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Bushman trail

Tour Description

Tour Description Embark on an extraordinary 16-night camping adventure with our Bushman Trails safari. This fully serviced 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.

  • Highlights:

    • 3 Nights: Kalahari – Immerse yourself in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with the option of a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view
    • 1 Night: Maun – Spend a night in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta
    • 3 Nights: Moremi – Explore the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, a haven for diverse wildlife
    • 3 Nights: Khwai -Discover the Khwai Concession. known for its exceptional game viewing
    • 3 Nights: Savute – Venture into the Savute region for 3 nights, witnessing the ancient Bushman rock paintings
    • 2 Nights: Chobe – Experience the majesty of the Chobe River Front for 2 nights, including a boat cruise along the waters teeming with wildlife

Overview itinerary

  • Day 1: Central Kalahari
  • Day 2: Central Kalahari
  • Day 3: Central Kalahari
  • Day 4: Maun (Optional Scenic flight)
  • Day 5: Moremi (Xakanaka)
  • Day 6: Moremi (Xakanaka)
  • Day 7: Moremi (Xakanaka)
  • Day 8: Moremi (Khwai)
  • Day 9: Moremi (Khwai)
  • Day 10: Moremi (Khwai)
  • Day 11: Chobe (Savuti)
  • Day 12: Chobe (Savuti)
  • Day 13: Chobe (Savuti)
  • Day 14: Chobe Riverfront
  • Day 15: Chobe Riverfront
  • Optional: Visit to Livingstone (Zambia) (extra charges apply)

**Please note: your safari official start in Maun Bush rover is happy to assist with pre-arrangement of accommodation and transfer from the airport to the lodge. You need to arrive a day before your safari starts the next day.

Detailed itinerary

** This itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, wildlife movements, and other factors beyond our control.

Tour Map

This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.

Arrival day: MAUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT [ LODGING]

Having taken various flights to reach Maun airport this afternoon it is here where you will meet and greet representative from Bush rover safaris, he will be holding a board written your name. Transfer to the lodge where you going to overnight the guide will brief and discuss with the pickup time for the next day to start holiday safari on day 1.

ACTIVITIES: CAMEL RIDE

Day 1,2,3: Transfer To Central Kalahari Game Reserve [camping]

We have an early start this morning; leaving after breakfast we make our way to central Kalahari game reserve; from Maun we will drive towards Makalamabedi on tared road for 70 km. This is the village where tared road will end then start off-road for 100km to the entrance of central Kalahari game reserve matswere gate.

 From the entrance is 38 km drive we will take it slowly expect to see game all the way.  This is the largest, most remotely situated reserve in southern Africa, and the second largest wildlife reserve in the world, encompassing 52 800square kilometers. these include large herds of springbok, as well as wildebeest, hartebeest, eland, and giraffe.

ACTIVITIES: game drives, sundowner                                                       

Distance:208km/4hrs

Departure:07h00

Day 4: Transfer Back To Maun [ Optional Scenic Flight Over Okavango Delta]. Camping

Early morning of the day 4 after enjoying our breakfast the journey takes back to Maun where you will overnight camping.in the afternoon you will have the option of taking scenic flight over the delta, from Maun and back for 45 minutes rate TBA-to be booked during safari, payment tin cash only. This magical experience provides another perspective of the okavango delta, s distinctive water system. During the flight it is even possible to spot large game animals such as elephants, giraffe, and buffalo.

Day 5: Transfer To Moremi Game Reserve [ Xakanaka, Xhini] Camping

We have an early start this morning; leaving after breakfast we make our way to moremi game reserve which is an integral part of the eastern waters of the okavango delta. This is an area of dry lands rising between vast wetlands, crystal clear water channels on the edges of mopane woodlands. Game viewing takes place alongside waterways and floodplains.

