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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

Nxai Pan

Nxai Pan

From Maun Airport you will take a short light aircraft flight to the nearest landing strip from the camp in Nxai Pan. The site of the camp has been chosen to offer you the best experience that Botswana has to offer. Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be collected and escorted to the campsite where you'll receive a welcome drink and a briefing on the activities and game viewing experiences for your safari.

You will be taken to your luxurious tent with a king size bed and each tent has a bathroom en suite. There is an outdoor shower and you will have an luxurious furnishings.

After relaxing and unpacking you will go on your first game drive in a 4x4 game vehicle with an expert guide. As the sun sets you will return back to the camp for an evening game drive with a sundowner on the way and arrive back at the camp for the perfect end to your day with your evening meal in the dining tent or around the camp fire.

Main Destination:
Nxai Pan National Park
Best Time To Visit December to March (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season December to May (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Nxai Pan NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Semunyeni Botswana Mobile Safari
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-3

Botswana

Botswana

The day starts with morning wake up, a light breakfast then head out for your morning game drive. Just as animals retreat to escape the heat of midday, you return to the camp for a brunch after having spent the morning exploring the surrounding wilderness.

Afternoon tea will be served before heading out again for your late afternoon/early evening game drive with a sundowner stop. On return to the camp, enjoy a hot shower and then have a gourmet meal under the African night sky.

Main Destination:
Nxai Pan National Park
Accommodation:
Semunyeni Botswana Mobile Safari
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-6

Makgadikgadi

Makgadikgadi

The day starts early morning with a wake up and then a light breakfast before you leave the camp and enjoy a full day game drive while you are driven to the next camp and have a picnic lunch stop during the day. Your next destination is Makgadikgadi. This area is well known as there is a salt pan which was once the Lake Makgadikgadi but dried up several thousand years ago. This is thought to be the largest in the world along with Nxai Pans. It has one of Africa's biggest zebra populations

For day 5 and 6 you will enjoy morning game drive followed by brunch at the camp and then afternoon tea will be served before heading out in the afternoon for a late afternoon and early evening game drive with a sundowner stop on the way. Have a night drive on the way back. In the afternoon chat around the campfire and have a wonderful evening meal.

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

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Semunyeni Botswana Mobile Safari
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-8

Kalahari

Kalahari

The day starts early morning with a wake up and then a light breakfast before you leave the camp and enjoy a full day game drive while you are driven to the next camp and have a picnic lunch stop during the day. Your next destination is the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, a vast flat area which is known for its fossil dunes and ancient river valleys, there is lots of different plants and animals. The Kalahari Deserve is the largest unbroken stretch of sand in the world and is in the Kalahari Game Reserve.

For day 7 and 8 you will enjoy morning game drive followed by brunch at the camp and then afternoon tea will be served before heading out in the afternoon for a late afternoon and early evening game drive with a sundowner stop on the way. Have a night drive on the way back. In the afternoon chat around the campfire and have a wonderful evening meal.

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
Show more
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Semunyeni Botswana Mobile Safari
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Departure

Departure

Today after an early morning game drive and breakfast at the camp you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Maun Airport for your onward journey. You will be sad to say goodbye.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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  • This tour is offered by Jumbari Family Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Jumbari Family Safaris.