The Kalahari Safari

Days 1 - 2: Deception Valley Private Reserve – Camping

The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 07h30 at your lodge. You will travel 120km 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. Wild camping. (Day 1 - L, D)

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. You will also do game drives 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. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. (Day 2 - B, L, D)

Maun – Kalahari Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 120km, 4h

Days 3 - 5: Central Kalahari Game Reserve – Camping

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 Kalahari. Camping is in a private designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)

Kalahari Private Reserve – Central Kalahari Game Reserve: 80km, 3-4h (including game drive)

Day 6: Makgadikgadi – Comfortable Lodge

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 oasis 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)

Day 7: End of the Safari

After an early morning breakfast you will make your way to Maun. The safari officially ends at 10h30 for 11h00 on Day 7 at Maun Airport. Bush Ways can assist with your onward travel arrangements. (B)

Boteti River Camp – Maun Airport 180km, 2.5h

• 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)
• 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-19)
•  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