Distance:136km/6hrs drive include lunch stop and game drives

Departure:07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives. Sundowner

Day 6,7: Moremi Game Reserve [xakanaka, Xhini] Camping

 

This reserve is one of the most beautiful and unspool in Africa, covering nearly 5,000 square kilometers of the floodplain and grasslands intertwined with riverine forest and lagoons. This diverse ecosystem provides mosaic of habitats for wide variety of mammals. The area is home to a resident herd of several hundred buffalo whose range covers the territories of at least four prides of lion, which are often seen flanking the perpetually moving herds. Breeding herds of elephants move between the water and mopane woodland were animals get to

browse. Multiple animals gathered allows us to play with group composition shots and methods to capture the interactions and behavior with our cameras.   

Day 8,9,10: Trasnfer To Moremi Game Reserve [khwai] Camping

Early morning after breakfast will be game drive towards Khwai for the next 3 nights we will have chance to change activities and mode of transport. The following day we will drive to the mokoro station where will start mokoro[canoe] activity, we will change mode of transport, you will meet poolers who will be pooling you, they are professionals and skilled with more information about an area. This will give chance to get pictures closer and enjoy the tranquility.

Distance:33km/3hours drive include game drives, lunch stop

Departure:07h00

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, Mokoro exploration, sundowner

Day 11: Transfer To Chobe National Park [savuti] Camping

Our journey takes us to Chobe national park [ Savuti] long regarded as must during any visit to Botswana, Savuti offers exciting wildlife and some of the most diverse landscapes in the country. Is an area roughly 5 000 square kilometers, lies within Chobe national park near its boundary the mababe depression and Savuti marsh.

Savuti once part of the giant lake Makgadikgadi and in those days connected to both the okavango and Zambezi rivers. When lake Makgadikgadi started drying up some 30 000 years ago, lake mababe was left behind as giant pool which also dried eventually, leaving behind the mababe depression.

ACTIVITIES: Game drives, rock paintings

Distance:91km/4hrs

Day 12,13: Chobe National Park [savuti] Full Days Camping

Full days in Savuti will have opportunity to visit the rock paintings. Game drives in the morning and afternoon the back for lunch, siesta.

Day 14,15: Transfer To Chobe National Park [ Riverfront]

After busy morning wake up to a steaming coffee and light breakfast will breakdown the camp and start heading to Chobe River front for the last 2 nights. We will do game drive all the way to the camp we will have lunch halfway before reach the camp. Chobe has amazing landscapes and well known with big herds of elephants. The second day of our stay we will drive to Kasane where we going to do the boat cruise. This will give us different viewing in the boat   get closer to aquatic games.

Optional Visit To Vic Falls Livingtone[zambia]

Arrangements for Bush rover safaris end we will assist with drop off to the airport and dinner is at own expense at the lodge the guide end safari after dropping you off to the airport

Included

☑ 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

Excluded

✘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

Notes

  • Park Fees & Bed Levies are statutory rates and are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of the
  • Botswana Government. Increases will be passed on to clients as an extra levy to any prices quoted or confirmed.
  • An extra cost applies.
  • All accommodation is en-suite with bucket shower and loo while camping.
  • Bush rover permits children from the age of 10 (children younger than 10 years may travel at the Company’s discretion).
Safari Tours

Bushman Trail

TOUR CODE TOUR START DATE START LOCATION ARRIVAL DATE END LOCATION TOUR END DATE
BRSB0001 14 MAY Maun 13 MAY Livingstone Vic falls 24 MAY
BRSB0002 04 August Maun 03 MAY Livingstone Vic falls 20 August
BRSB0003 26 October Maun 25 October Livingstone Vic falls 11 November

USD 4,590 per person per trip

3M×3M×3M Dome Tent

  • Two (2) sharing: $350 per person per day
  • Single travelers: $438 per day

 

Discounts apply for more than two people booking together up to a maximum of 8 guests in a vehicle:

 

  • 4 Guests: $335 per person per day
  • 6 Guests: $320 per person per day
  • 8 Guests: $298 per person per day

Price Includes:

  • Camping equipment and accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses)
  • Rooms at comfortable accommodations in Maun and Victoria Falls/Livingstone/Kasane
  • All transfers and activities as per itinerary
  • All meals indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Filtered drinking water, tea/coffee
  • Professional guide service and chef
  • All Botswana park fees
  • Camping fees for activities included in the itinerary
  • Transport in specialized safari vehicles.