$7,106 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Maun to Thakadu Bush Camp (Ghanzi)
Maun to Thakadu Bush Camp (Ghanzi)
Meet your guide in Maun and journey south to Thakadu Bush Camp, a warm and characterful lodge tucked into the heart of Ghanzi. After settling into camp, enjoy a relaxed safari briefing and soak in the tranquil bush surroundings. As dusk falls, gather around the fire for your first taste of San culture; an evocative evening of traditional dances, rhythmic chants, and storytelling that offers a glimpse into one of Africa’s oldest surviving cultures. It’s an unforgettable start to your Kalahari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ghanzi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ghanzi Cultural Immersion
Ghanzi Cultural Immersion
Spend a full day immersed in the ancient traditions of the San people. Join a guided Bushman walk, where skilled trackers reveal the secrets of desert survival, demonstrating age-old hunting techniques, identifying medicinal plants, and sharing their deep connection to the land. As evening falls, gather around the fire for captivating storytelling and cultural performances that offer a rare and respectful glimpse into one of the world’s oldest living cultures. It’s a day of learning, laughter, and profound insight.
- Main Destination:
- Ghanzi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Mabuasehube
Transfer to Mabuasehube
Travel deep into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and arrive at the secluded Mabuasehube pans, an untouched wilderness where each pan reveals a distinct ecosystem. Salt-rich clay draws in thirsty herbivores, while surrounding grasslands become prime hunting grounds for predators like lions and cheetahs. This remote corner of Botswana offers raw, intimate wildlife encounters and sweeping desert vistas that stir the soul. It’s a place where silence speaks and nature reigns.
- Main Destination:
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Kgalagadi TP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mabuasehube Explorations
Mabuasehube Explorations
Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the legendary Kalahari black-maned lions, elusive leopards, swift cheetahs, and rare brown hyenas. With your expert guide leading the way, each drive offers thrilling predator encounters and sweeping desert vistas. Between adventures, unwind at camp with panoramic views across the Mabuasehube pans, where wildlife often wanders right past your tent. It’s raw, remote, and utterly unforgettable.
- Main Destination:
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Predator Kingdom
Predator Kingdom
Delve deeper into the wild heart of Mabuasehube, where predator-rich zones like Bosobogolo Pan promise thrilling encounters. Scan the open plains for cheetahs on the move, watch for lions stalking prey in the golden light, and venture out on night drives to seek out elusive nocturnal creatures. With your guide decoding tracks, behaviours, and the fragile interplay of survival in this arid ecosystem, each moment becomes a window into the raw rhythms of the Kalahari.
- Main Destination:
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-8
The Untamed Wilderness
The Untamed Wilderness
Explore the wilder corners of Mabuasehube, where immersion takes center stage. These days are shaped by vast horizons, blazing sunsets, and wildlife encounters far from the beaten track. Spot springbok, wildebeest, and striking gemsbok grazing across the pans, while predators linger nearby. With minimal light pollution, nights offer exceptional stargazing, revealing constellations with breathtaking clarity. It’s a raw, elemental experience that connects you deeply to Botswana’s desert.
- Main Destination:
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9-10
Return to Thakadu, Ghanzi
Return to Thakadu, Ghanzi
Return to Thakadu Bush Camp, winding through the Kalahari with stops for cultural immersion and quiet reflection. Reconnect with the San community for a final celebration of their traditions, which include sharing dances, stories, and heartfelt exchanges that deepen your understanding of their desert-honed wisdom and resilience. It’s a meaningful close to your journey, blending relaxation with reverence for one of Africa’s oldest cultures.
- Main Destination:
- Ghanzi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Return to Maun
Return to Maun
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Maun, marking the official close of your Kalahari adventure. As the desert landscapes roll by, reflect on the rich wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and starlit nights that defined your safari. Upon arrival in Maun, connect with onward travel plans or choose to extend your exploration of Botswana’s diverse wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
