Africa
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Botswana
The Magic Of Botswana
The Ultimate Northern Botswana Photo Safari
The Magic Of Botswana
The Ultimate Northern Botswana Photo Safari
The Magic Of Botswana
The Ultimate Northern Botswana Photo Safari
Location:
Botswana
Group Size:
4 (min 4)
Nights in
Botswana
:
9
Cost:
from £5690
Single:
£750
COST
from £5690
MAX GROUP
4 (min 4)
LOCATION
Botswana
We keep things small and personal, on this adventure in Botswana, with just four guests on each trip. Everyone gets their own row in the vehicle, so you’ve got plenty of space and a clear view for photography. It’s a proper guided photo safari too by local, regional and photographic experts. During this unforgettable excursion, we take our time, focus on the light and behaviour, and make sure you get the shots you’re after.
HIGHLIGHTS
Just Four Guests
Everyone gets a row in the safari vehicle, so there’s no crowding, no sharing your position and a clear view for photography. The group takes its time, focusing on light and behaviour rather than ticking off sightings.
Lodges, Not Tenst
Stay in well-run lodges and tented camps with proper beds and freshly served meals, close to the wildlife. After early starts and long drives, you return to a relaxed, organised base without losing the atmosphere of the bush
Explore By Land And Water
Follow wildlife in a photography-focused safari vehicle where everyone has their own row, glide through Khwai’s waterways by mokoro, and cruise the Chobe River by boat. Travel days between regions double as extended game drives.
HIGHLIGHTS
Just Four Guests
Everyone gets a row in the safari vehicle, so there’s no crowding, no sharing your position and a clear view for photography. The group takes its time, focusing on light and behaviour rather than ticking off sightings.
Lodges, Not Tenst
Stay in well-run lodges and tented camps with proper beds and freshly served meals, close to the wildlife. After early starts and long drives, you return to a relaxed, organised base without losing the atmosphere of the bush
Explore By Land And Water
Follow wildlife in a photography-focused safari vehicle where everyone has their own row, glide through Khwai’s waterways by mokoro, and cruise the Chobe River by boat. Travel days between regions double as extended game drives.
Dates & Rates
Please note: Payments made as a bank transfer will benefit from a 2% discount - use the e-mail button above to receive availability and Bank Transfer details
Dates & Rates
Please note: Payments made as a bank transfer will benefit from a 2% discount - use the e-mail button below to receive availability and Bank Transfer details
from £5690
per person sharing - please ask about single rates
Basic Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Maun, meet at airport
Day 2: Khwai region and mokoro excursion
Day 3: Explore Khwai region
Day 4: Transfer and explore Mababe
Day 5: Explore Mababe
Day 6: Explore in Mababe
Day 7: Transfer and explore Chobe
Day 8: Explore Chobe and boat cruise
Day 9: Explore Chobe
Day 10: Safari ends, drop off at Kasane airport
What's Included
Comfortable accommodations in standard rooms at guest houses and lodges
All transfers and activities as outlined in the itinerary
Meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Drinking water
Services of a professional local guide with expert knowledge of the region
Services of a professional photographic guide with extensive experience of Southern Africa
All park fees in Botswana for activities included in the itinerary
What's Not Included
International flights to and from Botswana
Travel, medical, or camera equipment insurance
Insurance for cancellation and curtailment, medical coverage, baggage loss, and emergency evacuation
Visas, airport transfers, tips, and curios, unless specifically mentioned as included
Optional activities at the lodges (such as helicopter transfers etc.)
Beverages (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
Any increases in National Park fees or government levies.
What We Recommend
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Telephoto lenses 300–600mm, plus a shorter lens for landscapes or astronomy
Plenty of memory cards, spare batteries, and charging equipment
Neutral-coloured clothing for warm days and cooler mornings
Light jacket or fleece for early mornings and evenings
Comfortable closed shoes and footwear
Binoculars for observing behaviour between photographic moments
Personal medication
Comprehensive travel and photographic equipment insurance
Insurance Requirements
All participants are required to have both travel and equipment insurance for the duration of the tour. This ensures protection for yourself and your gear, giving peace of mind while in the field. Insurance is the sole responsibility of each participant and must be arranged prior to departure, as Focused On Wildlife does not provide coverage.
