The route takes the time to explore the stunning contrasts of two habitat types: the "petrified" river valley of Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and the fertile green islands of the Okavango Delta and its crystal-clear waterways – all the while enjoying spectacular summer congregations of wildlife. Accommodation includes serviced camping in exclusive sites in Central Kalahari Game Reserve combined with Deception Valley Lodge and Xigera Camp.

This Exploration is specifically designed around the Kalahari Desert at its most productive, when sporadic summer rains cause wildlife to migrate into the desert valleys in large numbers. This precious water creates a short yet incredibly prolific wildlife-viewing period with high concentrations of desert species and their young. In addition, the fertile islands and waterways of the Okavango Delta add another exciting dimension.

Adventurer Camping Facilities:
The style and essence of Wilderness Safaris’ Adventurer Safaris takes you back to the bygone days of Africa’s exploration.
Deception Valley: 10 feet x 10 feet dome tents, complete with mini-verandas. Pure cotton linen (with duvets) on GI stretchers, bedside table with silver lantern and mini luggage benches finish the interior. Evening campfires are the norm and hurricane lanterns add to the atmosphere. The bathrooms are en-suite with the entrance to the canvas-wrap open air bathroom (zip door) through the rear of tent. There is a serviced en-suite tin bucket shower – with hot water available whenever guests require it. The bathroom in each tent has a short-drop toilet, with a separate toilet near the main area available for use during the day.

Guides: The entire safari is guided and hosted by a professional guide, who shares in-depth knowledge to present a seamless safari experience.

Exclusive experience: All Explorations camps are private and for the use of Adventurer Exploration guests only, whilst Xigera Camp is open to all Wilderness Safaris guests. Deception Valley Lodge and air linkages are open to other guests.

Routes: Maun to Maun.

Time: We have specifically allowed for a three-night stay at Linyanti Adventurer Camp and on the Xigera Mokoro Trail; in a journey of this nature, guests thus have the time to relax and unwind while at the same time fully appreciating an in-depth introduction to the diversity of the area as well as its activities.

Transfers: To maximise guests’ travel time, a variety of transport modes that bring out the best of each area is used including flying in light aircraft and overland transfers in customised 4X4 safari vehicles. 4x4 tracks in certain wilderness areas are not maintained, take time to traverse and may be bumpy at times. As a result some of the road transfers can take a full day with lunch and ample game viewing opportunities en route.

Guides: Explorations are led by highly skilled and qualified professional guides with an incredible passion for the natural regions they work in. Sharing the adventure and guiding you on this journey of discovery combined with their vast knowledge of the natural world, history and culture are their professions and personal hobby. Years of experience in the field and a depth of understanding of animal behaviour and the environment will leave you with a sense of complete wonder.

Many of our guides are also skilled photographers and can assist you in taking away amazing wildlife photographs.  They are also available to lead private safaris and specialist trips.

Safari Style:  Adventurer

SAFARI COST (2010):
10-Jan to 31-Mar 2010: $3,145 per person sharing
01-Apr to 26-Dec 2010: $3,207 per person sharing

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (2010):
10-Jan to 31-Mar 2010: $383 per person sharing
01-Apr to 26-Dec 2010: $391 per person sharing

There is a limitation of 2 single tents per safari and a maximum number of 5 tents at any site while on safari. No single supplement is payable. When there are more than 2 single guests on a safari, we will attempt to match guests with another guest of the same gender. No triple rooms are accepted.