5-Day Xaoo Safari Camp & Camp Khwai Delta Safari

Uganda: Private tour • 5 days

Tour overview

Explore Botswana's diverse wildlife on a safari from Maun to the Okavango Delta and Khwai. With skilled guides, glide across the delta in a mokoro, canoe, or on foot. Experience Moremi Game Reserve from a helicopter and explore Khwai's northern floodplains. Experience wildlife drives, mokoro safaris, and sunsets. Stay at Xaoo Safari Camp or Camp Khwai for comfort and seclusion. Participate in additional activities such as walking safaris and cultural trips. Optional scenic flights are offered.

Safari Highlights

  • Day 1-2: Arrival and Mokoro Safari Adventure
  • Day 3: Scenic Helicopter Ride to Camp Khwai
  • Day 4: Wildlife Safaris and Cultural Experiences

Day 5: Farewell Safari and Scenic Flight to Maun

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

    (Day one & two) Arrival and Mokoro Safari Adventure

    Your safari begins at Maun International Airport with a 45-minute road journey to Xaoo Safari Camp, located on a wooded island overlooking the Okavango Delta's floodplains. The camp borders Moremi Game Reserve and provides a variety of animal adventures in the delta. Enjoy mokoro canoe trips while admiring the area's natural splendor. Return to the campsite to relax by the pool or see animals in the lagoon. The big deck serves meals. The activities include mokoro safaris, walking safaris, wildlife drives, and traditional village trips. Optional activities (at an additional expense) include helicopter trips and overnight wilderness camping. On day 2, meals include breakfast as well as lunch and supper on both days.

    Accommodation: Xaoo Safari Camp.

    Main destination
    Okavango Delta.
    Also visited
    Moremi Game Reserve
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    Day 2

    (Day one & two) Arrival and Mokoro Safari Adventure

    Same as above.

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    Day 3

    Scenic Helicopter Ride to Camp Khwai

    After a final morning activity and breakfast, say goodbye to Xaoo Safari Camp. A helicopter trip will transport you to Camp Khwai, which is located on the Khwai River floodplain abutting Moremi Game Reserve. Get an overhead picture of Moremi's layout and animal activity. Camp Khwai provides a comfortable and rustic atmosphere ideal for wildlife viewing. When you arrive, eat lunch or high tea before heading out on an afternoon wildlife drive. Watch the sunset and tell stories under the skies. Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all meals.

    Accommodation: Camp Khwai.

    Main destination
    Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta).
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    Day 4

    Wildlife Safaris and Cultural Experiences

    Begin your day in Khwai with a sunrise game drive or a mokoro safari to see early-morning wildlife. Then, return to camp for lunch and poolside leisure. In the afternoon, take another wildlife drive, mokoro ride, or village tour to learn about local customs. This day provides a profound connection to Khai's animals and culture, resulting in a memorable safari experience. Optional activities include scenic flights, which provide stunning aerial views of the region for an additional fee. Breakfast, lunch, and supper are all meals.

    Accommodation: Camp Khwai.

    Main destination
    Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta).
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    Day 5

    Farewell Safari and Scenic Flight to Maun

    On day 5, you can go on one more early morning game drive in the park before returning to Camp Khwai for a great breakfast. After breakfast, you board a tiny plane for your return to Maun, taking in the breathtaking scenery of northern Botswana.

    Main destination
    Maun Airport (Maun).

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
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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