Dogs Dogs

Wild Dogs are always a favourite with our safari guests. Sadly their numbers were decimated during the latter part of the twentieth century, but (especially in the reserves that we visit on safari), we're getting frequent and good sightings.

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Where to go Botswana - Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is dubbed as the jewel of the Kalahari being blessed with a unique ecosystem serving as an oasis for its inhabitants. It is fed by the floodwaters of central Africa where the water fans out into the Okavango Delta forming a wetland system of beautiful palm-fringed channels, lagoons and islands that support a wealth of fauna and flora.

Along with beautiful water channels, lagoons and islands, there are trees, shrubs and bushes of various species. It is home to over 200,000 animals that roam its wilderness areas giving color to the whole Delta and Moremi Reserve.  Many of Afrcias iconic animals are resident in the area including Leopard, rhino, zebra, lechwe, giraffe, lion, monkey, antelope, crocodile, hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, impala, reedbuck, tsessebe, wildebeest and many more. There are also over 400 kinds of birds such as the African Eagle, Hammerkop, Ostrich, Crested Crane, elusive Pel's Fishing Owl, Lilac Roller etc. 

The best way to explore the delta is by dugout canoe, locally called a mokoro, being gently propelled through this unique watercourse by your own guide. This is the ultimate relaxing approach to wildlife spotting whilst having an opportunity of seeing this unique environment from a different perspective. 

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Where to go in Botswana - Chobe NP

Chobe National Park, the first national park of Botswana, was established in 1968 and covers approximately 11,700 sq. kms, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland. It is the most accessible and frequently visited of Botswana’s big game country and is famous for its large herds of elephants, often reaching 100,000. During the dry winter months of May through to September enormous numbers of these pachyderms converge upon the river to drink, bathe and play. 

And not only is it famous for its huge herds of elephant, but also its buffalo as well as the associated predators such as large prides of lion that have learnt to hunt them. There are also numerous antelope and other plains game as well as vast pods of hippos wallowing in the shallows of the River Chobe. Plus the birdlife is spectacular, so make sure you have your binoculars with you.

There are several game lodges set along the banks of the Chobe River from where you can enjoy daily game drives or boat based game viewing. Another option is to stay on a houseboat (our particular favourite) that enables you to game view 24 hours a day, should you choose to do so. Whilst on a houseboat, you are permanently on safari, which is a bit of a novelty in itself. Lounge on luxurious decking overlooking the water and watch vast pods of hippo as you float by or alternatively take out the smaller boats to get up close and personal with the wildlife and see Chobe from a different perspective.

The majestic Victoria Falls are very close by. A short two-hour road trip to the North Western corner of Zimbabwe. You can easily visit the falls on a day trip from tour Chobe lodge. 

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Botswana 2019

Botswana offers diverse ecosystems and fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities with some of the finest water-based safari activities in Africa. Having said that by including different styles of lodges and game reserves in your safari, you can combine both water based game viewing and the more traditional game drive vehicle style game viewing.

The tourism brand of the country “Africa’s Best Kept Secret” which is founded on the protection of its delicate environment and the pursuit of consistent sustainable development for the people of Botswana.

Botswana exhibits its exclusivity to an exceptionally high standard. The country has based its tourism industry on attracting discerning travelers who are willing to pay more for the privilege of visiting the country.  With this in mind many of the lodges, particularly in the Okavango, are only accessible by small plane, which pushes that exclusivity up even higher. 

Many of the lodges are spectacular but in a stylish and simplistic way. The lodges beautifully blend into the ecosystem in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. It is all about being at one with nature, having a minimal impact on the environment and yet seeing it in style and with the luxury that guests expect from exclusive lodges.

Probably the biggest issue to consider when visiting Botswana is the scale of the country. The easiest and most popular method to move from one location to another is by small aircraft, however this does push the cost of your safari up. Our advice is to limit your trip to two main yet diverse locations and enjoy all that those areas offer.

With over fifteen years experience we can recommend various safari itineraries to maximize your wildlife experiences within your budget.

For example, a very popular favourite with our guests is to tailor a safari that includes a time spent in the Ockavango Delta and Chobe National park, which also enables a day visit across the bourder to Victoria Falls.

First step is to let us know the areas of Botsawana you would like to visit and on thereafter we can advise and recommend a safari to suit.

Contact Fiona and together we'll create a trip to suit your pocket and wishes.

Gorilla Safari Early Bird Special

If you have Gorillas on your bucket list, then now is the time to book your safari while costs for permits in Uganda are still low. Neighbouring Rwanda have hiked their permit prices to $1500 per day, while Uganda remain at $600 per day. But that low price won't be around for too much longer.

We have an Early Bird booking special offer available now. £470 off a ten day Safari in August 2019, now just £3,200 pps.

We expect this safari to sell out very quickly so early booking is recommended.

Check our our website and Email Fiona for more details.