5-Day Pearls of the Delta

Uganda: Private tour • 5 days

Tour overview

The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's remaining big wilderness areas, offering amazing wildlife watching and breathtaking scenery for an unforgettable safari. Because of the two camps' locations, guests may enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing during drives as well as the unique experience of exploring the delta's gorgeous waterways by boat or Mokoro. Situated in Private Concession, the concentration of activities varies according to the Delta's increasing and dropping levels. (No more than four visitors per vehicle).

Safari Highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival at Maun
  • Day 2: A Hidden Jewel on the Xudum River
  • Day 3: Nestled on a lush Palm Island
  • Day 4: Nestled on a lush Palm Island

Day 5: The Journey Ends

Your 5-day Botswana safari, day by day

Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.

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    Day 1

    Arrival at Maun

    Arrive at Maun Airport, Botswana, and fly by shared charter to Kanana Camp in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy two nights on full board. Flying out of Maun Airport, you will notice a dramatic change in the landscape under you: leisurely flowing rivers and sparkling floodplains, lined by palm trees and sprinkled with islands - the Okavango Delta.

    Accommodation: Kanana Camp

    Main destination
    Okavango Delta.
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    Day 2

    A Hidden Jewel on the Xudum River

    This is quintessential Botswana: elephants, hippos, big cats, giraffes, and buffalo—and your destination is Kanana Camp, located in a magnificent private concession. The regular floods turn areas of this concession into a veritable water paradise, giving visitors the best of both worlds. Because of the camp's position, guests may enjoy spectacular wildlife sightings while driving, as well as the unique experience of exploring the delta's gorgeous waterways by boat or Mokoro. When out on game drives, our window seat guarantee assures that no more than four guests per car can utilize a camera mount individually.

    Accommodation: Kanana Camp

    Main destination
    Okavango Delta.
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    Day 3

    Nestled on a lush Palm Island

    Shinde's main area is designed in a "treehouse style" and includes lounges, dining places (indoor and outdoor), and a fire deck, all with stunning views of a permanent lagoon and shaded by ebony and mangosteen trees. The tents and main area offer a luxurious experience with a hint of historical charm.

    Accommodation: Shinde Camp.

    Main destination
    Okavango Delta.
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    Day 4

    Nestled on a lush Palm Island

    Courtesy of its location Shinde can provide both water and land activities year-round. Motorboats or Mokoro allow visitors to see the magnificent bird, plant, and reptile species that live in the Okavango Delta's aquatic habitat. A personal guide leads game drives in comfortable, purpose-built cars. Guided walks are also offered for the more daring, and fishing enthusiasts can catch a variety of species, including tilapia and tigerfish. Game drives are limited to four passengers per car.

    Accommodation: Shinde Camp.

    Main destination
    Okavango Delta.
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    The Journey Ends

    After breakfast and a final morning game drive, you'll move to a bush airstrip and take a 30- to 40-minute fly back to Maun Airport to complete your safari. Maun is the local travel hub for Southern Africa, with flights to Victoria Falls, Cape Town, and Johannesburg; for additional information on an appropriate route.

    Main destination
    Okavango River.
    Also visited
    Victoria Falls, Cape Town

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included
Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities
Bottled drinking water during road transfers
Scheduled boat safaris and launch trips listed in the itinerary
What's not included
International flights to and from Uganda
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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  • Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 5 days

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