During your time on this 7-Day Kalahari Safari you will discover the vast desert plains of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and visit the ancient inland sea that is now the breathtaking Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Your journey will begin and end in Maun, Botswana – African Travel Gateway can arrange flights to Maun if needed and this tour can be extended to include other areas of Botswana.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1: Arrive in Maun, transfer to Tau Pan Camp, Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Day 2 & 3: On safari in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Day 4: Transfer to Jack’s Camp, Makgadikgadi National Park
Day 5 & 6: On safari in the Makgadikgadi National Park
Day 7: Transfer back to Maun, Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Maun, transfer to Tau Camp, Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Your 7-Day Kalahari Safari starts in Maun, Botswana where you will board your light aircraft transfer to the Tau Pan Airstrip in the Kalahari Game Reserve. Your dedicated guide for your stay will be awaiting your arrival at the airstrip and be waiting to transfer you to Tau Camp.
Once you arrive at camp you will have time to unwind in your tent or the main area. Each safari tent is tastefully decorated to bring the desert landscapes into your room. Built on stilts to ensure the best views over the desert landscapes. You will spend the next three nights here on a fully inclusive basis.
Day 2 & 3: On Safari in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
The main lodge is situated above a watering hole, so whether you choose to go out on a game-viewing activity or stay in camp you are sure to see some wonderful wildlife sightings.
Other activities at Tau Pan include game drives, guided nature walks with a San Tracker and stargazing. Wildlife sightings in the area include lions, jackals, plains game such as oryx and springbok, and smaller animals such as ground squirrels and jackals. However you choose to spend your day, out on safari on relaxing at the lodge, you are sure to have an incredible time at Tau Pan.
Day 4: Transfer to Jack’s Camp, Makgadikgadi National Park
This morning after your last breakfast and morning activity in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, you will be transferred back to the airstrip in time for your light aircraft transfer back to Maun, on arrival in Maun you will catch your next air transfer to Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi National Park.
Your dedicated guide will be waiting for your arrival at the airstrip and will transfer you to the camp. Jack’s Camp is located on the edge of an ancient inland sea, now known as the Makgadikgadi salt pans. The lodge boasts luxury and opulence and is equipped with everything you could need for a memorable stay. You will spend the next 3 nights here on a fully inclusive basis.
Days 5 & 6: On Safari in the Makgadikgadi National Park
Makgadikgadi National Park is home to one of the largest annual Zebra Migrations that takes place from November to March each year and is a fantastic game-viewing spectacle to witness. Apart from the migration, Jack’s Camp offers plenty of other activities to keep you busy during your stay.
During the dry season, you can go on a quad biking adventure through the salt pans. Year-round you can enjoy game viewing, visits to the habituated meerkat population and of course relax and enjoy all the camp facilities. The day is not complete without a sundowner overlooking the expansive salt pans.
Day 7: Transfer back to Maun, Departure
Today your 7-Day Kalahari Safari sadly draws to an end, this morning will consist of breakfast and a last morning activity if time allows. You will then be transferred back to the airstrip in time for your air transfer back to Maun.
Trip Costs:
2023:
$9,650 per person sharing (Nov – Dec)
2024:
$9,650 per person sharing (Jan – March)
$11,625 per person sharing (April – May)
$12,790 per person sharing (June, Sep, Oct)
$13,950 per person sharing (July – Aug)
$13,020 per person sharing (Nov – 9 Jan 2025)
Price Includes:
06 Nights accommodation on a fully inclusive basis:
Accommodation
All meals
Teas/coffees & snacks
Local beers, wines and soft drinks
Twice daily game viewing activities
The services of professional rangers and camp staff
All government taxes and levies
National park fees
All light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
Price Excludes:
Personal items and gratuities
Premium beverages
Travel Insurance
Visas if required
Laundry
Flights to and from Maun (African Travel Gateway can assist with these)
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