Photographer’s journey: Chobe, Savuti & Okavango Delta

Photographer's journey: Chobe, Savuti & Okavango Delta

9 days from £7400 per person including international flights

Tour Highlights

Game drives in the Okavango Delta in search of highlights such as lion, elephant, buffalo, and wild dog. Depending on your lodge, mokoro trips, night drives and boat cruises may also be available.
Head out on boat cruises on the mighty Chobe River, famous for the number of elephant and other wildlife which frequent the banks. Explore the Savuti Channel region, which floods seasonally attracting a wide variety of plains and predators to the area
Lodge dependent, enjoy guided walking safaris to learn about some of the flora and smaller wildlife and find, identify, and follow animal tracks.

Price Includes

International flights
Light aircraft flights
All transfers
Private road transfers
Accommodation
All safari activities on a shared basis and all meals while on safari
At certain lodges, specialist photographic set-up to enhance your stay
In country and 24-hour UK support

Botswana is an epic draw for photographers due to the exclusivity of the sightings – it’s not unusual for there to be only two lodges sharing traversing rights over an entire private concession area. Add to that vivid sunsets, numerous waterholes, and lodges with hides for photography to get photos from different angles and even specially adapted photography vehicles and boats, and you are on track to get some wall-worthy photos – just bring your camera! Combining the game dense areas of Chobe, Savuti and the Okavango Delta means you get both quantity of wildlife herds as well as top quality safari throughout.

We have flagged this itinerary as ideal for photographers, however if you like the look of the combination of areas but do not want a photography focus then just let us know and we can amend the lodges we suggest. All of the itineraries that you see on our website are samples of what is possible, every holiday that we operate is completely tailor-made to your requirements, likes, and dislikes. Just let us know your ideas when getting in touch and we will craft your plans around these, get your feedback, and keep working on it until everything is perfect.

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Day 1 - Overnight flight from the UK

Depart from the UK for your flight to Kasane (indirect). There is a huge range of airlines and routes available, please let us know your preferences when getting in touch.

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Day 2 - Connecting flight to Kasane, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon safari activities. Overnight Kasane.

You will be meet by your driver once you have come through immigration and bagge claim, and transferred to your hotel a short 20 minute drive away. Alternatively, some keen photographers prefer to...

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...stay on one of the small houseboats in the area, which have small tender boats to ensure close up sightings during your safaris. Time to settle in and enjoy a late lunch and then you will head out on your first explore of the Chobe National Park. Sunsets here can be incredible, and as dusk falls, the changing light brings ever-changing photo opportunities.

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Day 3 - Morning and afternoon safari activities. Overnight Kasane.

An early start for the first of two guided safari activities this morning. Most commonly you will head out on game drives in the morning and boat cruises...

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...in the afternoon whilst you are in Chobe, however, opting for an early morning boat cruise gives the chance for up-close viewings of birds such as kingfishers and egrets fishing for there breakast, whilst tiny Jacanda chicks scoot across the lilies in pursuit of their long-legged parents.

Head back to the lodge for lunch and a chance to check through the photos you have taken so far, before heading back out onto the river for your afternoon safari. Whether you opt for the sundowners or concentrate purely on the wildlife, it is sure to be a memorable time.

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Day 4 - Morning safari activity, road transfer to Savuti. Afternoon safari activity. Overnight Savuti.

After a final morning game drive, you will be met by your driver and transferred into the heart of the Savuti region, a 4-5 hour drive. We suggest this as...

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... it gives the opportunity for additional wildlife viewing enroute, however if you prefer it is also possible to transfer to Savuti by light aircraft instead.

The Savuti region is famous for it's predator population, so head out with your guide this afternoon once you have arrived at the lodge for an initial game drive - let your guide know if you want them to reposition the vehicle for the best photo opportunity. Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner under the stars.

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Day 5 - Morning and afternoon safari activities. Overnight Savuti.

Second full day in Savuti, and you will enjoy two safari activities again today. Please note that

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... as Savuti is in a National Park, no night drives or walks occur here. There is more than enough wildlife to keep you fascinated on the game drives though!

If you are interested in including a visit to the world heritage rock art at Tsolido Hills please let us know as not all lodges are able to offer this excursion.

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Day 6 - Morning safari activity and transfer to the airstrip. Light aircraft transfer to the Okavango Delta. Afternoon safari activity. Overnight Okavango Delta.

After a game drive this morning you will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta. Definitely a transfer you will want to have your camera to hand for...

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...aerial photos along the way, and even as you land at the airstrip! This afternoon you will head into the bush with your guide - the exact timings and distance covered will vary on what you see, and should last approximately 3 hours.

This evening after dinner, you could relax in the main lodge area under the night skies and look out for different constellations above, accompanied by the sounds of passing wildlife.

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Day 7 - Morning and afternoon safari activities. Overnight Okavango Delta.

Final day on safari so be sure to discuss with your guide what activities are on offer. Some lodges have photographic hides which are perfect for...

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... getting photos from a different perspective or angle. There is something truly special experiencing wildlife going about their day unaware of your presence.

Heading out on afternoon activities this is your final full length safari activity, and being in a private concession, you will have the chance to experience a night drive, perfect for spotting the lesser-seen nocturnal animals such as genets and porcupine, and you may even be privileged to see big cats such as lion and leopard start to become more active as the day cools and the sun sets. Whatever your safari brings, it will be an experience to cherish.

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Day 8 - Morning safari activity. Light aircraft transfer to Maun airport to connect with your flights back to the UK.

Time for a final morning activity and hearty breakfast before you return with your guide to the airstrip, keeping a look out for last sightings ...

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...of wildlife on the way. You will fly by light aircraft over the winding rivers and channels of the Okavango Delta before you arrive at Maun airport for your international flights back to the UK (indirect). There is a huge range of airlines and routes available, please let us know your preferences when getting in touch

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Day 9 - Arrive back into the UK.

Arrive back into the UK and start planning your next adventure! Get in touch now.

Example accommodation options for this itinerary

Browse all accommodation in Chobe National Park

Chobe Elephant Camp

3.5* Family friendly option with spectacular views away from the busier Kasane entrance

Ngoma Game Lodge

5* Top-class lodge with huge rooms and phenomenal view over the surrounding plains

Chobe Bakwena

4* Charming lodge with a mix of riverside and stilted tents and a great location to explore Chobe

Zambezi Queen

5*. A stay out of the ordinary onboard a luxurious houseboat with small tender boats for close up wildlife viewing and fantastic service

Browse all accommodation in Savuti

Ghoha Hills

4*. Wonderful views and the chance to see ancient rock art alongside safari from a stylish lodge

Savute Elephant Lodge

5*. One of the best options in the region with a spectacular waterhole

Savute Safari Lodge

4*. Mid-sized lodge built in a classic safari style, with a great outlook over the Savute Channel

Browse All Accommodation In Okavango Delta

Splash Camp

4.5* Large rooms and a wide range of safari activities in a very comfortable lodge

Machaba

4* Traditional safari tents and exceptional guiding combined

Sable Alley

4* Large tented rooms overlooking a fantastic waterhole

Kadizora

4* Great all round lodge with excellent facilities and great value.

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