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Please note: As the safari starts at 07h30 on Day 1, you will need to pre-night in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before your safari starts. Bush Ways Safaris can assist with pre-safari arrangements (accommodation, transfers). In the afternoon of your pre-night, you will have the option of taking a 45 minute scenic flight over the Delta – or a 30min flight in a helicopter with no windows and doors, allowing magnificent views from above. Rate TBA by your agent. Both experiences have to be booked prior to arrival, and payment made in USD cash only (transfers not included, extra charges apply). During the flight it is even possible to spot large game animals such as Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotami.
The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 07h30 at your lodge. You will travel 160km to a private reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will set up camp and have a safari briefing.
You will explore the area for the next two days, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. Game drives will allow you to explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx, springbok and eland as well as predators including lion, brown hyena and cheetah. Savor the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. This is adventure camping in its purest form as water and communications are limited and we travel as a self-sufficient group. (Day 1 - L, D, Day 2 - B, L, D)
Maun – Deception Valley Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 160km, 5h
You will wake up as the sun rises and head toward the pristine wilderness of the largest game reserve in Botswana. The next three days will be spent exploring the undeveloped wilderness of the northern region of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Camping is in a private designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Deception Valley Private Reserve – Central Kalahari Game Reserve: 80km, 3-4h (including game drive)
This is your last morning in the Kalahari, after breaking camp you will do a slow drive to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend the night at a camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Enjoy an afternoon game drive into Makgadikgadi National Park. (B,L,D)
Central Kalahari Game Reserve – Boteti River Camp: 180km, 4-5h (including game drive)
After an early morning breakfast you will make your way to Maun. The safari officially ends at approximately 11am on Day 7 at Maun Airport. Bush Ways can assist with your onward travel arrangements. (B)
Boteti River Camp – Maun Airport 180km, 2.5h
(all nights camping semi participation unless specified)
Day 1 & 2: Deception Valley Private Reserve – cultural experience, game drives
Day 3: Central Kalahari Game Reserve – game drives
Day 4: Central Kalahari Game Reserve – game drives
Day 5: Central Kalahari Game Reserve – game drives
Day 6: Makgadikgadi – chalet at Boteti River Camp or similar
Contact us to check availability.
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2024
Low Season: EUR 1, 460 per person sharing
High Season: EUR 1, 490 person sharing
Camping Accommodation and equipment (spacious bow tents with mattresses), rooms at a comfortable lodge in Maun, all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner) and filtered drinking water, tea/coffees, services of a Professional Guide and Camp Assistant, all Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Covid-19 PCR test fees (please note your travel insurance must cover for COVID-9). Restaurant meals (Maun), visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions, beverages (alcohol and soft drinks), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, sleeping bag (and small pillow) on all camping sectors, any increase in National Park Fees.
Camping safari requiring a minimum participation from the guests, i.e.: setting up the tent and packing it / carrying their bag from/to the vehicle at campsites. The rest of the camp chores are carried out by our team made up of one guide and one camp assistant.
Tents are 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m. A 5cm high-density foam mattress is provided for each guest. Ablutions are shared and bush ablutions set up by our team when staying in game reserves and national park campsites.
4x4 safari vehicles custom-built by Bush Ways - custom built trailers.
# of guests: Max 12 pax - departure is guaranteed as soon as we have confirmed 1 guest (except Hyena Safari: min. 6 pax - max 10 pax)
Check out the following page (link to Semi Participation page)