5-Day Tsodilo Hills

Uganda: Private tour • 5 days

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 airport

    You will be collected from the airport. Meet with your safari guide briefly in Maun before departing for the Tsodilo Hills. Maun to Tsodilo Hills takes about 3-4 hours depending on what you see along the road; arrive late afternoon and select to drive to the hills. There is a small museum and an airport near the campsite. For thousands of years, people have painted and performed rituals on the Tsodilo Hills. UNESCO estimates that the hills contain 500 distinct sites representing thousands of years of human occupation. The hills' rock art has been related to the indigenous hunter-gatherers. During our two-night stay, we enjoyed hiking, rock art viewing, a tour of the Tsodilo Museum, and cultural events with the adjacent Basarwa village (pre-arranged).

    Accommodation: Low-cost camping

    Main destination
    Tsodilo Hills (Rock Art).
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    Day 2

    Tsodilo Hills (Rock Art)

    For thousands of years, people have used the Tsodilo Hills for rituals and painting. According to UNESCO, the hills feature 500 distinct sites spanning thousands of years of human occupation. The hill's rock art has been related to the local hunter-gatherers. During our two-night stay, we participated in activities such as hiking, rock art viewing, a tour of the Tsodilo Museum, and cultural activities with the adjacent Basarwa village (pre-arranged).

    Camping is an affordable option for lodging.

    Main destination
    Tsodilo Hills (Rock Art)
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    Day 3

    Tshodilo to Shakawe

    We get up early for breakfast before leaving for Shakawe. The distance is around an hour, depending on what you see along the route. Arrive at the camp, take a siesta, and have lunch before meeting your safari guide. See the crocodile farm to witness rescued crocodiles in vast numbers, and then see the Mohemo bridge. The plan is to spend two nights here before going fishing the next day. Boat cruises are available at an additional cost and last approximately 1-2 hours.

    Accommodation: Askiesbos-Samochima Bush Camp.

    Main destination
    Okavango Panhandle.
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    Day 4

    Shakawe

    We get up early for breakfast before leaving for Shakawe. The distance is around an hour, depending on what you see along the route. Arrive at the camp, take a siesta, and have lunch before meeting your safari guide. See the crocodile farm to witness rescued crocodiles in vast numbers, and then see the Mohemo bridge. The plan is to spend two nights here before going fishing the next day. Boat cruises are available at an additional cost and last approximately 1-2 hours.

    Accommodation: Askiesbos-Samochima Bush Camp.

    Main destination
    Okavango Panhandle.
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    Day 5

    Shakawe to Maun

    On the final day of the tour, we get up early for breakfast as we prepare to return to Maun.

    Main destination
    Maun Airport (Maun).
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