Day 1 & 2: Dinaka Camp
Depart from Maun on your light aircraft flight into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve for two nights on safari.
Located in an exclusive private reserve hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game reserve this ever changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena. Dinaka, meaning “horns”, is a private reserve located on the northern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The reserve offers guided walks in addition to day and night game drives. With seven spacious twin and double bedded safari tents it is ideal for families who are accommodated in two bedroom tents on raised wooded decks providing the perfect vantage point over a permanent water hole.
The annual rains transform this arid desert landscape into a lush profusion of Kalahari vegetation offering a unique insight into the lesser known desert experience. Sleep out decks offer guests a panoramic view over and an opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night sky.
Situated alongside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the focus of activities at Dinaka is exploring the Kalahari experience with wildlife ranging from giraffe to the antelope, small mammals like the honey badger, bat eared fox and porcupine to predators including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyena. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, with afternoon game drives often continuing into the evening.
Day 3 & 4: Okuti Camp
This morning enjoy a last activity and breakfast then transfer with your guides to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight into the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Located alongside the Maunachira River which flows thru the Xakanaxa Lagoon this camp lies within the world renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Okuti is built amidst the wilderness of one of Botswana’s prime game viewing regions. With its abundant birdlife, fish and sandy river banks, Okuti remains an oasis of serenity and peacefulness.
Comprising five twin bedded mosasa (ancient tribal word for house of reeds), each has an ensuite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, hot/cold running water and flush toilet. The honeymoon unit features a double bed, bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower. An additional two family units consist of two bedrooms which share spacious bathroom facilities – ideal for family in this family-friendly camp.
Okutis spacious curved mosasas are located on raised teak decks with river views. Situated in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, guests experience unhindered views in specially designed safari vehicles. The Moremi is rich in wildlife and its consistent year-round game viewing makes it ideal for the first time visitors to Botswana. Explore the Okavango Delta by motorboat and the areas open lagoons and winding channels make it a birders paradise, complete with herons and storks in breeding season.
Day 7 Maun / Departure
After breakfast, Return to Maun for your departing flight.
