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Nxai Pan Camp
Makgadikgadi Pan
Days 1 - 2: Makgadikgadi Pan
Nxai Pan Camp is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which the camp takes its name, and is the only permanent camp in the Nxai Pan National Park. The camp faces east over the open grasslands of the pans and accommodates a maximum of 18 guests in thatched units.
The biggest draw to the Park are the zebras that migrate by the thousands to the area, (usually) from mid-February to late April to give birth – which is the second largest land animal migration in Southern Africa, during the summer after the rains have fallen. The pan is also known for its huge springbok population, wildebeest, elephants and large groups of giraffe. During the rainy season, birdlife here is prolific, many species being different to what one would see in the Delta – it is definitely a birders paradise.
Activities offered at Nxai Pan are game drives, as well as day trips to the famous Baines' Baobabs. These age-old trees were immortalised in paintings by the artist and adventurer Thomas Baines in 1862. If you were to compare Baines’ paintings to the scene today, you would find that after 150 years, the trees are nearly identical – testament to the age of these magnificent giants. Another classic activity is a walk with one of the San bushmen trackers, an informative walk that takes place within the camp’s footprint. Learn about how the San used to live nomadically, gather food, find water sources, hunt and identify which plants were used for medicinal purposes. Their wealth of true bush knowledge is unparalleled.
The 9 en-suite chalets at Nxai Pan Camp (including a 2 bedroomed family chalet close to the main area) are linked to the main area by low raised walkways. Inside, the chalets are wide, airy and spacious. All have a relaxing lounge area and sliding doors that open onto a viewing deck, which faces a permanent waterhole where elephant are frequent visitors.
The main area of the camp includes an expansive open-air lounge, dining area, bar, plunge pool and curio shop. The wide, wooden viewing deck leads out to an open firepit area where guests often enjoy pre and post dinner drinks, and breakfast is usually served here too. Off to one side of the deck is a small plunge pool, with sun loungers offering front row seats to the action at the waterhole.
This lodge is a perfect contrast to the Okavango Delta and Northern Botswana regions, and is a great way to start or round off any trip.
Example Details For Nxai Pan Camp
Nights: | 2 Nights | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 0 |
Room: | 1 x Chalet | ||
Includes: | All meals; beverages including premier brands (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); all game viewing activities; daily laundry service; and emergency medical evacuation cover are included. Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari. |
Nxai Pan Camp Location.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children of any age are welcome during non-peak periods. Between 15 November and end March the minimum age for children is 6 years and older. Private vehicles are compulsory when travelling with children under 12 years.
Nxai Pan accommodates a maximum of 18 guests in thatched units specially designed to provide a constant and comfortable temperature throughout the year. There is also a safe in each room if needed.
The bathrooms include twin basins and both indoor and outdoor showers. One unit has an additional twin bedroom useful for families. The spacious rooms all have a relaxing lounge area and viewing deck which faces onto the waterhole where elephant are frequent visitors.
The main area of the camp includes an expansive open-air lounge, dining area, bar, plunge pool and a curio shop. Battery charging facilities are available in the main area as well.
There is no mobile reception, no direct phone or fax and no email. Communication is maintained with head office in Maun via radio. There is also no TV or radio at Nxai Pan Camp.
A laundry service is included (excluding underwear). Laundry is collected in the morning and usually returned the same day, weather permitting. Washing powder is provided in the room for guests wishing to wash their own garments.
The game drives involve both a guide and tracker, this adds to the experience on 2 levels. You have 2 sets of eyes searching out the action, looking for tracks – this ensures a good chance of sightings, especially predators. In addition, having the tracker out front, concentrating on tracking, means that the guide is more able to talk to clients, keep them informed and to answer any questions.
Game walks are also available, and the length of the walk can be adjusted to suit your personal desires, or level of fitness. The walks are comfortable strolls, meant to provide you with a chance to experience the wilderness and open your eyes to a new and fascinating world.
Nxai Pan is a 100% solar-operated camp.
Splash Camp
Okavango Delta
Days 3 - 4: Okavango Delta
Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the private Kwara Reserve, and offers a very relaxed, friendly and authentic atmosphere.
The concession shares a 30 km water boundary with the famous Moremi Game Reserve and its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Characterised by labyrinths of permanent water channels and secret islands, this area offers the perfect Delta experience, and is considered to be amongst the best area in Botswana for game viewing and activities.
The camp has a variety of activities available including game drives, walking safaris during the green season, mokoro excursions and night drives. Fishing is also offered for 10 months of the year (prohibited in January and February as this is peak breeding season). Basic equipment is supplied but avid fly fishers are advised to bring their own equipment.
Boat cruises are one of the best ways to to see the Delta and all of its inhabitant, and from August to December visits to the nearby heronries currently located in Godikwe and Gcobega Lagoons can be arranged. The number of birds fluctuates from year to year, depending on the conditions, and is a very worthwhile experience for birders.
The 10 en-suite tents are situated on a deck overlooking a pan which attracts game year round. Each tent also has a private veranda with outdoor lounge chairs, the perfect place to relax and take in the magnificent views and soak up the atmosphere. There are also 2 family tents with an extra bedroom and a shared bathroom.
The main area has a plunge pool, bar, and lounge as well as an orientation center and a curio shop. Just in front, towards the pan is the fire pit where a light breakfast is served each day before heading off on activities, and stories are told after supper in the evenings.
