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