Secluded Botswana SafariOur Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Table of Contents:
3Trip Overview
4Trip Itineraries
5Secluded Botswana Itinerary
8Secluded Botswana Photo Itinerary
11Secluded Botswana Rhino Discovery Itinerary
15Trip Accommodations
16What Makes Nat Hab Different?
19Dates & Pricing Information
30Trip Extensions
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Trip Details:
Days:
12 Days
Price:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Secluded Botswana Safari
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
In the wilds of Botswana, you'll find the wonders that drew adventurers to the African continent over a century
ago. Vast elephant herds still roam the acacia-studded savanna. Hippos and crocodiles crowd the Chobe River's
marshy channels. Antelope, giraffe, buffalo and zebra thrive in the Okavango Delta wetlands and at watering
holes that sustain life on the dry plains. Lions laze beneath mopane trees while leopards sprawl in branches
above, icons of genuine wilderness that is vanishing all too quickly. Intimate tented safari camps are reminiscent
of a nostalgic era in the African bush, yet replete with modern-day luxuries that ensure your comfort even in
some of the planet's most remote wild places. If you're searching for the classic romance of Africa, it's still here
in secluded Botswana—and it's sure to exceed every wildlife photographer's wildest dreams!
Trip Highlights
You won't find a higher-quality, more in-depth privately guided safari to Africa’s most exclusive nature
reserves, designed for maximum close-up wildlife encounters!
Small luxury mobile camps in remote private reserves offer unsurpassed comfort, isolation and astounding
proximity to wildlife, which is often on view from our tents
Led by top guides, capture stunning images of wildlife including massive elephant herds, follow rhinos on
foot, and meet with a predator researcher
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Trip Details:
Days:
12 Days
Price:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Physical Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Secluded Botswana Safari Itineraries
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Secluded Botswana Itinerary
Our flagship Botswana safari includes every highlight, from rhino
viewing near Victoria Falls to huge elephant herds in Chobe
National Park, secluded luxury camps on private reserves, and
much more.
Secluded Botswana Photo Itinerary
Led by a wildlife photography pro, our ultimate Botswana photo
safari includes rhinoceros encounters on foot near Victoria Falls,
with extra baggage limits for camera gear and an exclusive
doors-off helicopter flight.
Secluded Botswana Rhino Discovery Itinerary
Special interest in rhinos? These departures feature a bigger
rhinoceros focus: meet and learn from rhino experts, and scout
for black rhinos on an exclusive helicopter flightseeing excursion.
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Itinerary At A Glance
Day 1
Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi
River
Day 2
Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park—Rhino Walk / Village
Visit / Victoria Falls
Days 3–5
Chobe National Park,
Botswana / Linyanti Private
Reserve
Days 6–8
Linyanti / Okavango
Delta—Exploring the Flooded
Marsh
Days 9–11
Southeast
Okavango—Santawani Private
Concession—Visit with
Predator Researcher
Day 12
Maun / Depart
Secluded Botswana Safari Secluded Botswana
Itinerary
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River
Our Botswana trip begins just over the border in
Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and
transferred to Toka Leya to spend the night. This luxury
camp sits in a prime location overlooking the mighty
Zambezi River upriver from Victoria Falls, surrounded by
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The park’s name means “The Smoke that Thunders,”
and it’s an apt moniker, as we see mist clouds rising off the
falls from miles away. Enjoy a classic sunset cruise before
joining our Expedition Leader for a welcome dinner.
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Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls
Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our
firstsampler of the species diversity we may see during our safari, plus ourbest chance to see a white
rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide andpark rangers tasked with guarding the park's rhinos
around the clock,we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters,learning how to read signs of
the rhinos' presence and follow theirmovements. With no predators in the park, we can also walk safely
insearch of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various antelope species, and othersmaller mammals and birds.
Elephants regularly cross the river, too, andwe often see them wandering throughout the park. Later
this morning we visit a nearby village to learn about the traditions and daily life of the local people.
Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour. The
profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim, and a network of walkways offers varying viewpoints
over falls, which span more than a mile and plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.
Days 3–5: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Linyanti Private Reserve
Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana's Chobe National Park, famed for
its vast elephant herds—a population that exceeds 70,000. On a private boat cruise down the river and
its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day. Waterbirds abound,
including herons and storks, and hippos and crocodiles are on view along the muddy banks. Keep an
eye out for egrets perched on the backs of elephants cooling off in the water.
This afternoon, fly to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most dramatic big-game
country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as
enormous elephant herds. We expect to encounter wildlife in amazing proximity along the Linyanti
River and surrounding environs. Spend time in a newly built hide that faces the Linyanti Channel,
elevating us close to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. In the evenings, relax at our secluded
camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an earlier romantic era of safari travel. Through the
thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we ever dreamed of, scattered across an impossibly
black sky.
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Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Exploring the Flooded Marsh
After a final wildlife drive in the wilds of Linyanti, leave dry land behind as we transfer by
light aircraft to the Okavango Delta. Earth’s largest inland water system, the delta’s
headwaters lie in the western highlands of Angola. They join with other rivers in Namibia
and Botswana to meet the Kalahari Desert, creating a green oasis that sprawls amid the
sands and dry savanna. With its vast network of waterways and wetlands, the Okavango is
home to a profuse collection of wildlife and lush vegetation.
Jacana Camp is located in the delta’s watery heart, a maze of canals and lagoons that sustains a
profusion of wildlife. Explore the constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , a traditional poled dugout
canoe, offering a chance to observe wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. The wetlands and islands are
home to many rare birds, and we may see wattled cranes, Pel’s fishing owls, jacanas, rails, crakes and
moorhens. Following the reed-fringed channels, we may also spy water-adapted antelope such as red
lechwe browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we also hope to do
a guided walk during our time at Jacana Camp, for an intimate perspective on the small wonders that
also surround us. (Please note that water levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of
anticipated annual rainfall).
Days 9–11: Southeast Okavango—Santawani Private Concession—Visit with Predator Researcher
This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the heart of the Santawani Concession, a
private community-owned reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the
Okavango Delta. This small, intimate camp offers a tremendous sense of seclusion on this private
reserve. While some parts of the delta are permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of
varied landscapes, including drier regions like the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense
riverine woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub provides ample food for a large array of browsers
and grazing species, as well as predators including cheetah, leopard, lion and rare wild dog. The Gomoti
River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during the dry
season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for all-day excursions, including
traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of nocturnal species. During our
stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about studies on the wide range of
predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah and leopard.
Day 12: Maun / Depart
Our grand Botswana safari comes to a close as we depart by air for Maun to connect with homeward
flights or continue with onward extensions.
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Itinerary At A Glance
Day 1
Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi
River Cruise
Day 2
Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park—Rhino Walk / Village
Visit / Victoria Falls
Days 3–5
Chobe National Park,
Botswana / Linyanti Private
Reserve
Days 6–8
Linyanti / Okavango
Delta—Exploring the Flooded
Marsh
Days 9–11
Southeast
Okavango—Santawani Private
Concession—Predator
Researcher Visit
Day 12
Maun / Depart
Secluded Botswana Safari Secluded Botswana
Photo Itinerary
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River Cruise
Our Botswana photo safari begins just over the border in
Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and
transferred to Toka Leya to spend the night. This luxury
camp sits in a prime location overlooking the mighty
Zambezi River upriver from Victoria Falls, surrounded by
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The park’s name means “The Smoke that Thunders,”
and it’s an apt moniker, as we see mist clouds rising off the
falls from miles away. Great photo opportunities are on
offer right away during a classic sunset cruise, as we look
for hippos and crocodiles on the riverbanks. Afterward, join
our Expedition Leader for a welcome dinner.
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Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls
Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our first
sampler of the species diversity we want to capture images of during our safari, plus our best chance to
see and photograph a white rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide and park rangers tasked with
guarding the park's rhinos around the clock, we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters
and closer photo ops, learning how to read signs of the rhinos' presence and follow their movements.
With no predators in the park, we can also walk safely in search of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various
antelope species, and other smaller mammals and birds. Elephants regularly cross the river, too, and
we often see them wandering throughout the park. Later this morning we visit a nearby village to learn
about the traditions and daily life of the local people. Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most
astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour. The profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim,
and a network of walkways offers varying photo viewpoints over falls, which span more than a mile and
plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.
Days 3–5: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Linyanti Private Reserve
Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famed for
its vast elephant herds—a population that exceeds 70,000. On a private boat cruise down the river and
its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day, with excellent
chances for close-up photos. Waterbirds abound, including herons and storks, and hippos and
crocodiles are on display along the muddy banks. Keep an eye out for egrets perched on the backs of
elephants cooling off in the water—they make entertaining subjects.
