The Perfect Botswana Family Safari

Perfect Botswana Family Safari
9 Days
3 Great Location/s
PERFECT FOR:
Families

The 9-day Perfect Botswana Family Safari is the ideal introduction for parents to acquaint their kids with Botswana’s wonders. Short travel times between destinations ensure more quality time for the family, while a slew of engaging activities keeps the kids entertained and content. It’s a trip where the only time you’ll hear “Are we there yet?” is when they’re eager for the next adventure.

This Botswana travel package offers a combination of wildlife adventures, luxury accommodations, and activities that keep everyone – from kids to adults – engaged and excited. Kids will love the educational programs designed just for them, offering fun ways to learn about wildlife.

The family-friendly activities, like guided nature walks and game drives, ensure everyone stays entertained. Plus, the chance to see animals like elephants and hippos up close will make them feel like they’re in their very own wildlife documentary. And let’s not forget, there’s room for everyone to stretch out and relax in the spacious family suites. All in all, it’s a safari that’s wild fun for kids and relaxing for adults.

Tour Highlights
  • Boat Safaris
  • Educational Talks and Walks
  • Evening and Night Activities
  • Mini Safari Drives
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Nature Walks
  • Bush Art and Crafts
  • Stargazing
Included
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Airport meet & greet on arrival
  • 24/7 On-call local support
  • All local tourism taxes and levies
Excluded
  • Flights
  • Visa processing fees
  • Insurance
  • Tips, gratuities and porterage
  • All items of a personal nature
  • All items not explicitly stated

Trip Itinerary

Chobe Game Lodge - Botswana (14)

Day 1

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe Game Lodge

Arrival at the Kasane International Airport
You will be greeted by a representative who will assist with your transfer to Chobe Game Lodge where you will check into your Family Suite. With accessible routes and a variety of safari activities, Chobe is an ideal choice for family adventures in Botswana.

Travel Time (15 km)
By Road: About 30–60 minutes.

Days 2 & 3

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe Game Lodge

Game Drives: Explore the wildlife-rich areas during guided morning and afternoon drives.

Boat Safaris: Cruise along the Chobe River and spot animals from a different vantage point.

Educational Talks and Walks: Engaging and informative talks about the flora and fauna of the region provide educational value to the children. Guided walks allow them to learn about the smaller details of the ecosystem.

Evening and Night Activities: Activities such as after-dinner stargazing allow children to learn about the night skies, adding an exciting twist to their stay.

Chobe Game Lodge - Botswana
Wilderness DumaTau - Botswana

Day 4

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana

Wilderness DumaTau

Transfer to Wilderness DumaTau
Enjoy a scenic drive to Wilderness DumaTau. Settle into your family room and get ready for days filled with wildlife wonder.

DumaTau, sitting snugly between two busy elephant corridors, offers 45 km of river frontage. Expect excellent game viewing with wildlife frequently passing through the camp.

Travel Time (200 km)
By Road: About 4–5 hours.
Or take a Charter fligh: Around 2 hours.

Days 5 & 6

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana

Wilderness DumaTau

Mini Safari Drives: These child-friendly game drives are structured for shorter attention spans.

Junior Ranger Program: This program lets the kiddos channel their inner explorers. They learn crucial bush skills and earn certificates that prove they can tell a monkey from a mongoose.

Nature Walks: Short guided strolls around the camp introduce children to the wonders of the bush.

Bush Art and Crafts: After a day tracking the trails, kids can show off their artistic side by creating bush-inspired masterpieces.

Stargazing: Kids can try spotting constellations and listen to fascinating tales about the African sky.

Wilderness DumaTau - Botswana
andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp (7)

Day 7

Okavango Delta, Botswana

andBeyond Nxabega

Transfer to andBeyond Nxabega
Enjoy a scenic drive to andBeyond Nxabega. Settle into your interleading family tent and get ready for the next few days of safari in the Okavango Delta.

The interleading family tent at &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is ideal for family stays. It includes two luxury tents connected by an enclosed walkway, each with a plush bed, ensuite bathroom featuring both indoor and outdoor showers.

Travel Time (300 km)
By Road: About 6–7 hours.
Or take a Charter flight: Around 2 hours.

 

Day 8

Okavango Delta, Botswana

andBeyond Nxabega

Mokoro Rides: Traditional canoe trips through the delta's waterways.

WILDChild Program: Kids are transformed into little explorers through the WILDChild program. They get to learn bush skills, make traditional crafts, and even track animals. It’s like summer camp, but with real lions—not the ones on TV.

Custom Safari Drives: Tailored game drives are designed to keep the young ones engaged. These drives are a bit shorter and packed with wildlife action—no school bus, but there might be an elephant crossing.

Nature Walks: Short guided walks within the camp’s vicinity allow children to explore and learn about the environment. Think of it as a nature-filled classroom without the pop quizzes.

Fishing Adventures: Kids who enjoy a bit of angling can try their hand at fishing in the Delta. It’s catch-and-release, so no need to worry about explaining where dinner went.

Stargazing: Evening stargazing sessions teach children about the constellations and celestial stories. After all, counting stars beats counting sheep any night of the week.

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

Day 9

Okavango Delta, Botswana

andBeyond Nxabega

Transfer to Maun Airport
Wrap up your journey in Maun, the gateway to Botswana’s iconic safari spots.

Travel Time (110km)
By Road: About 2–3 hours.

After 9 days of adventure, relaxation, and a few "Did you see that?" moments, your family will depart from Maun Airport, undoubtedly with some wildlife tales that might get better with each retelling.