Botswana family safari: Chobe, Khwai and the Makgadikgadi in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · Botswana · Kasane → Maun

A family trip through three different regions of northern Botswana. It starts with two nights in a lodge inside Chobe National Park, reached by road from Kasane airport, with elephant herds along the river. A charter flight then takes the family to the Khwai Community Reserve for three nights in a lodge with solid-walled rooms instead of tents, which suits younger children. The last two nights are on the Kalahari salt pans for a completely different landscape. Every transfer after the first is a light-aircraft flight.

The route, stop by stop

1. Chobe, Botswana · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — Road transfer from Kasane Airport straight into the park

An easy first taste of safari for children, with large elephant herds at the Chobe River.

2. Khwai, Botswana · 3 nights

Arrive by fly — Drive back to Kasane airport, then a charter flight to Khwai

A family lodge with fixed rooms rather than tents, in a community reserve next to Moremi with good game viewing.

3. Makgadikgadi, Botswana · 2 nights

Arrive by fly — Charter flight from Khwai to the salt pans

Open salt pans and Kalahari scrub, a clear contrast with the wetlands, before flying out to Maun.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Botswana.

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