Your off-road dirt bike adventure begins at Leopard Plains, a rugged-luxury safari camp just outside Maun on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Set on a private game reserve, it’s the perfect base to ease into Botswana’s wild landscapes.

After check-in, riders can opt for a 40 km warm-up ride to get familiar with the terrain, or relax by the pool and enjoy the bushveld surroundings. The evening includes a guided night game drive, offering your first wildlife encounter.

Leopard Plains features 10 spacious luxury tented rooms with en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and solar-powered comfort. With open skies, fresh air, and no air conditioning, the camp delivers an authentic yet refined safari experience.

During the dry season (May–October), the area hosts Africa’s second-largest zebra migration, with chances to see elephants, springbok, lions, and more.

Day 2 takes you along the Boteti River, riding an ancient wildlife migration route toward the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This stretch is rich in game, with frequent sightings of elephant, antelope, and hippo along the riverbanks.

Midday, we stop for a relaxed riverside picnic at a busy watering hole. Enjoy local favourites like biltong and dry wors, alongside classic picnic fare, while wildlife gathers nearby.

As the sun sets, the adventure shifts to a unique starlit campout on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A candlelit dinner is served under vast open skies, followed by an African-guided stargazing experience around the campfire, sharing traditional interpretations of the night sky passed down through generations.

When conditions allow, sleep under the stars on the pans, or retreat to a comfortable tent if the night turns cool. Wake to breakfast with endless horizons, hot bucket showers, and the rare silence that makes this place unforgettable.

Day 3 delivers one of the most unique riding experiences in Africa — a full pan crossing of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Riding across this vast expanse of salt and sky feels otherworldly, with endless horizons in every direction. Covering an area roughly the size of Switzerland, the Makgadikgadi is one of the largest salt pan systems on Earth — raw, remote, and unforgettable.

By afternoon, you arrive at Planet Baobab, an iconic desert oasis set among ancient baobab trees, many over 4,000 years old. This character-filled camp blends Afro-chic comfort with a laid-back, social atmosphere — the perfect reward after a big day on the bike.

Accommodation is in quirky, comfortable thatched huts inspired by traditional Botswana villages, complete with en-suite bathrooms. Cool off in the largest swimming pool in the Kalahari, enjoy hearty pan-African cuisine, and unwind at one of the most legendary bars in the region.

Before leaving Planet Baobab, you’ll head out on a meerkat experience, getting up close with these charismatic desert residents — a fitting end to an extraordinary day.

Day 4 features a rewarding ride through open savannah landscapes, with flowing tracks and increasingly sandy sections as you approach the day’s destination.

The day ends at Elephant Sands, a remote bush lodge set around a natural waterhole within a 16,000-hectare private conservancy. While elephant sightings at the waterhole can never be guaranteed, large herds visit regularly — and when they do, the experience is extraordinary.

As evening falls, enjoy dinner overlooking the waterhole, watching elephants and other wildlife come and go freely, with no fences restricting their movement. Accommodation is in comfortable thatched chalets with en-suite bathrooms and mosquito nets, offering an authentic night immersed in the bush.

Day 5 marks the start of the legendary Old Hunters Road, covering roughly 80 km through remote wilderness. This stretch can be physically and technically demanding, with deep sand and elephant-dug holes requiring focus and confident bike handling. The reward is exceptional riding through true big-game country, with regular sightings of elephant, antelope, wild dog, and leopard along the way.

The day ends at Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge, set within a private concession bordering Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Remote and exclusive, the lodge delivers outstanding wildlife viewing in an untouched environment.

Fully solar powered, the lodge offers spacious thatch-and-timber suites with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers. A floodlit waterhole at camp attracts wildlife after dark, creating unforgettable evenings in the bush.

Day 6 is the final day in the saddle, completing the ride along the historic Old Hunters Road as it winds north through remote wilderness toward Kazungula, the border post between Botswana and Zimbabwe. This final stretch delivers classic bush riding before the journey officially ends at the frontier. From here, a shuttle transfer takes you across the border to Victoria Falls.

You’ll spend two nights at the centrally located Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, just minutes from the Falls and within walking distance of town. Unwind on the panorama rooftop deck with views of the Zambezi River and the rising spray from the Falls, or relax in cool, comfortable rooms designed for recovery.

Day 7 is dedicated to iconic experiences. Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls, feeling the mist of “The Smoke That Thunders,” followed by a sunset Zambezi River cruise with wildlife sightings, sundowners, and dinner on the water. One evening comes alive with interactive African drumming and dancing, a high-energy cultural celebration to close out the adventure.