This afternoon, fly to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most dramatic big-game
country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as
enormous elephant herds. We'll expect to encounter wildlife in amazing proximity along the Linyanti
River and surrounding environs. Spend time capturing thrilling close-ups in a newly built hide that faces
the Linyanti Channel, elevating us in exciting proximity to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. In the
evenings, relax at our secluded camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an earlier romantic era
of safari travel. Through the thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we ever dreamed of,
scattered across an impossibly black sky.
Ready to Book? Call an Adventure Specialist at 800-543-8917
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Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Exploring the Flooded Marsh
After a final wildlife drive in the Linyanti wilderness, transfer by light aircraft to the
Okavango Delta, Earth’s largest inland water system. The delta’s headwaters lie in the
western highlands of Angola and join with other rivers in Namibia and Botswana to meet
the Kalahari Desert, where a green oasis sprawls amid the sands and dry savanna. With its
vast network of waterways and wetlands, the Okavango is home to a profuse collection of
wildlife and lush vegetation.
Jacana Camp is a dream base for wildlife photographers. Located in the delta’s watery heart, it's
surrounded by a maze of canals and lagoons that sustain a profusion of wildlife. We explore the
constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , the traditional poled dugout canoe of the delta, offering a chance
to photograph wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. These wetlands and islands are home to many
rare birds, and we may see wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl, jacana, rails, crakes and moorhen. Following
the reed-fringed channels, we may also capture shots of water-adapted antelope such as red lechwe
browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we'll hope to do a guided
walk during our time at Jacana, offering an intimate perspective on the small wonders that also
surround us. (Please note that water levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of
anticipated annual rainfall).
Days 9–11: Southeast Okavango—Santawani Private Concession—Predator Researcher Visit
This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the heart of the Santawani Concession, a
private reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the Okavango Delta. The
aerial transfer offers exhilarating photo opportunities of the landscape below.
While some areas of the delta are permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of varied
landscapes, including drier regions like the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense riverine
woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub provide ample food for a large array of browsers and grazing
species, as well as predators including cheetah, leopard, lion and rare wild dog.
The Gomoti River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during
the dry season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for all-day photography
excursions, including traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of
nocturnal species. During our stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about
studies on the wide range of predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah
and leopard. A special highlight is a doors-off helicopter flight over the Gomoti River and Okavango
Delta, with a chance to get aerial photos of the richest wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. After each
exhilarating day, our intimate private camp offers a tremendous sense of seclusion in the wilderness.
Day 12: Maun / Depart
Our Botswana photo safari comes to a close when we depart by air for Maun, where we connect with
homeward flights or continue with onward extensions.
Ready to Book? Call an Adventure Specialist at 800-543-8917
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Itinerary At A Glance
Day 1
Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi
River Cruise
Day 2
Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park—Rhino Walk / Village
Visit / Victoria Falls
Days 3–5
Chobe National Park,
Botswana / Linyanti Private
Reserve
Days 6–8
Linyanti / Okavango
Delta—Rhino Talk
Days 9–11
Santawani Private
Concession—Helicopter Rhino
Search
Day 12
Santawani / Maun / Depart
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Secluded Botswana Safari Secluded Botswana
Rhino Discovery Itinerary
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River Cruise
Our Botswana rhino adventure begins just over the border
in Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and
transferred to Toka Leya to spend the night. This luxury
camp sits in a prime location overlooking the mighty
Zambezi River upriver from Victoria Falls, surrounded by
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The park’s name means “The Smoke that Thunders,”
and it’s an apt moniker as we watch mist clouds rising off
the falls from miles away. On a classic sunset cruise, look
for hippos and crocodiles on the riverbanks. Afterward, our
Expedition Leader hosts a welcome dinner.
Ready to Book? Call an Adventure Specialist at 800-543-8917
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Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls
Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our first
sampler of the species diversity we may see during our safari, plus our best chance to see a white
rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide and park rangers tasked with guarding the park's rhinos
around the clock, we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters, learning how to read signs
of the rhinos' presence and follow their movements. With no predators in the park, we can also walk
safely in search of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various antelope species, and other smaller mammals and
birds. Elephants regularly cross the river, too, and we often see them wandering throughout the park.
Later this morning we visit a nearby village to learn about the traditions and daily life of the local
people. Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour.
The profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim, and a network of walkways offers varying
viewpoints over falls, which span more than a mile and plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.
Days 3–5: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Linyanti Private Reserve
Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famed for
its vast elephant herds—a population that exceeds 70,000. On a private boat cruise down the river and
its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day. Waterbirds abound,
including herons and storks, and hippos and crocodiles are on display along the muddy banks. Keep an
eye out for egrets perched on the backs of elephants cooling off in the water.
