On arrival at Kasane Airport you will be met and transferred to the lodge.
Chobe National Park, located between the famous Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls, makes this 4-day photo safari an ideal Botswana trip for travellers with limited time.
After settling into your comfortable room, it is time for the adventure to begin. Set off on your first photo safari, this is usually a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. From the boat, look out on the river banks for wild game coming out of the bush to drink from the river. It is not unusual to drift past large herds of elephant quenching their thirst, jostling for position with buffalo, zebra and giraffe. Make sure your cameras are ready, you do not want to miss out on the action!
You can use your own camera equipment. Alternatively - on board, you will be shown how the Canon 80D camera fitted with a 150-600mm Sigma zoom lens functions. As you get more comfortable with the device, your guide will show you some expert techniques and tips to getting the best image at that moment. With the Chobe being such a game rich environment and the D7000 being such a great camera you will be taking superb images in no time!
The boat trip lasts for approximately 3 hours and refreshments (soft drinks, local beers and bottled water) will be served along the way.
Return to the lodge at sunset in ample time to freshen up before enjoying dinner.
Today, a land-based photo safari. The reason for this is because lions, leopards, hyenas and other predators rarely venture down to the river during daytime hours. On board the specialized photo vehicle there is room for eight clients to sit comfortably. Beanbags are positioned strategically to rest the cameras on when at a sighting. There is plenty of room on-board for equipment and, with the open sides and high vantage point, it is the perfect platform for land based photo safari activities.
The drive lasts approximately 3 hours with an early departure from the lodge to maximise the chances of a predator encounter during optimum lighting conditions. As with the boat each seat is equipped with a Nikon D7000, this time with 120-400mm Sigma lenses. On board you will receive further help with the cameras and advice on picture composition from the expert staff.
Again, refreshments will be served (tee, coffee and soft drinks) during the course of the drive. After the drive you will be presented with your 8gb SD card containing all your images from the drive.
During the middle of the day, rest, relax and plan for the afternoon safari (by boat or on land). Refreshments will be served in the form of soft drinks, local beers and wines before returning to the lodge at sunset.
Today, a further two photo safari activities.
The final photo safari (by boat or on land) followed by a generous brunch. It’s time to say goodbye before your transfer to Kasane Airport. With six full photo safaris and the capacity to take over 800 pictures during each one, you will have some truly beautiful images to remember this Chobe photo safari.
