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LUXURY OKAVANGO & MAKGADIKGADI PANS SAFARI
This wonderful 9-night safari adventure takes you through the untamed beauty of Botswana, a land synonymous with pristine wilderness and breath taking landscapes across three distinct regions: the Khwai Private Concession, the Okavango Delta, and the Makgadikgadi Pans. Each location promises a unique and immersive safari experience, showcasing the incredible diversity of Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystems with outstanding wildlife. From the lush waterways of the Delta to the vast expanses of the Pans, this Luxury Okavango & Makgadikgadi Pans Safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness nature at its most raw and untouched.
Visit the mesmerizing Makgadikgadi pans and the renowned Jack’s Camp, a pinnacle of luxurious vintage safari. Engage with the Kalahari lion, encounter meerkats, embark on quad biking adventures, horseback rides, bushman walks, and relish unique nights beneath the stars.
The Okavango’s lush and rich ecosystem supports abundant game, offering game drives, mokoro rides, walks, with its abundance of wildlife, provides thrilling safari activities. Tuludi Camp stands out as one of the most stylish and opulent camps in the Okavango. A night under the stars adds the finishing touch to this extraordinary journey.
North Island Okavango, one of Botswana’s newest and most exclusive luxury safari camps located in the Okavango Delta, stands on a remote private island within a picturesque and game-rich concession. With just three guest tents, the camp provides an intimate safari experience, offering activities such as hot air ballooning, 4×4 game drives, boating, mokoro trips, and scenic helicopter flights.
This is undeniably a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary, seamlessly blending Botswana’s most opulent and distinctive camps to create a luxury safari that is both indulgent and adventurous. While the camps exude opulence, the focus of this itinerary revolves around creating unforgettable experiences, ensuring lasting memories.
This trip would make an amazing Honeymoon Safari. One partner gets a discount on the accommodation, ask us how!
Luxury Okavango & Makgadikgadi Pans Safari rates 2024
This trip starts and ends in the town of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The rate is per person sharing and includes 9 nights of accommodation, all meals, all game activities (water level permitting), all local drinks and park fees. This trip can start or end in Kasane, making Victoria Falls a perfect extension.
A note about water levels in the Okavango Delta – The main water source for the waterways and lagoons of the Okavango Delta comes from the Angolan highlands. This flood water starts arriving in the main Delta area in April or May. Parts of the Delta will dry up, making water activities impossible. It does however create an incredible game-watching opportunity. This safari is outstanding throughout the year.
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Day by Day itinerary
Days 01 – 04: Tuludi – Khwai Private Concession Okavango Delta
Your safari begins at Tuludi, nestled in the heart of the Khwai Community Concession. Here, the landscape transitions from riverine forests to open savannah, providing an ideal habitat for a myriad of wildlife. Activities include game drives and guided walks around the concession that teems with diverse wildlife, including impala, kudu, sable, zebra, wildebeest, tsessebe, giraffe, and more freely roaming its plains. This rich habitat attracts predators, with frequent sightings of lions, leopards, and hyenas, and occasional glimpses of wild dogs. The enchantment of safari lies in the ever-changing scenery, offering fresh experiences and wildlife sightings every day. Immerse yourself in the local culture with visits to nearby communities, enhancing your understanding of the interconnected relationship between nature and the people of Khwai.
Meandering wooden pathways guide you to the seven tents, shaded by the majestic leadwood trees, ensuring a cool and tranquil ambiance. Among them, six tents offer twin or double accommodations, while one is designed as a spacious family room. Each tent features a private veranda, sunken seating area, and a refreshing splash pool that overlooks the picturesque floodplains. The generously-sized bedrooms span sixty square meters, boasting a bright and airy atmosphere. They come complete with en suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and inviting baths. The decor exudes sophistication, blending contemporary and classic elements with a warm palette of colors.
Days 04 to 07 – North Island – Okavango Delta
Continuing your expedition, North Island in the Okavango Delta awaits, offering an exclusive and luxurious retreat in one of the world’s largest inland deltas. North Island Okavango, one of Botswana’s newest and most exclusive luxury safari camps located in the Okavango Delta, stands on a remote private island within a picturesque and game-rich concession.
North Island’s commitment to sustainability and conservation is reflected in its eco-friendly design and comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Engage in thrilling water-based activities such as mokoro excursions, motorized boat safaris, and catch-and-release fishing. Explore the labyrinthine channels of the delta, encountering rare species such as the elusive sitatunga antelope and the endangered African wild dog. North Island provides an unparalleled blend of opulence and environmental consciousness, ensuring an unforgettable stay in this ecological haven.
Surrounded by a cathedral of trees, including leadwood, fig, ebony, mangosteen, and rain trees, the camp exudes a sophisticated yet comfortable style. Each spacious 140 square meter tent features a private plunge pool and sunken sundeck with views of the Okavango. With inside and outside floor space to relax and indulge in. The design covers all creature comforts, with a fireplace and air-conditioning available as well as wifi.
Days 07 to 10 – Jacks Camp – Makgadikgadi Pans
This gorgeous safari ends at Jacks Camp. Nestled like a luxurious oasis amid the lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans, Jack’s Camp stands as one of Africa’s renowned camps.
Combining a 1940s colonial explorer’s style with modern sophistication, the camp reopens in January 2021 after a complete refurbishment. The lavishly decorated tents, each over 271 square meters, boast private plunge pools and wooden decks offering breath taking views of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Designed for comfort, the camp features four-poster beds, Persian rugs, polished brass, dark wood antique furniture, and African artifacts, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. The ten solar-powered tents with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, wood-burning stoves, and bed cooling systems provide both luxury and functionality.
Jack’s Camp provides an array of activities, including 4×4 drives, bush walks, and visits to the habituated meerkat colony. Guests can immerse themselves in the desert environment with nomadic Bushmen walks, gaining insights into their traditional lifestyle. The Ntwetwe concession, a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve, ensures an exclusive safari experience, allowing encounters with unique desert-adapted species like black-maned lions, cheetahs, and brown hyenas. The Makgadikgadi Pans, remnants of a vast super lake, offer a fascinating contrast to an Okavango safari, featuring migrations of zebra and wildebeest, stunning birdlife, and diverse desert species. Seasonal variations bring different activities, with quad biking available during the dry season (May to October). Jack’s Camp, situated within this striking desert landscape, guarantees an unforgettable safari adventure, combining luxury with the exploration of ancient lands and unique wildlife.
Jacks Camp promises an extraordinary blend of adventure, history, and unparalleled tranquillity, making it the perfect conclusion to your Botswana safari.
