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Arrival
Day 1-3
Maun to Deception Valley (Central Kalahari)
Maun to Deception Valley (Central Kalahari)
Meet your guide in Maun and depart for Deception Valley. Settle into camp, followed by a safari briefing and your first afternoon game drive. Spend three days exploring the heart of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, home to oryx, springbok, eland, giraffe, and predators like cheetah, lion, and brown hyena. Enjoy sunrises over the pans and star-filled skies at night.
- Main Destination:
- Deception Valley (Central Kalahari GR)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Deception Valley to Piper Pan
Deception Valley to Piper Pan
After breakfast and breaking camp, enjoy a slow game drive toward Piper Pan, spotting wildlife along the way. This scenic transfer offers plenty of opportunities for photography and predator tracking. Arrive in camp and enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Piper Pan Discovery
Piper Pan Discovery
Spend two full days exploring Piper Pan, known for its wide-open vistas and desert-adapted wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives target Kalahari lions, cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, and the region’s iconic antelope. Evenings are spent around the campfire under brilliant night skies.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Piper Pan to Khumaga (Makgadikgadi)
Piper Pan to Khumaga (Makgadikgadi)
After your final morning game drive in the vast Piper Pan, journey onward to Khumaga village, nestled beside Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Arrive at a scenic camp perched above the Boteti River, where elephants and zebra gather in dramatic numbers. This tranquil riverside setting offers a front-row seat to Botswana’s seasonal wildlife spectacle. Relax in spacious Meru-style tents, enjoy freshly prepared meals and let expert guides continue to lead your non-participation safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Makgadikgadi Game Drive
Makgadikgadi Game Drive
Spend a full day experiencing the wild beauty of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Game drives along the Boteti River reveal a dynamic wildlife corridor, where elephants wade through the shallows, hippos bask in the sun, and vast herds of zebra follow ancient migratory paths. The area is a haven for bird enthusiasts too, so look out for soaring fish eagles, elegant pelicans, and a dazzling array of waterfowl. With expert guides leading the way, each moment promises rich sightings and unforgettable encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Return to Maun
Return to Maun
After breakfast, bid farewell to the wild serenity of Makgadikgadi and begin your relaxed journey back to Maun. As you travel through Botswana’s shifting landscapes, reflect on the unforgettable moments - elephants at the Boteti, starlit dinners, and the quiet magic of the Kalahari. Your safari concludes in Maun, where the rhythm of the bush gives way to the comforts of town, leaving you with memories as vivid as the desert skies.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
