Okavango Family Safari

Safari Information

• Departure; Daily; Scheduled or Tailor-Made
• Duration; 4 Days/ 3 Nights
• Lodging; Footsteps Camp
• Group Size; Minimum 2
• Minimum age; Seven years old
• Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

Embark on a Unique Okavango Delta Adventure for an Unforgettable Safari Experience

For those yearning to immerse themselves in the untouched beauty of the African wilderness, this 4-day, 3-night safari is the ultimate getaway. Set in the mesmerizing Okavango Delta, a region where the mighty Okavango River meets the arid Kalahari Desert, this experience unveils a breathtaking mosaic of habitats. From lush riverine forests to serene palm islands and golden sandveld, the astounding variety of landscapes serves as home to an incredible array of wildlife. Whether you're new to safaris or a seasoned explorer, the adventure begins the moment you step off the plane in Maun and head to the exclusive Shinde Private Concession.

Accommodation is provided at the eco-friendly Footsteps Camp, a rustic oasis that perfectly blends simplicity with comfort. The camp offers twin beds, en-suite dugout toilets, and open-air bucket showers for an authentic safari experience. You’ll fall asleep under a canopy of stars and wake to mornings filled with the symphony of the African bush. Free from modern distractions like electricity, the camp relies on solar power, open-fire cooking, and battery-operated lamps, letting you reconnect with the natural world in a truly unique way.

Your days will be filled with a diverse array of activities that bring the heart of the Delta to life. Explore the waterways in traditional mokoros, follow game trails on foot, and enjoy thrilling open-air 4x4 drives. Alongside expert guides, you'll learn bushcraft skills, observe majestic elephants, lions, and buffalo, and even test your aim at a bush range. For families, the experience is enhanced with child-friendly activities like storytelling, bush journaling, and cultural lessons. With each moment carefully crafted to educate, entertain, and inspire, this safari promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 1: Maun to Okavango Delta

• On arrival in Maun, you will be met by a representative, complete a registration card and indemnity form, then board a light aircraft transfer to the Shinde Private concession.
• The flight is approximately 25 minutes, and you will be amazed as the desert transforms to delta before your eyes.
• At the airstrip, you transfer in a 4x4 safari vehicle to camp.
• Over a refreshing drink and light lunch you will be briefed on activities and safety during your stay, then it is time to settle into camp.
• Footsteps is a rustic style camp with twin beds, en-suite dugout toilet and an adjacent open-air bucket shower.
• There is no electricity at camp, and it is run as an eco-friendly operation with cooking over the fire, solar panels and low voltage battery operated lamps.
• Later in the afternoon, it is time to begin your first lesson in bushcraft and some rules regarding animal behaviour and respect for all the inhabitants of the wilderness.
• We set out on a short walk, allowing you to become accustomed to some of the sights sounds and smells that make up the language of the African Bush.
• We return to camp for a piping hot bucket shower under the starts followed by a tasty dinner.
• Around the campfire, we discuss the lessons of the day and learn more about Botswana and the history of the country, and it's people.
• For those that can stay awake long enough, we can examine some of the stars in the African night sky before heading to bed - ready for an early start the next day.
• (Lunch and Dinner, including drinks)
• Accommodation; Shinde Footsteps Camp

Days 2-3: Okavango Delta

• The next two days begin early before sunrise with coffee around the fire, and a light breakfast before heading out to see what the bush has in store for us.
• We will explore the area on a variety of activities.
• On foot we will follow the water's edge, examining tracks left by overnight visitors.
• We will explore the Okavango waterways in a traditional dugout canoe - mokoro, and perhaps catch some fish in the traditional way - to release or bring back to camp to cook dinner over an open fire.
• Game drives will be taken in open 4x4 vehicles, and you may learn the basic principles of driving in a wildlife area, in addition to the bush mechanics basics - changing a tyre in the thick sand for example!.
• We may encounter some large species en route, including lion, elephants, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, and impala.
• There will even be an opportunity to learn the rules and skills involved in handling a rifle safely, and we learn to shoot with a pellet gun on our bush range.
• Time will be spent in camp, and the adults have a chance to siesta while the young cubs are watched over by their guides, recording observations in our Bush Journals, learning some traditional bush skills such as basket weaving and even some bush cooking over an open fire.
• (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, including drinks)
• Accommodation; Shinde Footsteps Camp

Day 4: Okavango Family Safari Ends

• After farewells to the camp staff and your guides, you transfer by light aircraft onto Maun to embark on your next adventure.
• (Breakfast)