Botswana Safari

The Parched Kalahari - Botswana Safari

Serviced camping in an exclusive campsite in Nxai Pan National Park - 3 nights / 4 days

(Recommended Add-on to Migration Routes Safari)

Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi Pans
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A new safari for 2008, The Parched Kalahari Exploration links effortlessly for guests at the end of many of the Migration Routes departures and is highly recommended as an add-on safari for the Migration Routes. Tour Direction – Maun to Nxai Pan to Maun Experience a nostalgic camping safari that recreates a sense of wildlife viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the early African explorers. The style and essence of Wilderness Safaris’ Adventurer Safaris takes you back to the bygone days of Africa’s exploration. The 3m x3m dome tents (at Nxai Pan), complete with mini-verandas, allow you to feel more connected to nature, accentuating the feeling of the wild and untamed. Pure cotton linen bedrolls (with duvets) on GI stretchers, bedside table with silver lantern and mini luggage benches add to the atmosphere. Shared separate toilet and shower ‘bathrooms’ with old-style tin bucket showers and basins create simple serviced comfort. Adventurer camping aims to bring the guest closer to nature, by means of lively campfires, hurricane lanterns, diverse activities and a warm atmosphere permeating the camp (and its simple comforts). Adventurer camps are specifically outfitted to create that camping feel with a clear emphasis on essential comforts and pristine wilderness experience. Safari bathrooms: At Nxai Pan there are 2 bucket shower “bathrooms” and 2 short-drop toilet enclosures per 8 guests. Exclusive experience: To ensure as much privacy and exclusivity as possible, the Explorations camp at Nxai Pan is private and for the use of Adventurer Exploration guests only. Routes: The route is specifically designed to provide guests with a unique Kalahari Desert experience combined with the famous Baine’s Baobabs on the edge of one of the Makgadikgadi Pans as an additional highlight. Transfers: As no airstrips are in the remote Nxai Pan region, transfers are by road on comfortable tar and 4 x 4 tracks. The duration of our road transfer to Nxai Pan and back to Maun is between 4 – 5 hours and travels through small villages and through Nxai Pan National Park. 4 x 4 tracks in wilderness areas are not maintained, take time to navigate and may be bumpy. Safari Style:  Adventurer

NOTE:   THIS SAFARI IS FLEXIBLE WITH REGARDS TO DATES AND ITINERARIES FOR TAILOR-MADE TRIPS FOR SMALL GROUPS.
NOTE:   THIS SAFARI IS A RECOMMEDED ADD-ON TO THE MIGRATION ROUTES SAFARI, BUT MAY ALSO BE ADDED TO ANY CUSTOM SAFARI.

SAFARI NOTES:
• Each departure is guaranteed from a minimum of 2 confirmed guests, with a maximum of 8 guests per safari.
• Age Limits – Children from the age of 12 are welcome on all scheduled departures. For groups with children under 12, we suggest creating a private tailor-made safari, subject to a different cost. For guests over the age of 75, a certified medical certificate of full health must be provided.
• Luggage limitation of 20 kgs per person in a soft bag. This limit includes camera equipment and hand luggage.  Passengers weighing more than 100kg (220 lbs) must please advise us in advance, as an extra seat will then have to be costed into the package for safety purposes.
• We reserve the right, due to situations beyond our control, to substitute a lodge or location with another of comparable quality. This will be advised timeously.
• 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.
• Please note that all scheduled Exploration safaris operate with a minimum of two guests. Should all other bookings on an Exploration cancel or that there is only a single guest booked, we will convert the booking to an FIT package, which is in all likelihood subject to a higher price.
• Flashlights/ torches: Please ensure that a minimum 2-D cell flashlight is brought on safari, with spare batteries. Head lamps are also useful. Wilderness Safaris does not supply flashlights.
• Camera battery charging facilities: Please note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor will be required (that is compatible with camera make) on this safari for charging batteries while on game drive or transfer drives. No 110/ 240V outlets are available.
• Dietary requirements and special occasions: Due to remote locality of Adventurer camps, please ensure that full dietary requirements and special occasions are advised at the time of your booking confirmation.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation on a sharing basis, all meals from lunch on Day 1 to the end of the scheduled safari, a reasonable amount of soft drinks, wine and beer at meal times, national park fees, activities, and all internal charters as specified in the itinerary.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary), visas, compulsory insurance, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls etc.), gratuities, laundry, optional extra activities, pre and post safari tours, meals or accommodation before or after the safari.

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