Botswana Safaris: African Bush Camps ~ BEST OF BOTSWANA

This is a private mobile safari, led by extraordinary safari guides, whereby you spend three nights in each of Botswana's most superb wildlife areas in 6x4m Meru style tents, which are moved after each stay by back up crew who will set up the luxury camp for us. After a drive between areas, you will arrive at an already erected camp with all the facilities of a permanent camp. This experience allows guests to enjoy a safari the way in which the early explorers traveled.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

The emphasis on this safari is luxury – from large tents in the bush to cottages overlooking Victoria Falls. Our luxury tented camps offer twin-bedded luxury accommodation in spacious, insect proof Meru style tents, with bush-bucket shower/toilet en-suite. This is your authentic Hemingway style safari.

Note: They can only run the trips with 4 people.

Day 1 – 4      Moremi Luxury Mobile Tented Camp, Okavango Delta

On arrival into Maun, you will be met and transferred to your charter flight to Moremi Luxury Mobile Tented Camp in the Okavango Delta where you will spend three nights.

The Moremi Game Reserve comprises an area of 3,900 square kilometres and lies in the heart of the Okavango Delta. All the major habitats and ecotones are preserved here. Moremi is mostly described as one of the most beautiful wildlife Reserves in Africa. It combines mopane woodlands and acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons. It is this great diversity of plant and animal life that makes Moremi so well known. The reserve contains within its boundaries approximately twenty percent of the Okavango Delta. One may travel all day in some areas and not see another soul besides the animals on the savannah. To make the experience even more enjoyable many varied activities are available. Safaris by boat are the best way to see the water areas, whilst game drives are the best for tracking the animals. All the major predators as well as elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, red lechwe and many more can be seen in this area. Wild dog whose numbers are rapidly dwindling elsewhere, are regularly sighted in the Moremi. Birdlife is prolific and varied, ranging from water birds to shy forest dwellers.

Many of the Camp Sites are nestled amongst tall shady mopane trees. The Camps are set up prior to your arrival and each luxury tented accommodation lets one experience and savour the traditional African Safari. The room design and camp interior is designed with most comforts and luxuries one would not expect to find in the heart of Africa. The beds are luxurious with fresh linen, towels and all the amenities plus en suite bathrooms and the occasional out door shower. Guests can lie in bed at night and feel the pulse of Africa.

Day 4 - 7       Khwai Luxury Mobile Tented Camp, Khwai Concession,

After your last morning activity in Moremi, you will be transferred by light air charter to your next camp situated in the eastern section of Moremi called Khwai, where you will spend three nights at Khwai Luxury Mobile Tented Camp. 

Khwai is a private community run concession, on the eastern border of the Moremi Game Reserve along the river Khwai. The Khwai River forms a boundary between the reserve and the community area. The river is the sole source of water for miles around attracting wildlife from afar.  As this is community run all proceeds from tourism go directly to help local people and local projects through the Khwai Community Trust. The camping is at exclusive campsites within the community area. This being a concession it allows you to conduct night drives, which are not permitted in the National Parks or Game Reserves, as well as the usual game drives or walks. Exploring after dark with spotlights offers you an opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal animals that are rarely encountered during the day. There is the added opportunity to explore the surrounding wilderness on foot and enjoy an up close personal encounter with the flora and fauna.  The vegetation here is quite different from the Western section of Moremi where great stands of leadwood and mopane woodlands occur in close proximity to open grasslands and the Khwai River. The beauty of a mobile safari is that we leave the wilderness exactly as we found it, having little or no impact on the environment. We overnight at designated campsites which are mainly community run, which are little more than a clearing under a shady tree, with no permanent structures, electricity or running water. We bring everything with us and take it away again when we leave, including our rubbish. You will enjoy spacious and comfortable tented accommodation, beds and private en-suite bathrooms in remote wilderness areas. Wildlife encountered include lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, as well as a multitude of other animals, including elephant, buffalo, zebra, hippo and giraffe to name a few.

Day 7 – 10     Chobe Luxury Mobile Tented Camp, Chobe National Park

After your last morning activity at Khwai Luxury Mobile Tented Camp, you will be transferred by light air charter to Kasane from where you will your road transfer by game drive to Chobe Luxury Mobile Tented Camp where you will spend three nights.

The Chobe National Park which is the second largest National Park in Botswana and covers almost 11,000 square kilometres has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent.  Its uniqueness in the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime. The Park is divided into four distinctly different ecosystems. The Chobe River area in the extreme north-east with its lush plains and dense forests, the Savuti Marsh in the west and the Linyanti Swamps in the north-west and the hot dry hinterland in between. The Camp is situated in the Chobe River Area and is renowned for its large animal populations. Through-out the year large herds of elephant and buffalo can be seen drinking along the river's edge, their numbers swelling into the hundreds and sometimes thousands during the dry season making it the largest concentration in Africa. Buffalo too gather here by there thousands as they are attracted by not only the water but by the lush green grass of the fertile Caprivi Strip. With such great numbers of animals rewarding game viewing awaits.
The camping sites which are situated in the Chobe National Park each have their own unique character. If you allow yourself adequate time here, you will probably see nearly all the major species. Included are the rarely seen sable, roan antelope, Puku, bushbuck and more as well as the big predators such as lion, leopard and hyena. The activities in the Park include game drives as well as boat rides on the Chobe River.

Day 10 – 12      Tongabezi Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zambia

After your last morning activity at Chobe Luxury Mobile Tented Camp, you will be transferred by road to Tongabezi Lodge on the Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls where you will spend 2 nights. 

Tongabezi is a small, luxurious and unique up market lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream of the Victoria Falls. It is perfect for a honeymoon or for the discerning traveler seeking an unforgettable African holiday. 

Sweeping views over the Zambezi River are a feature of every house.  Great attention has been paid to the bathroom areas and a special feature is the huge open-air sunken bath in every room, where you can both unwind to the serenades of an African evening. There is plenty to do from the lodge; sunrise and sunset boat trips, island picnics, fishing, bird walks, white water rafting and visits to the Victoria Falls. Or sit by the pool, read a book and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Zambezi River - one of the most diverse and fascinating rivers in Africa. The birdlife is outstanding and game can often be seen - elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, hippos and impala.

Guests can explore the river by boat or canoe with our experienced guide based on the island.

Day 12      Tongabezi Lodge – Livingstone Airport

After your last morning activity at Tongabezi Lodge you will be transferred by road to Livingstone Airport and your onward travel arrangements.