8 Days/ 7 Nights
The Buffalo Safari
From $1625
The true experience of botswana
ONE WITH THE WILD
This adventure safari is ideal for individuals with limited time who still want to explore the finest wilderness regions in Botswana. Beginning in Maun and concluding at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, it offers excellent value for your money. Tailored for those with a busy schedule, this camping safari provides a condensed yet thorough exploration of key wildlife areas over the course of seven nights. The camping experience adds an adventurous element, allowing you to connect with the wild landscapes of Botswana. Overall, this adventure safari delivers a well-rounded experience, showcasing diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy Botswana's natural beauty within a convenient timeframe.
Explore Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich and ecologically diverse areas. Over three days, enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives from two private campsites. Discover savannah, woodlands, and waterways supporting predators, large herbivores, and prolific birdlife. Evenings are spent at rustic bush camps with ablutions, offering an authentic wilderness atmosphere in this renowned Delta reserve. Distance: Maun to Moremi: 150 km | Travel Time: 6-7 hours (transfer and game drive)
Venture into the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, known for open savannah, marshes, and dramatic predator activity. Enjoy game drives through diverse habitats while tracking elephants, lions, and other wildlife. Seasonal changes influence animal movements, creating dynamic sightings. Evenings are spent camping at private bush sites with ablutions, immersing you in one of Botswana’s most iconic wilderness areas. Distance: Moremi to Savute: 120 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours (transfer and game drive)
Explore Chobe National Park along the wildlife-rich Chobe Riverfront. Game drives follow riverbanks where elephants, hippos, red lechwe, and abundant birdlife gather. The park’s varied ecosystems support predators and large herds throughout the year. This river environment offers concentrated wildlife viewing and striking scenery, creating a rewarding safari experience in one of Botswana’s premier national parks. Savute to Chobe River: 170 km | Travel Time: 5-6 hours (transfer and game drive)
Transfer to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where your safari journey concludes. Spend time exploring the spectacular waterfall known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders.” Enjoy dramatic viewpoints, vibrant local markets, and optional adventure activities. Accommodation is at a comfortable lodge, allowing you to experience this iconic natural wonder at a relaxed pace. Chobe River to Victoria Falls: 100 km | Travel Time: 3 hours (excluding border crossing)
Meals on the Buffalo safari are freshly prepared in camp, offering wholesome breakfasts, relaxed bush lunches, and hearty dinners under the stars. Guests enjoy flavourful, well-balanced dishes that reflect the warmth and simplicity of authentic safari living.
Game drives on the Buffalo Safari are conducted in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles, designed for comfort and optimal wildlife viewing. Open-sided for clear sightlines, each vehicle allows guests to fully immerse themselves in Botswana’s landscapes and unforgettable sightings.
Tents are 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m. A 5cm high density foam mattress is provided for each guest. Ablutions are shared and set up by our team when staying in game reserves and national park campsites.
Safari Experiences
This adventure safari is ideal for individuals with limited time who still want to explore the finest wilderness regions in Botswana. Beginning in Maun and concluding at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, it offers excellent value for your money. Tailored for those with a busy schedule, this camping safari provides a condensed yet thorough exploration of key wildlife areas over the course of seven nights. The camping experience adds an adventurous element, allowing you to connect with the wild landscapes of Botswana. Overall, this adventure safari delivers a well-rounded experience, showcasing diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy Botswana's natural beauty within a convenient timeframe.
Game Drives
Our guided game drives provide the opportunity to explore diverse wilderness areas with experienced professional guides. Guests encounter a wide range of wildlife while learning about animal behaviour, ecosystems, and the rhythms of the bush. Each drive delivers a unique and immersive safari experience shaped by the landscape and the moment.
Bush Walk
Our guided bush walks offer an immersive way to experience the wilderness on foot with knowledgeable local guides. Discover animal tracks, birdlife, and native plants while learning about the region’s history, cultural heritage, and traditional ways of living in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem.
Helicopter Tours
Our Helicopter Safaris, whether doorless or closed is operated in partnership with Helicopter Horizons, offer a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Okavango Delta and surrounding wilderness. From above, guests witness the vast floodplains, winding channels, and wildlife moving across the landscape, revealing the true scale and beauty of this remarkable ecosystem in a way only possible from the air.
Rates
LOW SEASON
- RATE: $1,625 (01 January - 31 May, 01 - 30 November, 01 - 31 December)
HIGH SEASON
- RATE: $1,780 (01 June - 31 October)
INCLUDES
- Camping equipment and accommodation: spacious bow tents with mattresses, as well as comfortable lodge rooms in Victoria Falls
- All activities and transfers between safari destinations as outlined in the itinerary (except the transfer between VFA and the Zimbabwe-based lodge, or vice versa)
- Meals as specified: Breakfast - B, Lunch - L, Dinner - D Filtered drinking water, along with tea and coffee
- Services of a Professional Guide and Camp Assistant
- All park fees in Botswana for activities included in the itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles
- Okavango Air Rescue for evacuation from the bush to the nearest medical facility
EXCLUDES
- Meals at restaurants (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Entrance fee into to the Falls Visas, airport transfers, gratuities, and souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., scenic flight over the Delta and experiences in Victoria Falls)
- Beverages (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
- Insurance for cancellation, curtailment, medical needs, baggage, and emergency evacuation
- Sleeping bag (and a small pillow) for all camping segments
- Any increase in National Park Fees.
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