Highlights Of Northern Botswana

Highlights Of Northern Botswana
Northern Khwai safari
Stunning tented accommodation
Luxury bedrooms
Almost a fine dining experience
Highlights under Botswana stars

Safari Information

  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 10 Day Botswana Safari
  • Lodging; Fully Serviced Camping Safari
  • Group Size; Maximum 9
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

 

Day 1: Savuti

  • We all meet up at 09h00 in time for a morning boat cruise on the Chobe River.
  • After that, we drive along the Chobe River in the direction of Savuti.
  • We leave the woodland on the Chobe River and drive through the magnificent Zambezi teak woodlands of the Chobe Forest Reserve, across the sand-ridge and into the stunted mopane scrub of the Goha clay basin before arriving at the large open grasslands of the Savuti pan complex.
  • While there are community areas that we pass through that are settled by local tribes, for the vast majority of the day’s drive, we pass through wild country where wildlife moves uninhibited by fences or man.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Days 2-3: Savuti

  • Our next two days are spent game driving around Savuti, seeking out the very best in wildlife and birdlife.
  • Undoubtedly, the interaction between lion and elephant is the most interesting aspect of Savuti.
  • The marsh is prime cheetah country, and in the wet season, it is not unusual to have the wild dog hunting here in Savuti.
  • There is an opportunity at one point to get out of the safari vehicle and stretch our legs while exploring bushman paintings found on a few of the surrounding hills.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Day 4: Khwai Safari Area

  • Leaving the parched landscape of the Savuti behind, we continue our journey south to the Khwai Community Area.
  • A fascinating days drive looking at some of the evidence of the Paleo-Lake Makgadikgadi that dried up some ten thousand years ago.
  • The most challenging part of today's trip is crossing the Magwikwe Sand-ridge, which once formed the shoreline for this massive inland sea.
  • The old lake bed is now known as the Mababe Depression.
  • This is a day when anything could happen in terms of wildlife sightings.
  • We pass through excellent lion country and some of the best cheetah country that our safari will cover.
  • Elephants occur throughout the drive but are more common at the start and end of the drive, where permanent surface water can be found.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Days 5-6: Khwai Safari Area

  • We spend the following two nights camping at an exclusive campsite in the community area, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives both during the day and at night.
  • Exploring after dark with spotlights offers you an opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal animals rarely encountered during the day.
  • We will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding wilderness by mokoro and enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with Botswana’s flora and fauna.
  • Returning each night to our campsite in the wilds for dinner and a good night's sleep.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Day 7: Moremi Game Reserve

  • We depart the Khwai Safari Area for the famed and wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve early morning.
  • As we travel through the mopane veld we have a great chance of sighting large breeding herds of elephants.
  • Leopard, cheetah, serval and lion are common predators along this route and both Xakanaxa, as well as Khwai, are included in the home ranges of 2 different packs of wild dog.
  • For bird lovers, Xakanaxa is a special place.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Days 8-9: Moremi Game Reserve

  • The habitat in Moremi consists of floodplains, marshes, lagoons, woodland and savannah and as a result, wildlife and birdlife sighting are excellent.
  • We spend these two day exploring all that is the Moremi by safari vehicle on morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Moremi is amongst the best game reserves in Africa for viewing the endangered African wild dog.
  • Xakanaxa is home to a resident herd of several hundred buffalo whose range covers the territories of at least 4 prides of lion.
  • Breeding herds of elephants move between their browsing areas in the mopane forests and the fresh water of the Okavango.
  • Wild Camping B-L-D

Day 10: Maun

  • Following an early breakfast, you will start the drive out from Moremi Game Reserve back to Maun.
  • Our safari ends at approximately 12h00.
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Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Spacious and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private bathroom en-suite
  • Services of a professional guide, safari chef and camp assistants, complete with a supply vehicle
  • Game drives and local transfers in customized safari vehicles
  • Exclusive camping in private campsites within the national parks and reserves
  • All entrance and camping fees within the national parks and reserves
  • All meals and drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and G&T) whilst at above Tented Camps
  • All activities as specified in the itinerary
  • 12% Value Added Tax
Rates Exclude
  • Travel Insurance
  • All flights unless otherwise indicated
  • Items of personal nature
  • Toiletries
  • Staff gratuities
  • Optional safari extensions
  • Any drinks at lodges or accommodation other than above Tented Camps
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