10 Days / 9 Nights – Botswana Trilogy: Linyanti, Okavango, Makgadikgadi

From the whispering reeds of the Linyanti to the sculptural floodplains of the Okavango Delta and the surreal silence of the Makgadikgadi Pans, this itinerary traces a breathtaking arc across Botswana’s wild soul.

Each lodge, King’s Pool Camp, andBeyond Sandibe, and San Camp, anchors you in a distinct ecosystem, offering not just luxury, but a deep connection to place.

King’s Pool Camp lies in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, where elephants gather in dramatic numbers and predators roam freely.

Elevated decks overlook oxbow lagoons and riverine forest, setting the stage for thrilling game drives, intimate hides, and seasonal boat safaris.

andBeyond Sandibe rises organically from the Delta’s mopane woodlands, its design echoing the pangolin’s armour and the rhythms of nature.

Here, big cats stalk the floodplains, and mokoro excursions glide silently through reed-fringed channels.

It’s a place of sculptural beauty and exceptional guiding.

San Camp, perched on the edge of the shimmering Ntwetwe Pan, offers a complete sensory shift.

With its white canvas tents, vintage campaign style, and horizonless salt flats, it invites you into a world of meerkats, quad biking, and ancient San storytelling.

Together, these three lodges form a trilogy of contrast and continuity: water and dust, silence and sound, intimacy and scale.

Camps Located in Private Concessions 

All three mentioned lodges/camps are located in a private concession.

Private concessions have numerous advantages over national or public parks.

With limited guest numbers and off-road access, they provide intimate wildlife encounters and activities not permitted in national parks, such as night drives, walking safaris, and photographic hides.

Located in remote, ecologically rich areas, these concessions often feature expert guiding and high-end camps, while contributing directly to conservation and community development.

Areas included in this package: Linyanti Wildlife Reserve

Tucked away in the remote northern reaches of Botswana, the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is a hidden gem for safari connoisseurs seeking raw wilderness, exclusivity, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Bordering the western edge of Chobe National Park and flanking the Linyanti River, this private concession spans over 125,000 hectares of pristine floodplains, woodlands, and papyrus-lined lagoons.

What sets Linyanti apart is its remarkable biodiversity and low visitor density.

The reserve is renowned for its large elephant herds, especially during the dry season when they gather in dramatic numbers along the riverbanks.

Predator sightings are exceptional too, lion, leopard, wild dog, and cheetah roam freely across the varied terrain. Birdlife is prolific, with over 400 species recorded, making it a paradise for ornithologists.

With just a handful of intimate camps and lodges, Linyanti offers exclusivity and seclusion.

Areas included in this package: Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary wilderness destinations and one of the world’s largest inland deltas.

Spanning over 15,000 square kilometres at its peak, the Delta is a mosaic of shimmering lagoons, papyrus-fringed channels, and palm-dotted islands.

It is recognized as Botswana’s prized jewel as the Okavango supports an astonishing diversity of wildlife, and over 400 bird species.

Its unique hydrology creates a dynamic safari experience, where mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions glide silently past hippos and herons, and game drives reveal predators stalking the floodplains.

A true miracle of nature, the Okavango Delta is both a sanctuary and a spectacle that will leave you breathless.

Areas included in this package: Makgadikgadi Pans

The Makgadikgadi Pans are among the largest salt flats in the world, offering an unparalleled safari experience in one of Africa’s most remote landscapes.

The Pans are remnants of an ancient super lake that once covered much of Botswana, creating a scene of absolute isolation and beauty.

Stretching across a stark, shimmering horizon, these pans offer a surreal landscape where flamingos gather in seasonal waters, and meerkats stand watch on scorched salt layers.

During the dry season, the silence is profound.

In the rains, the desert transforms into a lush haven for migrating zebra, wildebeest and flamingos.

It’s a place of extremes, both hauntingly empty and unexpectedly alive.

Curated Experiences

Uncover the unique character of each camp and explore the experiences that set them apart.

Every property offers its own distinctive charm, from setting and style to activities and atmosphere.

Leveraging our extensive local expertise, we ensure you enjoy the very best each destination has to offer, tailored to your interests and travel style.

Day 1 – 4 | King’s Pool Camp, Linyanti

Arrive at Maun or Kasane Airport for your light aircraft transfer to Chobe/Linyanti Airstrip.

Enjoy a game drive en route from the airfield to King’s Pool.

Tucked deep within the private Linyanti Reserve, King’s Pool Camp offers a front-row seat to one of Botswana’s most dramatic wildlife theatres.

Overlooking an oxbow lagoon frequented by elephants and hippos, the camp blends refined luxury with raw wilderness.