This afternoon, we fly by light aircraft to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most
dramatic big-game country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African
wild dog, as well as enormous elephant herds, and we expect plentiful close encounters along the
Linyanti River and environs. From a newly built hide facing the Linyanti Channel, we're elevated in
exciting proximity to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. Get another thrilling vantage on the
region's waterways on a 45-minute helicopter flight along the Linyanti Channel to where it meets the
Selinda Spillway—important water sources that sustain life in the area, especially during the dry
season. In the evenings, relax at our secluded camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an
earlier romantic era of safari travel. Through the thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we
ever dreamed of, scattered across an impossibly black sky.
Ready to Book? Call an Adventure Specialist at 800-543-8917
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Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Rhino Talk
After a final wildlife drive in the Linyanti wilderness, transfer by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta,
Earth’s largest inland water system. The delta’s headwaters lie in the western highlands of Angola,
joining with other rivers in Namibia and Botswana to meet the Kalahari Desert where the Okavango
River creates a green oasis sprawling over the sands and dry savanna. With its vast network of
waterways and wetlands, the delta is home to a profuse collection of wildlife and vegetation. Located in
the delta's watery heart, Jacana Camp is surrounded by a maze of canals and lagoons that sustain a
profusion of wildlife.
Explore the constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , the traditional poled dugout canoe of the delta,
offering a chance to view wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. These wetlands and islands are home
to many rare birds, and we may see wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl, jacana, moorhen, rails and crakes.
Following the reed-fringed channels, we may also glimpse red lechwe—a water-adapted
antelope—browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we hope to take
a guided walk for an even more intimate encounter with our marshy environs. (Please note that water
levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of anticipated annual rainfall). While at Jacana
we're joined by Sebastian "Baz" Sandenbergh, a pioneer in Botswana's Rhino Reintroduction Project.
Baz will share details on the history of rhinos in Botswana and their successful reintroduction in recent
years.
Days 9–11: Santawani Private Concession—Helicopter Rhino Search
This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the Santawani Concession, a private
reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the Okavango Delta. Our aerial
transfer offers exhilarating views of the landscape below. While some areas of the delta are
permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of varied landscapes, including drier regions like
the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense riverine woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub
provide ample food for a large array of browsers and grazing species, plus predators including cheetah,
leopard, lion and rare wild dog.
The Gomoti River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during
the dry season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for extended excursions,
including traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of nocturnal species.
During our stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about studies on the wide
range of predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah and leopard. A special
highlight is a one-hour doors-off helicopter flight in search of rhino over the Gomoti River and
Okavango Delta. We'll hope for a sighting of the elusive black rhino as we survey one of the richest
wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. Rhinos have been spotted more regularly in recent years, and this
helicopter adventure offers a chance to cover extensive terrain in hopes of identifying tracks and
possibly rhinos as well.
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Day 12: Santawani / Maun / Depart
Our rhino-focused Botswana wildlife adventure concludes as we depart by air for Maun, where we
connect with homeward flights or continue with onward extensions.
Physical Rating: Easy to Moderate
To participate in this trip, you must be able to walk unassisted at a steady pace for at least one mile
over uneven terrain, climb steps to get into and out of our raised safari vehicles, and be able to tolerate
daily outdoor excursions that may last 4-5 hours or even a full day at a time, sometimes in hot, windy
and/or dusty conditions. Wildlife drives pose a particular type of physical demand on the body, as they
require long hours of sitting and take place over terrain that is often very rough and bumpy, including
dirt roads with many ruts and potholes. Travelers with back or neck problems, or other health issues
that could be exacerbated by such conditions, should take this into consideration. While any walking
safaris are considered optional, travelers must be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle to our
camp accommodations, sometimes walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Days spent on safari
are often long, as mornings typically start before daybreak and evening meals are served after
sundown. Safari accommodations and vehicles are not climate-controlled and, depending on the
season, temperatures can range from quite cold to extremely hot, so it is critical that travelers come
prepared.
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Accommodation Details:
Accommodations: Secluded
Botswana Itineraries
Accommodations: Classic
Plus Itinerary
For detailed descriptions, visit
nathab.com/africa/secluded-
botswana/accommodations/
Secluded Botswana Safari Accommodations
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Accommodations: Secluded Botswana Itineraries
Our premier Botswana safari begins with two nights at a luxury
camp on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, followed by three
distinctly different bush safari camp locations, from open
savannas to floooded delta, each known for intimate proximity to
wildlife.
