Botswana Blooming Desert Mobile Safari

Arrive in Maun by air from Johannesburg, where you will be met by a representative who will assist with your luggage and transferring you to the charter plane which will take you to the Central Kalahari. Here you will meet your guide and be transferred by road to Kalahari Plains Lodge

After breakfast you will meet a bushman family who will take you on an interpretative walk. The experience will offer insights into how the San Bushmen live and survive in the Kalahari, the ancient San culture, as well as how they navigate life in combination with their environment.

After lunch, head out on a game drive. Dinner, under the African stars is an experience you will long remember. A raised platform at the lodge offers the opportunity for an astronomy talk, where the lack of light pollution makes stargazing in the Kalahari quite spectacular.

Overnight at Kalahari Plains Lodge on a full board basis

Piper’s Pan is your destination today. After breakfast, head out in the safari vehicle, where the length of the drive is determined by the flow of the bush. The site where you will be spending the next three nights is private and miles from anyone or anything else, except the local wildlife.

Overnight at Letaka Mobile Camp on a full board basis

Piper’s Pan, made up of 3 pans, is home to quite a few leopards, a population of cheetah and a resident pride of lion. Because the pans are covered in vegetation, it attracted animals for feeding and you can see herds of Wildebeest, Oryx and Springbok, as well as Giraffe and Kudu, who tend to stick to the islands of the pan

Overnight at Letaka Mobile Camp on a full board basis

The wilderness area of the north-western part of the Central Kalahari is where today’s route goes, ending at Tau Pan.

The lodge is situated on a ridge of an ancient dune and offers beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. Once you have checked in at the lodge and enjoyed a relaxing lunch, the afternoon game activity will introduce you to the area

Overnight at a tented camp on a full board basis

The morning starts with a game activity and breakfast, before boarding your charter flight back to Maun and onwards to Khwai.

On arrival in Khwai the contrast between what you have experienced so far, in terms of vegetation and wildlife, will be immediately noticeable.

Overnight at Letaka Mobile Camp on a full board basis

Game drives, walking safaris, night drives and mokoro excursions are all on offer, giving you access to the elephants, lion, leopard, servla and African wildcat. Seasonally, there are also buffalo, tsesebe, giraffe, kudu and other antelope can be seen.

Overnight at Letaka Mobile Camp on a full board basis

After breakfast and once you have said farewell to your safari crew, your guide will transfer you back to Maun on a final drive.

NOTE: Although we make every effort to adhere to schedules and itineraries, these are subject to change subject to weather, roads, and animal movements and availability. You will be notified of any changes.

In the Kalahari Desert, you might encounter lions, cheetahs, springboks, oryx, and even meerkats! Piper’s Pan is known for its leopard population, while Moremi (in Botswana) is where you will see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife.

A mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe used for sailing through the waterways of the Okavango Delta, within the Moremi Game Reserve. It’s a peaceful way to explore the Delta and get close to aquatic wildlife

While we can’t guarantee specific sightings, the tour is designed to greatly improve your chances of encountering a range of Botswana’s incredible wildlife.

Your guides are trained to handle encounters with potentially dangerous animals. They will maintain a safe distance and ensure the safety of both guests and wildlife.

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. It’s best to check with the nearest Botswana embassy or consulate before your trip. Many nationalities can obtain a visa upon arrival at major ports of entry.