Splash Enclave (accommodating groups of 6-10 guests looking for a more intimate experience) is still part of the main camp but the rooms can be booked on an exclusive basis. This area has a separate plunge pool, dining area, lounge and bar and with no age restrictions for an exclusive booking, this is the perfect location for families.
Example Details For Splash Camp
Nights: | 2 Nights | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 0 |
Room: | 1 x Chalet | ||
Includes: | All meals; scheduled game activities; local branded drinks; a laundry service; and Park fees are included. Please note that the minimum age for both mokoro and walking activities is 12 years. Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari. |
Splash Camp Location.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Private vehicles are compulsory when travelling with children under 12 years. The minimum age for both mokoro and walking safaris is 12 years.
The tents are all en-suite with indoor and outdoor showers, ceiling fan, standing fan, charging station, and a safe. The tents are all elevated on wooden platforms with a small private viewing deck with armchairs and side table. Each room also has bug/insect repellent provided for guests use.
The family tents consist of one double bedroom and a separate second twin bedroom, sharing one bathroom. Families travelling with children aged 6 to 12 years are required to book private activities.
The main area consists of bar, lounge, plunge pool, orientation centre, curio shop and a fire pit.
Activities available at Splash Camp include game drives (day and night), mokoro excursions, boat cruises, walking safaris and birdwatching. The Land Cruisers used for game drives seat a maximum of 6 people per vehicle.
Fishing is also offered for 10 months of the year, but is prohibited in January and February as this is peak breeding season. Basic equipment is supplied, but avid fly fishers are advised to bring their own equipment.
As Splash Camp is in a private concession the guides are allowed to drive off road in search of sightings, and are also able to drive at night with spotlights.
A complimentary laundry service is available.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Please note that the minimum age for both mokoro and walking activities is 12 years.
A guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.
Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and camp manager
Lebala Camp
Kwando Concession
Days 5 - 6: Kwando Concession
Lebala (meaning 'wide open spaces' in the local language of Setswana) is located in 2,320 square kilometres of private unfenced wilderness in the Kwando concession. The surrounding scenery is dominated by vast plains with scattered palms and trees backed by wooded savannas.
The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators - wild dog, lion, cheetah, hyena and leopard.
After dark, spotlights are switched on and the game drives expose guests to nocturnal sightings of rare and elusive species such as leopard, small spotted genet and aardwolf, to name a few. Nocturnal bird species that are encountered include the Natal nightjar and a large variety of owls.
Depending on the season, it is also possible to do guided walks in the area, although the distance and location for walks may vary seasonally.
The 8 spacious tents are built on a raised teak deck, laid out with maximum comfort and privacy in mind, and are set back among the trees. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks across the vast plains make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa.
Each tent has a reading and writing area, an en-suite bathroom with Victorian clawfoot bathtubs, and "his and hers" washbasins. The bathrooms lead out to a reed enclosed open-air shower with hot and cold running water. The tents are kept cool with a combination of ceiling fans and the mosquito net walls. There is also one family tent which consists of an additional twin bedroom within the tent itself, ensuring that parents and young children sleep in the same tent for their peace of mind.
The main areas of the camp include a small swimming pool, a communal fire place and dining room, a curio shop, bar and lounge area including a small library. Mouth-watering food is prepared by the chefs and served in the open-sided dining room. After dinner there is a wonderful camp fire around which to sip a coffee or enjoy a nightcap. Outdoor private dinners can also be organised by the poolside or by the fireplace for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoons.
Example Details For Lebala Camp
Nights: | 2 Nights | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 0 |
Room: | 1 x Luxury Tent | ||
Includes: | All meals; beverages including premier brands (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); all game viewing activities; a daily laundry service; and emergency medical evacuation cover (to a regional medical facility) are included. Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari. |
Lebala Camp Location.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Private vehicles are compulsory when travelling with children under 12 years.
The tents are all en-suite and set on raised decks with access via a front verandah. Each tent is surrounded by shade cloth walls, and is open plan, comprising of a large bedroom area and a bathroom which includes double basins, a claw-foot bathtub, separate toilet and an outside double shower. Also included is a fan and safe if needed. The walls are made of mosquito netting/gauze with roll down flaps, allowing for a flow of cool breeze and stunning views.
One of the tents has an additional twin bedroom within the tent for family use.
The main area of the camp includes a small swimming pool, a communal fire place and dining room, a curio shop, bar and lounge area complemented with a small library. A laundry service is offered on a complimentary basis and credit card services are also available.
The game drives involves both a guide and tracker, this adds to the experience on 2 levels. You have 2 sets of eyes searching out the action, looking for tracks - this ensures a good chance of sightings, especially predators. In addition, having the tracker out front, concentrating on tracking, means that the guide is more able to talk to clients, keep them informed and to answer any questions. Each vehicle seats just 6 people maximum.
As Lebala Camp is in a private concession the guides are allowed to drive off road in search of sightings, and have often been able to follow the wild dogs on their hunts. It also means they are able to drive at night with spotlights. 30% off fascinating mammals are mainly active at night, so this allows for more opportunities to view them.
Game walks are also available, and the length of the walk can be adjusted to suit your personal desires, or level of fitness. The walks are comfortable strolls, meant to provide you with a chance to experience the wilderness and open your eyes to a new and fascinating world. Any walk can be combined with a game drive or mokoro ride.
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