10N Classic Botswana Superior

Includes: meals, local drinks, all game viewing activities & laundry
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night drives and seasonal walking at the guides discretion. Boating & fishing (seasonal and water level dependent)
Wifi: Lagoon  runs on a proudly no Wifi policy

Lagoon Camp is situated in the Kwando Reserve, a huge private reserve covering 2,300km². Most of its western side is dense mopane forest but along the Kwando River is a band of lush riverine forest, interspersed with open plains. The area attracts superb big game, especially during Botswana's dry season when elephants seem to be everywhere.

Lagoon Camp has 8 comfortably appointed safari style tents overlooking the lagoon. One of the tents serves as a family room. The tents have en-suite facilities, his and hers basins, flush toilet and a spacious inside bath tub and inside & outside showers.

The camp has a plunge pool, lounge, bar, gift shop and dining room with a shady area overlooking both the lagoon and is a favoured spot where elephants come to drink and also have a raised library that overlooks the lagoon.

At Lagoon Camp the activities concentrate around open vehicle game drives. Game walks are on offer but are at the guides' discretion due to the concentrations of elephant. Lagoon Camp offers off road night game drives, offering guests to see the fascinating nocturnal wildlife in the area.

Activities are focused on game drives. During periods of high water levels, water activities may be possible but not guaranteed.

Airstrip Transfer Time: 15 minutes

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Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Lagoon aerial view

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Main area & pool

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Pool with a view

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Curious Buffalo

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Elephant at sunset

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Playful lion cubs

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bar and lounge area

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Dining area

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bush dinner

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Camp visitor

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Library

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bedroom and lounge

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bathroom with a view

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Family room

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Room deck view

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Reed frog of the Delta

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Wild dogs hunting

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Sundowner spot

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Boat cruise

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Magical Sunset

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris supper time

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Family tent - double

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Giraffes having some fun

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Cheetah investigating

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Luxury room lounge area

Lagoon Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Luxury tent - double

Luxury Tent Luxury Family Tent

Lagoon can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight expansive tents, each with a private deck, spacious living area and bathroom all offering picturesque views over the river. With special gauze walls you can enjoy the view from within your tent and these can be perfect to wake up to in a morning or enjoy during an afternoon soak in the bath. The bathroom also has both indoor and outdoor showers and double washbasins. All tents have cooling thatched roofs and ceiling fans

The Family unit includes en-suite double bedroom, separate second twin bedroom, sharing one bathroom.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)

Game Drives - Day and Night Nature Walks Boat Cruise Fishing (seasonal)

Game drives are undertaken in custom designed Toyota game viewing vehicles seating no more than six guests at a time in 3 rows of 3 seats. Guests are guided by a two person team of professional guide and tracker - a special feature of the Kwando Safaris wildlife experience. The two person team enables the guide to communicate points of interest and the complex interrelations that exist throughout the natural world, while the tracker ensures no sightings or tracks are missed.

The evening/ night drives are a Kwando Safaris speciality. The drive starts in the late afternoon as the day’s heat is declining. After a leisurely pause for the traditional sundowner, and as the African day is transformed into a soft colourful evening canvas, the night drive begins. The mystery unfolds as the creatures of the night, especially the predators, are revealed by spotlight, often unexpectedly.

Due to its location in a private concession, game drives can go offroad to allow vehicles to be positioned closer to special predator sighting which enhances the photographic and game viewing experience.

Walking in Africa's wild areas is the only way to truly appreciate the natural environment. While game viewing from a vehicle allows one to see more animals as you traverse much greater distances and get much closer to animals safely, there is nothing as awe inspiring and humbling as observing wild animals on foot. Many smaller species of plants and insects, tracks and signs are all easily missed when in a vehicle. The slow pace of the walk and interpretative skills of your guide will open your eyes to a new and fascinating world.

Game walks are not hikes; they are slow comfortable strolls meant to provide you with a chance to experience the wilderness at a natural pace. Any walk can be combined with a game drive or mokoro and the length of walk can be adjusted to suit your personal desires or level of fitness.

The boat experience is a soothing tonic, a contrast to the vigorous efforts of searching for mammals from a vehicle or on foot. Sit back and while away the hours, stopping to gaze at a multitude of spectacular birds and bathing elephant and enjoy the vistas of the river systems. However, don not be surprised should the peace be shattered by the snort of a territorial hippo warning the boat of his presence! Double-decker boats are used to provide a better vantage point and offer a wonderful position to enjoy the waterways and their varied inhabitants.

Fishing is also offered at Lagoon for 10 months of the year but is prohibited in January and February as this is peak breeding season. Basic equipment is supplied, but avid fly fishers are advised to bring their own equipment. One may actually fish from the main deck. Species that are targeted by sports fisherman are several tilapia (bream) species (including the olive bream or nembwe, red breasted tilapia, purple faced large mouth and three spot tilapia), sharp tooth catfish, African pike and the mighty Tiger fish.

