Botswana Under Canvas Adventure

Botswana Under Canvas Adventure

Almost every safari experience you have ever dreamed about, comes true in Botswana. Follow the rhythms of the seasons, and whether your interests are wildlife or bird watching, or just plain getting away from it all, you too will find that you are woven into this same rhythm. Visit and explore the the Okavango, Nxai Pans, Moremi, Savute and the Chobe Game reserves.This safari offers a combination of serviced camping and lodge accommodation and a true African Safari Experience...

Okavango Safari - Botswana Safari - Chobe Safari

Botswana Wilderness Explored under Canvas...

Day 1 - 2: Maun: Nxai Mobile Camp

Day 1 – Nxai Pan:
Upon arrival in Maun you will transfer to Nxai Pan National Park. You accommodation will consist of a mobile camp.
The focal point of Nxai Pan is the water hole, situated in the midst of a large grassy plain which is dotted with a few clumps of short umbrella thorn trees. Here, and within the mopane woodland, lion, giraffe, kudu, impala, ostrich, fascinating birdlife and large numbers of springbok, together with a good population of jackal, bat-eared fox and numerous smaller creatures, are permanent residents. Once the rains have started, gemsbok, elephant and zebra migrate to the area. At that time, zebra are present in thousands and drop their young at Nxai Pan, rivalling the spectacle of the multitude of young springbok, to further enhance game-viewing opportunities. Whilst many parks are not considered to be at their best during the rains, Nxai Pan becomes a veritable Garden of Eden during the rainy season.

Day 2 – Nxai Pan:
Today you will explore the Nxai pan area. You will also visit the Baines’ Baobabs. Baines Baobabs, made famous by the explorer / painter Thomas Baine in the last century. These seven enormous Baobab trees are clustered on a small rise next to a dry pan. The Baines Baobabs have been incorporated into the Nxai Pan National Park to protect the trees for future generations.Overnight at the mobile camp at Nxai Pan.

Day 3 - 4: Moremi: Mankwe Bush Lodge

Mankwe Bush Lodge are located on the eastern border of the famous Moremi Reserve. Positioned on a slight incline within a forest area that gives a fantastic view of the local mopani bush Mankwe bush lodge offers luxury tented chalets with a rustic look and feel for that true African experience. Each chalet has also been cleverly positioned on an incline facing the setting sun, which makes sitting on your porch at dusk an ideal time to unwind.
There are seven elevated, luxury, tented chalets available, each of which sleeps two. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom, which includes a warm shower and all commodities. A viewing platform on each chalet provides a beautiful setting from which to enjoy sunsets over the bush for as far as the eye can see.

Day 3 - Moremi:
Today you will depart from Nxai Pan and be on your way to Moremi Nationa Park. Here you will overnight at Mankwe Bush Lodge.

Day 4 – Moremi:
After an early breakfast you will start exploring the Moremi Game Reserve. You day will be filled with game viewing in this area famous for its great diversity in fauna and flora.

Day 5 - 6: Moremi: Mboma Boat Station

West of Third Bridge is a large, long island, circled by a loop road which stretches for about 50km around it. There's a spur to this at the north end, and a short cut back to Third Bridge halfway round. It's worth spending a day here, as Mboma's environments are varied and beautiful, though different from the floodplain loops nearer to Xakanaxa. I've had great sightings of cheetah on the northern side of the island, and the south is said to be a popular haunt of buffalo herds.

Day 5 – Okavango Delta:
This morning you will leave for Mboma Boat Station via Moremi Game Reserve. From Mboma you will explore the Okavango Delta flood plains by mokoro for 2 hours. After this wonderful experience you will board a motorboat and travel through the lagoons and channels on your way to the island. Sundowners will be enjoyed while travelling to your destination. Overnight at Mboma mobile camp.

Day 6 – Okavango Delta:
Today you will go on a full day excursion on the Okavango Delta with a motor boat. You will enjoy bird watching and exploring the lagoons and channels. You will also visit the Godikwe heronry breeding Island.
The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life

Day 7 - 8: Moremi: Mankwe Bush Lodge

Today you will leave Mboma behind and go back to Mankwe. On your way to Mankwe you will do a game Drive through to Maremi Game Reserve via the North Gate and have a picnic lunch ad Khwai River.
The Khwai River is one of the major rivers of the delta in Botswana, though it occasionally dries up, leaving a few hippo pools to await the fresh waters of the new season.

