&BEYOND EXPEDITIONS Mobile Camping in Botswana Scenic Highlights Safari
The quintessential African safari experience SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS SAFARI 6 nights / 7 days Okavango Delta and Nxai Pan National Park Okavango Delta MAUN BOTSWANA KASANE Nxai Pans National Park Combine the dramatic landscapes of the renowned Nxai Pans National Park (home to the annual zebra migration) with the gamerich Okavango Delta on this unforgettable six night mobile camping adventure. This journey has been specifi cally tailored for those who have shorter leave periods or would just like to sample mobile camping before moving on to lodge accommodation. It has been scheduled for departure during the months of February and April, when the Nxai Pan s rainy season attracts the zebra mega herd as well as various plains game (and the predators who accompany them) to the now filled waterholes and lush grazing. Enjoy a brilliant combination of water and land activities in the Delta that range from game drives and bush walks to mokoro excursions and fishing.
WHAT MAKES THIS SAFARI SPECIAL Rustic and comfortable mobile camping allows you to get closer than ever to the spectacular African wilderness, with the same personalised &Beyond experience. Your entire journey will be hosted by our most senior and experienced private guides who offer a wealth of knowledge about your chosen destinations and an engaging experience throughout your adventure. Your mobile camping adventure is fully inclusive from the time you arrive in Botswana, every aspect of your journey will be conveniently organised for you. This ultimate African safari adventure guarantees an intimate, exclusive experience with a minimum of two guests and a maximum of six guests per departure, ensuring window seats on game drives for all. Children over 12 years of age are welcome. Experience the very best of the Okavango Delta with the perfect combination of land and water activities such as private boat cruises, game drives, bush walks, mokoro excursions and fishing (seasonal). Explore the wonders of the Nxai Pan National Park and have the opportunity to witness the annual zebra migration. Excellent time of year for birding. PERFECT FOR Adventure seekers Wildlife enthusiasts Small groups or families with children aged 12 and older Individual travellers Travellers who have shorter leave periods Guests who would like to sample mobile camping before moving on to lodge accommodation for the rest of their journey * The suggested maximum age for this adventure is 70 years, due to the physical nature of the safari.
MOBILE CAMPING ACCOMMODATION One of the main draw cards to selecting &Beyond Expeditions as your next adventure is the rustic and comfortable mobile camping accommodation. Enjoy fully serviced mobile camping. By this we mean that you can expect the renowned &Beyond service during your adventure such as a butler, housekeeper and chefs who prepare the most scrumptious pan African menus. Accommodation is in spacious expedition dome tents (4 metres x 4 metres in size), comfortable beds, ensuite bathroom (3 metres x 3 metres in size), separate w.c. and hot bucket shower. The mobile camp boasts three ensuite safari tents. As this is the quintessential African safari experience there is no electricity in camps, but cell phones, cameras and other electronic devices can be charged on the safari vehicle. MOBILE CAMP LAYOUT Please note that this layout may change depending on the campsite s location and is for reference purposes only. WC Tent WC Tent Shower Guest Tent Shower Guest Tent Guest Tent Shower WC Tent Dining Gazebo Kitchen Tent and Staff Accommodation zoned off
What to expect
DAY 1-2 Okavango Delta Your adventure begins in Maun, where you will meet your guide and embark on a flight to the glorious Okavango Delta. Experience a wonderful two night s stay, on the banks of a seasonal waterway, overlooking the celebrated Moremi Game Reserve. Here you will be truly spoilt for choice with the assortment of excellent wildlife sightings in the area. From your pristine surrounds in the Okavango Delta you will enjoy the same renowned wildlife sightings commonly associated with the Moremi Game Reserve. DAY 3-4 Okavango Delta Next, you will again hop aboard a light aircraft that will take you the famous Nxabega concession, in the Okavango Delta, where you stay for two nights at the beautiful Nxabega Trails Camp. Here you will experience an adventure-filled mix of water and land activities from game drives and bush walks to mokoro and catch-and-release fishing. Please note that the water based activities are seasonal.
DAY 5-6 Nxai Pans National Park On the final leg of your journey you will be flown to Maun and then driven to the dramatic landscapes of the glorious Nxai Pans, where breathtaking vast open spaces, with desert-like pans, await. During the rainy season, this area bursts into life and invites various animals, including the awe-inspiring zebra migration, to congregate around its waterholes. Adventures include game drives, stargazing and the opportunity to venture to the giant baobabs in the area. DAY 7 Today, your guide will accompany you to Maun and will wave a fond farewell as you board your flight homeward from Maun International Airport.
Table of facts Number of nights and days 6 nights / 7 days Destinations Okavango Delta and Nxai Pan National Park Accommodation Mobile camping throughout Starting point Maun Ending point Maun Logistics Vehicle and light aircraft Travel season February - April Wildlife Elephant (large herds in the Chobe and Savute) Lion (large prides can be seen in the Savute) African wild dog Leopard Antelopes such as the semi-aquatic lechwe antelope, kudu, springbok and impala Giraffe Hippo Zebra migration (seasonal in the Nxai Pans) Bat-eared fox Aardvark Oryx Activities Game drives Bush walks Private boat cruises Mokoro trips Fishing (seasonal) Birding Stargazing
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