Overview
- Pans, Sands & Rivers
This Exploration takes the time to explore the contrasts,
extremes and continually moving wildlife of northern Botswana: from the
waterless moonscape of the Makgadikgadi saltpans to the broad vistas of
the savannahs of the Nxai Pans, ending in the fertile green islands of
the Okavango Delta and its crystal clear waterways.
Transfers: To maximize
guests travel time, a variety of transport modes that bring out the
best of each area is used: flying in private
charters, overland
transfers and exclusive combination
mokoro-boat-land transfers provide
both a birds-eye view and an in-depth experience of the contrasting
landscapes of Botswana.
Itinerary
DAYS 1 & 2 - San Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans
After arrival in Maun, we fly by light aircraft to San Camp, situated in
a private concession on the edge of the great Makgadikgadi Pans in the
Kalahari Desert. The saltpans are among the largest in the world, part
of a super-lake fossilized eons ago.
Surprisingly for such a harsh, lunar-like environment, life abounds, and
brown Hyaena, Oryx and Springbok are just a few of the desert-adapted
species that can be seen. Activities include up-close encounters with
Suricates (Meerkats), one of the most endearing animals in the world.
Experience phenomenal geology, quad biking, authentic San (bushman)
cultural walks and fascinating Stone Age archaeological artifacts or
simply enjoy the wide-open spaces of this ancient lakebed.
DAYS 3 & 4 - Nxai Pan, Nxai Pan National Park
After an early breakfast, we depart overland to our pre-erected private
Adventurer campsite in the Nxai Pan National Park, stopping for lunch
en-route at the famous Baines Baobabs, which Thomas Baines painted on
his exploratory expedition in the late 1800s.
These pans are fossilized, covered with short nutritious grasses and
acacia trees, creating wildlife-rich areas surrounded by vegetated dune
savannahs. Extensive game drives explore the surrounding pans, with an
excellent chance of seeing spectacular dry season predator and prey
action at the waterholes!
DAYS 5 & 6
- Xigera Mokoro Trails, Okavango Delta
After arrival in Maun, we fly by light aircraft to the water-filled
paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve.
Xigera is the ultimate Delta experience, with serene waters flowing
through innumerable channels around remote islands and a profusion of
plant and animal life.
There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through
it by mokoro, walking and camping out on some of its green islands
all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience.
Activities include mokoro and walking safaris, which enable up-close
encounters with the excellent diversity of bird life (including Pels
Fishing Owl), frogs and a myriad game species, some specially adapted to
water, such as the rare sitatunga and the familiar red lechwe.
DAY 7 - Charter flight to Maun
After an early game activity and breakfast, we fly to Maun, where the
safari ends.
NOTE: THIS SAFARI IS FLEXIBLE WITH REGARD TO DATES AND ITINERARIES FOR
TAILOR-MADE TRIPS FOR SMALL GROUPS.
Included:
All soft drinks, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and wine. Local
liquors are also provided.
All meals while on safari
All activities while on the safari departure
All internal charters as specified in the itinerary
All accommodation
All National park fees
Excluded:
Visas
All relevant entry and departure government stipulated fees/ taxes
All personal purchases, including curios, premium brand liquors,
telephone calls etc.
Gratuities
Optional extra activities
All flights (other than specified in the safari itinerary), pre and
post tours before arrival at the starting point of the safari
Torches