Accommodations: Classic Plus Itinerary
Stepping up the luxury on our 12-Day Botswana safari itinerary,
spend two nights riverside in Livingstone, then and explore from
three separate camps, including elegant upgraded
accommodations in the Linyanti and Gomoti reserves.
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There Are Important Differences in Botswana
SafarisBotswana holds some of the last true wilderness in Africa, teeming with wildlife that thrives within a
mosaic of healthy ecosystems. An exclusive safari destination like Botswana is one to do right. And we
do. We've spent years honing this hallmark trip to ensure that our itinerary and accommodations offer
a superlative experience. Here’s why our Secluded Botswana safari stands above the rest:
1You Won't Find a Smaller Group—Just 7 or 8 Guests!
The best African safari can't happen in crowded conditions. We take a maximum of just seven
guests on regular departures—and eight guests, divided into two vehicles for game drives, on
photo departures. An exceptionally small group ensures a highly personalized safari experience,
allowing us to stay at very small camps that offer truly intimate wildlife encounters.
2A "Window" Seat for Every Guest
Our private safari vehicles have open sides, with no glass to impede your view. Though vehicles
have 10 cushioned passenger seats—one in front next to the driver, followed by three rows of
three seats each—we limit our capacity to just seven travelers on wildlife drives (and only four
travelers per vehicle on photo departures), ensuring clear viewing—no one stuck in a middle
seat—maximum comfort, easy photography access and plenty of room for your gear.
3The Optimal Botswana Safari Itinerary
Our itineraries have been meticulously designed in conjunction with World Wildlife Fund to
provide a secluded experience of Botswana's prolific wildlife, where animal numbers are highest
and tourist crowds non-existent. We have years of experience running the best safaris in
Botswana, and we continually tweak our itineraries to ensure that the experience we offer is
second to none.
4Stay in Seclusion on Private Reserves
We stay on exclusive private reserves, offering an isolated setting and activities off-limits in the
national parks, such as night drives and guided walking excursions that allow a rare chance to
explore the intricacies of the bush on foot. Our secluded camps in Linyanti and Moremi provide
outstanding proximity to wildlife, with close-up photo opportunities and the chance to shoot at
sunset when the light is best (groups staying inside the national parks must be back at camp by
sunset due to park regulations).
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5Intimate Camps Facilitate Close-Up Wildlife Encounters
Our very small luxury safari camps maximize quiet encounters with Botswana’s prolific wildlife at
close range. With just four or five tents each, their discreet presence enhances the likelihood that
wildlife will wander through camp. Individual verandas provide guests a private view on the
African wild, with photography possibilities right out the door of your tent. And within the
privately owned Santawani Concession, Gomoti Tented Camp is for our group alone.
6Doors-Off Helicopter Flight on Photo Departures
Anyone who's had an aerial view on an African safari will tell you there's nothing like
photographing wildlife from on high. So we've included an exciting helicopter flight on our photo
departures. Capture wildlife on the move as you soar over the Gomoti River, a year-round lifeline
for animals, and the Okavango Delta—one of the richest wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. With the
doors off, there's nothing to impede your view!
7Air Transfers Maximize Your Time on Safari
Light aircraft flights between safari locations, rather than long, dusty drives over rough dirt
roads, allow us to spend more time scouting for wildlife on safari, instead of enduring
uncomfortable conditions in transit.
8The World's Finest Naturalist Guides
Our guests enjoy the personalized service of some of the Africa's top naturalist guides—a Nat
Hab hallmark. Your NHA Safari Expedition Leader accompanies your group from start to finish,
ensuring a seamless experience. Rather than using less-qualified local camp guides at each
location, you benefit from our Expedition Leaders' expertise—they are the most highly trained
guides in Africa, averaging 15 years' experience, with additional resources provided by WWF’s top
scientists. Our philosophy on this is simple: an African safari is only as good as the guide, so we
must provide the very best!
9Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Superior Botswana Safari
With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, which clearly states that
we will meet the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is
the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company.
10Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon
emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural
Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.
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11Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the
exceptional quality of our adventures, World Wildlife Fund—the world's leading
environmental conservation organization—has named Natural Habitat
Adventures as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us
exceedingly proud!
