WILD CHILD SAFARIS - Botswana Family Safari

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Built on the banks of the Khwai River and nestled amongst a forest of sycamore and leadwood trees, Khwai Bush Camp has a family friendly philosophy that welcomes children of all ages.

Khwai Bush Camp consists of 4 standard and 2 family chalets, all en-suite. There are battery charging facilities in each guest room as well as fans. Here you will enjoy spacious and comfortable thatched accommodation with views over the permanent water source and beyond into the Moremi Game Reserve.

From the sanctuary of a cool, thatched interior and a veranda that overlooks the famed Moremi Game Reserves, one of the richest game viewing areas in Botswana, you are able to watch the magic of Africa unfold.The area offers varied ecosystems – from enchanted forests and undulating grasslands to lush floodplains and meandering lagoons – this is one of the most consistent areas for wildlife encounters year-round.

UNIQUE POINTS

• Spectacular views over the Moremi Game Reserve

• Family friendly bush camp accepting children of all ages

• Good wildlife encounters all year round

• Located on a permanent water source –The Khwai River

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Built on raised decking overlooking the Linyanti Marsh, this intimate tented camp offers stunning views and many exhilarating ways to explore the area. Linyanti Ebony is a family-friendly safari camp where children of all ages are welcome. The camp includes a 2 bedroom family tent and child specialist guides who tailor their safari activities for families. The spacious two-bedroom family tent has a self-contained lounge area and private deck looking out over the wetlands plus, a spacious en-suite bathroom that features a shower and roll-top bath. The main area encompasses an expansive lounge and dining area, sparkling plunge pool, cosy fire circle and boma; the perfect place to strengthen family ties on your Chobe safari.

The Linyanti Channel is fast becoming Botswana’s most sought-after wildlife haven. Nestled between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, Linyanti is a rich yet diverse ecosystem that is fed by permanent river flow. The area is home to a wide range of wildlife including a healthy population of predators, huge herds of elephant and buffalo and several more elusive species, as well as spectacular birding.

Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, helicopter safaris and bush walks are all activities that are on offer to provide you the opportunity to enjoy this unique landscape of water and bush. Larger family groups or parties of friends travelling together can reserve Linyanti Ebony exclusively with a minimum of eight people.

UNIQUE POINTS

• Located in a private concession on the border of Chobe National Park

• Intimate family-friendly camp

• Ngwana Club offering nature walks, arts and crafts, cooking lessons

  and other fun activities.

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On the southern banks of the Linyanti River, forming a natural border between Nambia and Botswana, is the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. This private concession boasts splendid scenery of untouched grasslands, riverine forest and meandering lagoons. In comparison to its neighbors in the East, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta in the South, Linyanti remains wonderfully underused with a high concentration of game. Due to its remote location each corner of this 1,250 sq km protected sanctuary is bursting with game which is simply mesmerising in both the wet and dry seasons. Avid bird enthusiasts will be in awe as thousands of exotic birds migrate to this region during the green season. Carmine bee-eaters can often be seen nesting on the banks of the Linyanti river.

This magnificent area offers unparalleled wildlife encounters with large herds of buffalo in the dry season and sightings of rare and unique wildlife species such as aardvark. Large herds of elephants can be viewed at the rivers and waterholes, and thousands of zebra congregate in the winter before heading south. Other wildlife seen includes lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, hippo, hyena and various other nocturnal species.

January is traditionally the rainy season in the Linyanti area, but this should not be seen as a negative as the rains bring life to the wilderness. Migrant birds are in full breeding plumage, there are lots of baby animals around and the vegetation is bright and green making it ideal for photographers. The larger herds of elephants and buffalo have moved further into the Mopane woodlands, but the older bulls remain in the area where there is good food and lots of water. In general this is a great time for birders and photographers.