8 Night Botswana CircuitAdventure
Gaborone to Kasane

1210 km

Accommodation Type

Camping

Special Interests

History, Culture, Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Traditional Cuisine

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 0- Mokolodi

Arrive at Sir Seretse Khama Airport in Gaborone. If time allows explore the Main Mall market and enjoy an enchanting sunset at the Mokolodi Game Reserve which is on the outskirts of Gaborone 

ACCOMODATION: Mokolodi Game Reserve

Day 1 – Mokolodi

Explore Gaborone’s many historical sites including Boer War battlefields and take a cruise to see the local Nile crocodiles.

ACCOMODATION: Mokolodi Game Reserve

Day 2-Mokolodi to francistown

Drive north to Francistown exploring the many monuments and historical sites along the way. Stop at the Foley riverbed, where diamonds were first discovered in Botswana.

ACCOMODATION: Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: 467km ~ 5hr

Day 3- Francistown

Spend the morning exploring the vibrant city of Francistown before setting off to spend the afternoon at the famous Domboshaba archaeological ruins.

ACCOMODATION: Kuminda Farm

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: 139km ~ 2hr

Day 4-Francistown to gweta

Enjoy a morning out at a traditional Kalanga cattle post or masimo (farm) before traveling further North to the quiet village of Gweta where a village tour, more cultural activities and a sunset picnic amongst the baobabs await you.

ACCOMODATION: Gweta Lodge

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: 245 km ~ 2hr 50min

day 5- Gweta to nata

Wake up at the crack of dawn to search for the adorable meerkats of the Makgakgadi Pans. Then head back east to explore Nata. Enjoy a drive or bike ride around Nata Bird Sanctuary. End your day at Elephant Sands where dinner with elephants awaits you.

ACCOMODATION: Elephant Sands

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: 155km ~ 1hr 50min

Day 6- Nata to kasane

Drive to Kasane through the vast open plains and forests of the northern forest reserve also popularly known as the elephant highway. If you have time, you can stop in Pandamatenga to see the boundary fence designed to control entry of wildlife. Arrive in time to take an afternoon game drive at the Chobe National Park.

ACCOMODATION: Chobe Safari Lodge

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: 255km ~ 3hr

Day 7- kasane

DAY 7: Your last day. You have a choice of 3 different guided tours packages which include a cultural day or a day at the Victoria Falls next door in Zimbabwe. Or spend the day exploring some of Kasane’s own interesting outdoor activities such as the Caracal Wildlife Centre and the Chobe Bream Aquaculture Farm.

ACCOMODATION: Chobe Safari Lodge

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: N/A

day 8- Kasane

DAY 8: Departure day. Meet our agent for a debriefing session at any location of your convenience in Kasane.

ACCOMODATION: N/A

DRIVING DISTANCE AND TIME (APPROXIMATE) FOR THIS LEG: N/A