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Secluded Botswana Safari Dates, Pricing & Info
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
2020 Departures
Departure Return Notes
May 2, 2020 May 13, 2020
May 5, 2020 May 16, 2020
May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020
May 11, 2020 May 22, 2020
May 14, 2020 May 25, 2020
May 17, 2020 May 28, 2020
May 20, 2020 May 31, 2020
May 23, 2020 Jun 3, 2020
May 26, 2020 Jun 6, 2020
May 29, 2020 Jun 9, 2020
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Jun 1, 2020 Jun 12, 2020
Jun 4, 2020 Jun 15, 2020
Jun 7, 2020 Jun 18, 2020
Jun 10, 2020 Jun 21, 2020
Jun 13, 2020 Jun 24, 2020
Jun 16, 2020 Jun 27, 2020
Jun 19, 2020 Jun 30, 2020
Jun 22, 2020 Jul 3, 2020
Jun 25, 2020 Jul 6, 2020
Jun 28, 2020 Jul 9, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Jul 1, 2020 Jul 12, 2020
Jul 4, 2020 Jul 15, 2020
Jul 7, 2020 Jul 18, 2020
Jul 10, 2020 Jul 21, 2020
Jul 13, 2020 Jul 24, 2020
Jul 16, 2020 Jul 27, 2020
Jul 16, 2020 Jul 27, 2020 Classic-Plus Itinerary
Jul 19, 2020 Jul 30, 2020
Jul 22, 2020 Aug 2, 2020
Jul 25, 2020 Aug 5, 2020
Jul 28, 2020 Aug 8, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Jul 31, 2020 Aug 11, 2020
Aug 3, 2020 Aug 14, 2020
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Aug 6, 2020 Aug 17, 2020
Aug 9, 2020 Aug 20, 2020
Aug 12, 2020 Aug 23, 2020
Aug 15, 2020 Aug 26, 2020
Aug 18, 2020 Aug 29, 2020
Aug 21, 2020 Sep 1, 2020
Aug 24, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Aug 27, 2020 Sep 7, 2020
Aug 30, 2020 Sep 10, 2020
Sep 2, 2020 Sep 13, 2020
Sep 5, 2020 Sep 16, 2020
Sep 8, 2020 Sep 19, 2020
Sep 11, 2020 Sep 22, 2020
Sep 14, 2020 Sep 25, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Sep 17, 2020 Sep 28, 2020
Sep 20, 2020 Oct 1, 2020
Sep 21, 2020 Oct 2, 2020 Classic-Plus Itinerary
Sep 23, 2020 Oct 4, 2020
Sep 26, 2020 Oct 7, 2020
Sep 29, 2020 Oct 10, 2020
Oct 2, 2020 Oct 13, 2020
Oct 5, 2020 Oct 16, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Oct 8, 2020 Oct 19, 2020
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Oct 11, 2020 Oct 22, 2020
Oct 14, 2020 Oct 25, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Oct 17, 2020 Oct 28, 2020
Oct 20, 2020 Oct 31, 2020
Oct 23, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 Special Rhino Discovery Itinerary
Oct 26, 2020 Nov 6, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Oct 29, 2020 Nov 9, 2020
Nov 1, 2020 Nov 12, 2020 Special Rhino Discovery Itinerary
Nov 4, 2020 Nov 15, 2020
Nov 7, 2020 Nov 18, 2020 Special Photo Departure
Nov 10, 2020 Nov 21, 2020
2021 Departures
Departure Return Notes
May 2, 2021 May 13, 2021
May 5, 2021 May 16, 2021
May 8, 2021 May 19, 2021
May 11, 2021 May 22, 2021
May 14, 2021 May 25, 2021
May 17, 2021 May 28, 2021
May 20, 2021 May 31, 2021
May 23, 2021 Jun 3, 2021
May 26, 2021 Jun 6, 2021
May 29, 2021 Jun 9, 2021
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Jun 1, 2021 Jun 12, 2021
Jun 4, 2021 Jun 15, 2021
Jun 4, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary
Jun 7, 2021 Jun 18, 2021
Jun 10, 2021 Jun 21, 2021
Jun 13, 2021 Jun 24, 2021
Jun 16, 2021 Jun 27, 2021
Jun 19, 2021 Jun 30, 2021
Jun 22, 2021 Jul 3, 2021
Jun 25, 2021 Jul 6, 2021
Jun 28, 2021 Jul 9, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Jul 1, 2021 Jul 12, 2021
Jul 4, 2021 Jul 15, 2021
Jul 7, 2021 Jul 18, 2021
Jul 10, 2021 Jul 21, 2021
Jul 13, 2021 Jul 24, 2021
Jul 16, 2021 Jul 27, 2021
Jul 16, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary
Jul 19, 2021 Jul 30, 2021
Jul 22, 2021 Aug 2, 2021
Jul 25, 2021 Aug 5, 2021
Jul 28, 2021 Aug 8, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Jul 31, 2021 Aug 11, 2021
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Aug 3, 2021 Aug 14, 2021
Aug 6, 2021 Aug 17, 2021
Aug 9, 2021 Aug 20, 2021
Aug 12, 2021 Aug 23, 2021
Aug 15, 2021 Aug 26, 2021
