Classic Northern Botswana Mobile Safari
Duration
Depart Maun 08:00 → South Gate (150 km, 3–3½ hrs)
Afternoon game drive in Xakanaxa / Third Bridge / Black Pools
Xakanaxa or Third Bridge area
Morning + afternoon game drives
Leopard, wild dog & red lechwe heaven
Optional Boat Cruises (water level dependent)
Morning drive out North Gate → Khwai (30–45 km, 1–1½ hrs)
Afternoon + night drive along Khwai River
Savuti campsite
Long but scenic transfer (120–150 km, 5–7 hrs) via Mababe Depression & Sand Ridge
Afternoon game drive on arrival — look for the famous Savuti lion prides
Morning, afternoon & night game drives
Guided walks, mokoro when water is high
One of the best areas in Africa for regular wild dog & leopard sightings
Mobile camping (private site on the riverbank) – most immersive
Explore Savuti Marsh, the Channel, and the ancient baobab hills
Visit the San rock paintings at Gubatsaa Hills
Peak predator country — lions, hyenas, cheetah, and massive elephant herds
Transfer 100–120 km, 4–5 hrs (via Ghoha Gate or direct sand tracks)
Afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River — thousands of elephants & buffalo
Morning game drive along the river (lions, sable, puku, huge herds)
Afternoon boat cruise — the classic Chobe experience at sunset
Chobe Riverfront campsites
Short morning game drive or boat cruise
Transfer to Kasane town/airport (10–30 min), Depart any time after 11:00