SUGGESTED LENGTH OF STAY IN EACH REGION
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Okavango 'Land' Camps
3 - 4 Nights Predominantly safari drives and occasional walks (depending on location and season) exploring floodplains and woodlands of the Okavango. Land Camps: Mombo, Little Mombo, Vumbura Plains, Little Vumbura, Duba Plains, Kwetsani, Jao, Tubu Tree, Chitabe, Chitabe Lediba, Banoka, Seba |
Okavango 'Water' Camps
2 - 3 Nights Quintessential Okavango Experiences like mokoro poling, motor-boating along idyllic waterways. The Okavango Delta is an astounding natural wetland wonder. Water Camps: Xigera, Vumbura Plains, Little Vumbura, Jacana, Seba |
The Linyanti Region
3 - 4 Nights Best combined with any Okavango Delta camp, boasting very different habitats, healthy predator numbers and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Linyanti Camps: Kings Pool, Duma Tau, Savuti Camp |
SUGGESTED ADD ON STAYS
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The Central Kalahari
3 - 4 Nights The immense, arid Kalahari and its unique wildlife is a complete contrast to the Okavango Delta and Linyanti Regions. Kalahari Camps: Kalahari Plains Camp, Leroo La Tau |
Elephant Safari - Okavango
3 - 7 Nights Africa's ultimate educational elephant safari - including vital conservation work that extends beyond Botswana's borders. Camp: Abu Camp |
Victoria Falls
2 - 3 Nights Perfect start or end of any Botswana Itinerary. Choose between adrenalin-loaded activities, simple relaxation or wildlife viewing. We can assist with accommodation as well as various adventure and sight-seeing bookings. |
TYPE OF SAFARI CAMPS
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LAND-BASED CAMPS
Land-based camps offer travellers both day and night game drives throughout the year (with the exception of those in the Moremi Game Reserve, where night drives are not permitted). Some camps have game hides from which you can watch wildlife up-close, or even sleep out under the stars in the company of an armed professional guide, while bush walks and walking safaris are sometimes an option as well. When flood levels are high, many land-based camps offer seasonal water activities, such as mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions, boating, and fishing. Land based camps: Mombo Camp, Little Mombo, Chitabe Camp, Chitabe Lediba, Banoka Bush Camp, Kalahari Plains Camp, Kings Pool Camp, Leroo La Tau, Savute Elephant Camp |
COMBINATION CAMPS
(LAND & WATER) Mixed land and water camps have access to permanent water and offer both land and water activities throughout the year, although the emphasis of activities may shift with flood levels. Combination camps: Vumbura Plains, Little Vumbura, Jao Camp, Kwetsani Camp, Tubu Tree Camp, Little Tubu, Abu Camp, Seba Camp, Duma Tau Camp, Savuti Camp, Savuti Safari Lodge, Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Xakanaxa Camp, Chobe Game Lodge |
WATER-BASED CAMPS
Water-based camps offer travellers unique boating, mokoro excursions, and fishing throughout the year. Walks and picnics on the exquisite low-lying islands of the Delta are an additional option, whereas the availability of motor boat excursions depend on water levels. Water-based camps may also offer game drives and other land-based activities when flood levels are low. Water based Camps: Jacana Camp, Xigera Camp, Eagle Island Lodge, Pelo Camp, Xugana Island Lodge |
FAMILY FRIENDLY SAFARI CAMPS:
Botswana is a magnificent destination for families as it offers superb
adventures for slightly older children, ideally
from about eight years upwards. One
attractive aspect of a Botswana family safari is the variety of activities on
offer from game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, to water activities, to game
walks. All of these activities help to keep your children engaged and active. In
Botswana, there are a handful of camps which cater well for children, although most will insist that each family
staying books its own private guide and vehicle, allowing your activities to be
more flexible to suit your family’s needs. A few camps have a dedicated family room with
inter-connecting bedrooms making your stay stress-free as you soak up the
African sun.
Family friendly camps: Vumbura Plains, Little Vumbura Camp, Jao Camp, Jacana Camp, Seba Camp, Chitabe Lediba, Banoka Bush Camp, Dumatau Camp, Savuti Camp, Kalahari Plains Camp, Xakanaxa Camp
Family friendly camps: Vumbura Plains, Little Vumbura Camp, Jao Camp, Jacana Camp, Seba Camp, Chitabe Lediba, Banoka Bush Camp, Dumatau Camp, Savuti Camp, Kalahari Plains Camp, Xakanaxa Camp
SAFARI CAMP ACTIVITIES
Game drives
This activity is central to all land camps and safaris are conducted by open 4x4 Land Rovers. It gives you the opportunity to see a lot of animal and bird species. Animals may include Elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, cheetah and many more
Night drives
Night game drives are offered in some areas of Botswana giving you the opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal mammals that are very rare to be encountered during the day. However this activity is not offered in the public parks and reserves but rather in the private concession areas.
Bird watching
Birds are found in many areas of Botswana, although some areas offer better bird-watching activity than others. The greatest number of birds may be seen between October and March in the migration period. Some bird species include Pel's Fishing-Owl, White-backed Night Heron, Short-clawed Lark, African Skimmer, Rock Pratincole and Swamp Boubou.
Boating Safaris
This activity is common in most water or combination camps where you'll travel out into the surrounding areas by boat to look for game and bird species while enjoying the general scenery.
Guided walks
This offers the opportunity of exploring the area on foot with the company of an experienced guide.
Canoe and Mokoro
Many camps offers an opportunities to explore the wildlife of the waterways by means of a canoe or mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) .This may be the best or only way of reaching certain locations found in remote areas. This activity is seasonal at some of the camps and can only be enjoyed when the water levels are at an optimum level.
Elephant Back Safari
Participate in the most memorable of game viewing experiences, seated on the back of an Elephant. This activity can be done at selected camps.
Fishing
Fishing as a tourist activity is offered mostly by water-based lodges. The Chobe River offers decent fishing from its more remote locations.
This activity is central to all land camps and safaris are conducted by open 4x4 Land Rovers. It gives you the opportunity to see a lot of animal and bird species. Animals may include Elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, cheetah and many more
Night drives
Night game drives are offered in some areas of Botswana giving you the opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal mammals that are very rare to be encountered during the day. However this activity is not offered in the public parks and reserves but rather in the private concession areas.
Bird watching
Birds are found in many areas of Botswana, although some areas offer better bird-watching activity than others. The greatest number of birds may be seen between October and March in the migration period. Some bird species include Pel's Fishing-Owl, White-backed Night Heron, Short-clawed Lark, African Skimmer, Rock Pratincole and Swamp Boubou.
Boating Safaris
This activity is common in most water or combination camps where you'll travel out into the surrounding areas by boat to look for game and bird species while enjoying the general scenery.
Guided walks
This offers the opportunity of exploring the area on foot with the company of an experienced guide.
Canoe and Mokoro
Many camps offers an opportunities to explore the wildlife of the waterways by means of a canoe or mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) .This may be the best or only way of reaching certain locations found in remote areas. This activity is seasonal at some of the camps and can only be enjoyed when the water levels are at an optimum level.
Elephant Back Safari
Participate in the most memorable of game viewing experiences, seated on the back of an Elephant. This activity can be done at selected camps.
Fishing
Fishing as a tourist activity is offered mostly by water-based lodges. The Chobe River offers decent fishing from its more remote locations.
