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Your 10-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact ten-day sequence from the original trip page. Scheduled light-aircraft flights link Maun, the Selinda Reserve, the Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi Pans before returning to Maun.
Duration10 days
Guide price$40,150
RouteMaun round-trip
Where you stay3 luxury safari camps
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-4
Fly from Maun to the Selinda Reserve
Make your own flight arrangements to Maun, Botswana. After clearing customs and immigration, meet our local representative and connect by light aircraft to the private Selinda Reserve. Join an afternoon activity when arrival time permits, followed by dinner.
OvernightSelinda Camp (3 nights)
- Day 2-3
Explore the Selinda Reserve
Spend two days enjoying shared day and evening game drives. Guided bush walks are also available.
- Day 4-7
Fly into the Okavango Delta
After breakfast and a morning activity when time permits, transfer to the airstrip with a brief game drive en route. Fly by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta, where your guide will meet you and escort you to camp. Join an afternoon game activity before dinner.
OvernightDuba Plains Camp (3 nights)
- Day 5-6
Safari in the Okavango Delta
Spend two days on shared day and night game drives, guided walks and boating excursions when seasonal water levels permit.
- Day 7-10
Continue to the Makgadikgadi Pans
After breakfast and a final morning game drive when time allows, transfer to the airstrip and fly by light aircraft to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Meet the camp team on arrival, transfer to camp and join an afternoon game drive before dinner.
OvernightJack's Camp (3 nights)
- Day 8-9
Explore the salt pans
Spend two days on shared day and night game drives. Join tracker walks with a San Bushman guide and explore the salt pans by ATV when water levels permit.
- Day 10
Fly back to Maun
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip and fly by light aircraft to Maun, where the safari ends. Check your onward international flight timing with us before finalising bookings.
Your route through Botswana's wilderness and salt pans
The journey begins in Maun, flies north to the private Selinda Reserve, continues into the Okavango Delta and then crosses south-east to the Makgadikgadi Pans before returning to Maun.
- 1Maun
- 2Selinda Reserve
- 3Okavango Delta
- 4Makgadikgadi Pans
- 5Maun
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Scheduled light-aircraft flights connect every region, so the map shows the places visited rather than a continuous driving route.
Where you'll stay
The three named stays follow the source itinerary. They are shown text-only because complete current first-party property galleries could not be verified without guessing.
Selinda Reserve
Selinda Camp
A three-night base in the private Selinda Reserve for shared day and evening game drives and guided bush walks.
Okavango Delta
Duba Plains Camp
A three-night Delta camp for shared day and night game drives, guided walks and seasonal boating excursions.
Makgadikgadi Pans
Jack's Camp
A three-night salt-pans stay for game drives, San-guided tracker walks and seasonal ATV exploration.
Ready to plan your Luxury Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Bush Safari?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Botswana specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- Conservation charges
- Okavango Air Rescue cover
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season in July and August. Travel outside this period generally costs less; final pricing depends on dates, flights and camp availability.
Your questions answered
How much does the Luxury Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Bush Safari cost?
The ten-day itinerary starts from $40,150 per person based on two people travelling together during the July and August high season. Travel outside this period generally costs less, while final pricing depends on dates, flights and camp availability.
Where does the safari start and finish?
The trip starts and finishes at Maun Airport in Botswana. Scheduled light-aircraft flights connect Maun with the Selinda Reserve, the Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi Pans.
Which activities are included?
The itinerary includes shared day and night game drives, guided bush walks, seasonal boating in the Okavango Delta, San-guided tracker walks and seasonal ATV exploration on the salt pans.
Do water activities and ATV trips run all year?
No. Boating in the Delta and ATV exploration on the salt pans depend on local water levels and conditions. Your specialist will confirm what is expected to operate for your dates.
Can I change the camps or extend the trip?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change the camp level, add nights, adjust the activity mix or combine the route with another part of Botswana or Victoria Falls.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
This fly-in itinerary depends on seasonal water levels, light-aircraft schedules and well-matched camps. Our Botswana specialists will tailor the route, activities and pace around your dates and priorities.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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