Embark on an extraordinary 12 Nights / 13 days camping adventure, the Rhino Trail, offering a unique opportunity to encounter both white and black rhinos in Botswana. Starting in the capital city of Gaborone and concluding in Maun, this safari promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Africa's wilderness.
Tour Highlights:
Please note: Arrive in Gaborone the day before the safari begins, as the safari starts early at 08:00hrs on day 1. Bush Rover Safaris will arrange airport pickup and accommodation.
Overview Itinerary
Experience the best of Botswana's wildlife and landscapes on the Rhino Trail, a safari designed for those seeking an authentic African adventure.
Apon on arrival a professional guide from Bush rover safaris will be waiting at the airport with a board written your name, he will meet and greet then transfer you to the lodge where you going to overnight.
Your safari starts at comfortable lodge in Gaborone you will have your afternoon at leisure to relax and explore Gaborone city to visit the chiefs’ monuments. Lunch and dinner at own expense.
Early morning of the day after enjoying our breakfast the journey takes us to Khama rhino sanctuary
From the capital city, drive on a paved road for 391 km, which will take approximately 3 hours to reach the camp. We will have lunch on the way before arriving at our destination. Upon arrival at the camp, the team will demonstrate how to build the tent. It is a good experience. As soon as we finish setting up the camp, the guide will update us on the afternoon drive.
Gaborone-Khama rhino:391km 6hrs including stop for lunch
Khama rhino the opportunity to see both black and white rhino as well as an abundance of other wildlife species.
ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner
Early in the morning we have breakfast coffee, tea, cereals, corn flakes, toast and porridge as the sunrise will go an early game drive around the area then back for lunch.
ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner
We take 4 to 5 hours drive on tared road heading northeast, likubu island is the only place on a Botswana safari with a prominent rocky feature, breath taking views of the salt pans in the Makgadikgadi and solitary aesthetic beauty.
ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner
Khama rhino-likubu island 218km \5 hrs. include lunch stop
Departure:07h00
We have an early start this morning leaving after breakfast we drive out to Nxai pan the salt pans. This salt pans, the world, s largest, are the remnants of once massive inland lake. Today the offer spectacular scenery and endless horizons. In the season many zebras occur here. The pans offer a truly unique experience as well as an opportunity to witness an unforgettable sunset.
will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned, while absorbing the sounds and the beauty of this region. Nxai pan national park covers an area of 2 100 square kilometers and comprises several larger pans. These pans are now grassed and scattered with islands of acacia trees pans fill with water during rainy season. Our drives will be around these areas.
The next day will have chance to visit the Baines, baobabs seven huge, gnarled baobab trees named after the 19 th century explorer Thomas Baines, are situated on a promontory island overlooking and surrounded by white, crusty pans.
ACTIVITIES: Game drives, sundowner
Likubu-Nxai pan 185km/4hrs include lunch stop: Departure :07h00
We have a leisurely start this morning, transfer after breakfast we make our way to Maun, game driving for the first couple of hours. We plan to arrive in Maun in time for onward scenic flights while we endeavor to ensure the itinerary runs as advertised, Bush rover safaris reserves the right to change this due to unforeseen circumstances or external influences beyond our control.
On arrival we will drive to the camp where we stay and arrange time scenic flight and do some top up food, water to ready for the next days of camping.
ACTIVITIES: Game drives, scenic flight
Nxai pan – Maun 173km/3hrs: departure:07h00: Departure-07h00
After breakfast, your adventure continues through to moremi game reserve having lunch on our way before reach the camp. This is one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. This is an excellent area for birdwatching as relatively easy vehicle access to the permanent water pools together with a good
ACTIVITIES: Game drives
Maun-Xakanaka 158km/4hrs: Departure:07h00
diversity of habitat allows for close sightings of many different interesting species
The safari never stops, hidden gem of camp perched in mopane woodland, we have an early start this
Morning for game drives, as the sun rises you will wake again to the beauty of iconic moremi experiences. After steaming hot cup of coffee and light breakfast, you will be heading off. You will spend your day on morning, afternoon game drives looking for signature of wildlife. We will head back to camp for lunch and shower and siesta.
Today you get to explore a section of moremi game reserve that few get to experience, the best opportunity to witness this raw nature. You will also have chance to venture out on mokoro exploration experiencing a very different type of safari, focusing on the aquatic plants, birds.
Early the morning after enjoyed your breakfast, that will be a good time to get group photos, embark on transfer to Maun as per your arrangements.it will be end of Bush rover safaris arrangements transfer to the airport.
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Use of specially modified 4×4 vehicles
Professional Guide
All camping on a fully serviced & non-participation basis in private campsites
Camping equipment
Meals (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Botswana National Parks and Games reserves entrance fees.
Open Vehicle Game Drives in all National Parks and Reserves.
Lodge Accomodation
✘All international airfares
✘Optional activities
✘Any gratuities, any personal expenses, visa fees, departure taxes
✘ Kindly Note that in participation Safari drinks are not provided (expect water)
✘Travel insurance (compulsory)
✘Pre and post tour accommodation and transfers
TOUR CODE | TOUR START DATE | START LOCATION | ARRIVAL DATE | END LOCATION | TOUR END DATE |
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BRSR0001 | 03 APRIL | GABORONE | 02 April | MAUN | 17 APRIL |
BRSR0002 | 26 JUNE | GABORONE | 25 April | MAUN | 10 JULY |
BRSR0003 | 17 SEPTEMBER | GABORONE | 16 Sep. | MAUN | 01 October |
2.5M×3M×3M Dome Tent
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