Includes:

Camping equipment (spacious bow tents with camp bed and full bedding with ensuite bush ablutions), all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated, tea/coffees, soft drinks, local alcohols, mineral water, services of a Professional Guide, Camp Chef and an Assistant, all Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles.

Excludes:

Visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions (activities in Livingstone/Victoria Falls), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, any increase in National Park fees.

Wifi: Bushways runs on a proudly no Wifi policy

Participation:

The Fully Serviced Safari is a non participation safari, where the Bush Ways 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 and a back up team (chef + camp assistants) in a backup vehicle setting up and breaking camps, cooking meals, etc.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is in large 3.0m x 3.0m dome tents with camp beds and bedding provided. Where applicable comfortable lodge accommodation will be utilised.

Ablutions:

Ablutions are en-suite. There is an attached shower and toilet cubicle with bush toilet (long drop*). Both are enclosed by canvas for privacy and protection from wildlife.

Transportation:

Transport is in a custom made 4x4 safari vehicle. Each guest has a window seat. Please note that mobile safaris that have road transfers between camps - the vehicle is open and windy with some transfers taking 4-6 hours depending on the routing.

Group Size:

Maximum 9

What to expect on Safari?

The appeal of this 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.”

Day by Day:

Day 1: Moremi / Khwai
Your guide will meet you at 07h30 at a pre-arranged meeting point in Maun. From Maun you will drive through to Moremi / Khwai, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on each tent. (L, D)

Maun – Moremi / Khwai: 150km, 6h (including game drive)

Day 2: Moremi / Khwai
Game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). A mokoro excursion will take you along a tributary of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. (B, L, D)

Day 1: Moremi / Khwai

You will fly into Khwai airstrip where your guide will meet you. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm.
Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on every tent.

Day 2: Moremi / Khwai

Game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai river (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). A mokoro excursion will take you along a tributary of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport.