KALAHARI SUMMER, BOTSWANA SAFARI - 8 Nights
A superb, luxury Botswana safari that fly's from Maun to Tau Pan in the Central Kalahari for 3 nights, Splash Camp for 3 nights in the Okavango Delta and then up to the Linyanti for 2 nights at Lagoon before returning to Maun. Ideal for all seasons, especially summer with the inclusion of the Central Kalahari.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 to 3: Tau Pan - Central Kalahari
Fly from Maun to Tau Pan
Tau Pan is the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and offers truly incredible views from the ridge of an ancient sand dune, an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana, and overlooks the famous Tau Pan - recognised for its stark beauty and remoteness.
9 environmentally adapted en-suite tents including 1 family tent are set on raised decks, affording the same spectacular views over the plains. Each has an indoor and outdoor shower, double-basin vanity, open wardrobe, King-sized double bed, living area and writing desk. The main area of the camp is set around the fireplace, which is the ideal spot for game viewing down to the waterhole. A telescope is also provided for guests’ use. The bar, lounge, curio shop and dining area all encircle the fire place.
Activities offered at Tau Pan are game drives, day trips to the well-known Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper and Passarge Pans, star gazing, bush brunches on Tau Pan, and nature walks with Bushman trackers.
‘Tau’ which means lion in Setswana, is so named for the pride of iconic black-maned Kalahari lions who frequent the camp (with a particular preference for the family tent!).
Species that can be found in the Kalahari include oryx, the desert-adapted springbok, jackals, the rare brown hyena, red-crested Korhaan and herds of wildebeest.
Day 4 to 6: Kwara - Okavango
Fly from Tau Pan to Maun to Splash
Splash offers, within the exclusive concession in which it is located, a wide variety of activities. In addition to game drives, both day and night, the camp offers mokoro trips, as well as fishing (spinning equipment is provided but fly fisherman need to bring their own equipment). Boat trips are on a double-decker boat that visits the Godikwe Lagoon in the waters of the Moremi Game Reserve, which is known for the abundant varieties of birdlife especially during nesting season. Splash is known for its consistent sightings of predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard and on rare occasion – white rhino! Herds of elephants also frequent the area, as well as giraffe, zebra, sitatunga, lechwe, impala and hippos.
- Splash (Fully inclusive)
Day 7, 8: Lagoon Camp, Linyanti
Fly from Splash to Lagoon Camp
Lagoon Camp is perched on the banks of the wild Kwando/Linyanti River, nestled beneath towering ebony and marula trees. The heavily forested site is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals, while elephant and hippo are normally visible from the camp. The stunning views and close proximity of wildlife all contribute to the pervading sense of calm at Lagoon.
The Lagoon area has a well-earned reputation for big game and large herds of elephant and buffalo, which attracts the attention of large predators. The Lagoon wild dog pack regularly den close to the camp and the excellent viewing opportunities have led to Lagoon's reputation as the place to see wild dog in Botswana. Seasonally large herds of elephant drink at the river bank near to the camp in full view of the main deck, while playful spotted - necked otters are commonly seen performing in the water.
Day 9: Departure
After your morning drive and breakfast you fly back to Maun for your onward arrangements.
INFORMATION
Type of Safari
Custom Itinerary for singles, couples, families & groups
Accommodation style
Comfortable/Luxury Lodge
Countries
Botswana
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included
- Accommodation on a shared basis
- Scheduled activities and all internal charters
- Soft drinks, mineral water, fruit juice, house wine and beer, as well as local spirits such as gin and Amarula
- National Park fees
- All meals, drinks and activities while in lodges on safari
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Laundry
Excluded
- Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary)
- Visas
- Compulsory comprehensive insurance
- All relevant entry and departure Government taxes
- Gratuities
- All personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.)
- Optional extra activities
- Pre and post safari tours
- All other travel arrangements pre or post the safari and any new Government taxes
- Levies
- Fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
Vehicle
Lite Aircraft, 4x4 safari vehicle, Motorboat, Mokoro
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