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities & laundry
Excludes: premium drinks 
Activities: day & night game drives, guided walks and seasonal boat cruises, mokoro excursions and basic fishing (seasonal & depending on water levels)
Wifi: Splash runs on a proudly no Wifi policy

Splash Camp is located in the vast Kwara private concession within the heart of the Okavango Delta, alongside the Moremi Game Reserve. This exclusive setting amidst shady trees boasts permanent water and seasonal floodplains together with classic bush wilderness.

Twelve tents, two of which are family rooms, are set upon individual decks with spectacular views over a pan which attracts a variety of wildlife. All rooms are en-suite with double basins and indoor-outdoor showers. Simple yet graceful contemporary furnishings enhance the ambience of the camp.
Splash Camp’s main area has a lounge, bar, curio shop and plunge pool. Meals are served al fresco in the boma area in front of the camp looking towards the lagoon. 

Within the camp is the intimate Splash Enclave, offering exclusive use for six to ten guests. The Splash Enclave has a private main area with lounge, bar, dining area and plunge pool. With no age restrictions, the Enclave is ideal for families or small groups.

Both day and night game drives and bush walks are conducted by experienced guides and trackers. Seasonal, water level dependent activities offered are boat cruises, mokoro excursions and basic, leisure fishing. Game viewing in the area is considered phenomenal and it is a true birder’s paradise. Seasonal visits to the local heronries (bird numbers permitting) are a must for keen birders.

Airstrip transfer time: 40 minutes

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Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Main area exterior

Splash camp Credit: Kwando Safaris

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bedroom

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Dining Room

Splash camp Credit: Kwando Safaris

Splash Camp - Enclave Credit: Kwando Safaris Lounge & Dining Area

Splash Camp - Enclave Credit: Kwando Safaris Fire place

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Main area swimming pool

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Main area interior

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Curio shop

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bar area

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Deck of the rooms

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Children's bedroom in the family room

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Bathroom in Family room

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Rooms

Splash Camp Credit: Kwando Safaris Mokoro activity

Splash camp Credit: Kwando Safaris

Luxury Tent Family Tent

Each of the tents are situated around the natural waterhole, two of these include family tents.

A double consists of a super-king, extra length and a twin consists of two ¾ beds, extra length beds. Also include ceiling fan, standing fan, coffee table and armchairs, charging station, writing desk, open hanging space & shelving for clothes, digital safe, spare blankets, and bug / insect repellents are provided.

All tents are elevated on wooden platforms with a small private viewing deck with armchairs and side table. En-suite, indoor and outdoor showers, separate flushing toilet, hot and cold-water supply, twin vanity units and gowns are provided.

Both family tents include en-suite double bedroom and a separate second twin bedroom, sharing one bathroom. Minimum age is six years and families travelling with children aged 6–12 years are required to book private activities unless they book Splash Enclave exclusively which requires min 6 full paying adults and then the min age is waived. Families travelling with children under 12 years are required to book private activities.

Splash Enclave luxury tent Splash Enclave family tent

Splash Enclave can be booked exclusively and at no additional charge with a minimum of 6 full-paying adults (3 standard rooms), and a maximum of 12 adults, 4 children in 4 standard rooms and 2 family rooms. No minimum age for children (under 18 must share with adult).

Splash Enclave can be booked exclusively and at no additional charge with a minimum of 6 full-paying adults (3 standard rooms), and a maximum of 12 adults, 4 children in 4 standard rooms and 2 family rooms. No minimum age for children (under 18 must share with adult).

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)

Mokoro Boat cruises Game Drives - day & night Visit to the Godikwe Heronry Fishing (seasonal)

Mokoros are a great way to see and appreciate the delta from a different angle. This activity is available year-round at Splash due to the camp being situated in a permanent water location.

Wind your way through the narrow channels of the delta... Boating is available year-round at Splash due to the camp being situated in a permanent water location.

As Splash in the Kwara Private Reserve, game drives are able to go off-road and continue after sunset, providing guests with significantly better game viewing and photographic opportunities.

Visits to the heronry: best between September – December

Fishing: March – December only

Includes: meals, local drinks, all game viewing activities & laundry
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: game drives, Bushman experience and full day visit deeper into the Central Kalahari on request.
Wifi: Tau Pan runs on a proudly no Wifi policy

Tau Pan is situated inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), famous for its breath taking night skies and amazing scenery and cloud formations. Tau Pan Camp is situated on the edge of the beautiful Tau Pan and commands stunning views of the permanent Tau Pan water hole and the endless Kalahari horizon. 

Situated on an established sand ridge overlooking Tau Pan, there are 8 custom-built desert rooms under thatch (including 1 family room). All rooms are en-suite and are adapted to the surrounding environment. The main area consists of dining room, lounge area and a viewing deck. The camp also offers a swimming pool, and curio shop. Tau Pan Camp is adapted to the surrounding environment and runs on solar power.

