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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

Botswana Arrival

Botswana Arrival

Your journey starts in Maun with a light aircraft flight down to the Central Kalahari where you will spend the next two nights enjoying this incredible and diverse area. Tau Pan is the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and offers incredible views from the elevated ridge of an ancient sand dune. It's an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana and overlooks the famous Tau Pan, recognised for its stark beauty and remoteness. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and back at camp for dinner and night.

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

Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR

GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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HippoNone
Accommodation:
Tau Pan Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Kalahari GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Exploring Central Kalahari

Exploring Central Kalahari

Activities offered at Tau Pan are game drives, star gazing, and nature walks with Bushman trackers. Optional activities (at an extra cost) also include days trips to the well-known Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper and Passarge Pans. Species that can be found in the Kalahari include oryx, the desert-adapted springbok, jackal, the rare brown hyena, red-crested korhaan and herds of wildebeest. Chat to your guide to plan your days and enjoy delicious meals back at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Tau Pan Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Kalahari GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

From Kalahari to the Delta

From Kalahari to the Delta

Today, you will depart the semi-arid Kalahari by light aircraft and head to Kwando Splash Camp, located in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. The Kwara Reserve shares a 30 km water boundary with the famous Moremi Game Reserve. Its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Arrive at the lodge and relax before the afternoon game drive. Back at camp for a sumptuous dinner under the stars (weather permitting).

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but 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
Accommodation:
Splash Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5

Water and Land Activities

Water and Land Activities

Located around a pan, each of the 12 rooms is situated on a deck overlooking the pan which attracts game all year round.
Enjoy the activities on offer which include game drives (including night drives), mokoro excursions, boat activities, walking safaris and seasonal fishing. Chat to your guide to plan your days and back at camp for delicious meals, freshly prepared by the local chef.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Accommodation:
Splash Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Linyanti Wetlands

Linyanti Wetlands

Today you make your way by light aircraft to your next incredible destination in Botswana, the Kwando Lagoon Camp located on the banks of the wild Kwando River. The area has a well-earned reputation for big game and large herds of elephant and buffalo. This vast concentration of game attracts the attention of large predators. Afternoon game drive and back at camp for dinner and night.

Main Destination:
Kwando Concession
Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Kwando

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Lagoon Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Kwando
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Wild Dog and More

Wild Dog and More

Activities include game drives, walks, seasonal fishing and boat cruises. The unique double-deck boat allows several guests the opportunity to drift along the river while enjoying spectacular views, mammal and birdlife as you sip your 'sundowner' of choice. The Lagoon wild dog pack den is regularly close to the camp and the excellent viewing opportunities have led to Lagoon's reputation as the place to see wild dogs in Botswana. Chat to your guide who will plan your day, and back at camp for your meals.

Main Destination:
Kwando Concession
Accommodation:
Lagoon Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Kwando
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8

Journey ends

Journey ends

This morning, you'll enjoy your final morning game activity before being flown by light aircraft back to Maun Airport where your journey ends. Here you can connect to onward destinations.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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