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Botswana’s Great Plains Adventure

From $24,900
  • EUR: 21,551
  • GBP: 18,437
  • CHF: 20,338
  • ZAR: 404,654
per person sharing

Delta and Channel Exploration

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Botswana’s pristine wilderness. This meticulously crafted Great Plain’s Réserve and Explorer Camp experience takes you deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta and its surrounding areas, offering a perfect blend of luxury and untamed nature. Begin your adventure at the exclusive Selinda Camp, where you’ll explore the unique Selinda Spillway. Next, immerse yourself in the water-rich landscape of Duba Plains Camp, known for its dramatic wildlife encounters. Continue your journey at Duba Explorers Camp, accessible only by air, where abundant game and rare species await. Conclude your safari at the tranquil Sitatunga Private Island, a birdwatcher’s paradise. Throughout your journey, expert guides will lead you on game drives, water safaris, and bush walks, providing intimate encounters with Botswana’s diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. This itinerary promises not just a vacation, but a life-changing expedition into one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.

Days 1-4: Waterscape Sensation - 4 Nights

Selinda Camp, Selinda Reserve

Selinda Camp, nestled in the pristine 1300km² Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, offers a luxurious and exclusive safari experience. Rebuilt in 2019, the camp features three spacious tented villas and a separate two-bedroom Selinda Suite, all beautifully designed with private verandas, pools, and stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The camp's location along the Selinda Spillway, a natural water channel connecting the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti wetlands, provides unique opportunities for water-based activities when water levels permit. Guests can explore the intricate network of channels by boat, observing wildlife from a different perspective. The area is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants that frequently visit the camp and its surroundings. One of the highlights is the chance to encounter the famous "Army Boys" lion pride, known for their impressive size and hunting prowess. Activities at Selinda focus on morning and evening game drives in photographer-friendly vehicles, as well as guided walks when conditions allow. With its commitment to sustainability, exceptional guiding, and luxurious amenities, Selinda Camp provides an intimate and impressive safari experience in one of Botswana's most scenic and untouched areas.

Selinda Camp, nestled in the pristine 1300km² Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, offers a luxurious and exclusive safari experience. Rebuilt in 2019, the camp features three spacious tented villas and a separate two-bedroom Selinda Suite, all beautifully designed with private verandas, pools, and stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The camp's location along the Selinda Spillway, a natural water channel connecting the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti wetlands, provides unique opportunities for water-based activities when water levels permit. Guests can explore the intricate network of channels by boat, observing wildlife from a different perspective. The area is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants that frequently visit the camp and its surroundings. One of the highlights is the chance to encounter the famous "Army Boys" lion pride, known for their impressive size and hunting prowess. Activities at Selinda focus on morning and evening game drives in photographer-friendly vehicles, as well as guided walks when conditions allow. With its commitment to sustainability, exceptional guiding, and luxurious amenities, Selinda Camp provides an intimate and impressive safari experience in one of Botswana's most scenic and untouched areas.

Days 5-8: Water and Wildlife - 4 Nights

Duba Plains Camp, Okavango Delta

Duba Plains Camp, nestled in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an extraordinary safari experience amidst a stunning waterscape. The camp is surrounded by seasonally flooded plains and intricate water channels, creating a unique ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife. When water levels permit, typically between May and September, guests can explore the glistening waterways on mokoro (traditional dugout canoes) or motorboats, providing an intimate perspective of the delta's aquatic life. The area is renowned for its dramatic predator-prey interactions, particularly the titanic clashes between lions and buffalo. Duba's lions, known to be up to 15 percent larger than other lions, are often observed hunting massive herds of buffalo, offering guests the thrilling opportunity to witness these powerful predators in action. The camp's expert guides are adept at tracking these encounters, sometimes spending entire days following a pride on the hunt, even delivering meals to guests in the field to ensure they don't miss a moment of the exhilarating wildlife spectacle.

