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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

The Journey Into the Wild

The Journey Into the Wild

Your adventure begins in Maun as we leave the town behind and head towards the vast open spaces of the Central Kalahari. As the landscape changes, the roads become quieter and the wilderness starts to take over.

Upon arrival at camp, settle into your Meru-style walk-in safari tent, with a comfortable bed, fresh linen, a private veranda and your own en-suite bush shower and toilet. Lunch will be served at camp, giving you time to settle in and relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.

Return to camp as the evening sets in and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner beneath the Kalahari sky.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit December to March (Best in Deception Valley)
High Season July to October (It rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR

GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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ZebraRare
HippoNone
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Central Kalahari GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

A Day in the Central Kalahari

A Day in the Central Kalahari

After breakfast, head out to explore the Kalahari while the morning is still cool. There is plenty to look for, from lions and cheetahs to gemsbok, springbok, giraffe and the smaller desert wildlife that often goes unnoticed.

Return to camp for a relaxed lunch and some time to enjoy your surroundings. Later, head out again for an afternoon game drive, following the tracks and wildlife activity as the day begins to cool. Find a peaceful spot along the way for sundowner drinks, then return to camp for dinner and a relaxed evening around the fire.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Central Kalahari GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Kalahari Walking & Cultural Experience

Kalahari Walking & Cultural Experience

After breakfast, slow things down and experience the Kalahari on foot. Join your local guide for a walking safari, learning to read the smaller signs of animal tracks, plants, insects and other details that are easy to miss from a vehicle. It’s a chance to experience the landscape at a completely different pace and get a little closer to the natural rhythm of the Kalahari.

After the walk, enjoy lunch and some time to relax at camp. In the afternoon, meet members of the local community for a cultural experience, learning more about their traditions, everyday life and deep connection with the Kalahari landscape.

As the afternoon comes to an end, enjoy sundowner drinks before returning to camp for a freshly prepared dinner and a relaxed evening under the stars.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Central Kalahari GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Leaving the Kalahari, Finding the Pans

Leaving the Kalahari, Finding the Pans

After breakfast, we'll leave the Kalahari behind and make our way towards the remarkable Makgadikgadi Pans. The scenery changes gradually, opening into vast landscapes and wide horizons.

As this is a transfer day, your guide will find a suitable spot along the way to stop for lunch, giving you a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed.

Upon arrival, settle into your Meru-style safari tent, complete with a comfortable bed, fresh linen, private veranda and en-suite bush shower and toilet.

After some time to unwind, head out for an afternoon game drive exploration before finding a beautiful spot for sundowner drinks. Return to camp afterwards for a freshly prepared dinner.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Best Time To Visit All year (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to October (Higher rates may apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Exploring Makgadikgadi pans

Exploring Makgadikgadi pans

Today brings a completely different Botswana experience. The enormous salt pans stretch towards the horizon, creating a landscape that feels almost endless.

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring the pans and surrounding areas on a game drive, looking out for zebra, wildebeest and other wildlife that moves through this unique environment.

Return to camp for lunch and a little time to relax before heading out again for an afternoon game drive.

As the sun drops, the open landscape becomes especially beautiful. Enjoy sundowner drinks while taking in the scenery, then return to camp for dinner and an evening under the stars.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

From Dry Lands to Delta Waters

From Dry Lands to Delta Waters

After breakfast, we set off towards one of Botswana's most iconic landscapes the Okavango Delta. Leaving the open pans behind, you'll notice the scenery becoming greener as we move towards the waterways.

We'll stop at a suitable spot along the journey for lunch before continuing to the Delta. Once we arrive, settle into your comfortable Meru-style walk-in tent, with a proper bed, fresh bedding, private veranda and en-suite bush shower and toilet.

Later, step into a traditional mokoro and glide quietly through the Delta's channels. With only the sound of the water and the surrounding wilderness, it's a wonderful way to slow down and take in the Delta. After the excursion, return to camp for dinner and a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Activities:
Canoe/Mokoro safaris
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Okavango Delta by Boat & Mokoro

Okavango Delta by Boat & Mokoro

Today is dedicated to experiencing the Delta from the water. After breakfast, set off on a motorized boat safari, travelling through channels and lagoons in search of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lechwe and the many bird species that call the Delta home.

Return to camp for lunch and some time to relax. Later, take to the water again by mokoro, allowing you to experience the quieter side of the Delta at a much slower pace.

As afternoon turns to evening, stop somewhere special for sundowner drinks on the Delta before returning to camp for your final dinner surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Activities:
Canoe/Mokoro safaris & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

One Last Taste of the Delta

One Last Taste of the Delta

Start your final morning with a relaxed breakfast at camp, enjoying one last peaceful moment surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Okavango. Depending on your flight schedule, head out for a motorized boat safari, gliding through the Delta’s waterways for one final chance to take in the scenery and spot some wildlife.

After the boat safari, return to camp, get ready for the journey ahead and take a final moment to enjoy the Delta before making your way back to Maun.

Arrive in Maun with wonderful memories of your Botswana adventure from the vast Kalahari and dramatic Makgadikgadi landscapes to the beautiful waterways of the Okavango Delta.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Activities:
Boat trip
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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