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Maun and Kasane, on either side of Moremi, Savuti and Chobe
In Botswana, Caprivi Car Hire, a Windhoek company specialising in the roof-tent Hilux, offers two towns: Maun, on the southern edge of the Okavango Delta, and Kasane, on the Chobe River, very close to the Namibian, Zambian and Zimbabwean borders. The place where the vehicle is handed over to you is not published; it is settled when you book.
Between these two towns lies one of the most sought-after routes in southern Africa: the Moremi Game Reserve, the Savuti area and then the Chobe riverfront, on deep sand tracks where four-wheel drive is needed every day. There is no Caprivi offer for Botswana in CoolDrive's October 2026 records: the search gives the price for your dates.
Our view: starting from Maun or Kasane saves the long drive from Namibia and puts the vehicle on the doorstep of the parks. In return, the country demands real self-sufficiency and campsites booked well in advance, and the handover and one-way conditions have to be read offer by offer.
The key facts to decide whether Caprivi suits your trip.
In Moremi, at Savuti or along the Chobe, sites are few and run by private concessionaires. Without a booking, you may be refused access at the gate. Secure your nights as soon as the itinerary is settled, then choose the 4x4 that matches those dates.
Maun is the last town where supermarkets, fuel and cash machines are easy to find before the parks. Set off with full tanks, water for several days and provisions: on the crossing from Moremi to Kasane, there is neither a fuel station nor a shop.
Between Moremi and Savuti, the sand is deep and soft. Four-wheel drive engaged, sensibly deflated tyres and a steady pace keep you from getting stuck. Ask the rental company for the recommended pressure and check that a compressor is included in the equipment so you can pump the tyres back up on the tarmac.
Both work. Maun suits heading first into the delta and Moremi, then up towards Savuti and the Chobe; Kasane, starting with the Chobe's elephants, or even Victoria Falls, and finishing in the delta. The direction you choose often depends on your flights and the campsites still available.
No: Maun and Kasane are among the company's departure towns. Kasane is, moreover, only a short distance from Katima Mulilo, the Namibian branch on the Zambezi, via the Ngoma border post. A trip between the two countries still requires the rental company's written authorisation.
Our October 2026 records contain no Caprivi offer in Botswana, so there is no figure here. The high season, from July to October, and a return in the other town affect the price. Enter your dates in the search to get the amount, mandatory fees included.
great experience! The CoolDrive agents are very helpful with all the procedures
Good customer service, great price on the vehicle, efficient process, would use again without hesitation.
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
From May to October, with no rain, wildlife gathers near the Chobe and the delta lagoons, and the tracks dry out; October is very hot. From November to March, the rains turn the landscape green but flood some tracks in Moremi and Savuti. Nights in June and July are cool in the tent.
The Kazungula bridge links Botswana with Zambia, and a nearby road border post leads to Zimbabwe, towards Victoria Falls. With a hired 4x4, you need the rental company's agreement, the vehicle documents and the means to pay road taxes. State these countries when you book.
For the same town and the same dates, CoolDrive shows Caprivi alongside Britz, Bushlore Africa or Asco, with a price that already includes mandatory fees. After you book, our experts help you with the vehicle pick-up in Maun or Kasane.
In Botswana, Caprivi Car Hire offers departures from Maun and Kasane, the two towns on either side of the Okavango Delta, Savuti and Chobe. The handover location is set after booking, and the price is shown for your dates. For the Hilux fleet and the groups offered, see the Caprivi page for Namibia.
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