Best of Botswana  ~Scheduled Budget Safari

  Day One:

Trip starts in Kasane at 09:30 with a 3hr boat cruise into the Chobe National Park, world renowned for its huge herds of Elephant and Buffalo.  Enjoy the sightings on offer, en route to a pickup point where you will be met by your game drive vehicle and transferred to our campsite in Ihaha. 

After lunch and settling in to your tents, an afternoon game drive on the riverfront is bound to impress with the abundant bird life and vast amounts of animal movement, as they come to quench their thirst in the Chobe River.  We then head back to camp for dinner around the campfire.

Day Two:

Rise to an early breakfast and break camp to head for Savuti, an area well known for its prolific predators including Lion and Leopard.  There is also an opportunity to view Cheetah and Wild Dog, two of Africa’s most endangered predators. 

We game drive our way from the riverfront through the Chobe Enclave to re enter the park at Ghoha Hills after negotiating our way over the notorious sand ridge and arriving at midday in time to set up camp and have lunch under the large camel thorn acacias.

After settling in at camp we explore the area including the Bushman paintings and the Savuti Marsh.  We return to camp to have dinner under the stars and listen to the nocturnal sounds of owls, Jackal, Hyena and maybe a Lion nearby…

Day Three:

Once again we rise to an early breakfast and break camp, heading south for Moremi.  The entire transit is one long game drive with plenty of game viewing opportunities en route.  We set up our camp in Moremi, for two nights, giving us a chance to explore the area at leisure without rushing and have lunch in our new camp. After settling in and having set up camp we head out on a game drive either to the Dombo Hippo Pools, or east along the Khwai loop both very rewarding areas to drive.

Day Four:  

After coffee and a light breakfast we head off early on a game drive hoping to see the rare African Wild Dog and an abundance of other game, including Zebra, Giraffe, Tsessebe and a host of other plains-game species and hopefully predators. After a hearty brunch and a siesta during the heat of the day, we have tea and head off for an afternoon drive exploring a different area for more unique sightings. Return to camp on the Khwai River for dinner under the huge Sycamore Fig trees.

Day Five:

Break camp and head down to Maun for a short re-supply, giving you the opportunity to do a scenic flight over the Okavango and the area we will be spending our next two nights.  After our brief stop we head into the delta, this section being the only one on the trip where we get the opportunity to stretch our legs on guided game walks.  We will arrive at camp and have the chance to travel in a mokoro, being slowly poled through the tranquil reed lined channels of the Delta…sheer bliss. The region is rich in bird life and there is a chance to see any, or all of Africa’s big five.

Day Six: We no doubt will be woken early by the francolins; the noisiest alarm clock in Botswana, this little bird is as loud as it is relentless.  After coffee, we head off on a game walk getting the opportunity to have a more personal wildlife experience, checking various spoor and the smaller fauna and flora and a myriad of interesting details missed when driving through the bush. 

We return for a big brunch and a siesta. There are several ‘safe’ pools to swim in and those brave enough can join your guide for a dip in the refreshing waters of the delta.

The afternoon activity will be another Mokoro trip and an opportunity to try your hand at poling these craft –no easy feat. We return to camp for our final fireside dinner.

Day Seven: We break camp after breakfast and head for Maun where the trip ends.

Guests have several options at this point. Maun has several regular flights to either: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Windhoek or Kasane.

Other options include a bus to Windhoek or guests can transit back to Kasane with their guide, for a nominal fee.

There are also several charter companies that can charter flights to Vic Falls or Livingstone- prices available on request.

This trip is designed as a budget trip, with semi participation required - i.e. putting up your tent and assisting with certain chores like collecting firewood and packing. Meals will consist of typical hearty ‘bush cuisine ‘prepared on open fires and vegetarians need not worry we cater for you too!

Included are all park fees, food and camping equipment - including spacious walk in tents, and a ‘bed roll’ a mattress with a fitted sheet, duvet and a pillow.  We will supply mineral water and limited house wine with dinner.

Not included:  Soft drinks and beers, items of a personal nature, like towels and toiletries. Transfers to and from the trip, unless pre arranged by your agent.  Any visas if required. Flights or transfers of any kind.
 

The trips will be conducted by skilled, licensed professional guides with your ultimate bush experience and safety at heart!