
Best of Botswana Family Safari
Discover the unique Okavango Delta, wildlife of the Linyanti wetlands and the Big Five in Chobe
Summary
A family holiday to Botswana starting in the unique Okavango Delta, stopping off in the private concessions of the Linyanti, before finishing in the Chobe National Park and its huge herds of lions and elephant.
Itinerary overview – Okavango Delta, Linyanti and Chobe National Park
You will spend 8 nights and 9 days getting to know some of the most beautiful places in Botswana and witness its unrivalled game viewing.
- 3 nights in the Okavango Delta
- 3 nights in the Linyanti Wetlands
- 3 nights in the Chobe National Park
Suggested Accommodation:
Khwai Leadwood
Linyanti Ebony
Camp Kuzuma
Activities included
You will start your adventure in the Khwai Concession, a community-run wildlife area that borders the Moremi Game Reserve. Here you will stay at Khwai Leadwood, a beautiful camp tucked under the mopane trees on the edge of the Khwai River, where you can watch hippos, elephants and lions crossing over from time to time. You will enjoy game drives, walking safaris and cultural visits to the local village.
You will then move on to Linyanti Ebony, an intimate camp with just four tents in the Linyanti Wetlands, a pristine wilderness that offers exclusive and varied game viewing. You will explore the area by game drives, boat trips, walking safaris and night drives, and little ones are kept busy with child specialist guides and the Ngwana Club offering arts and crafts and nature walks.
Your adventure will end at Camp Kuzuma, a luxury tented camp in the Kuzuma Forest Reserve, a private concession that borders the Chobe National Park. Here you will experience authentic off-grid bush living, with activities such as game drives, bush walks, horse riding and fishing. You could also opt for a day trip to nearby Victoria Falls.
Best of Botswana Family Safari – Pricing and considerations
The Delta and Chobe National Park can be explored all year round as they offer a range of activities as the seasons change. However, the dry season from May to October is the best time for wildlife viewing, especially for elephants, as they congregate around the water sources.
Our guide price for this itinerary is from £5,545 / $6,360 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children (7-11 years) sharing a family room.
All our luxury family safari holidays are designed on an individual basis, so this will vary depending on time of year, activities, transport methods and choice of accommodation. The best way to start planning is to contact us.
- Discover the itinerary day to day details
- Day 1 - 3 Chobe National Park
- Day 3 - 5 Linyanti Wetlands
- Day 5 - 7 Okavango Delta
- Discover the itinerary day to day details
- Day 1 - 3 Chobe National Park
- Day 3 - 5 Linyanti Wetlands
- Day 5 - 7 Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park
Day 1 - 3
Following your international flight, you will be taken to your new home at cosy Camp Kuzuma.
Situated in a 11,000 hectare private concession, Camp Kuzuma is the ideal camp to explore Chobe’s plentiful wildlife on land and water. You can enjoy land-based activities such as early morning and night game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, guided bush walks with experienced trackers and rangers, and birdwatching in the forest.
Or you could take to the water, taking a cruise on the Chobe River, going on a fishing expeditions or canoeing on the Zambezi River.
Victoria Falls are also a mere two hour drive away, making it an ideal day trip to tick this natural wonder off your bucket list.
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Linyanti Wetlands
Day 3 - 5
Today you will drive to Linyanti Ebony camp, a cosy tented camp on a private concession with abundant wildlife and stunning views of the marsh.
After a game drive transfer you will settle into your comfortable tent with a private deck and a roll-top bath.
Your stay here will be spent exploring the nearby wetlands. From game drives to seasonal mokoro excursions, or walking safaris for the more adventurous, you can witness big game from all angles. You can also enjoy a sundowner drink at the camp’s boma and a delicious dinner under the stars.
If travelling in the drier months of April to October you could even opt for a once in a lifetime helicopter trip across the concession.
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Okavango Delta
Day 5 - 7
Following your flight, you will arrive at your base in the Delta – Khwai Leadwood Camp.
On arrival you will be met and introduced to your guide who will fill you in on what to expect during your stay here.
There are a number of activities to choose from such as game drives, night drives, walking safaris and cultural visits. And little ones will be kept busy by the Ngwana Club’s cooking lessons and arts and crafts.
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