Day 9: Savute: Savuty / Linyanti Mobile Camp

Leaving Mankwe behind you will be on your way to Chobe National Park. You will explore the Savuti wilderness and overnight in a mobile camp in Savute. Savute is located southern part of the Cobe National park, where a channel, now dry, once brought an annual pulse of water to the dry land. Open spaces, several water-points for animals and palatable grasses however ensure that Savute rewards the visitor with spectacular game-viewing. Lions and hyaenas are particularly plentiful, and their troubled relationship is the subject of the film “Eternal Enemies”, a wildlife classic by Derek and Beverley Joubert. Bird-viewing in the summer months, when rain inundates the marsh, can be especially rewarding.Linanti lies to the north of Savute along the Linyanti floodplain, at the tail-end of the Chobe River. With beautiful lagoons and river-frontage, this remote and secluded area is rich in bird-life and game, although concentrations cannot rival those of the river.

Day 10: Chobe National Park: Chobe Mobile Camp

After breakfast this morning you will be on your way to the Chobe Riverfront area, famous for it’s big herds of buffalo and elephant. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square kilometres, has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. Its uniqueness in the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime
A major feature of Chobe National Park is its elephant population. The Chobe elephant comprise part of what is probably the largest surviving continuous elephant population. This population covers most of northern Botswana plus northwestern Zimbabwe. The Botswana's elephant population is currently estimated at around 120,000.

Day 11: Chobe National Park: Chobe Safari Lodge

Situated in the town of Kasane, Chobe Safari Lodge overlooks the perennial and beautiful Chobe River with its Caprivi floodplains. The Lodge boasts a variety of accommodation on offer. There are luxury en-suite River Rooms, the new and highly recommended Safari Rooms, and the thatched, more traditional, rondavels. All accommodation has en-suite bathrooms, while the Safari and River rooms also offering air-conditioning.
Today you will do more game viewing on the banks of the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. In the afternoon you will go on a boat trip on the Chobe River. Overnight at Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 12: DepartAfter breakfast you will be transferred to Kasane Airport from where you will catch your flight back home.

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Okavango Safari - Botswana Safari - Chobe Safari

Botswana Wilderness Explored under Canvas...

Leopard Safari in Botswana

Botswana Lion Safari

Botswana Lion Safari

Almost every safari experience you have ever dreamed about can come true in Southern Africa.Follow the rhythms of the seasons, and whether your interests are wildlife or bird watching you too will find that you are woven into this same rhythm.This package will give you the unique opportunity to explore South Africa Arriving in Maun, then air hop to Makgadikgadi, Okavango Delta, Linyanti, Chobe through to Victoria Falls.

Price Starting From:
USD 3 800 pp sharing for 9 days (Excludes Makgadikgadi Section)

USD 4 750 pp sharing for 11 days

The rate is calculated on two people sharing. Accommodation, Meals, Scheduled daily activities, Park fees & Drinks (Excluding premium Imported Brands)
Tour Duration: 10 Nights/11 DaysDestinations: Makgadikgadi, Okavango Delta, Linyanti, Chobe and Victoria FallsPlease note: Luggage is restricted to 20 kg on air charters in soft bags ONLY including hand luggage.

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Detailed Botswana Fly-In Safari Itinerary:

Day 1: Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met by a Flying Mission representative who will transfer you on a light aircraft to Planet Baobab Camp. Accommodation has been reserved for you for 2 nights on the Meer Kat Mania accommodation Plan.

