Okavango Self Drive Safari

Venture deep into Botswana’s wildest landscapes with a fully equipped 4×4 safari through the Okavango Delta.

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A True Off-Road Safari Experience

The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most remarkable wilderness destinations and a highlight of any Botswana self-drive safari. Renowned for its vast floodplains, diverse wildlife and remote safari experiences, the region offers adventurous travellers the opportunity to explore some of Botswana’s most spectacular landscapes at their own pace.

Exploring the Okavango Delta by Self-Drive

A self-drive safari allows you to experience Botswana’s wilderness on your own schedule while enjoying the freedom to stop, explore and spend more time in the areas that interest you most.

The Okavango region offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog and countless bird species. Depending on the season, visitors may encounter dramatic floodplains, lush grasslands or dry safari tracks that reveal an entirely different side of the Delta ecosystem.

6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Maun Arrival & Vehicle Collection

Arrive in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Collect your fully equipped 4×4, stock up on supplies, and receive a detailed route briefing before departure.

Day 2–3: Khwai / North Gate (Moremi Game Reserve)

Enter Moremi and explore the Khwai region. Expect riverine forests, floodplains, and excellent predator sightings in one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich areas.

Day 4–5: Xakanaxa & Third Bridge

Drive deeper into Moremi through sandy tracks and water crossings. Discover iconic game viewing areas known for lions, leopards, and large herds.

Day 6: Return to Maun

Make your way back to Maun, completing your Delta circuit with unforgettable wildlife encounters along the way.

Optional Extension:

Continue to Savuti, Chobe National Park, or the Makgadikgadi Pans for a longer overland journey.

Whats Included?

Choosing the Right Vehicle

A reliable and fully equipped 4×4 is strongly recommended for exploring Chobe National Park, particularly when travelling beyond the main riverfront areas or combining Chobe with destinations such as Savuti and Moremi.

View our available 4×4 safari vehicles or contact our team to start planning your Chobe self-drive safari from Kasane.

Land Cruiser V6 ’79 4.0l Petrol Double Cab

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A True Off-Road Safari Experience

An Okavango self drive safari is one of Africa’s most extraordinary travel experiences—offering the rare opportunity to explore the iconic Okavango Delta on your own terms. This is a place where water meets wilderness, where winding channels, open floodplains, and remote tracks create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

With a self drive adventure through the Delta, every moment becomes part of your own story. There are no crowded game vehicles—just you, your fully equipped 4×4, and the freedom to navigate one of Africa’s most pristine ecosystems. From the thrill of crossing shallow floodplains to encountering elephants, lions, and antelope in their natural habitat, the experience is both raw and deeply rewarding.

The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its rich biodiversity and ever-changing scenery. Yet beyond its beauty, it’s the sense of independence that defines the journey. With Chobe 4×4, that freedom is supported by expert knowledge, reliable vehicles, and carefully planned logistics—ensuring your Okavango self drive safari is as seamless as it is unforgettable.

6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Maun Arrival & Vehicle Collection

Arrive in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Collect your fully equipped 4×4, stock up on supplies, and receive a detailed route briefing before departure.

Day 2–3: Khwai / North Gate (Moremi Game Reserve)

Enter Moremi and explore the Khwai region. Expect riverine forests, floodplains, and excellent predator sightings in one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich areas.

Day 4–5: Xakanaxa & Third Bridge

Drive deeper into Moremi through sandy tracks and water crossings. Discover iconic game viewing areas known for lions, leopards, and large herds.

Day 6: Return to Maun

Make your way back to Maun, completing your Delta circuit with unforgettable wildlife encounters along the way.

Optional Extension:

Continue to Savuti, Chobe National Park, or the Makgadikgadi Pans for a longer overland journey.

Whats Included?

Start Your Okavango Self Drive Adventure

Take on one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness regions with the freedom of a self-drive safari—backed by expert planning and reliable support every step of the way.

Map to African Safari Lodges and Accommodation

an interactive map of all camping, caravan, fishing and bush lodges in all of Southern Africa.

14 Day Itinerary

Day 1-2         Kasane Chobe Safari Lodge camping + Sunset cruise + Vicfalls day trip

Day 3-4       Nwabwa River Lodge camping

Day 5           Shametu River Lodge camping

Day 6:          Makgovango River Lodge

Day 7-8       Grassland Lodge in Gantsi + Bushmen interaction

Day 9-12     CKGR camping

Day 13           Rakops River Lodge camping

Day 14          Sedia Hotel Maun + scenic flight

13 Day Itinerary 4 people

Day 1:                Gaborone – Mokolodi Nature reserve challets + sunset game drive

Day 2-3:          Khutse camping

Day 4-8:          CKGR camping

Day 9:              Planet baobab camping

Day 10-11:          Kubu Island camping

Day 12:              Khama Rhino Sanctuary camping

Day 13:               Gaborone Aquarian Tide DBB

13 Day Itinerary 2 people

Day 1-2:         Vicfalls Shearwater Village

Day 3:             Kasane Chobe Safari Lodge + sunset cruise

Day 4- 5:       Kongola Lodge

Day 6-8:        Guma Lagoon + fishing

Day 9:             Maun

Day 10-11:       Khumaga

Day 12:            Elephant Sands

Day 13:            Lucky Bush camp