Join us in Botswana on this 7-Day Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans Walking Safari, where you will experience the beauty and untamed wilderness of the Okavango Delta on foot, along with the vast salt pans of the Makgadikgadi National Park. This safari will begin and end in Johannesburg and can be extended, chat with one of our consultants on how to tailor this walking safari to your needs.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 - Depart Johannesburg for Maun, transfer to the Okavango Delta, Kweene Trails
Days 2 to 4 – On a walking safari in the Okavango Delta, Mobile Camp
Day 5 – Transfer to Maun, transfer to the Makgadikgadi National Park, Jack’s Camp
Day 6 - On Safari in the Makgadikgadi National Park
Day 7 - Light aircraft transfer to Maun, departure to Johannesburg
Day 1- Depart Johannesburg for Maun, transfer to the Okavango Delta, Kweene Trails
Today you will depart OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg for Maun, Botswana. Upon arrival in Maun you will embark on a scenic helicopter transfer to the Kweene Trails mobile camp – Kweene River Camp, in the Okavango Delta, this will be your base for two nights before moving further into the Delta.
Kweene River Camp is located on the banks of the seasonal Kweene River, the camp consists of a main area with a dining area and a seating area, accommodation is in dome tents complete with cosy bedrolls, lights for the evenings, an outside seating area and subtle touches of the surrounding bush. Bathrooms are set up with bucket showers (the camp staff will ensure you have hot water for your shower) and a pit latrine toilet. Your guides and chefs are always there to assist with anything you may need.
This afternoon will be your first walking safari along the winding waterways and floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Discovering the African bush on foot gives you a unique perspective of the land and wildlife. Your guide will show you all the ways in which the land supports the wildlife and how the wildlife in turn supports this amazing ecosystem.
Day 2 to 4 - Walking safari in the Okavango Delta, Mobile Camp
Your typical day at Kweene Trails will begin with early morning tea and rusks before heading out on foot to explore the area, returning to camp for a hearty brunch. During the heat of the day, you will relax in camp before exploring the areas surrounding camp in the late afternoon.
On day 3 you will have a longer day of walking as you will be moving camps, after breakfast you will embark on foot further into the Delta and arrive at your next mobile camping location – Magwegwe Camp, your base for the following 2 nights. Magwegwe Camp is located in a seasonal swap, bringing with it an abundance of wildlife and some intriguing landscapes. The camp is set up in the same way as your first mobile camp ensuring you have all the comforts and amenities you will need.
Spend the next few days immersing yourselves in one of Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness areas, enjoying the peace and tranquillity that only a mobile camp can give you. Your guides will teach you wonders about the lands and the wildlife leaving you wanting to know more…
Day 5 - Transfer to Maun, transfer to the Makgadikgadi National Park, Jack’s Camp
This morning your time in the Delta comes to an end but not before one last bush breakfast. You will then be transferred by helicopter back to Maun in time for your light aircraft transfer to the Makgadikgadi Pans, here you will spend the next two nights at Jack’s Camp – an oasis on the edge of the ancient inland sea, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
You will arrive in time to freshen up before afternoon tea and your first game drive on the pans. You are likely to spot wildlife such as oryx, zebra, springbok, jackal, bat-eared foxes and much more. Return to camp in time for a delicious dinner and some star gazing.
Day 6 - On Safari in the Makgadikgadi National Park
Today is yours to enjoy the lodge and the activities on offer, one of the highlights of Jack’s Camp is being able to visit a habituated meerkat population and do some quad biking on the pans. Enjoy your last sundowner looking out over the expansive salt pans with the sun setting in the distance.
Day 7 - Light aircraft transfer to Maun, departure to Johannesburg
This morning after breakfast and a last activity if time allows, you will board your light aircraft transfer back to Maun Airport in time for your flight back to Johannesburg.
Tour Costs:
2024:
April – May, Nov
$ 13,320 per person sharing based on 2 adults
June, Sep – Oct
$ 14,100 per person sharing based on 2 adults
July – Aug
$ 14,880 per person sharing based on 2 adults
Cost Includes:
4 nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Kweene Trails
2 nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Jack’s Camp
All meals
Teas, coffees & snacks
All walking safari activities
Park fees
The services of a professional ranger and camp staff
Emergency evacuation insurance
Bar account (excluding premium beverages)
All activities as per itinerary
All road transfers as per itinerary
All light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
Tourism levy of 1 %
Flights
Johannesburg to Maun return excl taxes (economy class)
Costs Exclude:
Visas if required
Airport taxes
Personal items and gratuities
Bar accounts not specified
Meals not specified
Flights not specified
Park fees not specified
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