Accommodation Planet Baobab CampRoom: 1 x Bakalanga HutIncluded: Sundowner Drinks with a 3 course dinner

Arrive at Planet Baobab - a traditionally styled Bakalanga and Bushmen grass hut village shaded by giant baobab trees whose average age is 4000 years old! Ntwetwe Pan and Sua Pan, together with numerous smaller pans, form the Makgadikgadi Pans system. The pans are the remnants of the once great Lake Makgadikgadi: 80,000 square kilometres in extent, and up to 30 metres deep, this was the largest inland sea in Africa. In the wet season, this vast area of salt pans interspersed with low-lying grass islands is the destination of herds of migrating zebra. It has an unspoilt beauty unlike any other part of Africa.At PB, you can sleep in traditionally styled Bakalanga huts with en suite showers, curl up in a Bushmen hut complete in every detail, pitch your tent, or park your 4 x 4. You can light your own camp fire, or gather round the communal blaze in the lelwapa and enjoy a cool drink, then sling your own boerewors onto the fire or enjoy PB's unique Pan-African cuisine.Base yourself here and you can take guided walks and quad bike trips into the bush and the Pans with our expert Guides discovering the geological origins of what was once the world's largest ever super lake. Follow the palm trail created by elephant droppings as these ancient creatures trekked across the arid waste when the super lake dried up. Pick up, (and replace!), thousand year old flint spear heads left by the Stone Age hunters who were the region’s first inhabitants. Meals are taken in the adjacent dining area under the spreading branches of a morula tree.

Day 2:
This morning, you will be met by a lodge guide and taken on a Village Visit with lunch, a Quad Bike activity and Overnight trip to Ntwetwe Pan with braai dinner.
Accommodation Ntwetwe PanRoom: 1 x Tent under the starsIncluded: All Meals, limited amount of beverage, Village visit and a quad bike activities.



Day 3 & 4: Okavango Delta, Botswana
At a time to be advised by your guide, you will be taken on a visit to the Meerkats (African Suricates). After spending tome with the Meerkats, you will be transferred to the lodge to pick up you luggage.
Enjoy a 2 hours scenic road transfer through a remote dry pan to Maun Airport.
Upon arrival you will be met by a Safari Air pilot and transferred to Camp Okavango.

Accommodation has been reserved for you for 2 nights.
Accommodation Camp OkavangoRoom: 1 x Standard RoomIncluded: All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines (excluding premium brands). Motorized Boat activities, Fishing – catch & release & laundry service (on request).

The Okavango is a unique ecosystem of papyrus-lined waterways, knee-deep floodplains, water-lily lagoons, shady forest glades and rich savannah grasslands. Using Camp Okavango as your base, this intricate water wilderness can be explored and enjoyed. Camp Okavango is located right in the center of the Okavango Delta and is surrounded by channel systems and flood plains which form the core water supply to this delicate ecosystem throughout the year. Exploring the Okavango by mokoro, specially adapted boats or guided walking excursions on the islands surrounding Nxaragha Island will allow every visitor to the region the opportunity to truly experience what the Okavango Delta is all about. The main lodge building at Camp Okavango, which houses the reading lounge and cocktail bar, opens out onto an expansive outdoor lounge and fire place built under the shady boughs of huge Jackelberry trees. The elevated rooms are located along pathways which meander out to the left and right of the main lodge building. Each room has its own unique view into the lush Okavango forest from its own private deck. For the romantic Honeymooner or the guest who prefers that added extra when traveling, Camp Okavango offers an exclusive suite. From the suite, the view of the Papyrus lined channels and distant wooded islands are spectacular. Camp Okavango has its own private airfield which is located a mere five minutes walk from the main lodge area on Nxarahga Island. Alternatively Camp Okavango can be reached by means of a scheduled boat transfer system linking Xugana Island Lodge and Camp Moremi to Camp Okavango.

Day 5 & 6: Savute, Botswana
Today after your morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred on a light aircraft to Savute Safari Lodge. From a flight window explore a paradise of permanent delta with many tributaries. Accommodation has been reserved for you for 2 nights.

Accommodation Savute Safari LodgeRoom: 1 x Standard RoomIncluded: All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines (excluding premium brands).scheduled activities & laundry service (on request).