Aug 18, 2021 Aug 29, 2021
Aug 21, 2021 Sep 1, 2021
Aug 24, 2021 Sep 4, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Aug 27, 2021 Sep 7, 2021
Aug 30, 2021 Sep 10, 2021
Sep 2, 2021 Sep 13, 2021
Sep 5, 2021 Sep 16, 2021
Sep 8, 2021 Sep 19, 2021
Sep 11, 2021 Sep 22, 2021
Sep 14, 2021 Sep 25, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Sep 17, 2021 Sep 28, 2021
Sep 20, 2021 Oct 1, 2021
Sep 21, 2021 Oct 2, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary
Sep 23, 2021 Oct 4, 2021
Sep 26, 2021 Oct 7, 2021
Sep 29, 2021 Oct 10, 2021
Oct 2, 2021 Oct 13, 2021
Oct 5, 2021 Oct 16, 2021 Special Photo Departure
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Dates & Pricing
Summary:
Prices:
From $12795
(+ Air)
Location:
Group Size:
Limited to ~7
Travelers
Physical
Requirements:
Easy to Moderate
Departure Return Notes
Oct 8, 2021 Oct 19, 2021
Oct 11, 2021 Oct 22, 2021
Oct 14, 2021 Oct 25, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Oct 17, 2021 Oct 28, 2021
Oct 20, 2021 Oct 31, 2021
Oct 23, 2021 Nov 3, 2021
Oct 26, 2021 Nov 6, 2021 Special Photo Departure
Oct 29, 2021 Nov 9, 2021
Nov 1, 2021 Nov 12, 2021
Nov 4, 2021 Nov 15, 2021
Nov 10, 2021 Nov 21, 2021
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Pricing
2020 Prices
Trip Price
$12795 to $14795 (+internal air)
Classic-Plus Itinerary
$18695 (+internal air)
Rhino Discovery Itinerary
$13995 (+internal air)
Special Photo Tour Price
$14695 to $16695 (+internal air)
Internal Air Cost: $1275 per person; $1575 per person on Photo Departure (this will
be listed separately on our invoicing).
Single Occupancy: For a single room add $1395; $3495 on Classic-Plus Itinerary. to
learn how you can avoid the single supplement.
Deposit: $500 per person (nonrefundable)
Secluded Botswana Safari , Secluded Botswana Photo Safari or Secluded
Botswana Classic Plus itinerary.
Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in
U.S. dollars
2021 Prices
Trip Price
$13495 to $15495 (+internal air)
Classic-Plus Itinerary
$19695 (+internal air)
Special Photo Tour Price
$15495 to $17495 (+internal air)
Internal Air Cost: $1387 per person; $1687 per person on Photo Tour (this will be
listed separately on our invoicing).
Single Occupancy: For a single room add $1895 ($3995 on Classic-Plus Itinerary). to
learn how you can avoid the single supplement.
Deposit: $500 per person (nonrefundable)
Secluded Botswana Safari , Secluded Botswana Photo Safari or Secluded
Botswana Classic Plus itinerary.
Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in
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U.S. dollars
Group SizeLimited to ~7 Travelers
A very important feature of our Secluded Botswana Safari is the limited group size of just seven
travelers, since nature and wildlife encounters are greatly enhanced when fewer people are present.
Secluded Botswana Photo Safaris are limited to eight travelers, who are then split between two vehicles
with a maximum of four travelers per vehicle.
Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land CruisersAn essential element of this safari is our use of a combination of two specialized vehicles during
different parts of the trip, facilitating unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. Sometimes we travel in
open Land Cruisers that provide a comfortable and safe ride over the sometimes uneven terrain of
Botswana’s desert and delta environs. We also use 4x4 Land Rovers, with a unique suspension system
and an open-sided, tiered seating arrangement designed to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities and
comfort. It is common to have a shade net over the vehicle to provide sun protection and cover during
possible intermittent rains. This protective net comes off during the cooler summer months in
Botswana to allow the sun to warm us on morning and afternoon drives.