Elevated decks, canvas suites, and sweeping views set the stage for unforgettable encounters.

Signature activities include day and night game drives in predator-rich terrain, seasonal boat safaris along the Linyanti River, sunken hides for close-up elephant photography, guided bush walks with expert trackers and birding in riverine and woodland habitats.

Whether you’re watching wild dogs on the hunt or elephants bathing below your deck, King’s Pool delivers immersive safari magic with every sunrise.

Day 4 – 7 | andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta

Transfer by light aircraft from Chobe/Linyanti Airstrip to Chitabe Airstrip where a game vehicle will await your arrival and take you to your lodge enjoying game viewing en route.

Cradled in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, andBeyond Sandibe is a sculptural sanctuary where nature and design converge.

Inspired by the pangolin’s form, the lodge’s organic architecture blends seamlessly into the Delta’s mopane woodlands and floodplains, offering panoramic views and intimate wildlife encounters.

Signature activities include day and night game drives in big cat territory, seasonal mokoro excursions, guided bush walks with expert trackers, birding in diverse wetland and woodland habitats, private dining and stargazing under the Delta sky.

With exceptional guiding, immersive landscapes, and a deep commitment to conservation, andBeyond Sandibe delivers a Delta experience that’s both luxurious and soul-stirring.

Day 7 – 10 | San Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans

Transfer by light aircraft from Chitabe Airstrip to Camp Kalahari Airstrip where a game vehicle will collect you and transfer you to San camp (seasonal operation from mid-April to mid-October).

Set on the edge of the shimmering Ntwetwe Pan, San Camp is a mirage of white canvas and vintage elegance in one of Africa’s most surreal landscapes.

With its billowing tents, Persian rugs, and sweeping horizons, the camp offers a rare blend of silence, style, and soul.

Signature activities include Meerkat encounters with habituated colonies, quad biking across endless salt flats, Bushman walks with Zu/’hoasi San trackers, horse riding through palm-fringed grasslands, stargazing under some of the clearest skies on earth, game drives for desert-adapted species like brown hyena and springbok.

Day 10 | Departure

After a final experience and leisurely breakfast, you will transfer to Maun Airport where your onward journey begins, whether heading home or continuing your travels.

This holiday package can easily be combined with an adventure to Victoria Falls.

From the whispering reeds of the Linyanti to the sculptural floodplains of the Okavango Delta and the surreal silence of the Makgadikgadi Pans, this itinerary traces a breathtaking arc across Botswana’s wild soul.

Each lodge, King’s Pool Camp, andBeyond Sandibe, and San Camp, anchors you in a distinct ecosystem, offering not just luxury, but a deep connection to place.

King’s Pool Camp lies in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, where elephants gather in dramatic numbers and predators roam freely.

Elevated decks overlook oxbow lagoons and riverine forest, setting the stage for thrilling game drives, intimate hides, and seasonal boat safaris.

andBeyond Sandibe rises organically from the Delta’s mopane woodlands, its design echoing the pangolin’s armour and the rhythms of nature.

Here, big cats stalk the floodplains, and mokoro excursions glide silently through reed-fringed channels.

It’s a place of sculptural beauty and exceptional guiding.

San Camp, perched on the edge of the shimmering Ntwetwe Pan, offers a complete sensory shift.

With its white canvas tents, vintage campaign style, and horizonless salt flats, it invites you into a world of meerkats, quad biking, and ancient San storytelling.

Together, these three lodges form a trilogy of contrast and continuity: water and dust, silence and sound, intimacy and scale.

Camps Located in Private Concessions 

All three mentioned lodges/camps are located in a private concession.

Private concessions have numerous advantages over national or public parks.

With limited guest numbers and off-road access, they provide intimate wildlife encounters and activities not permitted in national parks, such as night drives, walking safaris, and photographic hides.

Located in remote, ecologically rich areas, these concessions often feature expert guiding and high-end camps, while contributing directly to conservation and community development.

Areas included in this package: Linyanti Wildlife Reserve

Tucked away in the remote northern reaches of Botswana, the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is a hidden gem for safari connoisseurs seeking raw wilderness, exclusivity, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Bordering the western edge of Chobe National Park and flanking the Linyanti River, this private concession spans over 125,000 hectares of pristine floodplains, woodlands, and papyrus-lined lagoons.

What sets Linyanti apart is its remarkable biodiversity and low visitor density.

The reserve is renowned for its large elephant herds, especially during the dry season when they gather in dramatic numbers along the riverbanks.

