Botswana
Botswana5days
5
Days
40
Activities
1
Location
15
Meals out
08:00
Earliest start

Luxury Botswana Wilderness & Culture Highlights

Experience Botswana's premier natural landscapes and cultural heritage in luxury style, featuring wildlife safaris, ancient rock art, and local markets.

  • 10Parks
  • 9Food stops
  • 9Outdoors
  • 6Markets & shops
  • 2Drinks
  • 2Wildlife
  • couples
  • luxury travellers
  • solo
  • luxury
  • safari
  • culture

Day by day

Day 1

Gaborone & Mokolodi Exploration8 Activities

Discover local craft markets and urban nature reserves around Gaborone.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sanitas Tea Garden

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy fresh breakfast items and coffee in a serene garden setting.

  2. 09:1510:30
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    09:15 – 10:30

    Browse local handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs at the central market.

  3. 10:4512:30
    Sightseeing

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve Visit

    10:45 – 12:30

    Take a morning guided tour of the private reserve to view native flora and wildlife.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Mokolodi Restaurant

    12:45 – 14:00

    Dine on traditional and international dishes overlooking the reserve's scenery.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    14:15 – 15:45

    Explore artisan stalls and specialty craft shops in the afternoon.

  6. 16:0017:30
    Sightseeing

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve Visit

    16:00 – 17:30

    Enjoy a late afternoon wildlife tracking session inside Mokolodi.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:4519:00
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    17:45 – 19:00

    Wrap up your shopping session with local basketry and artwork.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Table50Two

    19:30 – 21:00

    Savor fine dining dishes with sweeping views over the Gaborone skyline.

Day 2

Ancient Heritage & Nature8 Activities

Explore rock art heritage sites alongside conservation wildlife reserves.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Caravela Portuguese Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy a rich breakfast with Portuguese-inspired morning pastries.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Tsodilo Hills Archaeological Site

    09:15 – 10:45

    Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage rock paintings and historical rock formations.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:0012:30
    Sightseeing

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve Visit

    11:00 – 12:30

    Visit the reptile center and learn about wildlife conservation efforts.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at The Bull & Bush Pub

    12:45 – 14:00

    Relax with a hearty lunch in a popular landmark pub.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Sightseeing

    Tsodilo Hills Archaeological Site

    14:15 – 15:45

    Walk along the Rhino Trail to discover deeper archaeological rock art panels.

    • entryFree
  6. 16:0017:30
    Sightseeing

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve Visit

    16:00 – 17:30

    Observe wildlife at the waterhole viewpoint during late afternoon feeding.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:4519:00
    Sightseeing

    Tsodilo Hills Archaeological Site

    17:45 – 19:00

    View sunset light over the ancient spiritual hills.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Rodizio Brazilian Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Indulge in grilled meats and fresh salad spreads.

Day 3

Okavango Delta Wilderness Focus8 Activities

Immerse yourself in the unique wetland ecosystem of the Okavango Delta.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Marc's Eatery

    08:00 – 09:00

    Start the morning with organic dishes and specialty coffee.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Outdoor

    Okavango Delta Exploration

    09:15 – 10:45

    Glide through calm water channels on a traditional mokoro canoe trip.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Outdoor

    Okavango Delta Exploration

    11:00 – 12:30

    Take a guided island bush walk to spot bird species and delta wildlife.

  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at The Old Bridge Backpackers Bar & Restaurant

    12:45 – 14:00

    Enjoy a riverside lunch overlooking the natural waterways.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Outdoor

    Okavango Delta Exploration

    14:15 – 15:45

    Navigate deeper lagoons by motorboat to search for hippos and aquatic life.

  6. 16:0017:30
    Outdoor

    Okavango Delta Exploration

    16:00 – 17:30

    Experience sunset over the pristine floodplains.

  7. 17:4519:00
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    17:45 – 19:00

    Browse local safari gear and handcrafted wooden carvings.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at The Raft Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine on floating docks featuring regional African cuisine.

Day 4

Chobe River & Game Drives8 Activities

Spend the day observing elephant herds and predators in Chobe National Park.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Mowana Safari Lodge Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy a luxury buffet breakfast overlooking the Chobe River.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Outdoor

    Chobe National Park Safari

    09:15 – 10:45

    Embark on an open 4x4 morning game drive along the riverfront tracks.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Outdoor

    Chobe National Park Safari

    11:00 – 12:30

    Continue game viewing focused on big cats and plains game.

  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge Restaurant

    12:45 – 14:00

    Savor fresh salads and grilled game specialties.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Outdoor

    Chobe National Park Safari

    14:15 – 15:45

    Board a river safari boat to observe elephants swimming across channels.

  6. 16:0017:30
    Outdoor

    Chobe National Park Safari

    16:00 – 17:30

    Photograph wildlife along the riverbanks during golden hour.

  7. 17:4519:00
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    17:45 – 19:00

    Pick up last-minute Botswana crafts and hand-woven items.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at The Bush Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Enjoy an atmospheric dinner cooked over open fires under the stars.

Day 5

Grand Botswana Highlights8 Activities

Combine archaeological history, delta landscapes, and wildlife tracking.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sanitas Tea Garden

    08:00 – 09:00

    Relax over a leisurely breakfast before the day's excursions.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Tsodilo Hills Archaeological Site

    09:15 – 10:45

    Explore the Male Hill trails to inspect prehistoric rock carvings.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:0012:30
    Outdoor

    Okavango Delta Exploration

    11:00 – 12:30

    Take a scenic fly-over or guided wetland excursion across the delta.

  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Table50Two

    12:45 – 14:00

    Enjoy upscale modern African gastronomy with panoramic views.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Outdoor

    Chobe National Park Safari

    14:15 – 15:45

    Drive through teak forests searching for rare sable antelope and buffalo.

  6. 16:0017:30
    Sightseeing

    Mokolodi Nature Reserve Visit

    16:00 – 17:30

    Conclude your trip with a final scenic drive through nature trails.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:4519:00
    Shopping

    Gaborone Central Market Shopping

    17:45 – 19:00

    Final chance to purchase handcrafted Botswana gifts and mementos.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at The Bull & Bush Pub

    19:30 – 21:00

    Celebrate your trip with a final dinner in a classic relaxed venue.

Make it yours