Botswana Highlights















From AUD $4130
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)

Botswana Highlights
9 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
On this nine-day wildlife-filled adventure, you’ll get to see Botswana’s inland delta, herds of elephants and the world's largest salt pans!.
On this nine-day wildlife-filled adventure, you’ll get to see Botswana’s inland delta, herds of elephants and the world's largest salt pans! Starting and ending in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls and dipping into Namibia's Caprivi region, this trip celebrates both the natural and cultural highlights of Botswana. You’ll stay in a lodge overlooking a watering hole frequented by elephants, watch hippos wallowing along the shores of the Chobe River and paddle through the Okavango Delta in a traditional dug-out canoe. If it's a diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures you're after, then this is the ultimate trip for you!
Highlights
- Glide through the wildlife-filled waterways of the Okavango by mokoro – this traditional dug-out canoe is the best way to experience the delta up close.
- Seek out pods of hippos wallowing in the waters and surround yourself with abundant birdlife on a river cruise through Chobe National Park.
- Enjoy some truly unique accommodation in Elephant Sands. Greet herds of elephants as they come to drink and bathe from a natural watering hole right outside the lodge, only metres from your porch!
- Visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust – supported by The Intrepid Foundation – and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and the Trust’s role in anti-poaching.
- Arrive early or extend your stay in Victoria Falls to fully experience all this amazing place has to offer. Take an active adventure, see the thundering falls – the largest in the world – and maybe take a sunset helicopter flight to get the best views.
Trip Details
9 days
Private Vehicle,Boat,Mokoro
Small Group
English
Victoria Falls, Botswana
Victoria Falls, Botswana
Moderate
Average
Itinerary
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour (68 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) (45 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour (55 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing (168 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) (110 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) (126 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) (150 USD)
- Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) (75 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) (284 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Nata - Elephant Sands Bush Walk
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Accommodation:
- Basic Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight (280 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
- Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Caprivi - Sunset River Cruise
Accommodation:
- Basic Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Game Drive
Optional Activities:
- Chobe National Park - River cruise (580 BWP)
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
On this nine-day wildlife-filled adventure, you’ll get to see Botswana’s inland delta, herds of elephants and the world's largest salt pans!.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 08 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
04/18/2024
AMAZING WILDLIFE i had to pinch myself it exceeded my expectations. Great group and great leader big up Bonnie
04/18/2024
The trip was amazing and very well planned. The places we went to were great, we saw such beautiful animals in their habitats, and the people were lovely. Our guide Bonnie did a wonderful job too! I will definitely come back.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
04/18/2024
AMAZING WILDLIFE i had to pinch myself it exceeded my expectations. Great group and great leader big up Bonnie
04/18/2024
The trip was amazing and very well planned. The places we went to were great, we saw such beautiful animals in their habitats, and the people were lovely. Our guide Bonnie did a wonderful job too! I will definitely come back.
12/06/2023
Both our guides Abel and Nathi were phenomenal. The locations were excellent and experiences good, though in some accommodations with no cooling it can be very hot during November/December. The one negative is the price, it isn't always consistent and is a bit expensive for what is included. That being said, highly recommend the trip.
11/01/2023
This was the experience if a life time or leader and driver. Admore and Goodman made this experience all the better. We are experienced travelers but there are aspects of this trip we would have missed if it were not for intrepid. Highly recommend Botswana highlights to everyone.
10/26/2023
A fantastic trip with some incredible accommodation options. A great way to explore Botswana with an outstanding guide and driver. No game drives were included, but were optional extras. I think the itinerary needs some work, but overall a great trip.
09/29/2023
Each Intrepid trip gets me so involved with the people. That enhances my life. As well as making a difference to theres. We all go away with a better understanding. No one is better. Just different.
