Botswana Bliss: Salt Pans and Safari Escapades
8 days in Botswana for a group of friends
Embark on an 8-day journey through Botswana's stunning landscapes with your friends. Start in Maun, where a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta sets the stage for adventure. Discover local culture at the Nhabe Museum and Maun Craft Centre. Head to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park for thrilling quad biking across salt flats, meet meerkats at Kubu Island, and walk with San Bushmen. Conclude in Francistown, exploring its rich history at the Supa Ngwao Museum and Domboshaba Ruins, or relax at Tachila Nature Reserve. This balanced-paced trip offers a perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion.
Route
Total Distance: ~1500 km
1 country • 8 nights
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Itinerary
1st stop: MAUN
Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and a hub for safari adventures. It offers a vibrant mix of culture and wildlife exploration, perfect for starting a Botswana adventure.
Stay 2 nights
Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta
Visit to Nhabe Museum
Maun Craft Centre Exploration
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Moremi Full Day Trip From Maun
2 Nights Okavango Delta Mokoro WildCamping Tour, all-inclusive
Small Group Immersive Cultural Tour in Maun
Maun → Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Private transfer • 4 hours
$150.00 per person
2nd stop: MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK
Vast and mesmerizing, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park offers surreal landscapes of salt flats, rare wildlife sightings, and cultural encounters with San Bushmen, making it a highlight of any Botswana itinerary.
Stay 4 nights
Quad Biking Across Salt Pans
Meerkat Encounters at Kubu Island
Cultural Walk with San Bushmen
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3 Day Desert Trail: Central Kalahari Game Reserve - WildCamping Safari
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park → Francistown
Private transfer • 5 hours
$200.00 per person
3rd stop: FRANCISTOWN
As Botswana's second-largest city, Francistown offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. It's a perfect stopover to relax after exploring the wilderness.
Stay 2 nights
Supa Ngwao Museum Visit
Domboshaba Ruins Exploration
Relaxation at Tachila Nature Reserve
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Francistown → Maun
Flight + private transfer • 3 hours
$250.00 per person
