2026 Eco Safari Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA
Your adventure begins! Your host will meet you at the Hoedspruit Airport and escort you to the Timbavati Safari Lodge, situated only minutes from the heart of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, one of the largest wildlife preserves in the world.
Timbavati's traditionally hand painted rondavels (a circular dwelling with thatched roof) are nestled among glades of exquisite indigenous trees, and offer our travelers private accommodations in a truly African ambience. Relax and settle in before a casual “Welcome!” dinner to meet your hosts and fellow travelers. Then tuck in for the night for a well-deserved sleep.
Day 2 - TIMBAVATI SAFARI LODGE
Today, after a delicious breakfast, we set off in 4x4 vehicles for a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park. This world-renowned, 5 million-acre, game reserve is unrivaled in its diversity of wildlife, and a world leader in advanced environmental management. Its high density of animals includes the "Big 5" – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos – as well as hundreds of other species of flora and fauna that make their home here. The birding is spectacular as a wide variety of bird species, such as vultures, eagles and storks, reside in their natural habitat. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of this amazing African landscape.
Delicious meals and snacks prepared and served in the bush by our guides with some help from our travelers brings us together in fun and comaraderie, and we'll relax another night in Timbavati and its comfortable and interesting surroundings.
Day 3 - TIMBAVATI SAFARI LODGE
This morning, we'll visit a local school to bring much needed supplies including some of The Earth Organization's own educational materials that encourage young learners to become more aware of their vital partnership for survival with the natural world.
This afternoon, you'll have free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, take a refreshing swim, or take the Shangaan Cultural Village Walk to experience how the Shangaan people live. The walk includes visiting a family home, the clinic, the trading store, the tavern, and the local “Sangoma” (traditional healer) to learn about bush remedies.
Day 4 - Serolo Safari Camp, Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Serolo Safari Camp, Northern Tuli Game Reserve: Today, we start our cross-country journey in our 24-seat, luxury overland truck to Botswana. Charming Serolo Safari Camp is located along the shady floodplain of the Limpopo River under the many massive riverine trees including the magnificent Mashatu and tall Apple-leaf trees.
This impressive expanse of protected wilderness features some extraordinarily scenic landscapes characterised by bushland, riverine forests, and marshland dotted with dramatic sandstone cliffs and uniquely shaped basalt rock formations.
Day 5 - SEROLA SAFARI CAMP
Today, we'll spend time immersed in these beautiful bush surroundings while enjoying activities at Tuli Wilderness such as an underground hide, bushmen painting site, walks, drives, and Tswehe hill hike.
Game such as elephants, leopard, bushbuck, bush pigs, warthogs and African wild cats can be seen drinking at the waterhole just below the camp. There is a myriad of bird species for avid birders who are likely to be happily rewarded with sightings of many unusual species to be seen in this camp’s habitat.
In the evening, we'll have a short briefing about The Earth Organization's interesting projects around the world; then share adventures of the day by a warm campfire under the stars.
Day 6 - CRESTA MARONG GARDENS HOTEL, FRANCISTOWN
Day 7 - Planet Baobab
Next stop: Gweta. Known as the gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans, the tiny old Botswanan village of Gweta is a pleasant place to stop while exploring the vast salt pans. Quad bike through Gweta’s surrounds where you just might discover flint-head spears and other artefacts abandoned by the area’s many early Stone Age inhabitants. This evening, we'll stay at the stylish Planet Baobab, where you can cool off in the biggest pool in the Kalahari, and enjoy a barbeque under the star-studded African sky while sipping on traditional, organic sorghum beer or a creamy baobab milkshake.
Day 8 - PLANET BAOBAB
Today, on our Ntwetwe Pans Excursion, we'll follow an old trading route used by European explorers, including David Livingstone, that passes through the center of Ntwetwe. There are two famous baobabs isolated in the centre of the pan – Green's Baobab and Chapman's Baobab – that have served as landmarks for travellers for centuries. You'll marvel at the historical significance of Livingstone's initials carved in one of the trunks.
In this impossibly flat land with endless horizons are landmarks of interest to the traveler: we'll explore island dunes, unusual rock formations, and Stone Age sites scattered along the western shore of Ntwetwe.
After dinner in Planet Baobab's pub-style restaurant, you'll delight in sleeping out under the magnificent Makgadikgadi night sky.
Day 9 - Maun Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve
Maun Lodge, Maun: Today, we'll travel onward to Maun, set on the banks of the beautiful Thamalakane River in northern Botswana. Maun is the bustling tourism capital in this spectacularly scenic country and is the starting point for most expeditions into the Okavango Delta. We'll travel through the forest groves of the Maun Game Reserve, and into the Moremi Game Reserve, home to hippos, lions and rhinos. If there is time, we may visit the Nhabe Museum exhibiting the local history, art and culture of the Ngamiland region. For those interested, there is an optional scenic flight over the Delta.
Day 10 - Khwai River View, Khwai Community Area
Khwai River View, Khwai Community Area: Today, we travel to the Khwai area of the Okavango, which lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. It has unfenced boundaries allowing wildlife to move freely and attracts a multitude of wildlife species. Khwai River View is a rustic, tented safari camp that is the perfect "Out of Africa" safari experience.
After arrival, you'll have the rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of your surroundings while keeping an eye out for wildlife sightings as they meander through the camp.
Day 11 - khwai river view camp
Khwai River View Camp - Be prepared for an unforgettable experience with a full day’s game drive in nearby Moremi Game Reserve, stopping midway for a picnic lunch. The abundance of wildlife sightings and the sheer beauty and power of nature in this extraordinary landscape will awe and inspire you.
This magnificent park is home to over 400 of the Okavango's species of birds, including the African fish eagle, crested crane and sacred ibis. The vast array of mammal, bird, insect, plant, fish and reptile species here have adapted to the Okavango Delta's unique and lush swamp conditions.
Tucked into your warm and comfy bed in your tent at night, listen to the fascinating sounds of African wildlife after dark, while you drift off into a refreshing sleep in preparation for tomorrow's adventures.
Day 12 - Khwai River View Camp - Mokoro Excursion
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta, alive with vibrant bird species and wildlife. In comparison to the vast Kalahari Dessert, the delta is lush and green. We’ll be up early to explore this breath-taking and magical World Heritage Site by traditional dugout canoes, called mokoro, allowing us to view game drawn to the life-giving waters with no mechanical motor sounds to scare them away. Afternoon free time to explore on your own. Then a fireside dinner briefing about global conservation before tucking in for the night while we listen to the extraordinary sounds of the African "bush chorus".
Day 13 - maun lodge
Maun Lodge: Our last morning at Kwai River Camp with time to sleep in, relax, explore and enjoy this beautiful area.
After a leisurely lunch, we will return to our lodge at Maun, to spend a last special dinner together and share our favorite experiences of the trip.
Day 14 - TRAVEL DAY
After breakfast and fond farewells to new friends made on this spectacular adventure, we’ll transport you to the nearby airport for your flight home or on to other destinations, with memories to treasure and share for a lifetime!
PRICING for 2026 Eco Safari
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NOTE: Please know that this itinerary can change, based on weather conditions or other unexpected travel conditions. It's Africa!
