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OKAVANGO TO TSODILO TRAIL

Set Departures and Private Departures Available 2027 and 2028

From $5,575 per person

Follow a trail few have ever walked and discover Botswana beyond the traditional safari, where ancient landscapes, vibrant cultures, and untamed biodiversity reveal themselves step by step.

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    Distance

    60-100km

    Water level, weather and ability dependent

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    Pace

    Varied pace depending on group and terrain - walking and running opportunity

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    Spaces

    10 people sharing double or twin rooms

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    Duration

    4N/5D Fully Hosted

    Opportunities to extend

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    Terrain

    Trails

    Sections of deep sand, water crossings and some elevation at Tsodilo Hills

2027 TRAIL DEPARTURES

WHAT TO EXPECT

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A 4-night, 100 km trail connecting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites -the Okavango Delta to the ancient Tsodilo Hills.

Botswana is one of the only places in the world where such a journey is possible, and we’ve spent a year planning and testing the route and the journey. We've partnered with specialist ultra- trail race experts, secured qualified medics, and mapped every refuelling station and overnight location.

Our dedication to history, culture and community makes this experience more than a challenge, it’s a complete immersion with the true Botswana - from the channels of the Okavango panhandle through remote fishing communities, across Kalahari scrubland alongside ancient megascale parallel dunes, culminating beneath the sacred “Mountains of the Gods” at Tsodilo Hills.

This isn't a race. It's an intimate expedition for the kind of travellers who don't just want to see Africa; they want to feel it underfoot, earn it with every kilometre, and share it with a handful of fellow adventurers doing something nobody else has done there.

YOUR TRAIL ACCOMMODATION

  • Nxamaseri Island Lodge - Desert and Delta

    Nxamaseri Island Lodge

    Set on a secluded island in the Okavango Panhandle, Nxamaseri Island Lodge is an intimate, water-based retreat where tranquil mokoro excursions, exceptional birdlife

  • Tsodilo Sleep Out - Desert and Delta Safaris

    Tsodilo Sleep Out

    A rare opportunity to disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourself in Botswana's living cultural heritage, spending the night in beautifully simple canvas pods surrounded by ancient landscapes, stories and cultures

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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❋ Professional Support

You will be accompanied by an expert trail guide with extensive local knowledge. A qualified medic will travel with the group throughout as well as dedicated support staff that will be stationed at all refreshment and refuelling points to ensure you are well-nourished, hydrated, and fully supported every step of the way.

❋ Accommodation & Meals

Your journey includes four nights accommodation - three nights at Nxamaseri Island Lodge and one night at Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Expedition Camp on a full board basis, with all meals and drinks included, and a special celebration dinner upon your return to Nxamaseri.

❋ All Internal Logistics

Your journey begins in Maun and ends in Kasane, Botswana, with all internal logistics taken care of - from transfers to the trailhead and luggage movement between camps, to emergency support, communications, park fees, community contributions, and refreshment points along the route. If you would like to extend your trip pre or post, please reach out to us for further help.

❋ Experiences & Activities

All activities are guided, including trail running and hiking, traditional mokoro crossings (when water levels permit), cultural interactions with local communities, a San Bushman cultural evening at Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Expedition Camp, guided exploration of Tsodilo Hills rock art sites, and an optional summit of Male Hill. It is worth noting that the group will need to remain together so some walking and running will be required.

HOW IT WORKS

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