Focused On Wildlife, however, is fully covered under the UK Package Travel Regulations against financial failure, giving participants reassurance that all bookings are financially protected.
Q&A: Your Questions Answered
Q: How small is the group on The Magic of Botswana?
A: There are just four guests on each departure, with everyone having their own row in the safari vehicle. This gives you the space and freedom to concentrate on photography without having to share your position with a large group.
Q: Which areas of Botswana will we visit?
A: The journey takes you through several very different environments, including Khwai, Mababe and the Chobe region. The changing habitats give you a broad range of photographic opportunities, from predators and plains game to elephants, wetland species and birds.
Q: Will there be opportunities to photograph from the water?
A: Yes. The itinerary includes a mokoro experience in the waterways around Khwai and a boat cruise on the Chobe River. These provide completely different perspectives from a traditional game drive, including low-level views of wildlife around the water.
Q: Is this a luxury safari?
A: The emphasis is on the quality of the wildlife and photography experience rather than unnecessary luxury. You’ll stay in comfortable lodges, with meals provided, while the small group and photography-focused approach give the trip a more personal feel.
The Magic Of Botswana
This 9 night safari is a proper journey through northern Botswana, moving from the waterways of Khwai to the quieter Mababe area and finishing in the elephant-rich landscapes of Chobe, so you experience a real cross-section of the country with different habitats, wildlife and photographic opportunities along the way.
Starting in Maun, you head straight into Khwai, a region known for strong sightings and a good mix of species, where a quiet mokoro excursion offers a slower pace and a fresh perspective on the waterways. Mababe is less pressured and often produces more natural sightings with fewer crowds, and with three nights here you have time to return to sightings, work the light and make the most of the space. The final leg takes you north to Chobe, where the landscape opens up and elephant numbers build, with a boat cruise on the Chobe River giving low-level angles on animals along the water’s edge, before finishing in Kasane, leaving a real sense of having travelled through Botswana rather than visited one small part of it. It is a moving, evolving journey, not a static safari.
You can expect elephants throughout, predators such as lions, leopards and hyenas particularly around Khwai and Mababe, river and wetland species, birdlife in every region and landscapes from floodplains to open bush, building a varied and well-rounded portfolio.
Days follow the natural rhythm of safari life, with early starts for the best light, a relaxed midday break and an afternoon drive, and travel days act as extended game drives that often deliver some of the best unexpected sightings. Experienced local guides read wildlife behaviour, track animals and position you properly, while photographic experts help with light, settings and composition.
Lodges and tented camps provide proper beds, well-run camps and meals, with a relaxed, well-organised feel without losing the bush atmosphere. Limited to just 4 guests, everyone has their own row in the vehicle, so there is no crowding and no compromise on space, and the group never rushes or simply ticks off sightings, staying with good opportunities to create strong, thoughtful images.
All levels are welcome, even complete beginners, and it is simply a different way of experiencing the bush, helping you slow down, look more closely and get more out of every moment, and you will leave with a varied collection of images that tell the story of the trip, more confidence with your camera, and a better understanding of behaviour, light and timing.
The Magic Of Botswana
This 9 night safari is a proper journey through northern Botswana, moving from the waterways of Khwai to the quieter Mababe area and finishing in the elephant-rich landscapes of Chobe, so you experience a real cross-section of the country with different habitats, wildlife and photographic opportunities along the way.
Starting in Maun, you head straight into Khwai, a region known for strong sightings and a good mix of species, where a quiet mokoro excursion offers a slower pace and a fresh perspective on the waterways. Mababe is less pressured and often produces more natural sightings with fewer crowds, and with three nights here you have time to return to sightings, work the light and make the most of the space. The final leg takes you north to Chobe, where the landscape opens up and elephant numbers build, with a boat cruise on the Chobe River giving low-level angles on animals along the water’s edge, before finishing in Kasane, leaving a real sense of having travelled through Botswana rather than visited one small part of it. It is a moving, evolving journey, not a static safari.
You can expect elephants throughout, predators such as lions, leopards and hyenas particularly around Khwai and Mababe, river and wetland species, birdlife in every region and landscapes from floodplains to open bush, building a varied and well-rounded portfolio.
