BOTSWANA
Botswana has set aside more of its land for parks and reserves than any other country in Africa. The Okavango Delta is an inland flood-plain, where desert and delta combine to offer a unique diversity of wildlife – a water world transforming an arid land into a wildlife paradise.
The Kalahari Desert is perceived as barren, monotonous and reserved for the Bushmen, in truth, the Kalahari presents diverse landscapes to explore. Whatever you choose you will experience the magic of this enchanted country.
Below find some sample itineraries to start you thinking:
DELTA ADVENTURE
Your Delta adventure in Botswana offers you the choice of length of stay in each exciting area, combine the Okavango Delta with Moremi Game Reserve. Here is how it works…
DAY 1 Depart from Maun, or Victoria Falls and arrive at your first camp. Your safari begins this evening when you discuss, with your guide, what you would like to do the following day. The options are numerous; game drives, fishing, walking or boating.
DAY 2 Two safaris are offered daily – one in the morning, returning to camp for lunch and a siesta, followed by an afternoon safari. The afternoon safari is often extended into a night drive with the aid of powerful hand-held spotlights. Safaris are conducted in open four-wheel-drive vehicles or you may wish to experience the magic of gliding through the silent waters of the Delta in a Mokoro (delta canoe) guided by an expert ‘poler’. You may also discover the wonders of Africa on foot; your guide will arrange a walking safari for you. Whatever you choose – back at camp a hot shower awaits you and a large campfire to relax by while you swap safari tales.
DAY 3 Today extend your stay or continue your safari to one of the other camps of Botswana or your next destination…
YOUR SAFARI CAMPS – in the Delta and Moremi the camps are small allowing for personalized attention. There are many to choose from, but whichever it may be you will have an exciting adventure in this pristine part of Africa.
CHOBE EXPRESS (3 Days)
Chobe National Park is a short drive from Victoria Falls or a flight from one of the Delta locations. Whichever direction you arrive from you will find this an excellent addition.
DAY 1 Early arrival to Chobe National Park. After settling in you will have an afternoon safari in open vehicles and view a vast selection of African big game – elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and many other species.
DAY 2 Morning and afternoon game drives, the rest of the time spent relaxing and enjoying the view.
DAY 3 Early morning game viewing before continuing to your next adventure destination..
KALAHARI ADVENTURE (5 Days)
The Kalahari is a special adventure best suited to the person who has been to Africa before and is looking for something VERY different, or the first-time looking for a true challenge! This sample will get you started:
DAY 1 Arrive in Maun – gateway to the famous wildlife areas of Botswana. Head towards the Kalahari Game Reserve.
DAY 2-4 The next few days explore the Kalahari, via 4-wheel drive landrovers. The desert supports a great diversity of fauna and flora and you will learn about this fragile ecosystem. You could encounter gemsbok, lion, leopard, brown hyena, giraffe, wildebeeste, and many other species. It’s not really the quantity you find, but rather the environment in which they are found that is so intriguing. Your evenings spent around the fire are an integral part of this unique experience.
DAY 5 Depart for your next adventure.
