Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Helicopter to Okavango Delta & Mokolwane Camp
Helicopter to Okavango Delta & Mokolwane Camp
On arrival in Maun, you will be assisted to your helicopter for a transfer to the newly opened Mokolwane Camp, in the heart of the southern Okavango Delta. Mokolwane is in the Xudum concession (NG29), 200 000 hectares of pristine wilderness.
This is leopard country. These territorial cats love it here so much, that the area boasts the third highest density recorded anywhere in Africa. The area is a mix of open grasslands, fertile floodplains, crystal clear lagoons, reeded islands, riverine and mopane forests, creating a wonderfully varied landscape to explore.
During the flood season, April/May to September, the area fills with water enabling you to enjoy a mokoro ride. Daily game drives with excellent local guides cover a larger area while you search for the big game. This area has an abundance of bird life & lots of elephants!
Spend 3 nights in Mokolwane - a relaxed, remote & rewarding camp, on a fully inclusive basis.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
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Mokolwane Camp
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Explore the Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta
Mokolwane Camp is set in a riverine forest of fig, jackalberry, ilala palm and wild mangosteens. Elephants love it here, with a buffet of palm nuts, berries, and wild figs to feast on as they drip off these tree giants. Set on the Matsebi river system you’ll find yourself amongst the shade, enjoying spectacular views which turn emerald as the floodwaters roll in. This is an exciting area to visit with herds of elephants and regular predator sightings. Bird life is exceptional here.
Explore on game drives and for a few months a year, on a Mokoro ride.
Each of the safari tents is raised on a platform, with comfortable furnishings and ensuite bathrooms with running hot and cold water. Each tent has beautiful views over the floodplain.
The main areas have wifi and the communal dining area enjoys the same spectacular views. There is a comfy lounge and bar area and a swimming pool to cool off during summer.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Mokolwane Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Helicopter to Khwai Private Reserve
Helicopter to Khwai Private Reserve
After breakfast and your morning activity, you will fly north to the Khwai Private concession area bordered by Moremi to the south, Savuti to the north and the Khwai Community Reserve to the east.
Your guide from Little Sable Camp will be waiting at the landing strip and you will spend 3 nights at this intimate camp. Little Sable Camp is a charming and exclusive retreat, overlooking a scenic lagoon, located amid the shimmering grasslands of the Khwai Private Reserve, one of the best private concessions in Botswana.
Enjoy daily game drives in the Khwai area, with outstanding game viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a mokoro or boat trip when the flood waters swell the river, generally from May until October each year. Spend a night sleeping under the stars at the Skybeds platforms – it’s certainly a night to remember! (Must be pre-booked; Skybeds is only open from the 1 April to the 31 October).
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
- Accommodation:
- Little Sable
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Game drives in Khwai Private Concession
Game drives in Khwai Private Concession
Little Sable offers a tranquil and intimate safari experience. The stylish tents are on decks with sitting areas outside, overlooking the grasslands. Each tent has an ensuite bathroom with outside showers. Enjoy delicious meals in the main area while keeping an eye open for passing wildlife and embark on thrilling game drives, in the morning, afternoon and evening, led by knowledgeable guides. Mokoro rides are available if the water levels permit or visit to a ground-level hide overlooking an active waterhole.
The wildlife in this area is diverse and fascinating, with frequent sightings of elephants, buffalo, plains game, lions, leopards, and even wild dogs. Giraffes and antelope, including kudu, sable, zebra, and wildebeest, are plentiful, showcasing the varied landscapes. The Khwai riverfront steals the spotlight in this concession, attracting abundant wildlife and offering beautiful river scenes to explore by 4×4 or mokoro.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
- Accommodation:
- Little Sable
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Return to Maun
Return to Maun
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your fixed-wing flight to Maun airport, arriving in time for your onward travel.
Consider adding a few nights in a camp in the Okavango Delta Panhandle for guaranteed waterbased activities, or flying to Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.
- Main Destination:
- Maun Airport (Maun)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