10/01/2023
Intrepid Travel is an amazing adventure travel company which truly goes above and beyond.
09/18/2023
Fantastic trip with lots of wildlife viewing opportunities. Expertly led by our leader Leroy and driver Mr T. Each day provided very memorable experiences. Long drives were broken up by toilet stops and opportunities to buy food and drinks.
09/24/2023
Our visit to the Okavango region exceeded all expectations. The Intrepid team were excellent, making sure all the group felt included. Added to their excellent knowledge and enthusiasm, this helped ensure we had a great time
09/20/2023
This trip exceeded all expectations! Leroy was the absolute best tour leader and really made the trip. The accommodation was excellent - particularly Elephant Sands & Ngepi - and the 'long' drives went by quickly.
09/06/2023
Outstanding!!! Knowledgeable & enthusiastic guide, friendly safe driver, knowledgeable excursions staff, friendly lodges staff, delicious food, clean water available, accommodations clean/adventurous, and so many birds and animals to see daily!!! I would recommend this trip to my family and friends.
08/08/2023
This trip was amazing! We had an incredible time in Botswana and saw so much: such a range of landscapes, animals, places and people. We especially loved the range of unique accommodation in very special places, whether next to the elephant watering hole, deep in the Delta, or across the river from the hippos. Our guides Shimane and Leroy were loads of fun and made the entire atmosphere relaxed, informative, and convivial. Thanks Intrepid for an amazing experience, I'm sure I will be back to Botswana.
08/06/2023
This was a trip of a life time, we spotted elephants every day as well as 20 lions in total through all the drives. We learned so much about the local people. Our guides were professional and knowledgeable, we felt safe at all times. The lodges we stayed in were stunning. Especially the night by the river in Namibia. I can’t believe how much ground we covered.
07/08/2023
Amazing destination. Well organized trip with carefully selected activities and accommodations which are full of wonders and uniqueness. Professional and charming tour guides. Wonderful tour mates. This is one of the best tours I took over the years!
07/07/2023
This trip was 5 star from start to finish! The trip route is the best way to visit Botswana and includes Namibia and Victoria Falls! All accommodation was excellent, unique and a true African experience! Our tour guides and group were united as a strong family and could t recommend this tour enough! My first Intrepid trip and I will be back!
07/07/2023
Botswana Highlights is a fast moving, action packed, journey through some amazing countries. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to explore Botswana in a relatively short timeframe. Starting and finishing at Victoria Falls gives the trip a nice full circle feel and the falls are a must see. Our leader Dumiani and driver Leeroy made the trip and their humour, patience and helpful attitude helped to create the holiday of a lifetime. They also helped educate us regarding African life and wildlife throughout the trip. There are some early starts but these are necessary to get everyone to the next location with time to explore or do an optional activity such as a flight over the Okavango Delta or game drives in Chobe National Park. We managed to see so many animals including the rarely sighted Leopard and two sightings of Lions. I would recommend going for as many game drives as possible (we did 3 out of a possible 3 in Chobe, one afternoon and two mornings). The game drive driver Albert was fantastic and used his local knowledge of the park to give us the best chance of seeing the Leopard and Lions. Highly recommended.
07/01/2023
This was a holiday of a lifetime and it was amazing. The group, Dumisani our guide, Leroy our driver made it extra special as it felt like we were a happy family. Lovely people and lovely holiday.
06/27/2023
I have been on many Intrepid trips and this one was right up there with the best. The wildlife was wonderful as was our group of just six travellers. You will be lucky if you have Dumi as your leader and Leroy as your driver, they injected so much fun into the proceedings and I learned so much about Africa from listening to them talk about their lives. The accommodation was in magical settings, sounds of hippos, elephants and lions punctuating our rest. Don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed!
06/19/2023
This trip has an excellent itinerary with a new adventure or experience every day. It would have been difficult to have created it by ourselves. We felt safe at all times and were pleased to find that the average driving times were less than those shown on the website. We came back with a much improved knowledge of Botswana culture and wildlife. Special thanks to our guides Dimisani and Leroy for all their hard work keeping things running smoothly.
05/12/2023
This trip provided highlight after highlight. We left feeling like we could never have put it all together ourselves - the magic of animals in the wild - countless ways to enjoy watching elephants!

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