The Bush Ways adventure starts here! You will Begin your safari in Maun, where your guide will meet you at 07:30. You will travel 160 km to a private reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and set up camp and attend a safari briefing upon arrival.
Along with your small group, you will explore the area through game drives and a nature walk with a San tracker, learning about their unique and intriguing culture. Game drives will allow you to explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx, springbok and eland as well as predators including lion, brown hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. This is true adventure camping, with limited water and communication and we will move as a self-sufficient group.
Distance: Maun to Deception Valley Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 160km | Travel Time: 5 hours | Meals (Day 1 - L, D & Day 2 - B, L, D
PLEASE NOTE: As the safari starts at 07h30 on Day 1, you will need to pre-night in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before your safari starts. Bush Ways Botswana can assist with pre-safari arrangements such as accommodation and transfers.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared on the open fire by our camping assistants. Day 1 is inclusive of lunch and dinner only.
You will rise with the sun and head towards the untouched wilderness of Botswana's largest game reserve. The following three days will be dedicated to exploring the undeveloped landscapes of the northern section of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Camping will take place in a private designated campsite equipped with bush ablutions.
Distance: Deception Valley Private Reserve to Central Kalahari Game Reserve: 80km | Travel Time: 3-4 hours (including game drive) | Meals: B, L, D
Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared on the open fire by our camping assistants.
This is your last morning in the Kalahari, after breaking camp you will do a slow drive to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend the night at a camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Enjoy an afternoon game drive into Makgadikgadi National Park.
Distance: Central Kalahari Game Reserve to Boteti River Camp: 180km | Travel Time: 4-5 hours (including game drive) | Meals: B, L, D
Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared on the open fire by our camping assistants.
After an early morning breakfast you will make your way to Maun. The safari officially ends at approximately 11am on Day 7 at Maun International Airport. Bush Ways can assist with your onward travel arrangements.
Distance: Boteti River Camp to Maun Airport 180km | Travel Time: 2.5 hours | Meals: B
Inclusive of breakfast only.