Both types of vehicles have 10 cushioned passenger seats—one in front next to the driver, followed by
three rows of three seats each—though we limit our capacity to seven travelers per vehicle on wildlife
drives during our Secluded Botswana Safari, again for maximum comfort, viewing and photo
opportunities. Secluded Botswana Photo Safaris accommodate a maximum of four travelers per
vehicle. Vehicles have a mini fridge stocked with cold drinks, a small library with reference books and
field guides, and ponchos for each traveler in case of rain. Each custom-built vehicle sports front bull
bars and runner boards, as well as a full recovery kit, including spare tires and a high-lift jack. Vehicles
are updated or replaced regularly and meticulously maintained to provide our guests with an
outstanding safari experience.
IncludedTrip price includes: Accommodations in luxury safari camps, services of Nat Hab's professional
Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, premier open-sided 4-wheel drive Land Cruisers
or Rovers, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic
beverages, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees,
all taxes, permits and service fees.
Internal air cost includes: All light aircraft flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately
on our invoicing).
Not IncludedTravel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities,
passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and
internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation
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insurance, optional travel protection insurance.
Physical RequirementsEasy to Moderate
To participate in this trip, you must be able to walk unassisted at a steady pace for at least one mile
over uneven terrain, climb steps to get into and out of our raised safari vehicles, and be able to tolerate
daily outdoor excursions that may last 4-5 hours or even a full day at a time, sometimes in hot, windy
and/or dusty conditions. Wildlife drives pose a particular type of physical demand on the body, as they
require long hours of sitting and take place over terrain that is often very rough and bumpy, including
dirt roads with many ruts and potholes. Travelers with back or neck problems, or other health issues
that could be exacerbated by such conditions, should take this into consideration. While any walking
safaris are considered optional, travelers must be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle to our
camp accommodations, sometimes walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Days spent on safari
are often long, as mornings typically start before daybreak and evening meals are served after
sundown. Safari accommodations and vehicles are not climate-controlled and, depending on the
season, temperatures can range from quite cold to extremely hot, so it is critical that travelers come
prepared.
Important Information About This TripThis consummate safari includes prime accommodations in Botswana’s best and most remote wildlife
locales. Each safari camp is small and intimate (usually accommodating just our small group), with
electricity and private en suite bathrooms. After full days of exploration and thrilling wildlife encounters
that our Expedition Leaders help facilitate, our comfortable and hospitable accommodations provide an
additional highlight. On these safaris, itinerary changes may occur in order to take advantage of
conditions unique to the season and/or to accommodate unexpected changes in water levels;
therefore, itineraries may need to be rerouted or redesigned without notice.
Mandatory InsuranceSince the areas you will travel to on this trip are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require
medical evacuation insurance for this program. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance
coverage offered by Natural Habitat Adventures, we require that you send us documentation of the
independent coverage you have selected. We recommend that your chosen independent insurance
plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage. Please note that we will add the cost of
Natural Habitat Adventures' medical evacuation policy (currently $48 per person) to your tour invoice
until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, phone
number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists
exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend
purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip
cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information
about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-
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8917.
Getting There & Getting HomeYou must arrive in Livingstone, Zambia by 1 pm on Day 1 and you may depart Maun, Botswana anytime
after 1:30 pm on the final day.
We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our
staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most
efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates
available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or
better fares online.
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Extension Details:
Namibia Desert Extension
7 Days / Year-Round, From
$3795
Cape Town Extension
4 Days / Year-Round, From
$1595
Sabi Sand Extension
4 Days / Year-Round, From
$3075
Secluded Botswana Safari Extensions
Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa
Namibia Desert Extension
Namibia’s towering sand dunes, arid canyons and desert-adapted
wildlife offer a distinct contrast to other southern Africa safari
destinations—look for endangered black rhino, desert elephant
and more.
7 Days / Year-Round, From $3795 (+air)
Cape Town Extension
Discover the natural and multicultural highlights of one of the
world's most entrancing cities. Explore the Cape Peninsula, visit
Cape Point Nature Reserve, see penguins at Boulders Beach and
tour the Winelands.
4 Days / Year-Round, From $1595
Sabi Sand Extension
An exclusive safari experience on a 160,000-acre private reserve
that's one of Africa’s best places to spot the famous Big
Five—choose among intimate luxury camps and secluded
boutique lodges.
4 Days / Year-Round, From $3075
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