Spring Hare Safari: Summary
Spring Hare Safari in a nutshell
This superb-value nine-night safari includes three key wildlife viewing areas in northern Botswana – the Chobe Forest Reserve, the Savuti Marsh and the Okavango Delta.
You will stay at three camps each located in areas buzzing with animals, exploring the wilderness in the capable hands of experienced guides. The varying habitats on this trip will deliver a superb safari with a welcome mix of activities such as day and night game drives, guided walks, boat excursions and mokoro canoe trips.
There are more luxurious camps out there, but these three are all very comfortable with highly efficient teams of staff. If you are looking for a good quality, authentic Botswana safari without some of the luxuries that are often found here.
You’ll fly between each area and camp on stunning light-aircraft flights. These hops are often spectacular, giving you a real insight into the landscapes and landforms which make up the Chobe, Savuti and Okavango Delta, as well as the chance to spot some of the larger animals from the air.
At a glance
| Starts: | Kasane Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Muchenje Safari Lodge - Chobe National Park, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Savute Safari Lodge - Chobe National Park, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Pom Pom Camp - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Maun Airport |
Muchenje Safari Lodge
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Savute Safari Lodge
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Pom Pom Camp
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Spring Hare Safari.
- A private boat cruise on the Chobe River
- Watching huge herds of elephants in Chobe NP
- Tracking lions and other big game by 4WD
- Enjoying a mix of land and water-based activities
- Relaxed, down-to-earth camps with excellent guides
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Spring Hare Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Cultural excursion
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Mokoro
Night drive
Key species to see on the Spring Hare Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Spring Hare Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Spring Hare Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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