After the summer rains, CKGR completely transforms as the blue sky fills with huge clouds, and the plains and pans burst with sweet grasses. This is one of the best game viewing areas in Botswana at this time of year and not many people seem to be aware of this so the visitors are few. CKGR is home to animals such as springbok, gemsbok and wildebeest in their thousands and is quite a sight to behold. Predators abound with plentiful lions – especially the famous Kalahari black-maned lion, cheetah, leopard and jackals

Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, stargazing and guided walks with a San bushman who will explain and entertain you by answering all your questions from birth to marriage to bush survival. Tau Pan is a national park, a very ecologically sensitive area, and for this reason no night drives or off road driving is permitted. Subject to a minimum of 2 nights’ stay (weather permitting), a raised sleep out deck provides guests with the pleasure of spending an unforgettable night beneath the Kalahari’s glittering skies. Advance booking is required.

Airstrip Transfer Time: 15 minutes

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Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Tau Pan in the evening

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris San Bushman cultural walk

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Sleepout Deck

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Sleepout Deck

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Bedroom

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Bedroom

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris San Bushman cultural walk

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris San Bushman cultural walk

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris San Bushman cultural walk

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris sleep out deck

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris sleep out deck

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris sleep out deck at night

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris group dining

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris main area

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris main area

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Family tent - double room

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Family tent - kids room

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris Sleep out deck at night

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris

Tau Pan Credit: Kwando Safaris tent private deck area

Standard Tent Family Tent Sleep Out Deck

Tau Pan accommodates up to eighteen people in nine environmentally designed units. All are built with materials of minimal environmental impact and additionally maintain a constant and comfortable in-room temperature year-round, while seasonal temperatures vary from below freezing to over 40 degrees Celsius.

The rooms include double wash basins and both indoor and outdoor showers. The rooms are spacious with lounge area and one includes an additional twin bedroom, ideal for family use. All the units are on raised decks and their location on the edge of the ridge means that each viewing deck has truly special and captivating views of the wide open pan and its big beautiful sky.

Family unit includes en-suite double bedroom, separate second twin bedroom, sharing one bathroom.

Minimum age is six years except 1 April – 15 November where there is no min age requirement. Special activities & services are offered for children. (eg. early mealtimes / children's meals). Families travelling with children aged 6–12 years are required to book private activities.

Raised open deck with a large king size double and a flushing toilet and basin at the back.

Property Facilities

Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)

Game Drives - Day only San Bushman Cultural Walks Sleepout Deck

Game drives are undertaken in custom designed Toyota game viewing vehicles seating no more than six guests at a time in two rows of three seats. Guests are guided by a two person team of professional guide and tracker - a special feature of the Kwando Safaris wildlife experience. The two person team enables the guide to communicate points of interest and the complex interrelations that exist throughout the natural world, while the tracker ensures no sightings or tracks are missed. At Tau Pan, the tracker comes from the San Bushman tribe, a tribe that has traditionally lived in the Kalahari desert for generations and is intimately acquainted with the area and wildlife that is endemic to the Kalahari.

Walking with a member of the San Bushman tribe allows guests to appreciate how the tribe used to live off the land through traditions and skills passed from generation to generation. Conducted close to the camp area, the walk is conducted at a slow pace designed to allow engagement and question asking so that guests may better understand the nature of the bushman to the environment around them. Knowledge about how they would hunt, trap animals, and the manner in which they use the flora and fauna in their environment to help them survive are all shared with guests. Questions are always welcome!

Imagine falling asleep while unobstructed views of shooting stars streak across the sky, and counting the twinkling of stars until you drift off to sleep.

Located in a secluded spot at the far end of the camp, the sleep-out deck is an intimate experience for two, who wish to spend a wonderous evening under the impressive Kalahari night sky. The raised deck comprises 2 three-quarter beds, a washbasin and a toilet. Guests will be walked to the deck after dinner to spend the night, and can resume game activities in the morning as usual.

This can only be pre-booked with a minimum 3 night stay. Otherwise it can be booked upon the clients’ arrival in camp, subject to availability, and weather permitting.

Includes: dinner, bed & breakfast and non- alcoholic drinks
Excludes: lunch, alcoholic drinks and activities

The Tshilli Farm is situated 20km outside of Maun, in Ngamiland the north-western corner of Botswana. The Tshilli Farm is within a community area along the buffalo fence called Tsutsubega on the edge of the Okavango Delta and only a 35-minute drive on sand roads from Maun airport. The Tshilli Farm itself is on an island surrounded by a floodplain and consists of different vegetation areas including an ancient forest, sage fields and scrub as well as pans of water. This permaculture farm is fenced and is a perfectly safe area but two wildlife concessions neighbour the farm.

Accommodation consists of semi-open chalets built on stilts, complete with a basic en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. A mixture of reed thatching, net screens and canvas are used as wall enclosures and each chalet has a small deck.

The main area includes a dining area, small curio shop and lounge area. There is a seated bar area located down by the floodplain, where guests can enjoy beautiful sunsets. A small natural swimming reservoir adds to the rustic farm lifestyle.

The fully inclusive rate at the Tshilli Farm includes game drives and safari walks. Activities available AT ADDITIONAL COST include mokoro excursions, cultural visits and boat cruises (water activities are water-level dependent). Bookings accommodatied on a full board & half board basis do not include any activities. Should guests wish to add activities, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Please refer to your detailed itinerary for activities included in your stay.

Airport transfer time: 35 minutes from Maun Airport

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