It is on the banks of the dry Savuti channel that Savute Safari Lodge peers out from amongst the beauty of gnarled acacia camel thorn trees. This channel has a bizarre history of drying up during good rains and having flood levels at other times. The beauty of this area, created by the silhouettes of the many dead trees which relied on sustenance from the water supply of past years, combined with the congregations of old bull Elephants, diversity of animals and abundance of predators makes Savute Safari Lodge a highlight destination for any safari traveller to Botswana. Geographically, Savuti is a place of mystery and great unkowns. The fascination which adds to this true African wilderness area – The Savuti Marsh, is a remnant of a vast inland lake, cut off from its traditional supply of water many years ago by the same movement of the earth`s tectonic plates that brought the Okavango Delta into existence. It is part of the Mababe Depression and is fed by the temperamental Savuti Channel, which has not seen flowing water since it dried up in 1982.

Day 7 & 8: Chobe Game Reserve
Today after you morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred by road to Savute Airstrip for a light aircraft to Kasane.
On arrival at Kasane, you will be met by a Chobe Game Lodge representative who will transfer you by road to the lodge. Accommodation ahs been reserved for you for 2 nights.

Accommodation Chobe Game LodgeRoom: 1 x Standard RoomIncluded: All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines (excluding premium brands). Mosi-oa-Tunya River cruiser, Skimmer motorized boats, Stargazing on request & laundry service (on request).

What makes every visit to the Chobe National Park and the Chobe River front unique to travelers staying at Chobe Game Lodge, is the fact that this premier establishment is the only permanent game lodge situated within the boundaries of Chobe National Park. Chobe Game Lodge is built along the banks of the Chobe River and offers un-surpassing views of the Chobe River and floodplains from its numerous communal areas as well as all its guest rooms.
Chobe National Park`s wildlife roams in abundance and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa and during the dry season these herds, as well as large herds of buffalo, congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Magnificent sightings of lion, wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope are also frequent in the area. Because of this incredible location, when staying at Chobe Game Lodge, our guests have direct access to this amazing wildlife experience without having to enter and exit the National Park with every activity. The ability to observe the sun setting over the Chobe River, with a herd of elephant crossing through the river as a silhouette, is a potential experience unique to guests at Chobe Game Lodge.
We pride ourselves in catering for the most discerning of travelers and therefore your stay at Chobe Game Lodge is fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, complimentary mini bar in room, unlimited activities, park entrance fees as well as laundry service.
The lodge can accommodate less than 95 people in total luxury, whilst maintaining an ambiance of exclusivity - offering a choice of land or water activities and the most complete game experience in the Chobe area.

Day 9 & 10: Victoria Falls
This morning at a time to be advised, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport. After clearing all passports and immigration formalities, you will be met by a Lathita representative who will transfer you by road to Elephant Hills Hotel. Accommodation has been reserved for you for 2 nights.

Accommodation Elephant Hills Intercontinental HotelRoom: 1 x Standard RoomIncluded: Breakfast daily

The resort of Elephant Hills Inter Continental, only 4km from the Victoria Falls, provides guests with a panoramic vista of the mighty Zambezi River and its surroundings. 276 rooms and an 18-hole golf course, designed by Gary Player, await you, a memorable blend of luxury and wilderness.The Elephant Hills Intercontinental Hotel is renowned for its extensive conferencing facilities and wide variety of entertainment and sporting activiteis. All arrangements for soft activities and your adrenaline rushing experiences such as the "Flight of Angels" or White Water Rafing is available. A spectacular panoramic view of the mighty Zambezi River and spary from the legendary Victoria Falls greets you from your balacony. The immaculate golf course fairways cut their way through the rugged African bush dotted with grazing antelope and the sound of baboons scolding their young. The championship course awaits your challenge with disdain.World class luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine, and the true essence of African traditions and culture have captured the hearts of the most fastidious of guests. For the nature lover, bird life abounds, whether on foot, or aboard a sunset cruise on a Zambezi riverboat to view the wildlife from a different vantage point until the sunset paints the evening sky a deep crimson and the cicadas herald the night.
While staying at the Elephant Hills Hotel you will enjoy the following activities: A Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River, Tour of the Victoria Falls, Elephant Back Safari

Day 11: Departure
This morning after breakfast and check out, you will be met by a Lathita representative who will transfer you road to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.

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