Botswana Wild Trail Tour – Group tour with an Italian-speaking guide

BOTSWANA WILD TRAIL – Guided group tour in Italian through the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti, Chobe and Victoria Falls

Fixed-date tour lasting 10 days and 9 nights

Maun • Okavango Delta • Moremi Game Reserve • Savuti • Chobe National Park • Victoria Falls

The Botswana Wild Trail is a group tour on fixed dates, accompanied by a certified Italian-speaking guide and reserved for a small group of between 4 and 9 participants.

The programme, stops, accommodation and activities have been designed to offer the best balance between safaris, transfers and nature experiences. The tour itinerary cannot be modified on an individual basis, as all participants travel together following the same programme.

It is possible to add nights, excursions or extensions before the start or after the end of the tour, without altering the planned itinerary during the 10-day trip.

Departure dates 2026

The dates shown correspond to the first day of the tour, upon arrival in Maun:

• 4 May 2026
• 5 July 2026
• 2 August 2026
• 13 September 2026

Departures are confirmed once the minimum number of 4 participants has been reached.

Availability is limited to a maximum of 9 travellers per date.

The most authentic Botswana experience with an Italian-speaking guide

Botswana is one of Africa’s last great wilderness destinations, a land where nature still sets the pace of daily life and every safari can offer extraordinary encounters.

This itinerary takes in some of southern Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems: the channels of the Okavango Delta, the lagoons and plains of the Moremi Game Reserve, the wilderness of Savuti, Chobe National Park and the spectacular Victoria Falls.

You’ll glide through water lilies and reeds in a mokoro, set off at dawn in open 4×4 vehicles, have lunch in the bush and spend the night in lodges and tented camps surrounded by nature.

The presence of a certified Italian-speaking guide enables you to gain a better understanding of the environments you pass through, the behaviour of the animals and the characteristics of each area visited.

Why choose the Botswana Wild Trail

The tour combines land safaris and water-based activities, allowing you to discover very different environments within the same trip.

In the Okavango Delta, you’ll travel by mokoro and, conditions permitting, take part in a boat safari.

In Moremi and Savuti, you’ll go on long game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, exploring some of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich areas.

The journey continues to Kasane and Chobe National Park, before concluding at Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Key features

• Fixed-date group tour
• Fixed itinerary that cannot be altered during the trip
• Certified Italian-speaking guide
• Minimum 4 and maximum 9 participants
• Safaris in open 4×4 vehicles
• Mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta
• Boat safari, weather permitting
• Moremi Game Reserve
• Savuti and Chobe National Park
• Visit to Victoria Falls
• Selected lodges and tented camps
• Full board for most of the tour

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Botswana and stay in Maun: Arrival at Maun Airport, a lively town considered the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Meet and greet at the airport by local English-speaking staff and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can relax by the pool, take a stroll in the surrounding area or rest after your journey.

Accommodation: Sedia Hotel or similar
Meals: bed and breakfast

Day 2 – From Maun to the Okavango Delta: At 09:00, meet your Italian-speaking guide and set off for the Okavango Delta. Arrival at a tented camp situated on the edge of the Delta, featuring tented chalets on stilts and verandas overlooking the lagoons and reed beds. In the afternoon, set off on the first game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. During the safari, you’ll have the chance to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and numerous species of birds. With a bit of luck, you may also spot big cats and hippos. Return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Makoba Tented Camp or similar
Meals: full board

Day 3 – Okavango Delta: mokoro and safari: Departure at dawn for a mokoro excursion, using the traditional boat to navigate slowly through the Delta’s waterways. Accompanied by an experienced local poler, you’ll glide through lagoons, water lilies, papyrus and reeds, observing the wildlife in silence and with respect for the environment. Return to camp for lunch and free time to relax. In the afternoon, there will be a game drive in a 4×4 vehicle or a boat safari, depending on the water level and local conditions. Stop for a sundowner in the bush and return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Makoba Tented Camp or similar
Meals: full board

Day 4 – Moremi Game Reserve: After breakfast, departure north-east towards the Moremi Game Reserve, one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in the Okavango Delta. The camp is situated near a waterhole frequented by animals, sometimes allowing you to spot wildlife straight from the veranda. In the afternoon, set off on a game drive through acacia forests, grasslands, lagoons and wetlands. Return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Mogogelo Camp or similar
Meals: full board

Day 5 – Moremi: full-day safari: A full day dedicated to a safari in the Moremi Game Reserve aboard an open-top 4×4 vehicle. We will explore different habitats in search of elephants, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs. Lunch will be served in the bush as a packed lunch. Return to camp in the late afternoon and dinner.

Accommodation: Mogogelo Camp or similar
Meals: full board

Day 6 – Savuti, in Chobe National Park: Departure for Savuti, one of the most remote and legendary areas of Chobe National Park. The landscape is characterised by vast plains, acacia forests and the famous Savuti Channel. The area is particularly well known for its lions, leopards, hyenas and elephants. Arrival at the mobile tented camp nestled in the bush. Dinner under the starry sky of Botswana.

