TOUR CODE: PST – SEMI-ARID SAFARI 6 DAYS
Type: Tented Luxury Safari
This safari is ideal for those wishing to explore Botswana’s top destinations. It is a fully serviced camping safari, where all camp chores are handled by our safari team. The safari starts in either Maun or Kasane and ends in Maun or Kasane.
Highlights
- 1 night in Maun
- 2 nights in Nxai Pan National Park
- 2 nights in Chobe National Park
Please Note:
As the safari begins in the morning on Day 1, it is required to spend the previous night in Maun or Kasane. Pioneer Safari Tours can assist with pre-safari arrangements.
An optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta is available (Maun only) on the day of arrival. Due to time constraints, it cannot be done from Kasane. A minimum of 3 guests is required. for 45-minute flight (Okavango Delta round trip).
Itinerary
Day 1: Maun – Lodge Accommodation
Arrive in Maun and transfer to your lodge. Dinner is at your own expense. The next morning, enjoy a mokoro (traditional canoe) excursion to the Boro Mokoro Station and return to Maun — a full-day activity.
Day 2–3: Nxai Pan National Park – Camping
Your guide will collect you from the lodge and drive to Nxai Pan, known for its sweet grasses and abundant wildlife. Sightings may include impala, springbok, cheetah, lions, and elephants. Despite its semi-arid environment, the area supports diverse wildlife. You’ll spend two nights in a private campsite with en-suite bush ablutions for each tent.
Day 4–5: Chobe National Park – Camping
Continue to Chobe National Park, one of Botswana’s oldest and most iconic parks, established in 1962 and covering over 11,000 km². The park features famous areas like the Mababe Depression, Savuti Marsh, Linyanti, and Chobe Riverfront. Activities include game drives and a boat cruise. Campsites are private with en-suite bush ablutions.
Day 6: End of Safari – Kasane or Maun
The safari concludes with a boat cruise on the Chobe River. You will then be transferred to a lodge in either Kasane or Maun at no additional cost. If you are staying at a lodge in Kasane, your guide will drop you off. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
To book, please contact your agent to confirm space availability before making payment.
Price Includes
- Camping accommodation and equipment (Mini Sahara tents – shared; single tents available at an additional cost)Mattresses, blankets/duvets, towels, wadrops sheets, foolmats mirror and tent lights
- All transfers and activities per itinerary
- All meals as indicated (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Refillable drinking water (bring your own bottle or purchase one from Pioneer), tea, and coffee
- Services of a professional guide, chef, camp assistant, backup driver, and support vehicle
- Botswana park fees for all listed activities
- Transport in specialized safari vehicles
- All scheduled activities: game drives, boat cruises, and mokoro excursions
Price Excludes
- Restaurant meals
- Visas and airport transfers
- Tips and curios
- Optional excursions
- Insurance (cancellation, curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation)
Rates for the Semi Arid Safari ( 7 days): USD 3,300 per person, per tour.
Shared tour with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 guests per vehicle.
The price is per person, per tour, on a mid-range camping safari.
The tour will depart once a minimum of two guests have confirmed.
Children (7–11 years): 50% of the adult rate.
