Boteti River – Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

North-eastern Botwana’s Boteti River, within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, lies on the grounds of an ancient lake, within a region where some of the first ‘homo sapiens’ (humans) lived. This area is an essential part of the massive annual migration – visitors can look forward to seeing enormous herds of oryx, wildebeests, impalas, zebras, and springbok as well as elephants and hippopotamuses along the riverbank. The river also provides prime bird-watching opportunities, with large flocks of flamingos and numerous other species calling it home. Besides the usual nature reserve activities, try taking a small chartered plane for the best views of the herds; go quad biking across salt flats and sleep there under the stars, or take a cultural tour to see ancient tribal sites.

Overnight: Meno a Kwena

The canvas tented safari camp accommodates guests in 9 tents – 7 twins and 2 doubles. The camp is ideally located in full view of exciting wildlife activity at the river in front of camp. Southern Africa’s largest zebra and wildebeest migration concentrates at the river during the dry season (May to November).

Activities

Walking Safaris at Meno a Kwena

Going back in time……Small families of Bushman from the Ju! Hoansi clan village of Xai Xai on the Botswana/Namibia border of the Kalahari Desert come to Meno a Kwena to operate our walking and cultural experience.  This activity gives our guests an insight into their hunter/gatherer way of life as they have coexisted with wildlife for thousands of years.  This is one of our most popular activities offered to guests that is unlikely to be experienced in any other camp in Botswana.

Animal Hide at Meno a Kwena

Our hide on the Boteti River offers our guests a spectacular view of the wildlife coming to drink as well as exceptional birding opportunities for the avid birder. With the zebra migration, guests often choose to spend an entire day in the hide as the photographic opportunities are endless and the sights and sounds of nature, just awe inspiring.

Meno a Kwena Game Drives

Meno a Kwena Safari Camp is ideally located with access to all year round peak wildlife viewing opportunities. The large dry season concentrations occur along the Boteti River, May to November and then they migrate to the saltpans, their wet season breeding grounds, December to April.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Moremi Game Reserve

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.

Overnight: Delta Camp

Situated on the South Western edge of Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta is Delta Camp – set in the forest of a large, beautiful and palm-studded island. The Okavango Delta with its crystal-clear channels, lagoons, sweeping floodplains and countless islands, is home to over 450 bird species, a spectacular array of plant species and the full spectrum of African game – the Okavango has earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier wilderness areas. The focus is on peace and tranquillity (stalking game on foot provides all the excitement one could wish for) and guests are actively encouraged to visit the local village, home to the guides, and to interact with the people there. Accommodation is for a maximum of 16 guests in spacious lethaka (reed) chalets with en-suite bathrooms. Built of natural materials and elevated off the forest floor, each chalet has hot and cold running water, a shower with a view and solar-powered electric lighting.

Activities

Delta Camp Mokoro Trips

Delta Camp Guided Walks

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Kazuma Forest Reserve

Situated in the Chobe region of Botswana, the pristine Kazuma Forest Reserve offers visitors an authentic African wilderness experience. This impressive landscape stretches over thousands of hectares and features expansive grassland, natural pans and Mopane tree forests. It is home to abundant wildlife and provides an ideal habitat for wildebeest, buffalo, antelope, sable, giraffe, zebra, lion and leopard. Numerous herds of elephants also frequent this reserve as it is idyllically positioned in an elephant corridor. The nearby Kazuma Pans attract many birds making it a bird watching paradise boasting over 380 different species. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including: guided walks, fishing trips and sunrise or sunset game drives.

Overnight: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma, Chobe

Camp Kuzuma is a remote safari camp in Botswana that borders Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park and is one of the top safari lodges in this area. Located in an exceptional wilderness area consisting of vast open plains and a forests, it forms part of a busy wildlife corridor, ensuring amazing wildlife encounters.

The seven well-appointed tents are incredibly spacious, boasting deep Victorian baths and king-sized beds draped in mosquito nets. With a true commitment to eco-tourism, this Chobe safari lodge is completely off the grid yet offers all the comforts guests may desire. Camp Kuzuma’s expert guides will astound you with their knowledge of the local fauna and flora as will the amount of wildlife to discover when journeying through the bush in an open-air safari vehicle.

Activities

Chobe Boat Cruise

The Chobe Boat Cruise is a wonderful way to experience the Chobe National Park. Puku and lechwe antelopes are common on the Chobe Floodplains and herds of elephants can be seen crossing the Chobe River to the islands. Other common sites are hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun. There are a variety of boating options for the Chobe boat cruises. Guests can join a standard cruise on a river cruiser taking about 30-40 people or have the opportunity to take a smaller boat and focus on photography and birding. The bigger boats have bars on board for drinks and soft drinks. All Chobe boat cruises depart from Kasane, the town which borders onto the Chobe national park. There are regular afternoon and morning departures.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Basis

Bed and Breakfast