When to come and what to expect when you get here are the first important considerations and should not be taken lightly. Answering these questions is no easy task either, as each season in Botswana brings its own range of possibilities. Some who have travelled to Botswana will say that their lives have been changed forever – that witnessing some of nature’s most intriguing patterns and closest secrets has left a lifelong impression.
This safari, commencing in Maun and ending in Kasane provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wilderness by staying in small, customized mobile camps in remote areas. Typically, a mobile camp consists of a central area serving as a dining area. Camp chairs are arranged around a fire-pit or beneath the shade of a tree. The accommodation is tented.
This is a comfortable non-participation private camping safari. In this safari, guests can fully relax without being involved in camp duties. You will be accompanied by a guide, chef, and a camp assistant who will cater to your needs. It offers an authentic safari experience where the camp is set up on a private site.
Pick-up from Maun international airport by your professional safari guide , introduction and briefly on what to expect on this safari, before you head out for Nxai pan National park which is about 2-3 hours drive depending on what to see on your way.
The area is known for large herds of Springbok and Gemsbok, species that are not water dependent. The waterhole at the heart of the pan allows for some remarkable wildlife sightings. Nxai Pan is an ancient lakebed scattered with islands of Acacia Trees. Arrive late afternoon at the camp ,find food ready, siesta ,get ready for the next day, share your day experience with your safari guide,as he gives you highlights of the next day.
AUp with the dawn, you will greet the beauty of this extraordinary landscape coffee and rusk in hand. For the next two days you will have an early start. We will leave camp just after sunrise and head to the scenic and wildlife-rich areas of Nxai Pan. Experience a diverse wildlife in its natural habitat. See isolated salt pans, most of the animals coming to Boteti River to quench their thirst. One of the hidden gems of Botswana, Crossover Park between semi-arid central Kalahari and watered northern Botswana, Only park in Botswana where both springbok and impala can be seen. Access to Makgadikadi and Baines' Baobabs.
The focal point of Nxai Pan, particularly in the dry season, is the artificial water hole, situated in the midst of a large open plain which is dotted with short acacia trees. This is the only water available in the dry season within many kilometres. Here, and within the surrounding mopane woodland some of the permanent residents include lion, giraffe, kudu, ostrich, elephant bulls, and large numbers of springbok. The iconic jackal and bat-eared fox can be found foraging on the plains.
We return to camp for brunch and a siesta before heading out for a late afternoon game drive that will lead to sundown, G & T, wine, beverages, snacks will be served as you watch the African sunset.
We wake up early for breakfast before we break camp, en-route to Makgadikgadi salt pans. Makgadikgadi salt pans is a remnant of a once massive inland lake. Today they offer spectacular scenery and endless horizons. In season a large variety water birds nest here. The pans offer a truly unique camping experience as well as an opportunity to witness an unforgettable sunsets.
Sleeping under the stars in a bedroll you can enjoy the vast Botswana sky, this is the best place to enjoy the clearest night sky.
Tea and coffee just prior to sunrise, departing camp immediately afterwards and Transit to Maun, arrive late afternoon.
Overnight in Maun, staying either in a lodge or guest house. The cost for your accommodation is an additional cost.
We aim to depart Maun at around 8am so we have a good chance of sisesta at the camp before the afternoon game drive.
On arrival at the camp there will be time to relax during which the guide will deliver a short briefing about Moremi Game Reserve and other information regarding the safari, before heading out for an afternoon game drive through the beautiful scenery of this part of Moremi.
Return to camp for pre-dinner refreshments, take dinner under the stars and later relax for a while around a blazing campfire listening to the calls of hyenas and lions. Guests interested in astronomy will be treated to one of the most expansive displays of stars on earth, before retiring in cosy tents for the night and drifting off to the sounds of the wild.
An early morning wake up call for tea or coffee with breakfast cereals and nibbles prepares one for the early morning game drive. Leaving camp just after sunrise, we will proceed through the beautiful scenery of the Moremi Game Reserve. Our game drive will take us to the park’s most beautiful areas such as Black Pools and Xini Area. These areas are in the south western part of Moremi. There is plenty of game in these areas with a very good chance of seeing elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, and many different antelopes, including red lechwe and sitatunga, the web-footed antelope perfectly adapted to life in the swamps, as well as a wide variety of birdlife. Wild dog whose numbers are so rapidly dwindling elsewhere, are regularly sighted in the Moremi Game Reserve.
After an adventurous day, spend the evening enjoying delicious cuisine and then retiring to your cosy tents for a good night’s sleep.
Today you have another early start. We will leave camp just after sunrise carry our bags as we move for Khwai community reserve, one of Botswana's best kept secrets. Khwai Reserve abounds with some of the country’s most abundant sightings of lions, African wild dogs, leopards, and hyenas. Here we can go off-road to get closer to wildlife, but we never forget to take care of theanimal’s comfort zone. We spend 3 nights here. Night drives are possible for a chance to experience the nocturnal species.
Return to camp for pre-dinner refreshmentsand enjoy dinner under the stars, later relax for a while around a blazing campfire listening to the calls of the hyenas and lions. Guests interested in astronomy will be treated to one of the most expansive displays of stars on earth, before retiring for the night and drifting off to the sounds of the wild.
Wake up early and enjoy a light breakfast before setting off on the 5 - 6 hour drive to your campsite in Savuti for 2 nights. You will have time fo a rest in camp before you go for sundowner game drive.
Savuti offers dramatic game viewing and a somewhat Erie atmosphere. It is also well known as one of the best areas for big cat viewing. The Savuti lion pride has earned a fearsome reputation for hunting elephant, but other predators like leopard, wild dog, spotted hyena and even cheetah are also abundant in the area.
Your evenings will be spent enjoying a bush dining experience around a roaring campfire, after late sundowner refreshments, followed by relaxing to the sounds of the night.
Chobe National Park is famed for its mighty Chobe river, massive elephant’s populations, big herds of buffalo matched by some large lion prides and incredible birdlife, Chobe National Park will leave an everlasting memory, unforgettable safari experience.Full day game drives,sundown is the main focus here,see herd by herd come to drink water at the the mighty Chobe river. Boat cruise is more recommended at an extra cost before end of Safari in Kasane or option to extend with one or two nights in Victoria Falls.
An early breakfast before your last game drive with us and we transit to Kasane and say good-bye to each other.
Drop - off at Kasane International Airport for your onward travel.
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