South Africa and Botswana Self Drive

This Botswana and South Africa self-drive starts with 2 nights in Pilanesberg National Park. Make e.g. your first game drives here and familiarise yourself with the 4×4 and the also the camping gear. You will camp at Manyane Resort.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 180 km.

Today is a long travelling day! You will cross the Botswana border and after that head for Goo-Moremi Gorge. Here you camp at the campsite of Goo-Moremi Gorge Resort.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 420 km.

From Goo-Moremi Gorge northwards to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. In Khama you make for example a game drive and get used to driving in deep Botswana sand. There is also a viewing hide where you can watch the various animals drink. With a little luck you will also see undoubtedly multiple rhino’s this afternoon.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 140 km.

Today you are going to travel to Makgadikgadi National Park, where you will stay at Khumaga campsite inside the park.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 400 km.

Short trip to Maun today. After four days of camping, it is time for some more comfort in the beautiful Discovery B&B. In Maun you can go grocery shopping and also get fuel for the next couple days.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

After leaving Maun you are heading for the Moremi Game Reserve. Third Bridge campsite, undoubtly one of the best places located at floodplains of the Okavango Delta.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 130 km.

The drive from Third Bridge to Khwai is one, big game drive. You will see a lot of wildlife on the way to your camp! e.g. Zebra, giraffe and most of all elephants. You’re staying at Khwai North Gate campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 60 km.

Start your day with an early morning game drive. Afterwards you will travel from Moremi to the Chobe National Park where you will definitively use your 4×4 vehicle. In the afternoon you arrive at Savuti campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 110 km.

In the morning you can once more start your day with a short game drive around the Savuti Channel and Marsh. And after returning at your camp you can pack and thereafter start driving to the Northern part of the Chobe National Park. A sandy road leads you from Savuti to Ihaha campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 140 km.

A lazzy start or early morning game drive. Your next stop is Kasane at the Chobe River. You will stay at the campsite of Chobe Safari Lodge.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 40 km.

A full restday staying at Chobe Safari Lodge. You can for example visit Victoria Falls (border crossing) or relax at the camp. In addition you can join a boat safari on the Chobe river.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

After Kasane you will travel southwards to continue your South Africa and Botswana trip. Your next stop is Nata and the Elephant Sands campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 320 km.

Kubu Island in the Makgadikgadi salt pans is your next destination in Botswana. The journey will first take you across gravel and tarmac roads, but after that the real 4×4 adventure begins with a winding track across stretches of salt pans. In contrast to the green delta you this area is arid and semi desert. After various cattle fences you will soon see Kubu Island appear on the horizon. The campsite is simple and located near the island. Discover Kubu Island for example on foot and enjoy the big view and a stunning sunset.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 150 km.

Continue your self-drive 4×4 to Francistown, the second largest city in Botswana. You will stay at the campsite of Woodlands Stop Over, just outside the city centre at the Tati river.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 300km.

The next destination is the Tuli Block in Botswana’s southeast. Stay at the Serolo Safari camp at the Limpopo River.

Accommodation: self catering tent. Travel distance: 300 km.

A day off in the Tuli Block, second night at Serolo Safari Camp. Relax for example at the Limpopo River, where you can see many birds and waterfowl. Or visit Solomon’s Wall, which is fantastic. You can also join one of the activities organized by the camp.

Accommodation: self catering tent. Travel distance: resting day.

Today you finally head back to South Africa. Marakele National Park is the last destination of this beautiful self-drive trip through Southern Africa. You will stay at Marakele Bontle Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 380 km.

Another night at Marakele Bontle Restcamp. An entire day to explore this park and drive for example to the top of the mountain. You can find a remarkable population of vulture here. Organise a conclusion barbecue here and look back on a very special journey.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

The last day of the journey. Today you will have time to sleep in and go for one final game drive. Afterwards, when you’re done, return to Johannesburg. After returning the car at the agency you will be escorted to the airport for the flight back home.