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Meals: full board

Day 7 – Savuti: safari among the big predators: A full day dedicated to game drives in the Savuti region. During the dry season, wildlife tends to congregate around the few remaining water sources,water sources, increasing the chances of spotting predators and large herds. The Savuti landscape, characterised by skeletal trees, open plains and red and gold dust, offers particularly evocative scenes at sunset. Return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Meals: full board

Day 8 – From Savuti to Kasane and Chobe: Departure for Kasane with a game drive en route. During the transfer, you will continue to travel through areas of Chobe National Park, observing different landscapes and wildlife. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon and free time to relax by the pool. Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Chobe Marina Lodge or Elephant Valley Lodge
Meals: full board

Day 9 – Victoria Falls: After breakfast, cross the border into Zimbabwe and transfer to Victoria Falls. Visit the famous Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke that Thunders”. The walking trail passes through a lush rainforest and leads to the main viewing points, from which you can admire the power of the water, the spray and the rainbows. Dinner at a traditional restaurant can be arranged as an optional extra.

Accommodation: Bayete Guest Lodge, Nkosi Guest Lodge, PheZulu Guest Lodge or similar
Meals: as indicated in the final itinerary

Day 10 – Departure: After breakfast, transfer to the airport in good time for your return flight or onward journey. End of Botswana Wild Trail services.

Meal code key: B&B: bed and breakfast - FB: full board, drinks not included

What’s included

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary or similar
• 9 breakfasts
• 6 lunches
• 6 dinners
• Transfer from Maun Airport on Day 1
• Transfer to the airport on Day 10
• Certified Italian-speaking guide from Day 2
• Safaris in open 4×4 vehicles
• Mokoro excursion
• Boat safaris where scheduled and permitted by water conditions
• Activities listed in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to parks and concessions
• Open 4×4 vehicle for safaris and transfers from Maun to Kasane
• Vehicles for scheduled airport and border transfers

What is not included

• Intercontinental and regional flights
• Airport taxes
• Entry visas
• Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
• Drinks
• Meals not expressly mentioned
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Anything not mentioned in the ‘What’s included’ section

Important information about the tour:

Non-modifiable itinerary: The Botswana Wild Trail is a group tour with a fixed itinerary. During the 10 days of the programme, it is not possible to make individual changes to the stops, accommodation, length of stays or scheduled activities. The order of visits or certain activities may be adjusted solely by the guide or the local organiser for operational reasons, weather conditions, water levels, safety or wildlife conservation, without altering the general structure of the trip.

Extensions before or after the tour: It is possible to add individual services only before arrival in Maun or after the tour has ended. Possible extensions include:

• Additional nights at Victoria Falls
• Cruise on the Chobe River
• Stay in the Okavango Delta
• Extension to South Africa
• Beach holiday in the Seychelles, Mauritius or Mozambique
• Extensions do not alter the programme shared by the group.

Number of participants: The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 9 participants. Departures are confirmed once the minimum number of participants has been reached.

Luggage and clothing: We recommend comfortable, neutral-coloured clothing, suitable for layering. During dawn departures and in the southern winter months, temperatures can be low. &It is therefore essential to bring a warm jacket, as well as a hat, sun cream and insect repellent. It is advisable to travel with soft-sided bags and to keep luggage weight to a minimum, particularly if travelling on small aircraft.

Photography and responsible safaris: It is advisable to bring a pair of binoculars and, for photographers, a suitable telephoto lens. During wildlife sightings, you must follow the guide’s instructions, remain silent and not disturb the animals. You must not feed the wildlife or get out of the vehicle outside authorised areas.

Documents: A passport valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of return is required. Before departure, you must check the latest entry requirements for Botswana and Zimbabwe, including any visas and regulations concerning minors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the itinerary be changed? No. It is a fixed-date group tour with a pre-determined itinerary shared by all participants. It is possible to add extensions before or after the tour, but the programme cannot be altered individually during the 10 days.

Does the tour always go ahead? Departures are confirmed once the minimum number of 4 participants has been reached.

How many people take part? The group consists of a maximum of 9 participants.

Does the guide speak Italian? Yes. From day 2 onwards, the group is accompanied by a certified Italian-speaking guide. On the first day, you will be met at Maun Airport by local staff speaking English.

Is the boat safari always guaranteed? The boat safari depends on the water level and operating conditions in the Okavango Delta.

Are wildlife sightings guaranteed? No. The animals live in the wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, the areas visited are amongst the richest in wildlife in southern Africa.

Book the Botswana Wild Trail

The Botswana Wild Trail is a tour with limited availability to just 9 participants per departure.

To check availability, receive a full quote and find out about recommended flights, please fill in the ‘Interested?’ form on the page.

It is also possible to request an extension before or after the tour, whilst keeping the group itinerary unchanged.

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