Botswana

Kalahari and Okavango

Delta Experience

11 Days

Highlights
Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Deception Valley
Central Kalahari (Private Concession) - Western Area
Moremi Game Reserve
Bushmen Cultural Experience
Okavango Delta

During this safari we will stay in 2 very different parts of Botswana – namely, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. One will immediately see the difference between the water wonder-world of the lush Okavango Delta (known for its perfectly located wildlife sanctuary and wonderful scenery) and the arid desert areas of the Kalahari with its special desert-adapted plants and wildlife. Both these areas are awe-inspiring, but for totally different reasons.

We will spend most of our time camping in large safari tents with en-suite facilities. Our days will consist mainly of game-viewing during the early mornings and late afternoons. During the heat of the day, we will have time for rest and relaxation back at camp.

During this safari, guests will also enjoy an authentic Bushmen experience, where our camp will be setup within a private concession which is in close proximity to a local Bushmen village. Known as the original people of Africa, many aspects of the Bushmen culture, such as sharing an intimate knowledge of the bush and relating their history through dance and story telling, are shared with guests who embark on this tour.

Day 1 - MAUN
Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis
Air Botswana will carry you safely from Johannesburg International Airport, which departs around 10:10 am every day, and arrives at Maun Airport, on the fringe of the Okavango Delta, at 11:50 am. Upon arrival you will be met by your safari guide and welcomed into Botswana.

Maun is a small town on the southern side of the Okavango Delta, utilised by many Tour Companies and Safari Operators as the starting point for various kinds of adventures. This afternoon you have the option of taking a game-flight in a light aircraft over the Okavango Delta (duration of the flight is approx. 1hour). In order to understand the geological aspect of the Delta as well as to see various species of game, this optional activity is highly recommended.
Dinner will be at a Local Restaurant.

Day 2, 3 & 4 - CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE – DECEPTION VALLEY
Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis
After breakfast, and a short stop for any last minute necessities, we will depart Maun heading southwards to enter the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The following three nights’ stay in the park will solve some of the mysteries surrounding life in this arid region. The Kalahari and its adapted game and vegetation have succeeded in surviving the elements and their story is plain for those who wish to understand. Predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena occur here as well as water independent antelope, such as oryx and springbok.

The combination of visiting both the Kalahari and the Okavango on this safari will clearly illustrate the importance of water to an area. The Kalahari is one of the remotest and most unspoilt areas of Africa, with a size of 52 800 square kilometres.

Day 5 & 6 - CENTRAL KALAHARI Private Concession – WESTERN AREA
Overnight in en-suite Safari Tents - Full board basis
Today we will move our camp into a private concession situated in the Western side of the Kalahari Game Reserve.

During these next two days we will be privileged to observe the Bushman’s current lifestyle. We will further experience their hunting methods, be shown how they make traditional fire and have a chance to join them on a food gathering experience. See their amazing skills of “reading” the signs of the veld and understand more about the reason for their survival for so many centuries in a seemingly hostile environment. See how even the youngest ones know how to distinguish between the myriad of tracks in the sand, telling about every animal’s exact behaviour!

This second evening we will be entertained by the Bushman’s traditional song and dance, before enjoying our dinner.

Day 7 - MAUN
Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis
Today we return to Maun for one night after a long journey out of the Kalahari. Afternoon will be spent at leisure around the swimming pool.

Day 8 - OKAVANGO DELTA - MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis
We will have a short final opportunity to purchase any final things, before departing Maun for our destination - Moremi Game Reserve - situated in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta.

This game reserve is ideally situated for a wildlife sanctuary. It has no fences, hence allowing unobstructed seasonal movement of game which makes this a largely natural area. This is a paradise for birds, game and predators alike.

Completely varied vegetation makes this area very special.
Within an hours’ travelling it is possible to view the first of the wildlife inhabiting this area.

We will stop en-route for a simple lunch of sandwiches and fruit, before continuing towards our camp.

Late afternoon arrival at our camp, with enough time to settle in before having our evening meal. Afterwards we will relax around the campfire, where your guide will explain the safety precautions and will answer your various questions in order to calm your understandable apprehension for the coming days.

Day 9 & 10 - OKAVANGO DELTA - MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Overnight in en-suite safari tents - Full board basis
We will enjoy the next couple of days exploring the Moremi Game Reserve with our days consisting of early morning and late afternoon game drives in search of various predators
(such as lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena) antelope (such as impala, lechwe, reedbuck, tsessebe) and other game such as giraffe, zebra, etc and of course also the birds that inhabit this area. Hippopotamus are abundant in the streams and lagoons that make up vast areas of the Delta.

Upon return to our campsite around late morning, a delicious brunch will be served. Thereafter you have time to relax in/around camp. We will explore the Moremi Game Reserve in great detail, which is sure to provide many unforgettable game-viewing experiences.

Day 11
After an early breakfast, we have our final game-drive en route to Maun from where we depart for Johannesburg to connect with your outbound International flights or continuation of
your tour.

You can extend your stay or combine it with another tour at this destination or a different one (on request).

Included
10 nights at fully accessible accommodation on full board basis as follows:
Day 01 and 07 nights at a local campsite in Maun (full board basis)
Days 02/ 03/ 04: Central Kalahari Game Reserve: mobile camping in en-suite safari tents (in luxury en-suite safari tents) - Full board basis
Days 05 and 06: Grassland Safari Lodge
Day 08/ 09/ 10 nights camping in mobile campsites in Moremi Game Reserve (in luxury en-suite safari tents)

Full board basis
All meals, All soft drinks, mineral water, local beer & wine
All transfers and game drives
All park entrance fees
Vehicles (Toyota Land Cruiser 4 x 4) equipped with a hydraulic lift or a manual ramp for those who need assistance or are in a wheelchair.
Services of a qualified English-speaking safari guide
Back-up team (3/4 staff members: chief, driver, camp manager + back-up vehicle)

Excluded
International and local flights
Transfers not specified in the itinerary
Single supplement charges
Comprehensive insurance (luggage, personal liability abroad etc)
Optional activities
Laundry
Gratuities & items of a personal nature
Tipping and gratuities to Chauffeur & Local guides
Passport & Visa fee
Airport Taxes

Please contact us for this tour price and other details

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