GEOGRAPHY

The Batswana (plural of "Motswana") is a term also used to denote all citizens of Botswana that refers to the country's major ethnic group (called the "Tswana" in South Africa). With more than 17% of Botswana set aside for National Parks, your visit will be characterized by resplendent sights of nature at its most virgin.

KALAHARI DESERT
This ‘desert’ is actually covered with vegetation including stunted thorn and scrub bush, trees and grasslands. The largely unchanging flat terrain is occasionally interrupted by gently descending valleys, sand dunes and large numbers of pans. The pans fill with water during the rainy season, attracting a horde of wild game and they drain in the dry season, creating a visible transition in the flora and fauna in an area that few would want to miss.

OKAVANGO DELTA.
In the North-west, the Okavango River flows in from the highlands of Angola and soaks into the sands, forming the 15,000 sq. km network of water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands. The Okavango is the largest inland delta system in the world a bit smaller than Isreal or half of Switzerland, forming a labyrinth of channels, lagoons and river lets. The treasure that is the Okavango Delta will be best appreciated by at least three nights stay in a luxurious camp. 

MOREMI GAME RESERVE
The lush grasslands are a home to a teeming variety of antelope and other animals including Warthog, Mongoose, Spotted genets, Monkeys, Bushbabies and Tree Squirrels. Seen from the comfort of open tour vehicles or lounge areas in lodges, the Botswana experience is unparalleled for its ability to provide an intimate encounter with nature. A minimum of three nights in this diverse park will enable you to explore its different pockets such as Xakanaxa, Chief’s Island and Eastern Moremi.

SAVUTI AREA
An area with distinctive character, Savuti is characterized by the Mababe depression marked by the Magwikwe Sand ridge, the geologically unusual Savuti channel that acts as a magnet to all sorts of game and rare vegetation that’s a testament to Savuti channel’s dynamic. Spend three nights in this paradise for a breathtaking experience. 

ACCOMODATIONS

The most exceptional thing about Botswana is its luxurious and exclusive accomodations. There is a variety of permanent tented camps & safari lodges spread through the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve and adjacent private concession areas. These are typically small properties accommodating only 8 to 16 guests in private accommodation with en-suite bathroom facilities. Often these even include outdoor showers with fabulous views. Many camps have small private plunge pools for a refreshing dip! Stylish central lounge areas adorned with African decorative arts and crafts are great for relaxing, reading and wildlife viewing. Chef-prepared meals including delicious game meat, are often offered family-style in an open dining area.

To enjoy the spoils of Botwana, one pays on an “all inclusive basis,” eliminating the hassle of paying more for premium services. Nightly rates range from a modest low season of $500 per person to more than $1000 in high season. The prices include accommodations, meals, professional wildlife guides and all wildlife activities by open safari vehicle, walks, boating or mokoro rides and night game drives (except for camps in the game reserves) and important incidentals such as park fees, charter flights between camps, taxes, most drinks and laundry. In the company of friendly, informed guides, you will receive detailed descriptions of the country and its people.

Next Adventure quotes a safari package, which includes all charter flights and related services required. For small groups or families, we can reserve the entire camp on an exclusive basis. At a minimum, one needs at least five nights to visit two areas in the Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve. To include Chobe or Savuti /Linyanti, the typical safari is usually 7-10 days for a good visit and might involve three or four camps. Other areas of Botswana, such as the Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, can also be combined with the Chobe, Okavango and Moremi areas.The gateways for Botswana safaris are Maun (from Johannesburg) or Kasane (from Victoria Falls). Often, our itineraries begin in one gateway and depart through the other. We arrange all charter flights between the camps and overland transportation where needed.