7 Days Best of Big Cats Botswana Safari

At first light, you embark on an early morning game drive through Moremi’s diverse habitats, from Mopane woodlands to open floodplains, in search of the reserve’s big cats. Your expert guide tracks lions, leopards, and cheetahs, offering insight into their behavior and hunting patterns. In the afternoon, you switch to a water-based excursion, gliding along the Xakanaxa Lagoon to spot aquatic wildlife and enjoy a unique vantage point of the delta’s lush ecosystem before returning for another night in the wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The day begins with a sunrise drive focusing on Moremi’s resident lion prides and the elusive leopards of the ebony forests near Chief’s Island. After a relaxed midday break at camp, the afternoon offers a choice between another game drive to explore new predator territories or a serene boat cruise through the Okavango Delta’s winding channels. Each activity lasts approximately three to four hours, offering ample time for in-depth wildlife encounters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you take a 50-minute scenic flight to Chobe National Park’s legendary Savute region, arriving at Savute Safari Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you head out on a game drive along the iconic Savute Channel, renowned for dramatic predator activity and large herds of elephants. As evening falls, you enjoy spectacular views of wildlife at the lodge’s waterhole before settling in for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the ancient Savute Marsh, a place steeped in natural and cultural history. You begin the day tracking predators through open grasslands and visiting remarkable San rock paintings that tell stories of the region’s early inhabitants. The afternoon continues with game drives among baobab-studded landscapes, where lions and leopards roam in search of prey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early morning departure takes you to prime viewing spots where predators can often be seen returning from nocturnal hunts. Your guide leads you to key areas along the Savute Channel, where sightings of wild dogs, cheetahs, and other predators are common. In the afternoon, you return to the Savute Marsh to witness the raw and captivating predator-prey interactions for which this region is famous.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your final morning begins with an optional game drive, allowing you one last opportunity to enjoy Botswana’s wilderness before breakfast. Afterwards, you board your scheduled flight to Maun International Airport, marking the end of your journey. You depart with unforgettable memories of big cat sightings, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch