Group size 12 persons max
Family safaris, small groups and tailor made safaris on offer through out the year.
All activities as specified in the itinerary
Not included: Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, these can be purchased at the start of the safari or pre-ordered
The safari begins in Maun, where your guide will meet you at your lodge at 7:30am. Today you will travel to central Kalahari game reserve deception valley area .When you arrive you will find your camp set up by safari staff. Your meals will be prepared by a safari chef on an open fire
We will explore the area over the next two days, enjoying wildlife safaris . your guide will share detailed bush knowledge of flora and fauna found in the area
He will share about desert-specific wildlife such as oryx, springbok and eland, as well as predators such as lion, brown hyena and cheetah. Enjoy the wide open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. This is adventure camping in its purest form as water and communications are limited and we travel as a self-sufficient group.
2 x overnight stays in a tent, (-/L/A), (B/L/A), approx. +/- 6h
Orapa is a town located in the Central District of Botswana. It is the site of the Orapa diamond mine, the largest diamond-producing mine in the world, and is considered to be the diamond capital of the country. We have a chance to visit Orapa meusium where we will se rough diamonds we will also have a chance to go to Orapa game park where we will have a chance to see Rhinos
1x overnight stay at lodge
In the southwest of Sua Pan lies an isolated granite outcrop, some 10m high and a kilometer long, known as Kubu Island. It forms the shape of a crescent, and its slopes are terraced with fossil beaches of wave-rounded pebbles, providing startling evidence of the prehistoric lake's former water levels. Crowned with an array of ancient, gnarled baobabs and surrounded on three sides by a vast grey emptiness, Kubu has a unique atmospheric beauty.
Camping/ lodging
Day 5 & 6 Nxai pan
After breakfast we leave for Nxai pan It is home to the cluster of millennia-old baobab trees, which owe their name to Thomas Baines, who first described them for Western botany. Baines’ Baobabs, as they are known today, are a sight sought by many travelers venturing into this untamed terrain of Botswana.
Activity guide: morning and afternoon game drives , visit Baines baobab and the salt pans around
1 x overnight stay in camp , (B/L/D), +/- 5h (incl. game drives)
After an early breakfast we pass Maun to buy drinks and essentials for the rest of the safari. Once we reach the Okavango Delta , we are greeted by the mokoro polers from the local community with their dugout canoes. As we glide quietly along the river channels and flood plains, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery of this unique region that takes us deep into the delta. We will spend two nights in this area exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango, wild camping
On the morning of the third day here, you'll have the opportunity to take a 30-minute open-door helicopter ride, allowing for magnificent views from above. Prices will be announced by your tour guide. This experience must be booked during the safari and payment must be made in cash in USD only. Flying over the Okavango Delta gives you an eagle's eye view of the area, and it's even possible to spot large wildlife such as elephants, giraffes and hippos.
2 x overnight stays in a tent, 3 x (B/L/D), approx. 210 km, +/- 5h
Activity guide: mokoro excursion, walks and wild camping
Today we set off for Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana's premier wilderness areas, offering both floodplains and forest habitats. The next two days will be spent searching for the diverse wildlife and birdlife this area is known for while enjoying the beauty of this region. You will spend two nights exploring this wonderful game reserve. Early morning and late afternoon sunset game drives will be the norm. Camping is in private designated campsites with bush toilets.
2 x overnight stays in a tent, 3 x (B/L/D), approx. 90 km, +/- 5h (incl. game drives)
Activity guide: morning and afternoon game drives
Chobe National Park with its diverse and impressive landscapes will be our next destination. In search of wildlife we cross the drier region of Savute, where bull elephants populate the lowlands. The Savute region is known for its dynamic ecosystem, which can undergo significant changes over time. The presence of watering holes, dry riverbeds and swamps can attract a diverse range of animals, making any game viewing trip an exciting and unpredictable adventure. Camping is in private designated areas with bush toilets.
2 x overnight stay in a tent, (B/L/D), approx. 120 km, +/- 7h (incl. game drives)
Activity guide: morning and afternoon game drives
We will then head north to the Chobe River where our game drives will meander along the banks of the river as we follow the call of the majestic African Osprey. Enjoy a variety of wildlife, including puku and Chobe bushbuck,hundreds of buffaloes and lots of elephants as well as stunning birdlife in this unique riverine environment.
Activity guide morning and afternoon game drive boat cruise in the Chobe river on day 2
2 x overnight stays in a tent, (B/L/D), approx. +/- 6h (incl. game drives)
After a short game drive we drive to Victoria Falls and cross the border into Zimbabwe (a visa is required), where we will spend the night in a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon we have time and can visit waterfalls and buy souvenirs. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
1 x overnight stay in a lodge, (B/-/-), approx. 100 km,.( border crossing)
The safari officially ends after breakfast on day 17 after breakfast activities in Victoria Falls are all on personal account
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