8 Days – Okavango Delta & Linyanti Wilderness Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Maun – Fly into the Okavango Delta

Arrival at Maun Airport followed by light aircraft transfer over the Okavango Delta. From above, winding channels and palm islands create an intricate mosaic of water and land.

Upon landing at your remote camp airstrip, transfer to your lodge overlooking seasonal floodplains. After settling into your suite, enjoy an introductory afternoon activity—often a boat safari or short game drive depending on water levels.

The stillness of the delta is immediate, broken only by bird calls and distant hippo grunts.

Overnight Stay: Xigera Safari Lodge / Vumbura Plains Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 2: Okavango Delta – Mokoro & Island Exploration

The day begins with a mokoro excursion, the traditional dugout canoe used to navigate shallow channels. Gliding silently through papyrus-lined waterways allows intimate encounters with waterbirds, frogs, and reed-dwelling wildlife.

Your guide may stop at a remote island for a short walking safari, interpreting tracks and smaller species often missed on vehicle drives. Elephants and red lechwe are commonly seen feeding in floodplain grasses.

The afternoon may include a game drive across drier sections of the concession where predators move between islands.

Overnight Stay: Xigera Safari Lodge / Vumbura Plains Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Delta Immersion – Water & Wildlife

A full day in the Okavango allows deeper exploration of seasonal flood dynamics. Early morning activities focus on wildlife movement along water edges. Lions are often found resting on islands after nighttime hunts.

Depending on the season, the delta transforms dramatically — from expansive floodwaters during peak inundation to grassland plains in drier months.

The combination of boat safaris, mokoro excursions, and game drives ensures varied wildlife perspectives throughout the day.

Overnight Stay: Xigera Safari Lodge / Vumbura Plains Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Linyanti – Into Elephant Territory

After breakfast, fly north toward the Linyanti region. The landscape shifts from watery channels to woodland corridors and permanent river systems.

Arrival at your Linyanti camp is followed by an afternoon game drive. The Linyanti River attracts large elephant concentrations, particularly in dry months when animals gather along permanent water.

Predator activity is strong here, with lion prides and wild dog packs frequently sighted.

Overnight Stay: DumaTau Camp / Savute Elephant Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Linyanti – Predator & Elephant Focus

An early morning game drive places you in prime wildlife territory at first light. Elephant herds move between feeding areas, and buffalo gather in significant numbers.

Linyanti is particularly known for wild dog sightings. Tracking fresh spoor may lead to active packs hunting across open woodland.

Afternoon activities often include extended drives along the Linyanti River system, where crocodiles and hippos inhabit deeper channels.

Overnight Stay: DumaTau Camp / Savute Elephant Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Linyanti Floodplains & Private Concession Exploration

With a full day in Linyanti, your guide tailors routes based on recent wildlife sightings. Open floodplains support antelope species such as lechwe and impala, which attract predator presence.

The private concession setting allows flexible off-road tracking in certain areas, enhancing wildlife viewing opportunities without congestion.

Sunset along the river often features silhouettes of elephants crossing between banks.

Overnight Stay: DumaTau Camp / Savute Elephant Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Final Wilderness Immersion

Your final full safari day focuses on maximizing remaining wildlife opportunities. Morning drives may concentrate on predator territories identified earlier in the week.

Midday relaxation at camp offers views over river channels where elephants frequently approach to drink.

Optional boat safaris (seasonal and water dependent) may be arranged to explore deeper sections of the Linyanti waterways.

Overnight Stay: DumaTau Camp / Savute Elephant Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Morning Game Drive – Departure

Enjoy a final early morning activity before breakfast. The cool air often increases wildlife movement along riverbanks.

Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight back to Maun, concluding your 8 Days Okavango Delta & Linyanti Wilderness Safari.

Overnight Stay: Not applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast