chobe Riverfront

Continue north to the Chobe Riverfront. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise, watching elephants, buffalo and hippos from the water as the sun sets.

Day 12 – Final Game Drive & Departure

Enjoy a last early‑morning game drive along the riverfront before your safari ends in Kasane. Connect to onward travel or extend to Victoria Falls.

Pricing

2026 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 6,750
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 6,250

2027 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 6,950
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 6,440

Single Supplement

Up to three single tents are available with no single supplement.

Okavango Delta Adventure

7 Days • 6 Nights

Maun → Xini Lagoon → Xakanaxa → Khwai

Safari Highlights

A boat tour through the Xakanaxa channels, exploring deep waterways, lagoons and papyrus beds from a completely different perspective.
A seasonal mokoro excursion, offering a slow, peaceful glide through shallow channels and lily‑dotted pools guided by local polers.
Exceptional predator viewing across Xini, Khwai and Savuti, three regions known for lions, leopards and wild dogs, with long, unhurried time at sightings.
Elephant encounters along the Chobe Riverfront, where large herds gather at the water’s edge in the late afternoon light.
Private serviced mobile camps throughout, giving you exclusive access to wilderness areas with comfortable walk‑in tents, warm hospitality and evenings around the fire.

A classic Delta journey designed for travellers who want to experience the wild heart of Botswana — up close, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

This 7‑day safari blends two of Moremi’s most iconic regions with the rich wildlife corridors of Khwai, combining land and water activities for a complete Okavango experience.

Expect big game, big skies, and the kind of raw, immersive adventure that defines Max Okavango Safaris.

Day 1 — Arrival in Maun → Xini Lagoon (Moremi Game Reserve)

Your safari begins in Maun, where your guide meets you for a warm Botswana welcome. After a short briefing, you travel by open safari vehicle into Moremi Game Reserve, passing through riverine woodland and floodplain landscapes as wildlife sightings begin almost immediately. Arrive at your private mobile camp near Xini Lagoon, a tranquil corner of Moremi known for elephants, leopards and exceptional birdlife. Settle in, enjoy sundowners around the fire, and fall asleep to the sounds of the Delta.

Day 2 — Exploring Xini Lagoon

Spend the day on unhurried game drives through the Xini floodplains — a mosaic of shallow channels, open grasslands and shady forests. This area is a favourite for predators, especially lions and leopards, and attracts large herds of elephants during the dry season. Return to camp for a hot bucket shower, a fireside dinner and stargazing beneath the Kalahari sky.

Day 3 — Xini → Xakanaxa (Moremi Game Reserve)

After breakfast, the camp team breaks down camp while you begin a slow, scenic game drive north toward Xakanaxa, one of the most wildlife‑rich regions of the Okavango Delta. Arrive at your new private campsite in time for lunch and a rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Xakanaxa is known for its year‑round water, lush channels and high predator density — a perfect contrast to Xini’s quieter floodplains.

Day 4 — Xakanaxa & Boat Cruise

Today you explore the Delta from the water. A boat tour takes you deep into the Okavango’s labyrinth of channels, lagoons and papyrus beds — a chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles and the Delta’s famous heronries. In the afternoon, enjoy a land‑based game drive, where wild dogs, lions and leopards are often seen hunting along the waterways.

Day 5 — Xakanaxa → Khwai Community Area

After breakfast, travel east toward Khwai, a region where wildlife moves freely between the Moremi Reserve and community lands. Arrive at your private campsite beneath towering riverine trees. Khwai is known for its dramatic predator action, elephant herds and the chance to see wildlife right from camp.

Day 6 — Khwai & Mokoro Excursion

This morning you experience one of the Delta’s most iconic activities — a mokoro excursion. Guided by local polers, you glide silently through lily‑dotted channels, watching for tiny reed frogs, kingfishers and the gentle movement of wildlife along the banks. In the afternoon, enjoy a final game drive across the Khwai floodplains, where lions, wild dogs and large herds of buffalo are often encountered.

Day 7 — Khwai → Maun

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Maun with a final game drive en route. Arrive around midday for your onward travel arrangements — carrying with you the memories of a week immersed in one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas.

Pricing

2026 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 3,250
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 2,850

2027 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 3,350
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 2,950

Single Supplement

Up to three single tents are available with no single supplement.

Big 5 Photography Experience

12 Days • 11 Nights

Maun → Khama Rhino Sanctuary → Xini Lagoon → Xakanaxa → Khwai → Savuti → Chobe

Safari Highlights

Rhino tracking at Khama Rhino Sanctuary, with patient, low‑impact viewing that allows time to photograph both black and white rhino in a calm, respectful way.
In‑field photographic coaching, offering gentle guidance on composition, light and timing, with optional image review sessions around the fire for those who want them.
Long, unhurried sightings in Xini Lagoon, a region known for elephants, lions, leopards and quiet floodplains that lend themselves to thoughtful, immersive photography.
A boat tour through the Xakanaxa channels, giving you low‑angle, water‑level perspectives across open lagoons, narrow channels and papyrus beds in the heart of the Delta.
A seasonal mokoro excursion, moving slowly and silently through shallow channels where reflections, textures and intimate Delta scenes reveal themselves at close range.
Extended predator viewing in Khwai and Savuti, with the flexibility to stay with lions, leopards, wild dogs or hyenas for as long as the sighting unfolds.
Golden‑hour game drives, designed around light rather than schedules, with early‑morning softness and late‑afternoon warmth guiding the rhythm of each day.
Private serviced mobile camps, set in exclusive wilderness locations that minimise disturbance and maximise photographic access to wildlife and landscapes.
Small‑group travel, creating space for like‑minded photographers, optimal vehicle positioning and a shared focus on creativity and patience in the field.
Time on the Chobe Riverfront

A premium photographic journey through Botswana’s most iconic wildlife regions — designed for travellers who want time, space, and expert guidance to create exceptional images.

