Family Botswana’s Khwai River & Linyanti Channel

£4,165 - £7,590

per person sharing

This family-friendly safari experience explores two of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions, offering an ideal balance of adventure, comfort, and meaningful time together. The Khwai River and Linyanti Channel provide diverse landscapes and exceptional game viewing, making them perfect for travelers of all ages.

The Khwai River region is known for its thriving wildlife and scenic waterways. Game drives, guided walks, and gentle boat activities introduce families to elephants, giraffes, antelope, and a wide variety of birdlife in a safe and engaging environment. Knowledgeable guides ensure that each activity is both educational and exciting, keeping younger travelers inspired and involved.

In the Linyanti Channel, the journey slows to a more tranquil pace. This remote area is famous for its large elephant herds and predator sightings, as well as its peaceful river systems. Families can enjoy relaxed safari experiences, storytelling around the campfire, and quiet moments watching wildlife from the comfort of camp.

With well-chosen accommodations, attentive service, and flexible daily activities, a family safari to Botswana’s Khwai River and Linyanti Channel creates lasting memories while offering an authentic connection to nature in one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.

Days 1 - 3: From Maun to Khwai River | 3 Nights

Khwai Leadwood | Khwai Community Concession, Botswana

Family Safari in Moremi – Khwai Leadwood

By Safari Continents Travel

Your family is welcomed at Maun Airport before boarding a scenic light aircraft flight to Khwai Leadwood, located within Botswana’s famous Moremi Game Reserve. This region is especially well known for its strong wild dog population, offering rare opportunities to observe these endangered and highly social predators in their natural habitat.

Set within a forest of fig and leadwood trees along the Khwai River, the camp features raised tented suites connected by wooden walkways. Each tent is completely private and styled with classic safari elegance inspired by the golden age of African exploration.

Days at Khwai Leadwood are filled with unforgettable experiences. Enjoy guided game drives into Moremi, excellent birdwatching, night drives to spot nocturnal wildlife, and cultural visits to nearby communities. Guided walking safaris provide a thrilling way to observe animals such as antelope and giraffe at close range, creating deeply personal wildlife encounters. The camp operates on a fully inclusive basis, ensuring a relaxed and immersive safari experience from start to finish.

Days 4 - 6: From Khwai River To Linyanti | 3 Nights

Linyanti Ebony | Linyanti, Botswana

Return to Linyanti Wilderness – Linyanti Ebony

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After saying farewell to the friendly team at Khwai Leadwood, you return to the airstrip for a short scenic flight to the Linyanti Channel. From Saile Airstrip, a game drive brings you and your family back to the intimate Linyanti Ebony camp, ideally positioned near the lush landscapes of the Caprivi Strip. With only four tents in total, the camp offers a peaceful and exclusive safari experience.

You will once again settle into a spacious family tent, complete with an en-suite bathroom featuring a bathtub—perfect for unwinding after a guided walking safari. A swimming pool overlooks the surrounding wilderness, offering a refreshing escape during the warm African afternoons.

Days are spent exploring the wetlands of the Linyanti Channel, home to a thriving raptor population and diverse wildlife. A highlight is a traditional mokoro canoe safari, allowing you to glide quietly through the waterways and experience the Delta from a unique perspective.

Linyanti Ebony, selected by Safari Continents Travel, is an intimate safari camp with just four tents set in pristine wilderness, offering exceptional birdwatching and rewarding game viewing. The camp features family and honeymoon tents with bathtubs, a refreshing plunge pool in a stunning natural setting, and a private reserve with very few visitors for a truly exclusive experience. Charging stations are available for cameras and devices, while the stay is fully inclusive, covering all meals and selected beverages.

Departure from Botswana

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On your final morning, after enjoying breakfast, you will take a charter flight to Maun Airport for your onward travel arrangements. We hope your safari with Safari Continents Travel leaves you with unforgettable memories, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Africa soon!