Northern Explore Safari (10 Nights / 11 Days)

The Northern Explore is a 10-night luxury mobile safari through Botswana’s most iconic wildlife regions, designed for travelers who want immersive game viewing, exceptional photography, and complete comfort in the wild.

From the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the predator-rich plains of Savuti and the elephant-filled banks of the Chobe River, this journey delivers a complete safari experience across diverse ecosystems all seamlessly connected by expert guiding and fully serviced private camps.

What This Safari Is Really About

This is not just a safari it’s a fully guided, luxury mobile photographic journey through Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions.

Designed for travelers who want front-row access to Africa’s raw wilderness without sacrificing comfort, the Northern Explore takes you deep into:

• Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) – unmatched biodiversity
• Khwai Community Area – predator-rich river systems
• Savuti (Chobe National Park) – iconic big cat territory
• Chobe River (Kasane) – legendary elephant encounters

All while staying in fully serviced private camps that move ahead of you.

You don’t lift a finger we handle everything.

Who This Safari Is Perfect For

• Wildlife photographers (beginner to advanced)
• Nature lovers wanting intimate, uncrowded game viewing
• Travelers who want comfort + authenticity
• Guests who prefer a fully serviced (non-participation) experience

The Experience

• Fly into the Delta and land inside the wilderness
• Explore in open 4×4 safari vehicles with 360° views
• Glide silently through waterways on a mokoro safari
• Return to campfires, chef-prepared meals, and ensuite tents
• Photograph elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs & more daily

What Makes This Safari Different

Fully Serviced Mobile Luxury

Your camp moves ahead of you arriving each day to:

• Spacious tents with real beds
• Private ensuite bathrooms
• Freshly prepared meals
• Camp already set up and waiting

Built for Photography

• Open vehicles with unobstructed views
• Camera mounts & beanbags included
• Access to prime wildlife regions at the best times

Expert Team

• Professional safari guide
• Dedicated safari chef
• Camp assistants

You focus on the experience we handle the rest.

Journey Overview (At a Glance)

The Journey, Day by Day

Day 1 – Into the Okavango Delta

Your safari begins with a scenic charter flight from Maun into Moremi Game Reserve, offering a dramatic introduction to Botswana’s wilderness. From the air, you may already spot herds of elephants, winding channels, and shimmering floodplains a preview of what’s to come.

Upon landing, your guide meets you directly in the bush. There are no crowds, no waiting just immediate immersion into the Okavango Delta. After a short briefing, your first game drive begins straight from the airstrip, setting the tone for a journey where every moment counts.

As the day winds down, you arrive at your fully prepared camp. Settle into your tent, enjoy a freshly prepared meal, and let the sounds of the African night signal the true beginning of your safari.

Days 2–3 – Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa / Xini)

These two full days are dedicated to exploring one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas. The Xakanaxa region is a mosaic of lagoons, floodplains, forests, and open grasslands, creating ideal conditions for diverse wildlife.

Early mornings begin with a light breakfast before heading out while the air is cool and animals are most active. Your guide tracks movement, reads signs, and positions the vehicle for the best viewing and photographic angles.

Afternoons may include a return to camp for lunch and rest, or a full-day experience with a scenic picnic in the wild. As the light softens, the landscape transforms perfect for photography.

Moremi is especially known for:

• Endangered African Wild Dogs
• Multiple lion prides
• Large elephant herds
• Red lechwe in the wetlands

Evenings are spent around the fire, sharing stories of the day’s sightings under a sky filled with stars.

Day 4 – Journey to Khwai

After an early breakfast, you begin a slow, immersive game drive toward the Khwai Community Area. This is not a transfer it’s a full safari day.

The route follows the Khwai River system, passing through:

• Hippo-filled channels
• Open floodplains
• Dense mopane woodland

Expect frequent stops for sightings and photography, including the famous Dombo Hippo Pools. The diversity of habitats means constant wildlife activity, from elephants along the riverbanks to predators moving through the bush.

