Signature: Botswana's Wildlife & the Okavango Delta

This seven-night G Adventures small-group tour navigates Botswana’s contrasting landscapes, beginning with the vast, almost other-worldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Here, the safari rhythm is punctuated by morning and afternoon drives, offering chances to spot creatures adapted to this arid environment. A highlight is meeting researchers from the Nkashi Trust, shedding light on efforts to balance wildlife preservation with community needs.

Next, the journey shifts to the Okavango Delta, where wildlife viewing extends to water. Mornings and afternoons are spent on safaris via motorboat and traditional mokoro canoe, the latter requiring a quiet eye and steady hand – a method of travel as much as a means to glimpse shy water birds and other inhabitants. A fair warning: luggage allowances are quite strict on internal flights connecting these locales, so pack light and practical.

Throughout, the expedition is steered by specialists sharing their insights on the delta's vitality, lending depth beyond the usual animal sightings. The trip includes six nights in safari lodges and one night at a hotel, with all transport and porterage managed seamlessly between locations.