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Trip Overview
Duration
10 Nights | 11 Days
Guide
Cedric Dold
Dates
28 February 2027 - 10 March 2027
Location
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Prepare for an extraordinary 10-day journey into the heart of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Guided by the expert knowledge and professional care of your private guide, Cedric, you will explore three distinct and unique camps, each offering its own signature slice of the African wilderness.
Your adventure begins in the wildlife-rich Khwai Concession at the elegant Machaba Camp. From there, you will journey into the Santawani Concession (NG32) to experience the sweeping floodplains of Gomoti Plains, before concluding your expedition at the riverside sanctuary of Kiri Camp.
Each location is entirely unique, offering a perfect balance of land-based game drives and water-based safaris in motorized boats and traditional dugout canoes (mokoros). With world-class wildlife sightings, a touch of luxury, and evenings spent sharing stories around the campfire, this promises to be the adventure of a lifetime
Your Private Guide
Cedric Dold
Private Safari Guide
With 19 years of guiding experience and a natural gift for tracking, Cedric brings a steady presence and sharp eye to the bush. Trained through EcoTraining and in-lodge mentoring, he specialises in big cats and the art of reading the land until its stories come to life.
Since joining WildEarth in 2022, Cedric has shared his passion with a global audience, inspiring younger generations to care for the wild. Guests are drawn to his calm nature and the joy he shows when reconnecting with familiar leopards, his excitement both genuine and contagious.
For Cedric, guiding is about more than sightings. He invites guests to slow down, be present, and feel the rhythm of the wilderness.
The Lodge
Machaba Camp
Situated in the game rich Khwai area on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, lies the sophisticated Machaba Camp. The setting is exquisite and guests will fall in love with the understated elegant colonial architeture of Machaba. Wake up to the sounds of hippo wallowing in the Delta and enjoy outdoor dining on the banks of the Khwai.
Ten luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers are located between tall riverine trees. Each of the tents have views of the Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. Machaba, despite its obvious luxury is still an affordable camp.
Gomoti Plains Camp
The Gomoti Plains is located in a community run concession, on the edge of the Gomoti river system southeast of the Okavango Delta. The Gomoti tree is locally known as the water fig and grows alongside waterways in the Okavango delta. It’s a smallish tree which sometimes grows no bigger than a bush. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways. The Gomoti trees line the waterways and provide excellent cover for nesting water birds such as herons and storks.This exclusive area has been a well-kept secret for many years. The Gomoti region has been the local haunt of many of the older guides and Okavango dwellers who refer to it in nostalgic terms when they used to camp along this river system.This new camp has 10 luxury tents which include 2 luxury family tents and 8 luxury double tents, all with en-suite bathroom facilities.. In addition to day and night 4WD game drives, the camp offers water based activities such as mokoro excursions and motor boat trips.
Kiri Camp
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday, 28 February 2027
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Johannesburg
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport where you will be met on arrival and assisted through formalities. Settle into your hotel just moments from the terminal, with time to rest before the journey ahead.
Day 2 – 4: Monday, 1 March – Wednesday, 3 March 2027
Machaba Camp • Khwai Conservancy
Fly to Maun and continue by light aircraft into the Khwai Conservancy. Spend three nights at Machaba Camp with Cedric, exploring this wildlife-rich region through twice-daily game drives, with evenings shared around the fire under open skies.
Day 5 – 7: Thursday, 4 March – Saturday, 6 March 2027
Gomoti Plains Camp • Okavango Delta
Continue deeper into the Delta to Gomoti Plains, where wide floodplains and open terrain draw strong concentrations of wildlife. Days are shaped by guided drives across these expansive landscapes, known for predator activity and far-reaching views.
Day 8 – 10: Sunday, 7 March – Tuesday, 9 March 2027
Kiri Camp • Okavango Delta
Move to Kiri Camp, where the focus shifts to the Delta’s waterways. Game drives are complemented by mokoro and boat excursions, offering a quieter, water-led perspective of this landscape.
Day 11: Wednesday, 10 March 2027
Departure • Okavango Delta to Johannesburg
Fly from camp to Maun, connecting onward to Johannesburg for your onward journey.
Inclusions, Exclusions & Pricing
Included
- All internal travel
- All inclusive 5 star accommodation
- Food and drinks.
- Professional and expert host, Cedric Dold, for the duration.
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
Pricing
Sharing
Per person sharing
Single
Single room
