Next, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Maun, Botswana. From there, continue by light aircraft to Linyanti Bush Camp in the Linyanti Private Reserve.

The Linyanti region borders Chobe National Park and boasts large elephant herds. During your stay, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of lion, leopard, brown hyena, wild dog, and plains game. In addition, guided bush walks allow you to explore tracks, plants, and smaller species at a slower pace.

When water levels permit, take to the channels by traditional dugout canoe (mokoro) for a quiet perspective of the landscape. Birdlife is especially active during emerald season, so bring your camera.

For added flexibility, consider booking a private vehicle. This allows you to set the pace of your African safari experiences. It also allows you to visit the Vuche Vuche Basket Weaving Project, supported by the African Bush Camps Foundation.

Here, local women create traditional baskets while generating income for their families. During the visit, try your hand at basket weaving yourself and chat with the women about their lives and families.

Then, transfer by helicopter from Linyanti Airstrip to Khwai Airstrip. This scenic flight offers sweeping views of the Okavango Delta below. Upon arrival, continue to Khwai Lediba on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve.

The Khwai region boasts strong predator sightings and seasonal water channels. Therefore, your safari tour days include game drives, guided walks, and mokoro safaris. Because this area connects multiple ecosystems, wildlife movement remains steady throughout the year.

During emerald season, the landscape is especially green and dramatic. Young antelope are common, and predators remain active. Meanwhile, the African Bush Camps Foundation also supports a local pre-school in the Khwai Community Area. This initiative improves access to early education and nutrition for young children in the region.

Finally, say farewell to your safari lodges and camps and transfer by light aircraft back to Maun. From here, connect onward through Johannesburg for your international departure.

Or, consider extending your luxury Botswana safari holiday with a visit to Victoria Falls. A stay at Thorntree River Lodge offers access to the Zambezi River. It also provides guided tours of the falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders.”

Additional extension options also include the Makadikadi salt pans, the Kalahari desert, and even a Chobe river cruise.