Botswana Conservation | Makgadikgadi & Okavango Delta | 8 Day Experience

This 8-day conservation-focused safari is crafted for travellers who want to see, first-hand, how responsible tourism can positively impact wildlife and communities. Over the course of a week you will stay at three unique camps and gain insight into six key projects that our partner lodge group supports, all contributing to the protection of some of Africa’s last truly wild places.

Your journey moves from the Boteti River on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, to the community-centred Khwai Private Reserve, and finally into the remote NG12 Concession in the northern Okavango Delta. Along the way you will meet researchers, rangers and community leaders working on elephant coexistence, predator research, anti-poaching and community upliftment. This is an opportunity not only to enjoy an exceptional safari, but also to see the tangible impact your stay can have on conservation and on people living alongside wildlife.

Pricing

Due to the bespoke coordination required with conservation partners, specialists and lodges, this itinerary is priced on a tailored basis. Final pricing is confirmed upon enquiry, according to your preferred dates and group size.

A minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 guests applies. This journey is fully customisable; routing, length of stay and level of comfort can be adjusted to suit your requirements.

Conservation Contributions

• 1.5% of every guest’s stay, in addition to a per person per night Conservation, Community and Reserve (CCR) fee, goes directly to regional conservation and community outreach initiatives.
• A dedicated donation of US$ 1,000 per person is included, split between the specific projects visited on your trip and the wider CCR projects.
• All contributions go directly to protecting wildlife, safeguarding habitats and supporting communities who live alongside wildlife and are committed to conservation.

Inclusions

• All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary:
  • Meno a Kwena (Boteti River – Makgadikgadi Pans National Park) – 2 nights in a twin tent on a Full Board Plus basis.
  • Little Sable (Khwai Private Reserve) – 3 nights in a twin/double tent (B&B with local drinks as indicated by the lodge’s standard offering).
  • Duke’s Camp (Ng12 Concession) – 2 nights in a twin tent on a Full Board Plus basis.
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary (a combination of dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities according to each camp’s basis).
• All transfers as indicated in the itinerary, including:
  • Road transfers between Maun International Airport and Meno a Kwena.
  • Transfers between camps (Meno a Kwena – Maun – Little Sable – Duke’s Camp – Maun), by road or air as specified.
• All scheduled safari activities as indicated in the itinerary, which may include:
  • Game drive day trips into Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
  • Guided walks with San bushmen.
  • Wildlife viewing from Meno a Kwena’s floating hide.
  • Game drives, mokoro excursions and boat safaris in Khwai Private Reserve and NG12 (water level dependent).
• Specialist conservation experiences and project visits, including:
  • Community Elephant Coexistence cultural tour with Elephants for Africa, including visits to local farmers in Moreomaoto and the EFA research base.
  • Overview of the Khwai Private Reserve conservation and community model.
  • Engagement with Wild Entrust’s Botswana Predator Conservation programme and wild dog research team (subject to availability).
  • Insight into Khwai Private Reserve’s anti-poaching operations.
  • Visits to the Khwai village community, including the preschool and Kgotla, and (seasonally) the grass harvesting project.
  • Visits to CLAWS (Communal Herding for Livestock and Wildlife Protection) and the Elephant Express project near Duke’s Camp.
• Guiding throughout by a specialist conservation guide.
• 1.5% of every guest’s stay, plus per person per night CCR fees, directed to conservation and community projects.
• A donation of US$ 1,000 per person towards the projects visited and broader CCR initiatives.

Exclusions

• International airfares to and from Maun, Botswana.
• Entry visas where required.
• Alcoholic beverages (unless specifically included by the lodge under its standard basis).
• Comprehensive international travel insurance (compulsory and strongly recommended).
• All personal expenditure such as tips, telephone calls, additional snacks and items of a personal nature.
• Any optional or additional activities not described in the itinerary.