Kalahari Okavango Safari

Kalahari Okavango Safari Expedition is suitable for the adventurous traveller. The desert and delta safari. It is a combination of the Kalahari Desert and a visit to The Okavango. The contrasting biospheres of these destinations are unique—the vast open landscapes of the Kalahari and the Riverine forests of the Okavango. Botswana consists of 70% Kalahari Basin. Basin and the Okavango River gives yearly life to this basin.

We aim to introduce our travellers to a lifestyle of knowledge and experience in both regions we are planning to visit. Exploring the red dunes and yellow grass of the Kalahari creates a sense of wild and free-roaming. The kalahari is home to some of the major predators in Southern Africa. Our safari route through the kalahari is very remote and off the main roads. Therefore, we have added a team that will join us as a backup through the hidden parts of our safari. Our safari is ideal for wildlife and wilderness travellers that enjoy a combination of wild camping and lodge accommodation.

Our backup team will be a team of two people, assisting with setting up camp, preparing our bush dinners and provide us with back in safety when we cross the red dune belt. Driving sandy roads, camping in the wild and learning the footsteps of the bushman is part of our journey.

Chobe National Park Botswana
Kgalagadi Camping Safari

Umkulu Adventures Includes

INCLUDES


  • Guided Safari Vehicle
  • All Park entrance fees, Conservation fees, camping fees
  • All camping equipment, 2 man dome tents, bedding, camping beds, Meals as indicated, Mineral water supplied
  • Back up Team, with back up vehicle, setting up camp and preparing meals
  • All Game Drives in Game reserves and national parks
  • All accommodation as stipulated in route plan above
  • 1 hour scenic flight charter from Okavango to Maun
  • 3 Scenic Boat trips on the Okavango River
Umkulu Adventures Excludes

EXCLUDES


  • Own air fares to and from starting and ending destinations
  • Own travel insurance
  • Own personal Medical kit, supplies
  • Own drinks with meals and personal extras on safari
  • Optional activities i.e. Helicopter flights over the Okavango
  • Scenic Helicopter flight is at own expense in Maun
Umkulu Adventures Tour Information

tour INFORMATION

DURATION: 14 days
DEPARTS FROM: Upington
ENDS AT: Maun
RATES INFO:

The Rates are per person sharing. Single supplements are applicable for single travelers that does not want to share.
Min number people are 4 people per safari.
Maximum Number of people are 12 people per safari.
Maximum will be 6 people per vehicle and window seats are guaranteed.

Umkulu Adventures Product Pricing

Kalahari Okavango Safari Rates

Rates 2021 Rates 2022
Per person sharing 4650 USD 4850 USD
Single supplement 450 USD 450 USD
Umkulu Adventures Tour Schedule

tour SCHEDULE

Day 1

Upington – Kalahari

Our Safari team will wait for your arrival in the Northern Cape of South Africa. After our meeting and introduction, we have a 3-hour drive towards this Desert and Delta Safari's first destination. We have 1 hour for our final shopping in Upington before we depart towards the Kalahari. We make use of today for introductions and our final safari briefing. Our Safari team will discuss the route and what to expect on this safari.
Lunch – own expense on the route.
Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Travel Time: 3 hours 

Day 2,3,4,5

Kalahari – Mabuasehube

An early wake-up call, and then we head off towards the Botswana border after a hearty breakfast. Our first stop will be passport control in South Africa and upon entering Botswana for the first time. In general, we follow procedures and start our journey towards our first destination of Tsabong. A town in the southern part of Botswana. Tsabong will be our last stop to get our fresh supplies before arriving at Mabuasehube, where there are no facilities.

Our Back up Team will be ahead of us and will await our arrival at Mabuasehube. They will prepare our tented camp for the next four days. This tented camp will be our base, and we have the time to explore the region from our base camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serviced Camping – Wild
Travel Time: 6 hours  

Day 6

Mabua – Kang

We depart our wild camping basecamp early this morning and undertake a final game drive before leaving mabuasehube. Our journey takes us north towards the town of Kang. We will be relaxing here at our lodge and have time to wash the Kalahari colours from our safari experience. Our afternoon is at leisure to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Own Dinner at Lodge 
Accommodation: Lodge 
Travel Time: 5 Hours 

Day 7

Kang – Ghanzi – Lodge

Our final leg in the Kalahari awaits us, and we will be travelling to the town of Ghanzi.
This is a relaxing stopover before we embark on our journey towards Okavango.
This afternoon we can visit the vulture conservation project and maybe stumble upon some Khoi san people. A great time to relax and get to know the people of Botswana.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, * Own Lunch
Accommodation: Lodge
Travel Time: 5 Hours 

Day 8,9,10,11,12

Ghanzi – Okavango Pan Handle

Finally, we will take the northern road towards sehitwa and journey towards the Okavango Pan Handle. We will be staying at two separate lodges here and make our base between these locations. We will experience the wildlife and the waterways of the Okavango. The Okavango is also home to the endangered Pell's fishing owl.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Travel Time: 5 Hours 

Day 13

Okavango – Maun

This is the morning that we have been waiting for. A very relaxed morning, and after breakfast, we can take our time to prepare for our last leg of the safari. A scenic flight from the Okavango towards the southern Delta Town, namely Maun. The transfer to the airport is about 35 minutes, and the flight is approximately 50 – 60 minutes towards Maun. This scenic flight will transfer and will fly over the waterways of Okavango. Upon arrival, your transfer to the lodge for this evening will await you. The final evening is spent at leisure and in the comforts lodge accommodation in Maun.

Meals: Breakfast, * Own Lunch & Dinner at Lodge
Accommodation: Lodge
Travel Time: 1 -2 Hours 

Day 14

Maun – Depart

Departure will take place after breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast.

 

 



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