This 12‑day safari blends rhino conservation in Serowe with the deep channels of the Okavango, the predator‑rich woodlands of Khwai and Savuti, and the elephant‑filled riverfront of Chobe.

Travel in a small group of like‑minded photographers, enjoy extended time at sightings, and receive coaching and in‑field support from your professional photographic guide.

Expect golden‑hour opportunities, patient wildlife observation, and the kind of immersive, slow‑paced adventure that defines Max Okavango Photographic Safaris.

Day 1 — Arrival in Maun → Khama Rhino Sanctuary (Serowe)

Your photographic safari begins in Maun, where your guide welcomes you before travelling east toward Serowe. Arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community‑run reserve protecting Botswana’s black and white rhino. Settle into camp, enjoy sundowners overlooking the pans, and prepare your gear for the days ahead.

Day 2 — Rhino Tracking & Photographic Opportunities

Spend the day tracking rhino across open grasslands and acacia woodland. Your guide positions the vehicle for the best light and angles, allowing you to capture behaviour, textures and close‑up detail. Expect opportunities with giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and predators that move through the reserve. Return to camp for image review and optional coaching around the fire.

Day 3 — Khama → Xini Lagoon (Moremi Game Reserve)

After breakfast, begin your journey north toward the Okavango. Enter Moremi Game Reserve and continue to Xini Lagoon, a tranquil, wildlife‑rich corner of the Delta known for elephants, lions, leopards and exceptional birdlife. Arrive at your private mobile camp for two nights and enjoy an afternoon game drive focused on light, composition and patient observation.

Day 4 — Exploring Xini Lagoon (Photographic Focus)

Spend the day on unhurried game drives through Xini’s mosaic of shallow channels, open plains and shady woodlands. Your guide allows extended time with subjects — whether it’s elephants feeding, lions resting, or a leopard moving through the reeds. Return to camp for a fireside dinner and optional night‑sky photography.

Day 5 — Xini → Xakanaxa (Moremi Game Reserve)

After breakfast, begin a slow, scenic game drive north toward Xakanaxa, one of the Okavango’s most iconic photographic regions. Arrive at your new private campsite in time for lunch and a rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Xakanaxa’s year‑round water and lush channels create dramatic backdrops for wildlife photography.

Day 6 — Xakanaxa & Boat Tour (Water‑Level Photography)

Today you explore the Delta from the water. A boat tour takes you deep into the Okavango’s labyrinth of channels, lagoons and papyrus beds — ideal for low‑angle shots of hippos, crocodiles, herons and fish eagles. In the afternoon, enjoy a land‑based game drive, where wild dogs, lions and leopards are often seen hunting along the waterways.

Day 7 — Xakanaxa → Khwai Community Area

After breakfast, travel east toward Khwai, a region known for dramatic predator action and elephant herds. Arrive at your private campsite beneath towering riverine trees. Evening game drives focus on golden‑hour light and behavioural photography.

Day 8 — Khwai & Mokoro Excursion (Slow‑Paced Viewing)

This morning you experience one of the Delta’s most iconic activities — a mokoro excursion. Guided by local polers, you glide silently through lily‑dotted channels, capturing reflections, textures and intimate scenes of Delta life. In the afternoon, enjoy a final game drive across the Khwai floodplains, where lions, wild dogs and buffalo often provide dramatic photographic opportunities.

Day 9 — Khwai → Savuti (Chobe National Park)

After breakfast, travel north into the legendary Savuti region — a land of open plains, rocky outcrops and the historic Savuti Channel. Arrive at your private campsite for two nights and enjoy an afternoon game drive focused on predator behaviour and wide‑angle landscapes.

Day 10 — Exploring Savuti (Predator Photography)

Spend the day exploring Savuti’s dramatic terrain. This area is famous for its lions, large elephant bulls, hyenas and intense predator interactions. Your guide positions the vehicle for the best light and behaviour, allowing you to stay with sightings longer for the perfect shot.

Day 11 — Savuti → Chobe Riverfront (Boat Cruise)

Continue north to the Chobe Riverfront, where lush floodplains and riverine forest replace Savuti’s drier landscapes. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise, ideal for low‑angle photography of elephants, buffalo and hippos as the sun sets.

Day 12 — Chobe → Kasane (Departure)

Enjoy a final early‑morning game drive along the riverfront before your safari ends in Kasane. Depart with a portfolio of images and memories from one of Africa’s greatest photographic destinations.

Pricing

2026 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 7,150
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 6,650

2027 Rates (pp twin share)

Peak (Jun–Oct) - USD 7,450
Shoulder (Apr–May, Nov) - USD 6,950

Single Supplement

Up to two single tents are available with no single supplement.

Our Safaris

2026 Safari Special Enjoy a complimentary upgrade from a 1‑hour to a 2‑hour Okavango Delta boat cruise on all safaris departing in 2026. Valid for new bookings. Terms & conditions apply.

Big 5 Experience

​11 Nights / 12 Days

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Pricing

2026 Safari Special
Enjoy a complimentary upgrade from a 1‑hour to a 2‑hour Okavango Delta boat cruise on all safaris departing in 2026.
Valid for new bookings. Terms & conditions apply.

11 Nights / 12 Days