Okavango Delta tailor made wildlife safari in Botswana
| country: | Botswana |
| location: | Okavango Delta |
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. |
| price: | From £2500 - £5000 (11 days) excluding flights. |
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introduction to Okavango Delta tailor made wildlife safari in Botswana
This itinerary is a fantastic private safari taking you to some of the richest areas of wildlife anywhere in Africa. You will glide through the Okavango Delta in local mekoro (dug-out canoes). The Kwando concession along the Linyanti River is famous for its large herds of elephant and buffalo. The habitat consists of open plains and small tree island. These plains attract a host of antelope that in turn attract predators like lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The tour ends at the world famous Victoria Falls where you can bungee jump, white water raft or take a helicopter flight over the gorge and falls.
best time to go
The best time for game viewing in Botswana is between June and October, although there is something happening throughout the year.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Moremi Reserve and Xakanaka Camp. Met upon arrival into Maun airport and transfer for your onwards flight to Xakanaka airstrip. Met by your lodge driver you transfer 15mins to Xakanaka Camp. A lovely camp located on the edge of the lagoon and providing excellent access to Moremi Reserve. A chance to relax upon arrival prior to your first game drive in the evening. Overnight: Xakanaka Camp - cozy tented rooms with open air ensuite facilities and a private verandah. Welcoming bar and dining areas provide excellent areas to relax and chat about the days adventures (D) |
| Day 2: | Moremi Reserve. An early morning start with a hot coffee prior to setting off on your morning game drive into Moremi Reserve. This is one of the best areas of the Okavango Delta for wildlife with a surprise round every corner...Open areas of water and savannah provide hunting grounds for prides of lions, watering holes for herds of elephants whilst the treeline camouflages leopards... Other inhabitants include wild dogs and cheetahs! A relaxing lunch back at your camp prior to setting off in the evening on another game drive. Overnight: Xakanaka Camp (B/L/D) |
| Day 3: | Kwara. This morning you set off on the next leg of your journey by boat through the rivers and waterways northwards through the Delta. A fantastic trip never knowing what you are going to encounter around the next corner or along the way! Arriving at Kwara Camp by lunch time you have a chance to relax and explore your new lodging. This afternoon and for the next couple of days you have a choice of activities on offer including fishing, boat cruises, 4x4 game drives, walking safaris or night drives although bear in mind that the focus is on water activities when based at Kwara. Overnight: Kwara Camp - 8 comfortable tents set on raised decks above the floodplain of the Delta and amidst a grove of African ebony trees. Ensuite facilities and private viewing decks (B/L/D) |
| Day 4: | Kwara. A full day to enjoy the selection of activities on offer. As Kwara is set in its own private concession with its two sister camps, it offers ultimate privacy and excellent game viewing opportunities including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dogs and much, much, more! Overnight: Kwara Camp (B/L/D) |
| Day 5: | Lagoon Camp. An early morning game drive if time allows prior to setting off on your flight over the Delta to your next camp, Lagoon Camp. A fantastic way to travel as you traverse the wetlands of the Okavango Delta spotting giraffe and elephants wondering aimlessly below. This afternoon you settle into your camp or have a cooling swim prior to an evening game drive or night drive... Overnight: Lagoon Camp - 8 luxury safari style tents located on the shady banks of the Kwando River. One of the most beautiful camp settings in the Okavango Delta (B/L/D) |
| Day 6: | Lagoon Camp. Lagoon is renowned for its huge elephant and buffalo herds as well as its resident wild dogs...Experience the unique wildlife of this private concession on foot, by 4x4 or boat...The lion prides are also known for their hunting of larger prey than usual including elephants, buffalos and hippos! Overnight: Lagoon Camp (B/L/D) |
| Day 7: | Lebala Camp. Enjoy a morning game drive on the way to your next camp, Lebala Camp. Open grasslands opening out on to the Linyanti floodplains give this camp a more open feel. Game drive and night drives are the main attraction here however if you feel like relaxing back at camp then there is a pool and also a hide from where you can relax and observe the game at ease...A lovely camp fire and great food make for relaxing evenings. Overnight: Lebala Camp - spacious tents built on raised decks with private sun decks, ensuite bathrooms with Victorian claw foot baths and open air showers! (B/L/D) |
| Day 8: | Lebala Camp. A full day to enjoy the magnificent game and scenery of Lebala Camp. Alternatively sit back and relax in the comfort of your surroundings. Lebala has great game sightings and is known for lion, cheetah, wild dog and hyena. This evening is the last chance for a night drive to see what nocturnal fauna and flora you can spot...! Overnight: Lebala Camp (B/L/D) |
| Day 9: | Kasane, Stanley Safari Lodge. This morning you make your way out of the Delta and on to Livingstone and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. Flying from Lebala to Kasane you will be met by your vehicle and transfer to the stunning Stanley Safari Lodge. Relax in the comfort of this lodge that is fashioned as an old English country home with stunning views out over the valley to the spray of the Victoria Falls in the distance. Relax this evening and reminisce over the adventures of the last few days... Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge - great rooms with spectacular views and comfort with a luxurious rustic feel. Great dining and relaxation (B/L/D) |
| Day 10: | Victoria Falls, Stanley Safari Lodge. A full day to enjoy the comfort of your lodge and explore the surrounding area. An obvious must is a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, or, for an aerial view, why not try a helicopter flight over the Falls! Alternatives include white water rafting, a visit to the park and romantic meals on Livingstone Island to name but just a few! Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge (B/L/D) |
| Day 11: | Depart. This morning you transfer to the airport in time for your international flight back home (B) |
how this holiday makes a difference
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We feel it is important to use local guides on all safaris, both for you the traveller and for the local community. The local guides know the area better than anyone else does and so you get the most out of your experience. The guides and staff have regular employment, thus minimizing poverty in the area. They see the importance of tourism and will help promote the conservation of the wildlife to rest of their village. This helps combat poaching in these large tracts of land.
Botswana imposes a minimal impact strategy to their lodge structure. Most camps that we use are tented camps with little damage done to the environment. All camps are designed so that when they are removed the bush will return to its normal state after just 5 years. We use the Kwando concession on this trip which is over a million acres in total, but there are only 4 camps with a maximum of 28 tents in total so the impact on the environment is minimal. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment as much in the UK as we would do in any of our destination countries. We do this through recycling of any office waste including, paper, plastic, cans, glass, refuse, in partnership with the Borough of Brighton and Hove. The purpose of our safaris is to contribute to local populations, communities and projects. We give our travellers advice on how to interact with the local population, flora and fauna in order to minimise any negative impact. We advise people not to bargain just for the sake of it and because it is the “thing to do”; you should pay what you feel the object is worth to yourself and the vendor, bearing in mind local cultures, society and standard of living. |
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