Botswana Dreaming: A Wellness Safari
Explore the Okavango Delta and the lush Linyanti wilderness. Botswana at its best.
From USD 33,348 per person

Okavango Delta, Linyanti
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Okavango Delta, Linyanti
I love this itinerary because it captures what makes Botswana so special. Start at Little Mombo with predator-rich game drives. Enjoy aerial views of the green tapestry of the Okavango Delta en route to Vumbura Plains – the quintessential Delta camp for water and land safaris. Wide lagoons, playful hippo and premier camps make this remote adventure unforgettable.
Tess van der Winsor
Senior Travel Designer

Wilderness Little Mombo

Game drives in the Mombo concession

Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta - 60 Min

The Sanctuary at Mombo - Wellness Centre

Wilderness Vumbura Plains

Exploring the Vumbura concession

Wilderness Little DumaTau

Safaris in the Linyanti
Day 1
Maun Airport
Maun Airport to Wilderness Little Mombo
Flight • 00:40h
On arrival at Maun Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and assisted by a Wilderness representative to your light aircraft for your onward circuit air transfer to Wilderness Little Mombo.





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Wilderness Little Mombo is an extension of and shares the same island as the larger Wilderness Mombo, matching its high standards. It offers the same abundant big game viewing – some of the best in Botswana – and overlooks a floodplain that is a beautiful setting for a variety of wildlife. The camp, built under a shady canopy, has four luxurious and spacious suites, each with en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and individual sala. Wilderness Little Mombo has its own dining area, kitchen, lounge and plunge pool, making it ideal for small, private groups – while a spa, gym and lap pool lies between the two camps. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles to view the high concentrations of plains game and their predators, which include all the big cats. Insider's Tip: An intimate, private camp perfect for small groups found in the Okavango’s premier wildlife viewing area.
2 nights • Tented Room x 1
Game drives in the Mombo concession
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At Mombo, twice-daily game drives showcase the most remarkable wildlife concentrations found in this part of the Okavango Delta. Setting out at first light, you’ll explore floodplains, grasslands, and groves of giant fig trees in open 4x4 vehicles, when predators are at their most active. The area is world-renowned for its density of leopards and encounters are frequent while lions are are also commonly seen with large resident prides. Wild dogs, cheetahs and spotted hyenas add to the predator list while elephants and buffalo gather in impressive numbers, and plains game from giraffe to zebra and acquatic red lechwe are also common sightings. A stop for coffee in a scenic spot breaks up the morning before returning to camp for a leisurely brunch and time at the spa, pool or enjoying a siesta. As the day cools, afternoon drives offer another chance to see wildlife emerge, often in golden light that makes for superb photographic opportunities. With very few vehicles traversing vast private wilderness, sightings at Mombo feel unhurried and deeply personal.
Scenic Flight Over the Okavango Delta - 60 Min
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Experience an unforgettable 60-minute scenic flight with Helicopter Horizons. Where you will get to enjoy breathtaking views only possible from the air. Marvel at the channels meandering their way through lagoons, and then head out over the lush green flood plains where you might spot some of the Okavango's many species of animals.
Day 3
Wilderness Little Mombo to Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Flight • 00:30h
You will take a light aircraft transfer from Wilderness Little Mombo to Wilderness Vumbura Plains.








A modern-style safari camp that wouldn’t look out of place in an architecture magazine, Wilderness Vumbura Plains is designed and operated in total empathy with its diverse surroundings. Partnerships with local communities in this region of the Okavango Delta have created empowerment opportunities while allowing guests access to its many treasures. Fourteen light, airy guest suites feature designer fittings and touches of unabashed luxury, including private plunge pools and salas, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Safari activities focus on day and night game drives through a variety of game-rich terrains. Seasonal water activities can be very rewarding. Insider’s Tip: Enjoy the use of the spotting scope for exceptional viewing of birds and wildlife. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the resident otter family!
2 nights • Tented Room x 1
Exploring the Vumbura concession
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The Vumbura concession offers one of the most varied safari experiences in the Okavango Delta. Twice-daily game drives take you deep into this mosaic of habitats, where predators and prey are found in abundance. Because it is a private concession, you can stay out after dark, with night drives revealing the nocturnal side of the Delta. For those wanting a different perspective, guided nature walks allow you to slow down and connect with the smaller details of the bush, from animal tracks to the Delta birdlife. Seasonal water levels open up another world of exploration including mokoro rides, boat trips, or trying your hand at catch-and-release fishing.
Day 5
Wilderness Vumbura Plains to Wilderness Little DumaTau
Flight • 00:40h
You will take a light aircraft transfer from Wilderness Vumbura Plains to Wilderness Little DumaTau.








Situated just to the north of Wilderness DumaTau on the same lagoon frontage, Wilderness Little DumaTau is a haven of sophisticated elegance. With just four supremely spacious tented guest suites, each with its own lounge, private plunge pool, bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, this intimate camp promises an exceptional Linyanti safari experience. The camp's dining and lounge areas offer uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and it is here that guests have the opportunity to learn more about elephant conservation and the reserve's important bio-monitoring project. Wilderness Little DumaTau shares a wellness centre and gym with Wilderness DumaTau; this includes an inviting shaded deck, a lap pool, spa, a drinks and snack counter, also Safari Boutique. With easy access to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve's extraordinary range of habitats, prolific plains game and attendant predators are a certainty all year round. Insider's Tip: The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for birding and photographing wildlife.
2 nights • Tented Room x 1
Safaris in the Linyanti
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Safaris in the Linyanti unfold in a wild, unfenced landscape, famed for its elephant herds and predators. Morning and afternoon game drives traverse mopane forests, open floodplains, and riverine corridors where lions, wild dogs, and leopards are often seen. As a private concession, the Linyanti also allows for night drives, offering the chance to spot lesser-seen nocturnal species. Guided walks bring a more intimate perspective, while seasonal boating and catch-and-release fishing add variety to your safari.
Day 7
Wilderness Little DumaTau to Maun Airport
Flight • 00:50h
You will take a light aircraft transfer from Wilderness Little DumaTau to Maun Airport.
Maun Airport
These experiences are just a glimpse of what’s possible. If you’d like to book this trip or shape a custom itinerary, we are here to help you plan your perfect safari.
GUEST EXPERIENCES
The hard work of our teams on the ground and the communities we work alongside has been recognised through numerous awards. And we couldn’t be prouder.
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Wilderness - Best Sustainability Community Partner

Wilderness Bisate Reserve - Best New Luxury Hotels

Wilderness Ruckomechi - Zimbabwe's Leading Safari Lodge

Wilderness DumaTau - #2 World Resorts