Days follow the natural rhythm of safari life, with early starts for the best light, a relaxed midday break and an afternoon drive, and travel days act as extended game drives that often deliver some of the best unexpected sightings. Experienced local guides read wildlife behaviour, track animals and position you properly, while photographic experts help with light, settings and composition.
Lodges and tented camps provide proper beds, well-run camps and meals, with a relaxed, well-organised feel without losing the bush atmosphere. Limited to just 4 guests, everyone has their own row in the vehicle, so there is no crowding and no compromise on space, and the group never rushes or simply ticks off sightings, staying with good opportunities to create strong, thoughtful images.
All levels are welcome, even complete beginners, and it is simply a different way of experiencing the bush, helping you slow down, look more closely and get more out of every moment, and you will leave with a varied collection of images that tell the story of the trip, more confidence with your camera, and a better understanding of behaviour, light and timing.
2027
Tour Leader(s)
Botswana
You Will Be In
Northbound (Maun-Kasane)
4 May - 13 May 2027
COST
Victor Soares
Tour Leader(s)
COST
£5690
Cost
£1400
Deposit
FULLY BOOKED
Dates & Rates
Please note: Payments made as a bank transfer will benefit from a 2% discount - use the e-mail button above to receive availability and Bank Transfer details
Q&A: Your Questions Answered
Q: How small is the group on The Magic of Botswana?
A: There are just four guests on each departure, with everyone having their own row in the safari vehicle. This gives you the space and freedom to concentrate on photography without having to share your position with a large group.
Q: Which areas of Botswana will we visit?
A: The journey takes you through several very different environments, including Khwai, Mababe and the Chobe region. The changing habitats give you a broad range of photographic opportunities, from predators and plains game to elephants, wetland species and birds.
Q: Will there be opportunities to photograph from the water?
A: Yes. The itinerary includes a mokoro experience in the waterways around Khwai and a boat cruise on the Chobe River. These provide completely different perspectives from a traditional game drive, including low-level views of wildlife around the water.
Q: Is this a luxury safari?
A: The emphasis is on the quality of the wildlife and photography experience rather than unnecessary luxury. You’ll stay in comfortable lodges, with meals provided, while the small group and photography-focused approach give the trip a more personal feel.
What's Included
Comfortable accommodations in standard rooms at guest houses and lodges
All transfers and activities as outlined in the itinerary
Meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Drinking water
Services of a professional local guide with expert knowledge of the region
Services of a professional photographic guide with extensive experience of Southern Africa
All park fees in Botswana for activities included in the itinerary
What's Not Included
International flights to and from Botswana
Travel, medical, or camera equipment insurance
Insurance for cancellation and curtailment, medical coverage, baggage loss, and emergency evacuation
Visas, airport transfers, tips, and curios, unless specifically mentioned as included
Optional activities at the lodges (such as helicopter transfers etc.)
Beverages (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
Any increases in National Park fees or government levies.
What We Recommend
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Telephoto lenses 300–600mm, plus a shorter lens for landscapes or astronomy
Plenty of memory cards, spare batteries, and charging equipment
Neutral-coloured clothing for warm days and cooler mornings
Light jacket or fleece for early mornings and evenings
Comfortable closed shoes and footwear
Binoculars for observing behaviour between photographic moments
Personal medication
Comprehensive travel and photographic equipment insurance
Insurance Requirements
All participants are required to have both travel and equipment insurance for the duration of the tour. This ensures protection for yourself and your gear, giving peace of mind while in the field. Insurance is the sole responsibility of each participant and must be arranged prior to departure, as Focused On Wildlife does not provide coverage.
Focused On Wildlife, however, is fully covered under the UK Package Travel Regulations against financial failure, giving participants reassurance that all bookings are financially protected.
Basic Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Maun, meet at airport
Day 2: Khwai region and mokoro excursion
Day 3: Explore Khwai region
Day 4: Transfer and explore Mababe
Day 5: Explore Mababe
Day 6: Explore in Mababe
Day 7: Transfer and explore Chobe
Day 8: Explore Chobe and boat cruise
Day 9: Explore Chobe
Day 10: Safari ends, drop off at Kasane airport
Dates & Rates
Please note: Payments made as a bank transfer will benefit from a 2% discount - use the e-mail button below to receive availability and Bank Transfer details
from £5690
per person sharing - please ask about single rates