DAY 1
Fly to Deception Pan On arrival, you will be met by your Zoologist/ Biologist Guide.
Transfer your baggage to your private vehicle and set off for a slow meandering game drive to familiarize yourselves with the area, and then into your private camp.
Arrive in good time to shower and unpack before an explanation of the formation of the Kalahari valley and the transporting sight of an incredible sunset.
DAY 2
An early morning start to the day, and then head out in search of honey badgers and jackal whilst keeping a look out for lion, cheetah and wild dog.
Return to camp for lunch, and a siesta…
In the afternoon, a trip up to the famous Deception Valley, campsite of the unorthodox Owens during their research and where their book, The Cry of the Kalahari, was written.
The valleys are a unique ecosystem within the Kalahari and one can expect to find large concentrations of springbok and gemsbok on the verdant beds of sweet desert grasses.
Meerkat abound and there is always a good chance of brown hyaena and some unexpectedly good birding.
Back to camp and an early night to prepare for tomorrow’s day out...
DAY 3
All day Passarge Valley trip. A packed lunch mission down the Passarge Valley looking for predators and prey.
An in-depth immersion into the Kalahari ecology and wildlife including behavioural observations of cunningly desertadapted mammals and birds.
Drive through the stabilised dune area to examine the floral and faunal variations between the valley and dune ecologies.
Sprawling acacia forest cedes to thick dune grasses and hardy bushes. Fleeting herds of gemsbok, the elusive Kalahari giraffe and the ever-present steenbok keep us company.
The scenery is unlike any you will have experienced and a biological experience sure to exceed your expectations.
Return to camp for a delicious dinner and a cosy evening under canvas.
DAY 4
Wake up to one last glorious Kalahari sunrise.
After breakfast, drive to the airstrip at Deception; where you will be collected by private charter to continue your journey.
