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Summary
A 10 day photographic safari into the Central Kalahari and Okavango Delta with pro photographer Dr Joel Broida and veteran safari guide Pierre Pitlo.
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Evening Drives
- Game Walk
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Photo-safari
Places
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
- Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
- Maun, Botswana
Physical Condition
- Suitable For Seniors
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Maun to Central Kalahari
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Landscape photography Game driveYou will depart Johannesburg from O R Tambo International Airport for the short 2 hour flight to Maun at the southern point of the Okavango Delta. Joel & Pierre will transfer with you to your private aircraft for the flight to the Central Kalahari Lodge called “Dinaka” meaning “horns” in the Setswana language. On arrival at the airstrip we will be met by the guides and driven to the lodge where we will check in and relax after the days travel. Tea is usually served around 3pm to meet your guide, discuss what photographic lenses we will need, and Joel will advise you on camera settings for the lighting conditions we can expect. A cool box is packed with your sundowner drinks order as we will be stopping to enjoy the obligatory African sunset.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2 to Day 3Dinaka Luxury Bush Camp
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Photo-safariAfter a good nights sleep you will be woken by the camp staff with hot tea or coffee for the morning game drive. The light in the mornings of the Central Kalahari can be incredibly rewarding. Joel will once again advise what settings, lenses and equipment will be needed for the mornings excursion. The under-ground hide during the dry months can attract very good game sightings and cats that have not make a kill in the night are often seen at waterholes in the early hours of the morning. The under-ground hide offers a unique perspective for your photography. After the game drive is an opportunity to relax in the shade of your deck and soak up the incredible scenery the Central Kalahari presents. Guided walking safaris are also offered mornings and afternoons.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
Day 4Dinaka Luxury Bush Camp
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Photo-safariAfter the morning game drive and a delicious breakfast, we fly to our next camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta – Kanana. Arriving mid afternoon there is a short drive to the lodge where we will be met by the camp staff and presented with our rooms overlooking the Xudum River. Rooms at Kanana all face the small lagoon where elephants, giraffe and many bird species can be seen. Tea at 3pm is in the main area of Kanana that has the deck wrapped around an old fig tree and overlooking the lagoon. Kanana’s rooms are sublimely beautiful with stunning views.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Dinaka to Kanana Luxury Bush Camp
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 5 to Day 6Kanana Luxury Bush Camp
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Photo-safariWith an early morning snack of muffins and tea or coffee we head off to explore the rich diversity of this private concession. Elephant, Lion, Wild Dog, Buffalo, Leopard, Jackal, Giraffe, Puku, Lechwe and a host of birds will keep you entertained, enthralled and producing award winning photography for you to take home with you. Kanana also has a heronry close by which is accessible by motorboat in the wet season and has an incredible array of bird species that flock to the area each year for breeding. The rooms at Kanana are luxuriously appointed. A small private deck in front overlooking the small lagoon is the prefect position to bird watch, read or simply take a nap while the hotter parts of the day dissipate to a manageable level. There is also a swimming pool for cooling off. Morning and evening game drives, guided walks and lush surroundings make Kanana an idyllic camp in which to experience the Okavango at its best.
Day 7Kanana Luxury Camp to Shinde Luxury Camp
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariA morning game drive will complete our stay at Kanana, after breakfast we will be driven to the airfield for the short flight to Shinde. Nestled on the edge of the Shinde lagoon rooms all face a magnificent open plain and your deck with some good binoculars is a great place for game spotting. Elephant often wander past. After checking in to your rooms there is the opportunity for a cool drink at the main area, a complimentary computer is available at all the camps for you to contact loved ones back home and share some of the incredible sightings you have had so far. Activities include mokoro trips, fishing, game drives and boat cruises through the pristine waterways of the Okavango – this is truly a magical place to enjoy all aspects of the rich diversity that this World Heritage Site has to offer.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 8 to Day 9Shinde Luxury Bush Camp
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Night drive Wildlife Photography Photo-safariEarly morning breakfasts at Shinde are on the main upper deck with sweeping views of the Shinde lagoon. After the morning game drive a mokoro (dugout canoe) trip is a relaxing experience allowing you to see the smaller, finer details of the Delta. Miniature bright red reed frogs, the Tilapia fish and in the distance the whoosh of exhaled air as a Hippo surfaces to breathe. The swimming pool at Shinde also overlooks the plain and with a delicious cocktail in hand you can soak up some sun, nap on your pool lounger and watch as the elephant herds wander by. Sundowners on your game drive are extra special, the Three Pans area is especially beautiful as the sun sets between the trees’ while you gaze out at the wide open plains of the Okavango.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 10Shinde Luxury Camp to Maun
Activities Included
Bird Photography Game Walk General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Photo-safariOur final morning drive in the Okavango and hopefully some more amazing sightings! After breakfast and a final pack we will have a short transfer to the airfield where we will board our flight for Maun. The photographic potential of the Okavango is unsurpassed and your photographs will give you lifelong reminders of this epic expedition. On arrival in Maun we will assist you with your onward travel arrangements and any other bookings you may have. If you are joining us for the Zambia leg of the safari we will all be travelling to Livingstone together.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Maun, Botswana
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comPlease consult your local doctor for advice on malaria medication
