Location
Botswana
Details
8 DAYS FROM 12000 PP
Best time to go
May - Sep : TAILOR MADE
Kweene Trails & Okavango Delta Expedition
Discover the Kweene Trails, an area of the Okavango Delta few visitors get the opportunity to survey. At your expedition camp you’ll benefit from a private guide and team for you to select the activities best suited to your interest.
You’ll take a thrilling helicopter transfer between camps for a bird’s eye view of the islands and lagoons below, dotted with herds of elephants passing. Your next camp, located in the Okavango Delta and benefits from world renown wildlife viewing.
Take the opportunity to learn about the partnerships with the local communities to enjoy a meaningful travel experience.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS TRIP
Remote Locations
With these camps accessible only by helicopter, you’re assured to experience an intimate environment and pristine wilderness, away from the crowds.
Exceptional Scenery and Wildlife
Explore the Kweene River system which is a seasonal swamp habitat, home to an incredible array of wildlife. A mixture of woodlands and floodplains that draw in zebra, wildebeest and buffalo to drink from the waterholes. The world-famous Okavango Delta needs no introduction, bursting with predator and prey alike.
Conservation and Community Partnerships
A chance to interact with the local community as you learn about initiatives that benefit local people and animals alike. The camp works with the local Bukakhwe San clan to reduce human-wildlife conflict. See how your conservation contributions directly benefit local community projects.
Kweene Trails & Okavango Delta Expedition: Day by Day
This once-in-a-lifetime journey takes you deep into the remote wilderness of Botswana, with exclusive access to camps only reachable by helicopter. Over eight incredible days, you’ll explore pristine landscapes, from the seasonal swamps of the Kweene River system to the world-renowned Okavango Delta, known for its exceptional wildlife. With a private guide at your side, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your experiences each day—whether it's gliding through waterways by mokoro, setting out on a walking safari, or embarking on thrilling game drives, including night drives to spot elusive nocturnal creatures.
Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the region’s conservation efforts, meet local communities, and witness firsthand how your stay supports these initiatives. Every moment is designed to immerse you in the beauty, culture, and wildlife of this extraordinary region.
Day 1, Maun to Kweene River
After touching down in Maun, your adventure truly begins with an exhilarating helicopter ride over Botswana’s stunning landscapes, offering breathtaking aerial views as you soar towards your first camp. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your dedicated expedition team and private guide, who will introduce you to the remarkable journey ahead. After settling into your camp, the excitement continues with your first taste of the African wilderness on an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kweene River Camp
Day 2, Exploring the Kweene Trails
Today you have the total flexibility to decide on your experiences with your private guide. You can explore the waterways by mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) – a great vantage point for watching elephant towering over you as they drink from the water. You can head out in the jeep or opt for an exhilarating walking safari.
Accommodation: Kweene River Camp
Day 3, Intercamp Transfer
Set out on an unforgettable journey as you explore the untamed wilderness en route to your next camp. With total flexibility in how you travel, you can choose to walk through the bush, glide peacefully along the waterways by mokoro, or embark on an exhilarating game drive—or even experience a mix of all three. As you traverse the diverse landscapes, from woodlands to floodplains, keep your eyes peeled for the incredible wildlife that calls this area home.
Accommodation: Magwegwe Camp
Day 4, Explore North Kweene River
As the day draws to a close and the golden light of sunset fades, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to embark on your first night drive, a thrilling experience that reveals a whole new side of the wilderness. As the jackals begin to call and the stars emerge in the darkening sky, you’ll set out in search of nocturnal creatures that come to life after dusk. Keep your eyes peeled for the stealthy genet, the elusive serval, and the playful bush babies, all while being serenaded by the distant hooting of owls.
Accommodation: Magwegwe Camp
Day 5, Intercamp Transfer
Feel the excitement build as the rhythmic beat of the helicopter propellers signals the start of your journey to your next camp. As you lift off, you’ll be treated to breathtaking aerial views of Botswana’s stunning landscapes below. From winding waterways to vast floodplains, this flight offers a truly unique perspective on the wilderness you’ve been exploring. With the doors off (but seatbelts on, of course), this transfer also provides the perfect opportunity for some incredible aerial photography.
Accommodation: Karangoma Camp
Days 6 – 7, Exploring the Delta Camp
Over the next two days, you’ll be immersed in some of the most extraordinary game viewing Botswana has to offer. As you explore the area, you may come across the elusive sitatunga or graceful sable antelope hidden among the papyrus reeds. Keep your eyes peeled for a playful pack of wild dogs or a leopard draped lazily across the branches of a tree, enjoying the shade.
Accommodation: Karangoma Camp
Day 8, Okavango Delta – Depart Maun
Today signals the conclusion of your off-the-beaten-path adventure, as you make your way back to Maun. After days spent exploring some of Botswana's most remote and untouched wilderness, you’ll return with unforgettable memories of your expedition.
Arriving in time for your international flight home, you’ll have one last chance to reflect on the extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unique experiences that made this journey so special.
Accommodation Inspiration
Beagle Expeditions
An exclusive use camp where the activities are tailored to your desires. This is a small family run business which focuses on great guiding and embracing your time in the wild. The camp is simple yet supremely comfortable, with excellent food and fine wines being the cherry on top of your wilderness expedition.
Karangoma Camp
An intimate camp with a special connection to the Bukakhwe San and Hambukushu culture. They work with the local communities to reduce human-wildlife conflict and provide employment opportunity and childcare for children. The camps’ location offers spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, ensuring you meaningful memories to take home.
About Tailor Made Safaris
A tailor-made safari is one designed according to your specific requirements, including budget, dates, personal interests, the number of people travelling, and more. This itinerary is just an example and can be refined and altered to make it perfect for you.
Whilst we can tailor your journey to suit your needs by booking the above combination of camps and number of nights, we have been able to include your helicopter flight between the camps free of charge.
Why Natural World Safaris?
Wildlife Specialists
Wildlife remains our primary focus and we ensure accommodation is carefully selected as the very best places to stay for front-row wildlife spectacles for the time of the year you are travelling. We want you to experience wild Africa at its very best, listening out at night for the saw-like grunt of a leopard, or the deep bone trembling roar of lions.
Wealth of Experience
Natural World Safaris has a long established pedigree in Africa, starting in 2005 after our CEO and Founder Will Bolsover had spent many years guiding on the continent. We maintain close relationships with our partners on the ground, from lodge owners to frontline conservationists, affording our clients access and opportunities that nobody else can match.
Tailored Safaris
Share your interests with our Destination Specialists and we will match you to the in-country experts, providing you with nothing but the best access and highly experienced wildlife trackers and guides. Safari are meticulously planned to be seamless in terms of quality and service, with private transfers available throughout.