Botswana Okavango Honeymoon LuxVenture®

Overview

Celebrate love in Botswana’s most intimate and untamed settings.

If you’re dreaming of the perfect honeymoon in a naturally breathtaking setting, this Luxury Botswana Okavango Honeymoon LuxVenture® is the ultimate blend of romance and safari. The Okavango Delta, one of the world’s most pristine and awe-inspiring wilderness destinations, offers exceptional game viewing by vehicle, foot, boat, or mokoro, and even from the comfort of a private wooden deck overlooking a bustling waterhole. The region is also home to some of Africa’s most luxurious and romantic lodges, enhancing your honeymoon with unmatched elegance. Enjoy sundowner cruises and intimate candlelit bush dinners, where you can relive the day’s adventures and create memories that will last a lifetime. This unforgettable journey takes you through three of Botswana’s iconic regions: Chobe National Park, Khwai Private Concession, and the Okavango Delta.

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Highlights

Destinations

Botswana

Duration

9 days

Price

From $13 557 per person

When to go

All Year Round

Day-to-Day Breakdown

Itinerary Overview

Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.

This luxury Botswana honeymoon allows you to indulge in a pristine wilderness getaway while reveling in unapologetically romantic lodges.

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1-2

Arrive

Kasane International Airport

Check-in

Chobe Chilwero

Your romantic honeymoon begins at Kasane International Airport, where a Ker & Downey® Africa representative will greet you with a smile and assist with your luggage to the awaiting transfer vehicle. From there, enjoy a short 35-minute road transfer to Chobe Chilwero Lodge, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Chobe Chilwero is conveniently located on the fringes of Chobe National Park. The property boasts fine amenities, including elegantly decorated and spacious rooms, a romantic Pool Suite, gourmet dining, and a pool with a revitalizing spa. Before taking in your first African sunset on a picturesque sundowner cruise along the iconic Chobe River, take time to unwind and settle in after your travels. With a cold gin and tonic in hand, float down the calm river, listening to the sounds of hippos grunting as the sun sets. There is nothing more breathtaking than your first African sunset. After a delicious meal at the lodge, retire for the evening to feel refreshed for the next day’s adventures.

Accommodation

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

Conveniently set on the fringes of Chobe National Park. The property boasts luxurious amenities, elegantly decorated and spacious rooms, a romantic Pool Suite, gourmet dining, a pool, and a revitalizing spa. For this trip you will stay in the Pool Suite – perfect for honeymooners

Day 1-2

Arrive

Kasane International Airport

Check-in

Chobe Chilwero

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 3-5

Experiences

On game drives, you’ll be on the lookout for Africa’s giants, while on night safaris, it’s all about the thrill of predators on the hunt. Seasonal mokoro safaris and walking safaris are also popular activities at Machaba Camp. All of these appeal to both novice safari-goers and veteran safari travelers. Nothing says romance more than gliding through the narrow Okavango channels in a mokoro canoe.

Day 3-5

Transfer to

Khwai Concession

Check-in

Machaba Camp

After enjoying your morning private activity in Chobe National Park and a generously sized breakfast at the lodge, you’ll transfer back to Kasane Airport. From here, you will board a light aircraft bound for Khwai Private Reserve and your next lodge. Upon arrival at the Khwai airstrip, there is a short drive to Machaba Camp. Elephants prefer this 1,800-square-kilometer area of land, which is carved by the Khwai River, as dense Mopane forest thrives here. The concession was created by the Khwai Development Trust and is managed by the Khwai villagers as an active ecotourism zone. The Khwai River is an excellent site to observe elusive species such as wild dogs and leopards, as the lagoons are generally continuously flooded, drawing a large concentration of game to the water’s edge. Machaba Camp is luxurious yet unobtrusive, welcoming both seasoned safari travelers and newcomers to Botswana. Due to its autonomous ownership and management, the camp offers a cozier, more intimate atmosphere than many other safari lodges.

Accommodation

Machaba Camp

Located in the game-rich Khwai area, Machaba Camp offers an authentic safari experience for those traveling to Botswana. The 10 eco-luxury canvas tents boast spectacular river views, and facilities include a spa therapist who can provide treatments in the comfort of your room.

Experiences

Day 3-5

Transfer to

Khwai Concession

Check-in

Machaba Camp

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 6-8

Experiences

Exceptional land- and water-based activities await at Gomoti Plains. Expect twice daily expertly guided game drives, seasonal mokoro safaris, night safaris, walking safaris and motor boat safaris. All of which all but guarantee world-class wildlife sightings. Should you wish, catch and release fishing is available too.

Day 6-8

Transfer to

Okavango Delta

Check-in

Gomoti Plains Camp

This morning, you will be transferred back to the Khwai airstrip for a short light aircraft flight to the Qorokwe airstrip, which serves the Gomoti Plains Camp in the southeastern section of the Okavango Delta. From there, it is a short 30-minute drive to the camp, where you will spend the final three nights of your Luxury Botswana Okavango Honeymoon LuxVenture®. Gomoti Plains Camp is situated next to one of the smaller floodplains of the water system and is named after the river it borders. The unique canvas tents, surrounded by towering palm trees, offer eco-luxurious accommodation in a region teeming with fantastic opportunities to see both land- and water-based game.

Accommodation

Gomoti Plains Camp

Gomoti Plains Camp is situated on the Gomoti river system. Consisting of 10 luxury tented suites built on wooden decks, this camp is sophisticated, yet contemporary. Iconic signature style tents and decor offer guests a unique safari experience that blends seamlessly with the natural environment.

Experiences

Day 6-8

Transfer to

Okavango Delta

Check-in

Gomoti Plains Camp

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 9

Light aircraft flight to

Maun

Your journey homeward begins with a road transfer back to the nearby Qororkwe airstrip for your onward light aircraft flight to Maun. Here, you will connect with your international flights home, filled with exceptional honeymoon photographs and memories.

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Okavango Delta Botswana Safari: FAQs

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Where is the Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta is located in northern Botswana, in southern Africa. It is the largest inland delta in the world, where the Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert, creating a vast, intricate system of waterways, lagoons, and islands. Unlike most river deltas, which drain into the sea, the Okavango Delta’s waters evaporate or are absorbed by the desert sands, making it a unique and lush oasis within an otherwise arid region. The delta is famous for its incredible biodiversity and phenomenal game viewing, and, as such, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering one of Africa’s premier wildlife safari experiences.

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When is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta?

The best time to visit the Okavango Delta is during the dry season, from May to October, when wildlife viewing is at its peak. Contact us if you wish to experience a bespoke African safari in the Okavango Delta.

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What are some of the top Okavango Delta Lodges?

Some of the top Okavango Delta lodges include:

The Gomoti Plains Camp Okavango
The Machaba Camp Okavango
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Xugana Island Lodge
Duba Plains Camp Okavango
Selinda Camp Okavango

We have access to the most luxurious lodges and tented camps in the Okavango Delta area and can plan the best authentic experiences and bucket-list adventures. Contact our team today.

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Can I enjoy a trip along the Okavango River?

Yes, a river cruise along Botswana’s Okavango River is often a highlight of a luxury safari experience, enabling you to witness life unfold along the riverbanks and observe wildlife from a different perspective. A trip along the Okavango River, via motor boat or on a mokoro – a traditional wooden dug-out canoe – also offers excellent bird watching opportunities, including rare migratory birds. The twisting channels and shallow lagoons are teeming with wildlife, making for the perfect trip.

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Is the Okavango River good for fishing?

Yes, the Okavango River is superb for fishing, with many luxury lodges offering catch-and-release fishing safaris.

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What wildlife can I see around the lush Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta offers excellent game viewing opportunities, including along the river banks and the open grasslands of the delta. On a luxury safari experience, expect to see:

Elephants
Lions
Leopards
Hippos
Buffalo
Giraffes
Hyenas
Antelope
Crocodiles
Birds, including African fish eagles and the Malachite Kingfisher
African bullfrog
Wild dog

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Can I visit the Makgadikgadi Pans during a trip to the Okavango Delta?

Yes, the Makgadikgadi salt pans, one of the largest salt pans in the world, are within relatively close proximity to the Okavango Delta, enabling you to explore this fascinating natural wonder while on a trip to the Okavango Delta. Contact our safari specialists and let us create a bespoke itinerary just for you.

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What are some of the highlights of a Okavango Delta tour?

Highlights of an Okavango Delta tour often include a Mokoro canoe safari, exploring the labyrinth of waterways and crystal clear channels where animals concentrate, and thrilling game drives, with the opportunity to spot the Big 5. Contact us today to book your once-in-a-lifetime safari to the Okavango Delta.

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What type of experiences can I have on an Okavango Delta safari?

Both new and seasoned safari-goers will delight in the range of experiences and activities available in the Okavango Delta and its game reserves, such as the Moremi Game Reserve. Just some of the activities we can arrange include:

Game drives
Night drives
Fishing excursions, including catch-and-release
River cruises, including mokoro excursions
Hot air balloon safaris
Nature walks
Birdwatching safaris
Cultural experiences, such as visits to local villages
Wildlife Conservation Safaris

However you want to enjoy your time in one of the world’s largest inland deltas, we can make it happen. Contact us today and let our safari specialists craft a bespoke itinerary in the Okavango Delta.

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Botswana Okavango Honeymoon LuxVenture®

Overview

Celebrate love in Botswana’s most intimate and untamed settings.

Highlights

Destinations

Botswana

Duration

9 days

Price

From $13 557 per person

When to go

All Year Round

Day-to-Day Breakdown

Itinerary Overview

Experiences off the beaten track. Crafted for the bold + discerning.

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