Embarking on a self-drive tour from Kasane to Kubu Island offers clients an unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Okavango Delta. This journey will take you across diverse landscapes, revealing the stunning beauty of Botswana's wild environments. As you navigate through the Savuti and Chobe National Park, expect glimpses of extraordinary wildlife, including elephants, lions, and various bird species, thriving in their natural habitats. The unique ecosystem of the Delta presents opportunities for breathtaking sunsets and serene moments on the water. Travelers can also immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy the warm hospitality characteristic of the region. Overall, this self-drive tour promises an exhilarating blend of exploration, wildlife encounters, and scenic vistas, ensuring a memorable experience as you return to Kasane.
12-Day Self-Drive Botswana Loop: Circle of Wild: Botswana Unleashed
Start/End: Kasane
Vehicle: Fully equipped 4x4 (with camping gear)
Stay Style: ±80% Camping / ±20% Lodges
Key Stops: Kubu Island · Maun · Moremi · Khwai · Savuti · Chobe
Day 1: Arrive in Kasane
Pick up your 4x4 and supplies
Optional sunset cruise on the Chobe River
Stay:
Camping or lodge
Day 2: Kasane → Nata (Makgadikgadi)
Drive: ±5 hrs (300 km, good tar road)
Scenic drive south through small villages
Stop at the Nata Bird Sanctuary for flamingoes (seasonal)
Stay:
Camping or chalets
Day 3: Nata → Kubu Island (Salt Pan Expedition)
Drive: ±4–5 hrs (4x4 route across pans)
Enter the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans via Gweta or Letlhakane
Arrive at eerie and beautiful Kubu Island
Sunset over the pans is a must
Stay:
Camping
Day 4: Kubu Island → Maun
Drive: ±6 hrs (via Gweta)
Cross back through the pans to Gweta, then tar road to Maun
Restock supplies and fuel
Optional scenic flight over the Delta
Stay:
Camping or lodge
Day 5–6: Maun → Moremi South Gate / Third Bridge
Drive: ±3–4 hrs (4x4 only)
Enter Moremi Game Reserve via South Gate
Explore Xakanaxa, Third Bridge – fantastic for lion, leopard, elephant
Optional mokoro trip on nearby channels
Stay:
Camping
Day 7–8: Moremi → Khwai Community Area
Drive: ±2–3 hrs (4x4 route)
Travel north to Khwai – rich wildlife area outside Moremi (no fences)
Chance of wild dog, leopard, and night drives allowed here
Great spot for multi-day base
Stay:
Camping or lodge
Day 9: Khwai → Savuti (Chobe National Park)
Drive: ±5–6 hrs (deep sand, slow going)
Cross Mababe Depression
Look for elephants, lions, and migrating herds
Visit Savuti Marsh, baobab hills
Stay:
Camping or lodge
Day 10: Savuti → Ihaha (Chobe Riverfront)
Drive: ±4–5 hrs
Scenic drive along the Chobe River, high game concentrations
Look out for elephants, buffalo, and lion prides
Stay:
Campsite or lodge
Day 11: Ihaha → Kasane
Drive: ±1.5 hrs
Exit park by midday
Afternoon to relax, shop, or take a sunset cruise on Chobe River
Stay:
Camping or lodge
Day 12: Departure from Kasane
Drop off vehicle, optional morning activity
Connect to flights or onward travel