Duba Plains Camp, nestled in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an extraordinary safari experience amidst a stunning waterscape. The camp is surrounded by seasonally flooded plains and intricate water channels, creating a unique ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife. When water levels permit, typically between May and September, guests can explore the glistening waterways on mokoro (traditional dugout canoes) or motorboats, providing an intimate perspective of the delta's aquatic life. The area is renowned for its dramatic predator-prey interactions, particularly the titanic clashes between lions and buffalo. Duba's lions, known to be up to 15 percent larger than other lions, are often observed hunting massive herds of buffalo, offering guests the thrilling opportunity to witness these powerful predators in action. The camp's expert guides are adept at tracking these encounters, sometimes spending entire days following a pride on the hunt, even delivering meals to guests in the field to ensure they don't miss a moment of the exhilarating wildlife spectacle.

Days 9-12: Animals in Abundance - 4 Nights

Duba Explorers Camp, Okavango Delta

Duba Explorers Camp, nestled in the northern reaches of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an intimate safari experience in a pristine wetland environment. Accessible by light aircraft and a short helicopter transfer, the camp is surrounded by floodplains and channels, providing guests with unique water-based safari opportunities. When water levels permit, visitors can explore the intricate waterways by motorboat or traditional mokoro canoes, immersing themselves in the delta's aquatic ecosystem. The area is renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing, including rare sightings of wild dogs, leopards, and a diverse array of bird species. Game drives in custom-built 4x4 vehicles allow guests to venture into the surrounding grasslands and woodlands, where they might encounter large herds of elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species. With its blend of land and water activities, Duba Explorers Camp offers a comprehensive Okavango Delta experience in an exclusive and unspoiled setting.

Duba Explorers Camp, nestled in the northern reaches of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an intimate safari experience in a pristine wetland environment. Accessible by light aircraft and a short helicopter transfer, the camp is surrounded by floodplains and channels, providing guests with unique water-based safari opportunities. When water levels permit, visitors can explore the intricate waterways by motorboat or traditional mokoro canoes, immersing themselves in the delta's aquatic ecosystem. The area is renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing, including rare sightings of wild dogs, leopards, and a diverse array of bird species. Game drives in custom-built 4x4 vehicles allow guests to venture into the surrounding grasslands and woodlands, where they might encounter large herds of elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species. With its blend of land and water activities, Duba Explorers Camp offers a comprehensive Okavango Delta experience in an exclusive and unspoiled setting.

Days 13-14: Bird’s Paradise - 2 Nights

Sitatunga Private Island, Okavango Delta

Sitatunga Private Island, nestled in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an exclusive and tranquil safari experience. The camp is surrounded by serene lagoons and intricate waterways, providing a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts. Guests can embark on sunset cruises, gliding through the calm waters while witnessing the sky transform into a canvas of vibrant colours. The area is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting an abundance of avian species, including jacanas, herons, and the elusive Pel's fishing owl. For those seeking a more intimate connection with nature, guided bush walks around the island offer opportunities to explore the smaller wonders of the Delta, from unique plant life to tracking wildlife on foot. The camp's emphasis on water-based activities and its remote location create a sense of serenity, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the magical atmosphere of this watery wilderness.

Sitatunga Private Island, nestled in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, offers an exclusive and tranquil safari experience. The camp is surrounded by serene lagoons and intricate waterways, providing a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts. Guests can embark on sunset cruises, gliding through the calm waters while witnessing the sky transform into a canvas of vibrant colours. The area is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting an abundance of avian species, including jacanas, herons, and the elusive Pel's fishing owl. For those seeking a more intimate connection with nature, guided bush walks around the island offer opportunities to explore the smaller wonders of the Delta, from unique plant life to tracking wildlife on foot. The camp's emphasis on water-based activities and its remote location create a sense of serenity, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the magical atmosphere of this watery wilderness.

INCLUSIONS

- Daily morning & evening game drives
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All house wines, spirits & juices
- Personal butler
- Transfers between locations

EXCLUSIONS

- Private game drive vehicles
- Spa treatments
- Premium wines, spirits & Champagne
- Gratuities
RATES from
$24,900
  • EUR: 21,551
  • GBP: 18,437
  • CHF: 20,338
  • ZAR: 404,654

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