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Bushman and Okavango Delta Safari

a safari to Bushmanland and the Okavango Delta in Namibia and Botswana

This safari departs ever second Saturday, the main highlights are the Okavango Delta in Botswana and a visit to a San community in Namibia. One of the highlights on this safari is to be learning how the Bushmen track animals and learning something about their vast knowledge of the Namibian fauna and flora.

Day
Route/Activities
1
Windhoek - Omatako Bushman Village

You will be collected from your accommodation at 06h45 and the safari departs from Windhoek at 07h30, drive through to Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies. After a roadside lunch we arrive at our camp mid afternoon. This evening we join the bushman around the campfire for singing and dancing. Dinner is prepared by your safari guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire with the bushmen. (Lunch, Dinner)

2
Omatako - Okavango Delta

Early morning bush walk with a San tracker after breakfast. We drive through Bushmanland and the regional capital of Tsumkwe. Roadside lunch in Botswana and we arrive at camp in the Western Delta late afternoon. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire. (B, L, D)

3
Okavango Delta

Full day mokoro trip with poler on the Okavango Delta looking for hippos, crocodiles, and many species of birds. Dinner prepared by the guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire. (B, L, D)

4
Okavango Delta -
Ngepi Camp

After breakfast we return to Namibia and game drive in Mahango Game Reserve, we have lunch on the flood plains of the Okavango River under the giant baobab trees. We set up camp on the banks of the Okavango River and have the afternoon to relax. Evening sunset cruise optional. Evening meal cooked by guide with group assistance. (B, L, D)

5
Ngepi Camp - Roy's Camp

Leisurely breakfast and we drive towards Rundu where we stop at the local market to meet some interesting characters. After a roadside lunch we also stop at the many craft markets along the road and learn a little about Kavango lifestyles. This evening we camp by a floodlit waterhole and have the chance to see game such as zebra and eland as they come to drink. Evening meal cooked by the guide with group assistance. (B, L, D)

6
Roy's Camp - Windhoek

We drive south through Grootfontein and Otijiwarongo before returning to Windhoek via the Okahandja Craft Market for those last minute curios. Arrival in Windhoek approximately 16h00 for a safari drink and to share your great memories. (B, L)

Note: Itinerary description text supplied by tour operator

Vital Statistics
Duration 6 Days
Departure 2004 Departures:10 January; 24 January; 7 February; 21 February; 6 March; 20 March; 3 April; 17 April; 1 May; 15 May; 29 May; 12 June; 26 June; 10 July; 24 July; 7 August; 21 August; 4 September; 18 September; 2 October; 16 October; 30 October; 13 November; 27 November; 11 December; 25 December
Price valid until December 2004 N$3,960 per person sharing
Mode of Transport 4x4 with pop-up roof tent
Group Size Maximum of 9 people

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