Botswana Luxury Safari: Moremi, Duba Plains & Selinda

Safari Overview

• Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
• Destinations: Moremi Game Reserve, Duba Plains Private Reserve & Selinda Reserve
• Camps: Xigera Safari Lodge, Duba Plains Camp, Zarafa Camp
• Best For: Luxury travellers, honeymooners, photographers and seasoned safari-goers

This is a sophisticated Botswana safari for travellers seeking the finest combination of wilderness, design, guiding and exclusivity. From the waterways and floodplains of Moremi to the remote drama of Duba Plains and the wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve, the itinerary is designed to deliver variety, privacy and consistently exceptional safari experiences.

Moremi Game Reserve

Situated in the eastern Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve is one of Africa’s most beautiful protected areas. Its landscapes range from open savannah and winding waterways to dense woodland and floodplain, creating an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and birdlife.

Large herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest move through the reserve, while lion, cheetah, wild dog, lechwe and the elusive sitatunga are all part of Moremi’s rich wildlife tapestry. It is one of Botswana’s most iconic safari regions for good reason.

Camp One: Xigera Safari Lodge

Your safari begins at Xigera Safari Lodge in Moremi, a property that blends high design, art and exceptional Delta hospitality. Spacious luxury suites feature indoor and outdoor showers and expansive private decks overlooking the floodplains.

Beyond game drives, Xigera offers a more layered Delta experience with mekoro excursions, seasonal boating, walking, a wellness centre and beautifully curated interiors. Wildlife viewing is complemented by excellent birding, and the area is especially rewarding for guests interested in the finer details of the Delta ecosystem.

• 3 Nights
• Luxury suites with private decks
• Game drives, boating, mekoro and walking
• Wellness centre, library and in-suite Wi-Fi

Insider highlight: Xigera’s Baobab Treehouse offers one of Botswana’s most memorable sleep-out experiences, while the area is also known for sightings of the sought-after Pel’s fishing owl.

Duba Plains Private Reserve

From Moremi, the journey continues into the remote Duba Plains Private Reserve, a spectacular corner of the Okavango Delta defined by vast plains, pristine waterways and a sense of true isolation.

The reserve is known for strong wildlife densities and a fascinating mix of species including hippo, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, hyena and exceptional birdlife. The area is also famous for its cinematic lion-and-buffalo interactions, which have been documented in several wildlife films.

Camp Two: Duba Plains Camp

Duba Plains Camp is intimate, remote and deeply atmospheric — one of Botswana’s classic luxury safari camps. Set on a sandy island surrounded by seasonally flooded plains, it offers a true sense of wilderness with just six tented suites.

Each suite features en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower and a private veranda for quiet moments overlooking the plains. Wildlife activities are fully inclusive, with game drives and other guided experiences tailored to the rhythms of the reserve.

• 3 Nights
• Small, intimate luxury tented camp
• Exceptional game viewing and birding
• Premium drinks and champagne included

Insider highlight: Duba is particularly rewarding for birders, with regular sightings of “Okavango special” species such as wattled crane, coppery-tailed coucal and rosy-throated longclaw.}

Selinda Reserve

The final stage of the safari takes you to the Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, a vast private wilderness linking the Okavango Delta, Savute and Chobe ecosystems. Covering around 130,000 hectares, Selinda offers one of Botswana’s most exclusive big-game safari experiences.

The reserve supports a wide variety of species, including elephant, lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, sable, roan and endangered African wild dog. Activities may include day and night drives, bush walks and seasonal water-based experiences depending on conditions.

Camp Three: Zarafa Camp

Your safari concludes at Zarafa Camp, one of Botswana’s most iconic luxury properties. Located near Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the Savute Channel, Zarafa combines classic old-world safari romance with contemporary comfort and a strong conservation ethos.

With only four guest suites, Zarafa offers exceptional privacy. Each spacious tented suite includes a lounge, luxurious en-suite bathroom and private plunge pool, while the main camp looks out over a game-rich landscape with excellent wildlife density.

• 3 Nights
• Only four luxury tented suites
• Private plunge pools
• Classic safari style with strong conservation values

Insider highlight: Zarafa was founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, internationally recognised wildlife filmmakers and conservationists whose influence is woven through the camp’s philosophy.

Safari Highlights

• Three of Botswana’s most exclusive luxury safari camps
• Moremi’s exceptional wildlife diversity and Delta landscapes
• The remote wilderness and cinematic predator-prey drama of Duba Plains
• Selinda’s outstanding big-game viewing and exclusivity
• Mekoro excursions, boating, game drives and walking opportunities
• Excellent birding and photographic opportunities throughout

Included

This itinerary is fully inclusive, with accommodation, meals, safari activities, park fees, laundry, airstrip transfers and beverages included throughout, with premium inclusions at selected camps. Specific inclusions vary slightly by lodge.

Travel Logistics

The journey begins and ends in Maun, Botswana’s primary safari gateway. Light aircraft transfers connect the camps efficiently, allowing you to move seamlessly between Moremi, Duba Plains and Selinda while enjoying an aerial perspective of Botswana’s extraordinary wilderness.

Road transfers between airstrips and camps are short and well coordinated, making the journey smooth and comfortable throughout.