A relaxed picnic lunch is served en route before continuing toward your new camp, where everything is already set up and waiting.

Days 5–6 – Khwai (Predator Territory + Mokoro Safari)

Khwai is one of the most wildlife-dense regions in Botswana, particularly known for predator activity. Over these two days, you explore a variety of habitats, each offering different photographic opportunities.

Morning and afternoon drives reveal:

• Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
• Elephants moving between woodland and river
• Seasonal buffalo herds
• Antelope species across open plains

The Khwai River acts as a lifeline, attracting animals throughout the day — making it one of the most reliable areas for consistent sightings.

Special Experience: Mokoro Safari (Day 6)

A highlight of the journey, the mokoro excursion offers a completely different pace and perspective.

Guided by a skilled poler, you glide silently through narrow channels, surrounded by reeds and water lilies. At water level, you can photograph:

• Aquatic birds
• Insects and plant life
• Reflections and textures unique to the Delta

This experience is both peaceful and deeply immersive a contrast to the intensity of game drives.

Day 7 – Into Savuti (Chobe National Park)

Today’s journey takes you deeper into the wild as you travel north into the Savuti region of Chobe National Park.

The drive itself is rich with wildlife encounters, crossing landscapes that shift from river systems to drier savannah and open plains. Along the way, your guide continues to track and interpret animal movement.

Savuti is famous for its raw, untamed character. Upon arrival, you’ll immediately notice the difference wider horizons, dramatic scenery, and a sense of true wilderness.

Days 8–9 – Savuti (Big Cat Country)

These two days are focused on one of Africa’s most thrilling safari experiences predator interaction and behavior.

Early mornings begin before sunrise, maximizing your chances of witnessing active hunts and movement. Savuti is renowned for its lion prides, some known for hunting large prey, including elephants.

Throughout your time here, you may encounter:

• Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
• Wild dogs and hyenas
• Large herds of zebra and elephants

Game drives are flexible, allowing your guide to follow the action. Midday breaks at camp provide time to relax, review photos, and recharge before heading out again in the golden afternoon light.

Evenings are atmospheric fireside conversations, exceptional meals, and the distant sounds of wildlife moving through the darkness.

Day 10 – Chobe River & Kasane

Your final full day begins with a game drive through Chobe National Park as you make your way toward Kasane.

This region is often referred to as one of Africa’s best year-round wildlife photography destinations, particularly for its massive elephant population.

After arriving in Kasane, the experience shifts from land to water.

Boat Safari on the Chobe River From the water, you gain a unique perspective:

• Elephants crossing and bathing in the river
• Buffalo herds along the floodplains
• Hippos and crocodiles at close range
• Birds in incredible abundance

Photographically, this is a highlight offering eye-level, unobstructed angles rarely possible on land.

The day ends with a spectacular sunset over the river before returning to your lodge.

Day 11 – Final Game Drive & Departure

On your final morning, you head out one last time into the bush. Early game drives often deliver unexpected sightings, and your guide will make every effort to help you capture any final moments or images.

After returning for breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Kasane International Airport for your onward journey.

You leave not just with photographs, but with a complete immersion into Botswana’s wild landscapes and wildlife an experience that stays with you long after the safari ends.

What’s Included (Simplified)

• Luxury mobile tented accommodation (ensuite)
• All meals, drinks & snacks
• Professional guide, chef & support team
• Game drives & mokoro safari
• Charter flights within Botswana
• Park fees & camping fees
• Camera support gear (beanbags & mounts)

What You Don’t Need to Worry About

• Setting up camp
• Cooking
• Logistics
• Navigation

Everything is handled you just experience Africa.

The Bottom Line

If you want:

• Serious wildlife encounters
• Photographic opportunities every day
• Luxury in the middle of nowhere

Then the Northern Explorer is one of the most complete safari experiences in Botswana.