This safari offers an insight into the culture and history of the Kalahari's oldest inhabitants. It is ideal for the adventure enthusiast offering breathtaking scenery, desert wildlife and the privilege of an introduction to the traditional lifestyle of the San Bushmen.
Highlights:
2 nights Bushman Experience (Ghanzi), 4 nights Central Kalahari Game Reserve, overnight at a Lodge in Maun
Optional extension:
This is the ideal opportunity to extend the tour. We have created an extension onto the Fish Eagle Safari, which is a grand 17 night combination trail. If you book the two tours together you will receive a special price, as per rates sheet. Contact us for further details.
Includes:
All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), chalets in Maun, all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated and tea/coffee, services of a professional guide and camp assistant, Botswana park entries for activities included on itinerary, transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Excludes:
Restaurant meals (Maun), tips, curios, beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, Sleeping Bag (and small pillow) on all camping sectors.
Extra Information:
As the tour starts at 12h30, it is not a requirement that you pre-night in Maun if you are arriving by 12h00 in Maun. Jenman Safaris can assist in pre-tour arrangements if required.
Day 1-2
Ghanzi - Bushman Experience: The safari begins in Maun, where we meet by 1230 and travel 300km to a cultural village on a farm in the Ghanzi area. We settle into camp and have a safari briefing. We are up early the next morning to enjoy a light breakfast before participating in a nature walk led by local Bushmen trackers. They will share their intricate bush knowledge and give us an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. There is time in the afternoon to enjoy a siesta, swim in the local dam and a village tour to meet the community. This evening we will be treated to a traditional Bushman meal and enjoy an evening of their song and dance around the campfire. (Day 1 L, D & Day 2 B,L,D)
Day 3-6
Central Kalahari Game Reserve: We enter the pristine wilderness of the largest game reserve in Botswana. We spend 4 nights exploring the undeveloped wilderness of the northern region of the Kalahari, moving from camp to camp. We will visit Pipers Pan, Tau Pan and Deception Valley in our exploration of the Kalahari. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty of the Kalahari on game drives and at camp. This is adventure camping in its purest form, water and communications are limited and we travel as a self-sufficient group. (B, L, D)
Day 7
Maun, lodge: After our final morning game drive, we break camp and return to Maun, where our last night will be enjoyed in the comfort of a lodge. Dinner is at your own expense in a local restaurant. The following day you will be transferred to Maun Airport for onward connections. (Day 7 B, L & Day 8 B only)
