Botswana’s deltas, channels and tributaries are the perfect playground for river safaris in unique dug-out canoes and enjoy walking safaris in the company of expert guides. Moving on to the Kalahari Desert, you'll walk in the company of bushmen, learning all about their traditions and lives in this harsh environment.
This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Botswana. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe an extension to Victoria Falls or an ultra-luxury lodge in the Okavango Delta. We’re here to design your perfect holiday."
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Fly to Maun and the famed Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The Kalahari supports a wide variety of animal and plant life, including lions, giraffes and several species of antelope. Bushmen have lived in this desert area for 20,000 years.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Tau Pan Lodge Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
Tau Pan Lodge
Tau Pan Lodge is one of only two camps set within the park. It’s located on the edge of a beautiful water hole. Accommodation is in spacious en-suite safari huts, set under thatch, which makes them blend into the environment. There’s also a dining room and viewing deck.
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Bushman skills
Join an indigenous bushman who will show you their culture and survival skills. The bushmen hunt game with bows and arrows, and supplement their diet with plants, nuts and insects. They live in huts made from branches and long grass, and speak the San language.
Overnight Comfort Level Camping
in Tau Pan Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Okavango Delta
Take a 15-minute scenic flight to the edge of Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland delta, and houses a diverse range of wildlife in its many different ecosystems; crocodile, hippo, elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, giraffe, wild dog, rare antelope and around 400 bird species make the delta their home.
Overnight Comfort Level Camping
in Gunns Camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gunns Camp
Set on raised platforms overlooking the delta plains, Gunns Camp is ideal for guests looking for a more intimate and personalised safari experience. There are six fully furnished, deluxe meru-style tents with en-suite bathrooms featuring standalone baths and outside private showers. All tents offer a lounge area as well as private verandas and are discretely set around the island ensuring privacy and tranquillity. The tented area is connected to the main camp via a raised wooden walkway and there is also an elevated bar, lounge and dining room, campfire boma and swimming pool.
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Okavango Delta
Enjoy a guided walk through the bush or a hand-crafted boat (mokoro) through the Delta’s waterways. Look for lions, leopards and elephants.
Overnight Comfort Level Camping
in Gunns Camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Moremi Game Reserve
A final morning game drive before flying north to the Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi covers much of the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, and combines permanent water with drier areas, creating unexpected contrasts and a unique environment. The wildlife varies between large herds of elephants and buffalos, to cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, giraffes, leopards, lions and jackals, plus a full range of antelope including the rarer red lechwe. The birdlife is vast and varied, and ranges from elegant water birds to a huge variety of ducks, geese and heron. Upon arrival, a nighttime safari will introduce you to the animals’ nocturnal habits.
Overnight Comfort Level Camping
in Sango Safari Camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sango Safari Camp
Sango Safari Camp is nestled in the shade of trees, overlooking the Khwai River. The camp accommodates just 12 guests and aims to recreate the atmosphere of the luxury mobile safari camp. With access to both the Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession, Sango Safari Camp is focused on delivering an exceptional wildlife experience to guests.
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Moremi Game Reserve
Spend a full day tracking game across the reserve; experience excellent game-viewing by 4WD as well as bird-watching on the lagoons.
Overnight Comfort Level Camping
in Sango Safari Camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Fly to Maun
Fly back to Maun for your connecting flight to London.