DAY 1 to 2: Nxai Pan
We meet you after breakfast and drive to Nxai Pan National Park,
part of the world's largest salt pan system, where we set up
camp under shade trees. We take a late afternoon game drive
hoping to spot the giraffe-eating lions that are famous in this
area.
Next morning we get up early and game drive across the grass
pans where, during the summer, migrating herds of wildebeest
and zebra graze. During the heat of the day we return to camp
for a siesta, or cut open the abundant tsama melons to attract
the desert bird life. In the afternoon we go game driving again,
returning just after sunset to prepare the fire and evening
meal.
DAY 3 to 5: Central Kalahari Game
Reserve
After an early breakfast on Day 3 we break camp and drive to
the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. We drive along some rough,
sandy tracks, and through low scrub, where we stop for lunch,
then finally over rolling hills until we reach Deception Valley
in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. This is one of the most
beautiful areas of the reserve and we pitch camp on the edge
of the valley before setting off on a late afternoon game drive.
We spend the days taking early morning and late afternoon game
drives when the wildlife at its most active. We can expect to
see some of the smaller predators here such as bat-eared fox
and black-backed jackal, as well as desert antelope like springbok
and gemsbok. If we are lucky we will spot the black-maned Kalahari
lion and cheetah. During, and just after, the wet season game
viewing can be spectacular with lion, cheetah, and hyena all
coming to prey on the abundant springbok, gemsbok, wildebeest,
and giraffe.
During the heat of the day we take our lead from the wildlife
and retreat to the shade of the trees for a siesta or to watch
the weaver birds building their nests. After dinner, the open
desert landscapes are perfect for stargazing and if we're lucky
we may see the nocturnal brown hyena.
DAY 6 to 8: Okavango Delta
After an early breakfast on Day 6 you will break camp and drive
to Maun airport for your scenic charter flight into the Delta.
Flying time approx. 20min. (Please note there is a strict luggage
weight allowance of 15kg per person in soft bags only on all
charter flights – no hard suitcases).
Three nights at Gunn’s Bush Camp
(inclusive of all meals & activities - excluding
drinks)
Gunn’s Bush Camp is a secluded private campsite on a palm studded
island in the Okavango Delta, overlooking Chiefs Island in the
Moremi Game Reserve.
Camp facilities include a restaurant, cash bar, shady campsites,
game viewing deck, swimming pool, flush toilets, and hot water
showers.
Accommodation: 2-man dome tents on platforms equipped with bedrolls.
Shared ablution facilities with hot water showers. (bring
your own towels & toiletries).
Activities: mokoro (canoe) excursions exploring the delta waterways
and walking on the islands accompanied by a guide. With a three
night stay you have the option to camp out wild on an island
for 1 or 2 nights – all camping equipment and food provided
– no extra charge. The last night must be spent in camp.
DAY 9 to 11: Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast on Day 9 you will take a scenic charter flight
to Xakanaxa airstrip in Moremi Game Reserve. There are
no activities on this last morning at Gunn’s Bush Camp.
Three nights camping in the Xakanaxa
area of Moremi Game Reserve.
Your guide will be waiting on the airstrip to meet you. From
here you will game drive to your camp site and pitch camp.
The mornings and afternoons are spent game driving when you
can see lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lechwe, waterbuck,
and sometimes, the secretive leopard.
DAY 12 to 14: Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast on Day 12 you will pack up camp and move to
a different area of Moremi. Three nights camping
in the Khwai area of Moremi Game Reserve.
We spend the days driving along the river bank and adjacent
floodplains, one of the best places in Africa to see rare
wild dog. There are large herds of elephant that come down
to drink in the late afternoon and other usual sightings include
zebra, giraffe, lion, wildebeest, warthog, and dozens of bird
species.
DAY 15: Maun
After a morning game drive, followed by breakfast/brunch, you
will pack up camp and game drive out of the park, stopping for
lunch along the way. Your guide will transfer you to your lodge
in Maun in the mid to late afternoon. |
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