Khwai and Mababe Safari
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An eight-day mid-range Botswana safari from Maun, in two private concessions on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Three nights in the Khwai Concession, with game drives into Moremi and a mokoro on the river, then four in the Mababe Concession beside Chobe National Park, where a guided walk joins the drives.
Day by day
8 days, 7 nights
A sample route. The camps, the length and the pace are adjusted around who is travelling and when.
Days 1–3 · Khwai Concession
From Maun to MmaTsebe Tented Camp, an owner-run camp on the Mbudi River, a tributary of the Khwai, for three nights. Game drives run morning and afternoon across the concession and into Moremi, and the afternoon of day 3 is spent on the river by mokoro. All meals are included.
Days 4–7 · Mababe Concession
Four nights at Tumani Tented Camp, where two river channels meet on private land about 25 km from Khwai. Game drives every morning and afternoon, with a guided walking safari on the morning of day 7. The camp has a star bed and a pool over the river. All meals are included.
Day 8 · Maun
Back to Maun for the flight home.
Included
- All accommodation
- Meals as set out day by day
- All activities, unless marked optional
- Transport, unless marked optional
- Park fees
- Taxes and VAT
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Tips
- Personal items and souvenirs
- Any government increase in taxes or park fees
The route
Where Khwai and Mababe Safari goes
- Khwai Concession3 nights · MmaTsebe Tented CampA private concession on the Khwai River, bordering Moremi Game Reserve.
- Mababe Concession4 nights · Tumani Tented CampPrivate land beside Chobe National Park, around the Mababe Marsh and the Khwai River.
About Khwai and Mababe Safari
The questions we are asked
Where does Khwai and Mababe Safari travel?
Khwai and Mababe Safari is built around Botswana, in Southern Africa. Experience the very pinnacle of safari excellence in Botswana — a destination celebrated for its unrivalled blend of land and water‑based wildlife encounters. Because every Famous Africa itinerary is planned individually, Botswana can also be combined with neighbouring countries on the same trip.
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
Jun – Oct (peak Jul – Sep). Peak safari coincides with the Okavango flood and the dry season, when wildlife concentrates on the water. Green season is lush, much quieter, and considerably better value.
Is Khwai and Mababe Safari a fixed departure?
No. Khwai and Mababe Safari is a journey Famous Africa has designed, not a set departure with fixed dates or a group to join. It is used as a starting point and then shaped around who is travelling, how long they have and what they want from the trip — so the routing, the properties and the length are all decided with the traveller.
How is Khwai and Mababe Safari booked?
Famous Africa books the lodges, camps, flights and ground arrangements with the relevant suppliers on the traveller's behalf, so one point of contact holds the whole itinerary. A deposit confirms the booking and the balance falls due before travel — the full terms are set out on the important booking information page.
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