Whispers of the Kalahari

8 Days 7 Nights
Starting from $3615 /pp

Overview

The Kalahari, derived from the Tswana word “kgala” meaning the great thirst of kgalagadi, meaning ‘a waterless place’. The Kalahari covers most of the southern African countries, including the northern part of South Africa, as well as most of Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. The north side of the Kalahari, where the Okavango Delta is located, has a richer and greater variety of wildlife than the south. In the south, we find the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, famous for its black-manned Kalahari Lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Reptiles and amphibians can also survive here, while it is very incredible to hear the frog chorus commence as soon as rain arrives. Don’t make too much noise whilst in the Kalahari, so that you do not miss out on any of these.

Highlights

  • Kalahari Desert experience
  • Moremi Safari Experience
  • Camp Fires at Moremi
  • Xakanaxa Boat cruising
  • Birding and cultural encounter
  • Khwai Mokoro Ride
  • Khwai Guided Walking safari

Pick up from Maun International Airport with our 4x4 safari vehicles, then start our journey to the CKGR (Central Kalahari Game Reserve), where you will spend 2 nights, enjoying Morning and evening Game drives. Sightings can include the likes of three African Big Cats, such as the cheetah, leopard, and the most famous, the black-maned lion. Antelopes, a variety of birds, and birds of prey species, such as falcons, giant eagle owl, goshawks, to name a few.

Overnight: Private Camp Site – Kalahari

Meal Plan: Full Board

Arrive in Maun and head straight to Rustic Gate Getaway and spend a night there, in the morning, before leaving for Moremi, the guide will take you shopping.

Overnight: Rustic Gate Lodge and Camp Site

Meal Plan: Half Board

Journey Time: Approx. 4 Hours

Your journey continues to Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana's premier wilderness areas, which encompasses both swampy and dry areas. Moremi Game Reserve is a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary, situated in the Okavango Delta. The reserve is unfenced, and natural water systems define its boundaries. The vegetation is varied, with dry land complemented by permanent and seasonal swamplands, resulting in an excellent diversity of both wildlife and birdlife.

There is an excellent network of game drive routes throughout the reserve. You will spend two nights in this breathtaking area, which always impresses. You will go on game drives early in the morning at sunrise and again in the late afternoon. After morning game drives, you'll return to camp for a siesta, then enjoy a sunset boat cruise in Xakanaxa. After dinner, you might sit with your guide around the fire to gaze at the night stars.

Overnight: Xakanaxa Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey Time: Approx. 1 Hour

From Xakanaxa, we continue our exploration, but this time our journey takes us to Khwai in the northern part of Moremi Game Reserve. We spend the last two nights at African Excursions Guest House, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives and by mokoro during the day.

Overnight: African Excursions Guest House

Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Guests enjoy a full English breakfast on their last day before bidding farewell to our team. We will then lead a guided walk in the morning, giving you a chance to get up close and personal with nature.

Drop off at the Khwai airstrip follows: Arrival at the Maun International Airport marks the end of services, then proceed to check in for departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only

Includes
  • CKGR | Maun | Moremi Game Reserve | Khwai Community Concession
  • Camping in private camp sites
  • Camping team with chef and camp assistants
  • Full camping equipment
  • Game drives, walking safari, mokoro cruises & boat cruises
  • En-suite tents with bush shower/toilet
  • 2 cans of soft drinks and 2 liters of bottled water per person daily
  • 2 bottles of wine per night at the lodge/camp
Excludes
  • All optional activities and extra services not mentioned above.

Pricing
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02 3,615 pp.
Whispers of the Kalahari

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