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BUSHWAYS SAFARIS - Out in Africa

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Day 4: Tsodilo Hills, camp<strong>in</strong>gAfter a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango National Park before cross<strong>in</strong>g the border to reenterBotswana. You will journey through to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. Thisafternoon you will visit the museum and explore the walk<strong>in</strong>g trails around the ancient hills, home to thousandsof traditional Bushmen pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs dat<strong>in</strong>g back to 800 AD. Camp<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>in</strong> a designated site with permanentablutions. (B, L, D)Day 4: Popa Falls - Tsodilo Hills: 120km, 4hrsDays 5-6: Okavango Delta, camp<strong>in</strong>gRis<strong>in</strong>g with the sun, you will drive to the edge of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. You willtransfer your equipment to motorboats, cruise along the narrow papyrus-l<strong>in</strong>ed channels enjoy<strong>in</strong>g theexquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunn<strong>in</strong>g landscape. Deeper <strong>in</strong> the Delta you will meet the localpolers with their mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spendtwo days explor<strong>in</strong>g this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and tak<strong>in</strong>g guided walks on the islands andfloodpla<strong>in</strong>s of the Okavango. You will camp wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)Day 5: Tsodilo Hills – Okavango Delta: 120km, 2hrsDay 7: Maun, camp<strong>in</strong>gInspired by the beauty of the Okavango you will travel south to Maun. You will have the option of tak<strong>in</strong>g ascenic flight over the Delta to Maun (1hr scenic flight is EUR 135 per person, m<strong>in</strong>. 3 guests to guarantee theflight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s unique water systemand if you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon <strong>in</strong> the Delta campsite writ<strong>in</strong>gpostcards or read<strong>in</strong>g a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will travel to Maun with thevehicle to resupply for the next stage of your adventure. After collect<strong>in</strong>g you at the airport, you will shopfor dr<strong>in</strong>ks and then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities.(B, L, D)Day 7: Okavango Delta – Maun: 320km, 4hDays 8-10: Moremi Game Reserve, camp<strong>in</strong>gFrom Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswanawhich covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent search<strong>in</strong>g for the wide variety ofwildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorb<strong>in</strong>g the sounds and beauty of this region. Gamedrives <strong>in</strong> the early morn<strong>in</strong>g as the sun rises and <strong>in</strong> the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. Afteryour morn<strong>in</strong>g game drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. Camp<strong>in</strong>g will be <strong>in</strong> private designatedcampsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)Day 8: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g game drive)2

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