Over seven days, you’ll visit two locations within the Delta, each one offering a unique experience in the pristine wilderness. First you’ll stay at Mapula Lodge, deep in the Delta, surrounded by floodplains, forested islands and sparkling waterways. Your next stop is the 220,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve, where you’ll spend three nights at Sable Alley.
During your stay you’ll take game drives, looking for herds of browsing elephant, and seeking the predators that hide in the shadows, and you will also be able to take a walking safari along the Khwai River.
The Okovango Delta is the most iconic of Botswana’s safari destinations. It’s waters rise and fall throughout the year, but wildlife is always abundant, and large herds of elephant, pods of hippo, a wide range of antelope and some of their predators, lion, leopard, and even wild dog, should be spotted during your safari.
Floating amongst the reeds and lilies in a mokoro is a wonderful way to while away a few hours, seeing the wildlife from a totally different perspective.
Both Mapula Lodge and Sable Alley are designed to make the most of their position in the landscape.
At Mapula Lodge, there are nine canvas-and-thatch bedroom tents, with king size metal four-posters and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and fabulous views across the Delta. There’s a swimming pool and a vast outdoor deck overlooking the lagoon for lazy afternoons and evenings.
Sable Alley overlooks a peaceful lagoon (in fact, sometimes it’s not so peaceful with all the wildlife action), and you can enjoy the views from one of the 12, ensuite tents, the swimming pool, or the stylish main area.
Call 01491 575 987 to discuss your exact requirements and enquire about this tour.
Botswana Safari Tour Details
- 6 nights
- £POA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Game drive through the unique Khwai Game Reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for lion, leopard and wild dog as you go.
- Gaze at the incredible views from the deck of your bedroom at Sable Alley (G&T in hand!)
- Feast your eyes on huge herds of elephant. Botswana has one of the largest concentrations of pachyderms in Africa, and we know just where to find them.
- Stay in the heart of the Okavango Delta at Mapula Lodge and float into unexplored areas on a mokoro or boat safari.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
- Overnight outward flight to Maun, Botswana via Johannesburg
- Mapula Lodge, Okovango Delta x 3 nights
- Sable Lodge, Khwai x 3 nights
- Overnight return flight from Maun to UK via Johannesburg