Predator sightings are exceptional too, lion, leopard, wild dog, and cheetah roam freely across the varied terrain. Birdlife is prolific, with over 400 species recorded, making it a paradise for ornithologists.

With just a handful of intimate camps and lodges, Linyanti offers exclusivity and seclusion.

Areas included in this package: Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary wilderness destinations and one of the world’s largest inland deltas.

Spanning over 15,000 square kilometres at its peak, the Delta is a mosaic of shimmering lagoons, papyrus-fringed channels, and palm-dotted islands.

It is recognized as Botswana’s prized jewel as the Okavango supports an astonishing diversity of wildlife, and over 400 bird species.

Its unique hydrology creates a dynamic safari experience, where mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions glide silently past hippos and herons, and game drives reveal predators stalking the floodplains.

A true miracle of nature, the Okavango Delta is both a sanctuary and a spectacle that will leave you breathless.

Areas included in this package: Makgadikgadi Pans

The Makgadikgadi Pans are among the largest salt flats in the world, offering an unparalleled safari experience in one of Africa’s most remote landscapes.

The Pans are remnants of an ancient super lake that once covered much of Botswana, creating a scene of absolute isolation and beauty.

Stretching across a stark, shimmering horizon, these pans offer a surreal landscape where flamingos gather in seasonal waters, and meerkats stand watch on scorched salt layers.

During the dry season, the silence is profound.

In the rains, the desert transforms into a lush haven for migrating zebra, wildebeest and flamingos.

It’s a place of extremes, both hauntingly empty and unexpectedly alive.

Curated Experiences

Uncover the unique character of each camp and explore the experiences that set them apart.

Every property offers its own distinctive charm, from setting and style to activities and atmosphere.

Leveraging our extensive local expertise, we ensure you enjoy the very best each destination has to offer, tailored to your interests and travel style.

Day 1 – 4 | King’s Pool Camp, Linyanti

Arrive at Maun or Kasane Airport

for your light aircraft transfer to Chobe/Linyanti Airstrip.

Enjoy a game drive en route from the airfield to King’s Pool.

Overnight for three nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Tucked deep within the private Linyanti Reserve, King’s Pool Camp offers a front-row seat to one of Botswana’s most dramatic wildlife theatres.

Overlooking an oxbow lagoon frequented by elephants and hippos, the camp blends refined luxury with raw wilderness.

Elevated decks, canvas suites, and sweeping views set the stage for unforgettable encounters.

Signature activities include day and night game drives in predator-rich terrain, seasonal boat safaris along the Linyanti River, sunken hides for close-up elephant photography, guided bush walks with expert trackers and birding in riverine and woodland habitats.

Whether you’re watching wild dogs on the hunt or elephants bathing below your deck, King’s Pool delivers immersive safari magic with every sunrise.

Day 4 – 7 | andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta

Transfer by light aircraft from Chobe/Linyanti Airstrip to Chitabe Airstrip where a game vehicle will await your arrival and take you to your lodge enjoying game viewing en route.

Overnight for three nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Cradled in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, andBeyond Sandibe is a sculptural sanctuary where nature and design converge.

Inspired by the pangolin’s form, the lodge’s organic architecture blends seamlessly into the Delta’s mopane woodlands and floodplains, offering panoramic views and intimate wildlife encounters.

Signature activities include day and night game drives in big cat territory, seasonal mokoro excursions, guided bush walks with expert trackers, birding in diverse wetland and woodland habitats, private dining and stargazing under the Delta sky.

With exceptional guiding, immersive landscapes, and a deep commitment to conservation, andBeyond Sandibe delivers a Delta experience that’s both luxurious and soul-stirring.

Day 7 – 10 | San Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans

Transfer by light aircraft from Chitabe Airstrip to Camp Kalahari Airstrip where a game vehicle will collect you and transfer you to San camp (seasonal operation from mid-April to mid-October).

Overnight for three nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Set on the edge of the shimmering Ntwetwe Pan, San Camp is a mirage of white canvas and vintage elegance in one of Africa’s most surreal landscapes.

With its billowing tents, Persian rugs, and sweeping horizons, the camp offers a rare blend of silence, style, and soul.

Signature activities include Meerkat encounters with habituated colonies, quad biking across endless salt flats, Bushman walks with Zu/’hoasi San trackers, horse riding through palm-fringed grasslands, stargazing under some of the clearest skies on earth, game drives for desert-adapted species like brown hyena and springbok.

Day 10 | Departure

After a final experience and leisurely breakfast, you will transfer to Maun Airport where your onward journey begins, whether heading home or continuing your travels.

This holiday package can easily be combined with an adventure to Victoria Falls.