Thomas McCulloch - LODGE & MOBILE SAFARI

Enjoy a classic Botswana safari at Mma Dinare Camp. Operated in collaboration with the Sankuyo Community Trust in the Dinare Private Reserve (allowing off-road and nighttime game drives), this traditional safari stay has a positive impact.

Keep your camera handy! Mma Dinare (meaning ‘Mother Buffalo’ in Setswana) is designed to embrace the natural surroundings. Thatched and open, the central area is a great place to relax and watch the wildlife drawn to the Gomoti River. There are nine canvas tents and one family tent, each with an elevated deck, en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers. The main area comprises a bar, swimming pool and safari shop. The dining and lounge area is raised on stilts and decked, with an attractive fire pit area adjoining it.

Seasonal mokoro rides thread through the Okavango Delta waters. The Sankuyo community directly benefits from every visit. Over 60 employees at the Dinare camps are from the Sankuyo village, and further proceeds support local development. Citizens of Sankuyo fund crucial projects via this trust, such as installing household water connections that minimise human contact with dangerous animals and a high-tech, eco-friendly solar system.

Moremi lies on the Eastern Extremity of the Okavango Delta, Habitats range from wide open floodplains,marshes,lagoons, papyrus fringed channels, vast stands f reeds, mixed woodland and open grassland. As a result of the extremely variable habitat the diversity of both wildlife and birdlife is excellent. Moremi is amongst the best game reserves in Africa for viewing the endangered African wild dog. It is home to the resident herd of several buffalo whose range cover the territories of many prides of lion which may be seen flanking the ever moving herds. Breeding herds of elephant move between their browsing areas and the Mopane Forrests and the fresh water of the Okavango.

Includes:

All camping equipment, All camping and park entrance fees as per the itinerary, Services of a Private Guide and Camp Assistant, Transport in an open Land Cruiser game drive vehicle for optimal game viewing, All meals are prepared for you over an open fire and wine is included with your evening meal, selected drinks (local wine, been, water, soft drinks), Road transfers between all campsites as per the itinerary (unless other modes of transport such as light aircraft transfers are specified)

Excludes:

International flights, Any lodge accommodation, meals, transfers or excursions not specified, Travel, cancellation & medical insurance, Toiletries: (hand cream, sun block, tissues), Visas, Airport departure taxes, Tips & gratuities for guides and camp staff

Participation:

This serviced safari is a nonparticipation safari, where the team will carry out all the necessary camp chores to keep the safari running smoothly. There is one guide with the guests at all times with a camp assistant to set up and break camps, cooking meals, etc.

Activities:

Game drives in Savute

In the heart of Chobe National Park, Savute boasts most of the Chobe species, except for water-loving antelope. It is best known for its predators, particularly lion, cheetah and hyena, of which there are large resident populations.

One of its greatest mysteries is the Savute channel, which has over generations inexplicably dried up and recommenced its flow several times. In flood or not, Savute remains an exceptional wildlife viewing destination.

The camp consists of a main area with campfire and mess tent. Accommodations are in large walk in 4m x 3m Mini Meru Tents with comfortable linen dressed mattresses and stretchers supplied. Each tent has an en-suite open air bathroom with bucket shower and toilet. Enjoy a piping hot shower while gazing at the beautiful canopy of stars. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, as well as refreshments throughout the day.

The Savute Marsh and surrounding area provides numerous opportunities for game drives. It is important to note that whilst camping in the National Parks you will need to return to camp by sunset to conform to the regulations and no off road driving is permitted.

What to expect on Safari

The appeal of a private safari is that your days are flexible to plan with your private guide in accordance with your preference - following and tracking wildlife movements from the crack of dawn; searching for rare bird species or setting up by a waterhole to wait for the perfect sunset photograph.

A full day in camp usually starts at sunrise around the campfire for that first 'essential' cup of tea or coffee and a light breakfast of cereal, toast, fruit and rusks. You then head out as early as is permitted to be the first on the roads to track fresh spoor left from the animal's overnight activities – you may spot fresh lion tracks walking straight past the camp or evidence of a passing herd of buffalo not far away

Generally on the morning game drive you stop for tea and head back to camp by late morning. In camp you may enjoy a lunch or brunch, depending on the time, and then there is plenty of time for showers and that great safari tradition 'siesta time'. You meet together for afternoon tea and then head out on the afternoon activity, perhaps seeking a new area or returning to a great morning sighting.

“Where your itinerary includes moving days, these will follow a different pattern. Check details of your itinerary as some camps are based on one location for the duration.”

Your private camp is located on an exclusive nature camping site, inside the Chobe National Park, which gives you the advantage of being on the sites from sunrise. 4x4 game drives drive along the river and flooded plains in search of wildlife. You also enjoy an unforgettable cruise of about 3 hours on the Chobe River.Your days are spent exploring the parks and reserves in a vehicle specially designed to optimize your opportunities for observations and photographs. A mobile safari remains a universal experience. As soon as you arrive in the National Parks and Reserves of Botswana, you are surrounded by unspoiled and unbarricaded wilderness. The activities vary by region but your days follow almost the same rhythm, with the exception of travel days, moving from one destination to another. While in Camp, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your private camp with your fellow travelers, while enjoying the signs and sounds of the savannah.

Please see details of ''What to expect on a mobile Safari'' in our documents attached

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