Off The Beaten Track
Getting off the beaten track means getting down and dirty with the bush. Explore the Okavango Delta on a multi-night mokoro trail, sleep out under the stars on the Makgadikgadi salt pans or put in the hard yards exploring every bumpy track of Botswana on a mobile safari.
These options are all about the adventure and interaction with the bush, as well as the bonus of great game viewing. You'll spend your days collecting tales to share around the campfire and your nights wrapped in the sounds of the wild.
Whether you want something more physically active, or just want to feel like a castaway on an island in the Okavango Delta, we can put together something to fit. Here are some suggestions to give you an idea of where we'd start planning from.
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Your safari could look something like this:
Why We Love It
This safari offers an intensive and affordable exploration of the Kalahari for those wishing to venture deep into the reserve. Emerge from the Kalahari to contrasting water and wildlife experiences around the Okavango area. Traverse two different areas of Chobe National Park before finishing up in Victoria Falls, with its multitude of adventure activities.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights in the Deception Valley Private Reserve to get out on foot with a San tracker
Guided walking with a San tracker and game drives in private reserve
3 nights exploring the northern region of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Game drives in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
1 night taking the slow road via Boteti River Camp overlooking Makgadikgadi National Park
2 nights exploring the waterways of the Okavango by traditional mokoro
Mokoro excursions and guided walks
1 night camping on the outskirts of Maun
3 nights tracking wildlife in and around Moremi from Xakanaxa and Khwai
Game drives in the Moremi area
1 night meandering through Savuti, the heart of Chobe National Park
Game drives in Savuti
2 nights driving the Chobe River and photographing animals by boat
Chobe River cruise and game drives
1 night exploring the Zambezi River for some Victoria Falls action
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Ditch the road transfer and beat your group to the Deception Valley Private Reserve. Jump in a plane and spend a few nights at Dune's Camp before the camping.
- Make sure you take big-enough memory cards for your photos as this is a long safari!
- Add an extra night or two in Victoria Falls and book a full-day white-water rafting excursion for an adrenaline rush after the safari
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | EUR €3290.00 |
| High Season | EUR €3480.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"The Leopard Safari was an intense and powerful experience. We loved every minute of it, despite the intense heat. Our guide was passionate about his work and a good leader. Our cook produced tasty and balanced vegetarian meals everyday with such limited means. I was very impressed. And what incredible nature... I didn't think such places still existed on earth. We felt immersed in the cycle of life and death, and it was such a strong experience..."
Why We Love It
Prefer your safari without the crowds? Our Call of the Wild keeps you out of the busier parks and towns at a selection of our 'best kept secret' camps. Can it get any better than starting off your trip on an island on the Zambezi River where you enjoy the wildlife and tranquillity of the Zambezi National Park, only a boat ride away from the vibrant Victoria Falls town? Journey down to Botswana's Okavango Delta where you first explore the upper delta islands on walking safaris before moving into the Khwai Private Reserve for some high quality game viewing by vehicle. Deception Valley Private Reserve is your final destination, where you discover desert dwelling wildlife and gain some insight into the ancient San Bushmen traditions.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights on Chundu Island deep in the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls
Game drives, boat cruises and a visit to the Falls
2 nights going authentic at Kala Camp in the Okavango Delta
Traditional mokoro, motorboating (seasonal), guided walks and short game drives
3 nights following predators in Khwai Private Reserve at Little Sable
Game drives and traditional mokoro
3 nights at Deception Valley Lodge in the expansive Deception Valley Private Reserve bordering the Kalahari
Game drives, San Bushmen nature walks, photographic hide
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Try your hand at catch and release fishing on the Zambezi
- Bring along a pair of binoculars to enjoy a diverse range of birdlife in these contrasting areas
- Book an overnight on the Sky Beds from Little Sable, sleeping under the stars on an elevated platform
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $6550.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $7850.00 |
| High Season | USD $10170.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
“Your recommendation of the gorgeous Little Sable felt like the perfect choice for us. The food was delicious and the rooms were nice. The team surprised us with a private dinner under the stars. On gamedrive we were excited to see two our favourites, leopards and wild dogs. We loved our stay and hope to be back one day.”
Why We Love It
When we say walk on the wildside, we mean it quite literally! Zambia is famed for being the birthplace of walking safaris and this safari gives you the opportunity to experience the bush more naturally, using all your senses. Two rather luxurious bush camps in South Luangwa followed by an authentic remote island tented camp in the Lower Zambezi provide intimate places from which to base your journey of discovery. These multi-faceted camps offer alternative activities including game drives, canoeing or fishing for a change of pace. Talk to us if you would like to explore the African wilderness without barriers on your next safari.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights getting close and personal with the elephants of South Luangwa at Mfuwe Lodge
Game drives and night drives in the Mfuwe area
4 nights putting your walking shoes on at the South Luangwa bush camps Chindeni and Bilimungwe
Walking safaris and game drives
1 night back at Mfuwe Lodge for your last game drives in South Luangwa
Game drives and night drives in Mfuwe area
3 nights getting away from it all at Chula Island Camp in the game rich Lower Zambezi
Canoeing, walking safaris, game drives and fishing
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Take the opportunity to walk between the South Luangwa bush camps instead of the vehicle transfer.
- Test out your walking shoes and socks before you travel to make sure they are comfortable on mixed terrain and consider packing some gaiters for ankle protection.
- Don't wear bright blue or black in the Zambian parks, both colours attract tsetse flies.
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $7730.00 |
| High Season | USD $9400.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Your suggestion of staying in different camps in South Luangwa proved to be extremely good because the two areas differ a lot. Mfuwe Lodge was just refurbished, very nice, modern, and very comfortable. Chindeni has a spectacular view from the tent - it was a lovely tent - my favourite. The lady in charge at Mfuwe was absolutely lovely and when we asked her to have the same guide at Chindeni that we had in Mfuwe she was very accommodating. We have been on many safaris so far but this trip in Zambia we had the greatest sightings. In six nights in South Luangwa we saw 8 leopards (Francesco's favourite animal) most of them very close and for quite a long time; a group of 5 wild dogs with 4 playful puppies; a pride of lions eating a buffalo, another pride with cubs and another pride eating a hippo!”
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