Experience Chobe and Delta Safari – Sandibe
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Explore the rich wildlife and magnificent landscapes of Botswana on this 8 day adventure. Be captivated in an outstanding safari adventure in the world famous Chobe National Park. Your adventure will begin with you enjoying some of the best game viewing in the delta, view amazing wildlife roaming around the park. End your trip in the Okavango Delta where you will be spellbound by the beauty of the Delta. Okavango will deliver fun adventurous activities such as mokoro, game drives and more. This trip combines a blend of water and wildlife adventure, fulfill the journey of a lifetime as close to nature in the beautiful Botswana. An adventure to remember!
- Game drives
- Safari activities
- Photographic safari on Chobe River
- Mokro trip
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Picnic
Begin your adventure in Chobe National Park, home to the largest herds of elephants and cape buffalos on the African continent. An amazing place to view extraordinary birds, a haven for bird enthusiasts. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives exploring the game landscapes with a trained safari guide offering amazing wildlife sightings and knowledge of wildlife behaviour, view elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes and more. Embark on a riverboat cruise as you gently navigate across the still water of the Chobe River.
Your journey ends in the beautiful Okavango Delta at the heart of Kalahari Desert. Explore a beautiful maze of sparkling lagoons and twisting channels where you will be able to view lions, cheetahs, leopards and African wild dogs as they cross paths on the floodplains. View the delta from above on a scenic helicopter flight as you view the landscape of the delta stretching far across Botswana. An amazing experience to capture.
Chobe National Park
Located in the north of Botswana, Chobe National Park stretches over 11700 square km of land and is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants on the African continent. There are no fences within the park, meaning that wildlife and game are able to roam freely. There will be nothing between you and the exciting interactions of nature. Watch elephants drink and bathe in the river with their families, view hippos out of water in the middle of the day, and observe the Puku and Chobe Bushbuck antelopes – which cannot be encountered anywhere else in Botswana.
Okavango Delta
Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is situated within the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve and exists as the world’s largest inland delta, exhibiting a labyrinth of deep lagoons, large lakes and hidden, meandering channels. The Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 square km in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 square km during the dry season. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands, the fresh water oasis attracts a variety of wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness.
Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be welcomed by an andBeyond representative and driven to Chobe Under Canvas. Explore the surroundings of Chobe National Park during your 2 night stay, embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
Enjoy a game drive in an open 4×4 safari vehicle accompanied by a guide and tracker, set off to the bush and spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and more. A great opportunity to get up close with nature. At the end of your game drive safari, sip on a night camp around the warm campfire and relax as your guide keeps your company with amazing stories of the bush.
Activities
Game Drives
The team at Chobe Under Canvas can arrange a game drive tailored to your interests. Whether you want to cover as much ground as possible or focus on finding one particular animal, trained and professional guides will be able to deliver. No two game drives are the same, so don’t worry if your favourite animal is not around on your first drive, they may appear on your second! The 4×4 vehicles are comfortable, and include a fridge to keep your drinks cool.
Photographic Safari on Chobe River
Enjoy a unique boating safari along the Chobe River. A half-day adventure, guests on this activity will be accompanied by a professional guide. The boat is specially designed for 360° photographic opportunities, allowing for the best view of the river, the banks, and the surrounding wildlife. Guests have the opportunity to bring their own camera, or use one of the high quality cameras on board the boat. A professional photographer will also be present, giving advice and tips to capture the perfect shot.
You will be transferred from Chobe Under Canvas to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft transfer to Nxabega Airstrip. Spend 3 adventurous nights staying at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, discover the surroundings of the camp on amazing activities.
Explore the thrilling wildlife in this large private concession on a game drive, view the breathtaking landscapes of the concession spot lions, leopards, sitatungas and other wildlife. Take to the air on a scenic helicopter flight and view the remote areas of the Delta, one the best ways to get a true feeling for the Deltas land-water regions.
Activities
Game Drives
You can head out on an exciting game drive while staying at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp. Traverse the intricate delta landscapes in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, and keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, hippopotamuses, and herds of giraffes and zebras in the distance. Every game drive will give you a new and unique experience of the breathtaking Okavango Delta and the animals which call it home.
Mokoro Trips
To truly experience the peace and quiet of the mesmerising delta you can head on a traditional Mokoro excursion. Climb into a traditional African dugout canoe and your guide will gently paddle you through the smaller winding waterways. Take a deep breath to truly take in your surroundings, and keep your eyes peeled for a lazy pod of hippos, colourful reed frogs, and birds wading in the shallows. Head out at sunrise to experience the sun rising over the horizon and lighting the water with hues of pink and gold.
Recommended activities (at additional costs):
- Scenic Helicopter flight
Enjoy a game drive to Nxabega airstrip for a mack air light flight to Chitabe airstrip. Spend your final 2 nights exploring Okavango Delta at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.
Explore the beauty of the golden grassed floodplains populated with a variety of incredible wildlife. Embark on an amazing game drive in a safari vehicle, view iconic wildlife such as the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and African buffalos) an adventure not to miss out on. End your adventure with a siesta under a jackalberry and fig tree, an experience to look forward to.
Highlights
Activities
Game Drives
Participate in game drives while you stay at Sandibe. No two game drives are the same, and journeying through a different part of the Okavango Delta is bound to bring you a different experience. Thriving game populations make for spectacular wildlife viewing, with the Big 5 present in the delta, as well as herds of zebras in the distance, wild dogs and hyenas stalking the land, and giraffes poking their heads through the treetops.
Mokoro Excursions
When the water levels are high enough, spend the afternoon gliding along the sparkling waters of the delta. Your private guide is experienced in mokoro excursions and will row you through the tranquil channels. Take deep breaths and truly immerse yourself in your stunning surroundings, as you drift peacefully along – there is no other experience quite like it.
Bird Watching
The Moremi Game Reserve – where the Okavango Delta is located – is home to over 450 species of idigenous birds which fill the air with their calls. Birding here is spectacular, especially during the spring and summer. Some of the rarer avian species include the elusive Pel’s fishing owl, endangered wattled crane and the majestic African fish eagle.
Enjoy a short game drive Chitab airtstrip for a mack air light flight to Maun airport, in time for your onwards arrangements.
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
Ensure when travelling, your vaccinations are up to date and you bring the correct medications.
Mack air light aircraft have a maximum limit of up to 20 kg of soft sided luggage, this includes hand luggages and camera bags.
- Accommodation
- Meet and greet at Kasane Airport
- Meals on a full board basis at each lodge
- Transfers to/from lodge airstrips
- Domestic airport tax within Botswana
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Administration fee
- National Park entrance fee
- Chobe Under Canvas rate includes one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris
- Refreshments on game drives
- All Flights
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Vaccination
- Recommended activities
- Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
- Carbon offset through Climate Care
Ideal for:
- Honeymoons and those in search of romance
- First time travellers to Africa
- Wildlife enthusiasts
Suitable for ages 12 to 65
No children under the age of 12 are permitted at Chobe Under Canvas
