Bush Sands Tours & Safaris

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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

Arrive Maun – Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

Arrive Maun – Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

Arrive at Maun Airport where you’ll be met by your safari guide. Travelling north-east by road from Maun, you will be transferred to Moremi Game Reserve - Africa's finest game viewing region. Eventually, after having travelled 99 kilometres from Maun, you’ll reach the southern entrance gate of the Moremi Game Reserve.

Upon reaching your private designated campsite, everything will be set up and ready for you - all camping equipment for the trip duration including spacious dome tents with stretcher beds, mattresses, bed linen and en-suite bush ablutions, including a mobile kitchen and dining area. This safari is a non-participation tour where your safari team will carry out all the necessary chores to keep the safari running smoothly. Time to have lunch and relax before going on an afternoon game drive, searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (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 Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Explore Moremi Game Reserve

Explore Moremi Game Reserve

Depart early on a game drive which will take you to Xini and Black Pools. These areas are in the south western part of Moremi. With seasonal and permanent swamp landscape, these two areas are home to all major animal species including elephant, hippo, buffalo, wildebeest, impala, kudu, tsessebe, giraffe, waterbuck, red lechwe, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, wild dog, and more than 500 bird species - including African fish eagle, African skimmer, southern carmine bee-eater, crested crane, sacred ibis, green-winged pytilia, wattled crane, leser jacana, and many more.

Your morning game drive will end mid-morning and brunch will be served after you get back to camp. Brunch is followed by a few hours of leisure in camp. The direction of the afternoon game drive is often determined by what you saw in the morning. Sightings worth returning to are visited again.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Transfer - Moremi Game Reserve to Khwai Concession

Transfer - Moremi Game Reserve to Khwai Concession

Depart early on a game drive, after a light breakfast. From Moremi Game Reserve drive through to Khwai area, a picturesque destination that offers endless photographic opportunities for the avid nature lover. The mix of habitats allows endless exploration opportunities, from grassy plains and wetlands to mopane woodlands and open savannahs.

Upon reaching your private designated campsite, everything will be set up and ready for you. Time to have lunch and relax before going on an afternoon game drive. From elephants and giraffes to wild dogs and big cats, you can get up close with wildlife and a variety of bird species which inhabit the area, so this area is also sure to provide an unforgettable experience for those passionate bird watchers.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Bordering Khwai (Okavango Delta) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Khwai Concession Exploration

Khwai Concession Exploration

Early morning and afternoon game drives through the area will give you the best opportunity to witness this remote location renowned for offering excellent wildlife sightings. Today you’ll have chances to spot elephant, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, impala, kudu, lion, leopard, spotted hyena and wild dog.

An afternoon mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursion will take you along a tributary of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. You’ll enjoy the stunning views from this unique perspective and spot various aquatic wildlife, including African skimmers, African jacana, and many more. You will also have the opportunity to venture out on a night drive, focusing on the wildlife that uses darkness to its best advantage.

The Khwai Concession belongs to the local community, under the governance of Khwai Development Trust. The trust ensures the proceeds from the concession benefit the local community of Khwai village.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Bordering Khwai (Okavango Delta) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Transfer - Khwai Concession to Maun

Transfer - Khwai Concession to Maun

Depart early on a game drive. This is your last opportunity to see the more elusive animals not yet spotted over the past 2 days, as you continue on to Maun. Our safari comes to an end as we arrive in Maun to connect with homeward flights, or to continue with onward extensions.

Main Destination:
Maun (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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