Safari adventure: 7 days / 6 nights
My First Botswana Safari
Botswana
Looking to take your first Botswana safari? This budget-friendly custom safari takes in three different areas of Botswana, showcasing its wild wonders.Departure:
Year Round
Highlights
- Compare two destinations in Botswana and discover the different species that call them home at a very purse-friendly price.
- Make the most of staying in the private Khwai Reserve and sample game drives, night drives and walking safaris – the best of everything!
- Take a walk with the indigenous Bushmen, and discover the history and culture of the people of the Makgadikgadi.
- Marvel at the second largest migration of mammals in Africa, and watch as 40,000 zebra and wildebeest converge at the Boteti River (May to November).
- Search for unique desert-adapted animals and marvel at the breath-taking isolation of the endless salt pans.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 1
Travel to Meno a Kwena
Botswana
On day one you will arrive in Maun and then drive to Meno A Kwena, Makgadikgadi National Park, to settle into your new desert home and enjoy an afternoon lazing by the river, sundowners in hand. Meno a Kwena is one of Botswana’s original safari camps. Views are out-of-this-world good and each tent looks over the Boteti River and the herds of zebra that it attracts. Meno isn’t a camp of unnecessary frills; instead, you’ll find rooms full of character and unique eccentricities, personalized service, and a huge dose of passion for the bush.
Day 2
Makgadikgadi National Park
Botswana
Today will be filled with Bushmen walks, game drives, village explorations, and desert wildlife. There are far worse ways to spend a couple of days. The highlight of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is undoubtedly the second largest migration of mammals in Africa, in which 30,000 zebra and wildebeest rumble across the area, congregating at the Boteti River in April in a dazzle of black and white (and grey and brown). Add to that some of the rarest desert species on the continent and the wildlife experience here is a special one.
Day 3
Fly to Elephant Pan
Botswana
On day three you will drive to Maun before hopping on a small plane to Elephant Pan in the Khwai Private Reserve. In Khwai, Elephant Pan is one of the most purse-friendly camps in any Botswana private concession. But that doesn’t mean we’ve compromised on style and comfort – we’ve simply kept things laid-back and relaxed.
Day 4
Explore Khwai Private Reserve
Botswana
Enjoy a game drive in the morning, then change the pace with a walking safari or a visit to the magnificent Elephant Hide in the afternoon. The Khwai Private Reserve is positively bursting with game, and it’s just as varied as the habitats you’re driving through. Wildlife moves freely from the neighbouring Moremi Game Reserve and you’ll see buffalo, zebra, reedbuck, red lechwe, sable and roan antelope, and waterbuck dotted over the landscape. Predators are plentiful and lion and leopard hide in the mopane bush, whilst cheetah and wild dog frequently cross the open plains. And don’t forget the elephant – there’s an extraordinary number of the grey pachyderms in the park and the sightings are top-notch.
Day 5
Drive to Little Sable
Botswana
Enjoy the landscapes whizzing past as you drive to Little Sable, your second location in the beautiful Khwai Private Reserve – it’s an action-packed day and you’ll sleep well tonight! Little Sable, which is refreshingly simple yet stylish and comfortable, has cool swimming pools and shady seating areas to chill out in between game drives and keep your eyes on the happenings in the bush.
Day 6
Explore Little Sable
Botswana
Explore the luscious surroundings on a water-based safari by mokoro or boat (water levels depending) and see the wildlife from a different perspective. The varied habitats of Khwai support an equally impressive cast of animals and all the stars of the wildlife show are present – as well as a few extra. The wetlands and rivers host impressive quantities of hippos and crocodiles, whilst on dry land, big cats lurk along treelines and sometimes right through camp. Sable, roan, impala, and kudu dot the grasslands, alongside giraffe and zebra, an abundance of elephant and buffalo, and of course, the occasional jackal. The birdlife is fantastic and guests can expect everything from giant eagle owls to lilac-breasted rollers. Khwai also has an excellent reputation for the rarer species of the African savannah including wild dogs, serval cats, honey badgers, and the elusive pangolin. Binos at the ready!
Day 7
Fly Back to Maun
Botswana
The last day of a safari is always bittersweet, but sadly it’s time to say goodbye to Khwai and fly back to Maun.
Price:
- US$3,592 – US$7,364
Fully customizable based on the number of people and travel dates.
Included in Rates:
- Accommodation, guest laundry, all meals & local beverages
- All light aircraft and road transfers to and from Maun
- All light aircraft and road transfers between camps
- Daily activities, expert guiding, park entrance fees & VAT
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