Bushman Trail Safari
16 days—Discover the Soul of Botswana on the Bushman Trail Safari."
$4640-5400 USD
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Safari summary
Tour Description Embark on an extraordinary 15-nights camping adventure with our Bushman Trails safari. This camping experience offers a cultural immersion and covers some of the most stunning wilderness areas in Botswana, from the mesmerizing Kalahari Desert to the unique Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Marsh, and the renowned Chobe River Front. Starting in Maun and concluding in Victoria Falls, this safari promises an unforgettable journey through southern Africa's natural wonders.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Early in the morning, you will depart Maun to Central Kalahari Game Reserve, an untouched expanse of desert wilderness. Upon arriving at your private mobile bush camp, set near Deception Valley or Sunday Pan, you’ll enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. This vast, arid region is home to springbok, oryx, black-maned lions, and a variety of birds. End the day with sundowners and a fireside dinner beneath the star-studded sky.
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in Deception Valley, where you may spot cheetahs stalking prey or large herds of oryx. Midday brings time to relax at camp, followed by a special cultural experience: a guided walk with local San Bushmen. Learn about their ancient survival skills, medicinal plants, and traditional tracking methods. Later, enjoy another game drive through the open pans, watching for honey badgers, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Venture into the remote reaches of Passarge Valley, one of the least-traveled areas of the Central Kalahari. This wild terrain offers opportunities to see lions, brown hyenas, and giraffes in solitude. In the afternoon, explore Sunday Pan, a waterhole frequented by wildlife. Spend your final Kalahari evening around the fire, sharing stories and reflecting on your desert adventure.
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Maun
After breakfast, break camp and journey back to Maun. You’ll arrive by late afternoon and check into a lodge for a night of relaxation. Optional activities include a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, offering breathtaking aerial views of the wetlands. Dinner is served at the lodge, and you’ll rest up for the next leg of your safari.
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Moremi Game Reserve
Today you depart once again into the wilderness, heading for Moremi Game Reserve. After a morning drive, you’ll arrive at a mobile safari camp set near Xini or Xakanaxa. After lunch and rest, an afternoon game drive reveals elephants, leopards, and more. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening under the stars.
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Moremi Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Xini Lagoon area. Morning and afternoon game drives offer the chance to see lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and abundant plains game. Relax at camp between drives and soak in the peaceful delta environment.
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Moremi Game Reserve
Journey deeper into Moremi to explore Xakanaxa’s lush waterways, Bodumatau’s predator-rich plains, and the wetland-rich Third Bridge area. Expect a diverse range of wildlife sightings, from red lechwe and buffalo to sitatunga and crocodiles.
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Khwai
After breakfast, drive north to the Khwai Community Concession. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive and, after dinner, an exciting night drive to spot hyenas, civets, and other nocturnal animals.
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Khwai
Start your day with a tranquil mokoro excursion along the Khwai River. In the afternoon, continue your exploration of Khwai by vehicle, where big cats, elephants, and rich birdlife await.
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Khwai
Today offers optional village visits to meet Khwai locals and learn about conservation efforts. Game drives continue through Khwai’s diverse landscapes.
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Savuti
After breakfast, set out for Savuti, a legendary area within Chobe National Park. Set up camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive where lions, elephants, and hyenas are frequent sightings.
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Savuti
Spend the day exploring the Savuti Marsh, known for its predator-prey dynamics. Visit the Gubatsa Hills to see ancient San rock art and enjoy dramatic landscapes throughout your drives.
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Savuti
Your final full day in Savuti offers more game drives focusing on elephants, buffalo, and big cats. As night falls, enjoy your last dinner under the stars, accompanied by the sounds of the wild.
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Chobe Riverfront
Depart Savuti and head to Chobe Riverfront. Settle into your lodge or camp, then head out on an afternoon game drive along the river, where herds of elephants, sable, and lions may be seen.
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Chobe Riverfront
This afternoon, enjoy a memorable sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Watch elephants swim, hippos yawn, and crocodiles bask as you glide along the water. Birders will delight in spotting kingfishers, fish eagles, and herons.
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Kasane
Spend your last day in Kasane. Choose to relax or join an optional guided day trip to Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. Later, transfer to Kasane International Airport for your onward journey.
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