Untamed Lands: An Adventurer Exploration
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Safari; Victoria Falls; Sightseeing; Boat Cruise; okavango delta; Nxai Pan National Park; Chobe National Park; Linyanti River; Kalahari Desert; Lechwe Island Camp;
Experience the wild and untamed of Botswana, whether in the desert, the wetlands of the Delta or the savannah of Chobe. The journey begins with the amazing desert-adapted animals of the lunar-like landscape of the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan’s vegetated dunes and pans and then moves on to the abundance ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Botswana; Khwai River Lodge, Botswana; Livingstone, Zambia; Maun, Botswana; Savuti, Botswana
- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $4000 to $5000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Adventure-seeker
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Experience the wild and untamed of Botswana, whether in the desert, the wetlands of the Delta or the savannah of Chobe. The journey begins with the amazing desert-adapted animals of the lunar-like landscape of the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan’s vegetated dunes and pans and then moves on to the abundance of water, flora and fauna of the Okavango Delta. Guests also witness the awesome, seasonal spectacle of enormous elephant herds and other seasonal plains game in the dry Savuti and the flowing Linyanti River. End off with viewing the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Visibly contrasting prime areas of Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta and savannah, mainly in areas exclusive to Wilderness Safaris. Flexible seasonally changing itinerary to exploit game movements - notably the zebra migration between Linyanti and Savute. Exhilarating activities include suricate walks, San (Bushman) cultural experience, Baines’ Baobabs lunch, brown hyaena viewing, quad biking (seasonal) and island walks in Moremi Game Reserve. Possibility for off-road access to prime sightings, Savute Channel transfer/game drive, remote inner Delta island camping and Linyanti hammock lunch. Regular charter by air for enhanced guest experience. Wilderness’ Adventurer Safaris provide fully serviced spacious tents, styled to provide elegant comfort in the ultimate wild camping game safari. The style of accommodation takes you back to the great days of African exploration. Pure cotton linen bedrolls (with feather duvets) on GI stretchers, teak bedside table with silver lantern and mini luggage benches complement the atmosphere in pristine, wild camping areas. Shared separate toilet and shower ‘bathrooms’ with old style tin bucket showers and basins and all amenities create simple serviced comfort.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 - Maun
San Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans.
Private Jet
After arrival in Maun, we fly by light aircraft to San Camp, situated in a private concession on the edge of the great Makgadikgadi Pans in the Kalahari Desert. The saltpans are among the largest in the world, part of a fossilized super-lake that flourished aeons ago.
Safari
Surprisingly for such a harsh, lunar-like environment, life abounds, and brown hyaena, oryx and springbok are just a few of the desert-adapted species that can be seen. Activities include up-close encounters with suricates (meerkats), one of the most fascinating and endearing animals in the world. Experience phenomenal geology, quad biking, authentic San (bushman) cultural walks and simply enjoying the wide-open spaces of this ancient lake bed.
Day 3-4 - Botswana
Nxai Pan, Nxai Pan National Park.
Private Car Service
After an early breakfast, we depart overland to our pre-erected private Adventurer campsite in the Nxai Pan National park, stopping for lunch en route at the famous Baine's Baobabs.
Safari
The pans here are covered with short nutritious grasses and acacia trees, creating game-rich areas surrounded by vegetated dune savannah. Extensive game drives explore the surrounding pans. Spectacular dry season predator and wildlife action can be seen at the waterholes!
Day 5-6 - Botswana
Xigera Mokoro Trails, Okavango Delta.
Private Jet
We depart early after breakfast and drive to Maun, then fly by light aircraft to our water-land paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve.
Camping
There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it in mokoro, walk and camp out on remote islands – all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience..
Safari
Activities include serene mokoro and walking safaris, enabling up-close encounters with the excellent diversity of birdlife (including Pel’s Fishing Owl), frogs and myriad of wildlife species adapted to water (such as sitatunga and red lechwe).
Day 7-8 - Khwai River Lodge
Lechwe Island Camp, Khwai region - Okavango Delta.
Private Jet
We fly by light aircraft charter from Xigera Mokoro Trails directly to the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta, Khwai region.
Safari
Here, in a completely private concession area on the Khwai Channel, we can explore this seasonally game-rich flooded region on game drives, game walks and night drives.
Day 9 - Savuti
Savuti Marsh, Chobe National Park.
Safari
After an early morning drive and departure from camp, we travel directly north through the private concession, stopping en route at a private game viewing hide for lunch.
Adventure
We arrive at our pre-erected Adventurer campsite in the mid-afternoon, in time for a sunset game drive.
Day 10-11 - Botswana
Linyanti Trails Camp - Linyanti Concession.
Safari
We leave early, heading towards the Linyanti region. This is an all day game drive, with lunch en route at a private game viewing hide in the Savuti Channel.
Safari
In addition, this game drive is specifically created to provide the guest with an intimate detailed view of the “Stolen River” to ensure the best zebra migration and most reliable wildlife viewing possible throughout the year.
On our second day, we depart on an early morning activity in the north-eastern corner of the Linyanti, enjoying a myriad of changing landscapes, from riverine to savannah habitat with sweeping views. Lunch is at a spectacular serviced lunch deck, with a sweeping view of the Linyanti waterways.
Canoeing
After a siesta in hammocks, we enjoy a leisurely canoe trip, before returning to camp at dusk.
Day 12 - Livingstone
Chobe River boat cruise and Natural Mystic Lodge, Zambia.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
After a short morning drive and breakfast, we depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. This area is famous for its vast herds of elephants and other unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river in the hottest hours of the day.
Sailboat & Yacht Charter
Enjoy a boat cruise in a skimmer-style shaded boat, including a delicious lunch.
Private Car Service
Leave Botswana and enter Zambia by way of the Kazangula border, a point where the four countries of Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia meet, to stay at the Natural Mystic Lodge in Livingstone.
Day 13 - Livingstone
Victoria Falls; transfer to Livingstone Airport.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.
Airport Transfer
Transfer to Livingstone Airport and bid farewell to the adventure.
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All camps are private and for the use of Adventurer Exploration guests only. To maximize guests’ travel time, a variety of transport modes that bring out the best of each area is used: flying in private charters, overland transfers and exclusive combination mokoro-boat-land transfers provide both a bird’s-eye view and an in-depth experience of the contrasting landscapes of Botswana. The entire safari is guided and hosted by professional guides.
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