BOTSWANA’S DELTA HIGHLIGHTS SAFARI

We depart Maun and travel the 5 - 6 hour journey into the Moremi Game Reserve first destination which is situated in the Okavango Delta. Stopping for a picnic lunch en-route, and arriving at our camp-site in time for sun downers. Here we will camp in a private campsite in the heart of the waterways of the Okavango Delta. 

Spending our first three nights camping in Moremi, we explore the surrounding wilderness on game drives during the day. The Moremi Game Reserve forms part of the unique ecosystem called the Okavango Delta and Moremi covers up to one third of the Okavango. The total area of the Okavango covers up to 18 000 square kilometres of which the Moremi Game Reserve is 5000 square kilometres.

The Okavango Delta is a unique ecosystem, an inland delta situated in the middle of the largest stretch of continuous sand in the world – the Kalahari basin. This wetland lies like an oasis in an otherwise inhospitable landscape. Where land and delta meet, a mosaic of pans, grasslands, forests and lagoons provide an extremely rich and diverse habitat in which a multitude of animals and birds flourish. This wetland is one of the natural wonders of the world, and is a fragile ecosystem that remains one of the world’s least spoilt and most beautiful wildernesses, and is home to various unique species.

Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. It is one of the most beautiful and varied reserves found on the African continent with huge concentrations of wildlife and incredible scenery. The reserve consists of both swamped areas e.g. Xakanaxa, and dry-land areas e.g. Khwai.

Your first destination reveals the delta in all its matchless glory, as you spend the day exploring its exotic sights, sounds and sensations. A buffet lunch divides a day in which the world’s finest wildlife spectacles play out before your eyes.

Once back at camp you can head to having a siesta, adding luxurious pampering, peace and tranquillity to the excitement of the day’s game viewing.

Having whetted your appetite for extraordinary experiences, you might now be thinking about adding a boat cruise to your itinerary, later in your stay.

Possible sightings in Moremi; (It is home to nearly 500 species of bird from water birds to forest dwellers, and a vast array of other species of wildlife including Cape buffalo, Angolan giraffe, black rhinoceros, lion, elephant, hippopotamus, zebra, cheetah, hyena, jackal, impala, and red lechwe).

Following an early breakfast we pack camp and continue our journey to Khwai, stopping for a picnic lunch en-route. The Khwai River forms a boundary between the Moremi Game Reserve and the community area. We spend the next three nights camping at a camp-site in the community area, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives both during the day and at night. The waters of the Okavango Delta arrive from the west via the picturesque Khwai River, which acts as a magnet to thousands of thirsty animals moving out of Chobe national park as the dry season progresses.

Here, you will also enjoy a 2 ½ hour mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip exploring the water ways of Khwai which is the most eastern reach of the Okavango river system. As per the interest of the client, walking activity can be done whereby our expert guide led a walking safari. Walking in the bush with a professional guide is an exhilarating experience. On day five, you rise early, either for a morning game drive or a walking safari.

 This latter option takes you to one of the hidden wonders of the Concession, with your guides explaining the wildlife markings, shrubs and trees you pass, en route to a timeless community village for cultural immersion.

Then we introduce you to the abundant wildlife which surrounds Khwai, within the concession, before taking you somewhere special for a private sundowner. Then comes an unusual highlight – a night drive before dinner, where infra-red cameras and the discreet use of night lighting opens up a whole new world of flora and fauna.

Spotted sightings in Khwai; ( Explore the ‘standard’ morning and afternoon game drives where you can see some of Africa’s best wildlife –such as, lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo and giraffe).

We will leave early in the morning after breakfast we will cross to Savute in Chobe Region and go on an en-route game drive from morning to noon tarred road transfer, seeing several wild animals. While our outstanding camp crew put down the camp to prepare for the next camping destination. If there is a place with a more dramatic story, it is Savute. The Savute River has become world renowned for its mysterious disappearances that stretch over decades and sometimes to a Century. Whatever turn the Savute River takes, the dramatic change in Savute, is like night and day. No matter the scenario, the Savute region will thrill lovers of wildlife, birds and the African safari experience.

After breakfast you get to spend the whole day in Savute, heading for the places your expert guides believe will display the greatest abundance of glorious sights. Stopping only for a buffet lunch under a sheltering tree, your expedition becomes a succession of stunning tableaux, creating a simply unforgettable day.

By now you may want to mix game viewing with relaxation, so might choose an early morning game drive and Bush breakfast followed by a return to camp for lunch. Then, recharged after a restful afternoon, you set out once again, this time for an evening drive to witness Chobe Region at its best. Alternatively, you may decide to spend the entire day in the bush on a full day game drive. It’s your dream holiday, so the choice is yours. Whatever your preferences, our job is to turn them into unforgettable realities.

However, the dream has to end. Your hearts, minds and cameras will be filled with unforgettable memories as we head off for one last drive, taking you to Kasane Airport for your voyage home – or to whichever adventure life has lined up for you next.

NB: Clients who wish to extend their travel adventure to Vic Falls may enquire with us to be bale to assist in bookings for the activities and accommodation.

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