The Kalahari Desert is one of my favourite regions – so very different from the more traditional, archetypal desert scenery of towering sand dunes, found in neighbouring country, Namibia with its famous Namib Desert.

What makes going on safari in the Desert so interesting, is the fact that one has incredible, awe inspiring scenery and wonderful desert dwelling species that complement your game viewing anywhere else.

In Botswana, in the Makgadikgadi Salt pans, one has these extraordinary, habituated meerkats which are simply gorgeous and so inquisitive! They come right up to you and interact, yet they are still wild. Then there is the black maned lion, the brown hyaena, and antelope such as the oryx with its huge curved horns and the beautifully marked springboks. One also has the opportunity of meeting the last vestiges of the San people and learn more about their culture through a translator. There are some truly wonderful camps here, including Jacks Camp, San Camp and its sister camp, Camp Kalahari. You would then go on to the Okavango Delta, which provides the most beautiful contrast.

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There is even the chance to undertake a riding safari in the Kalahari Desert, in the Makgadikgadi area, which is really special too!

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In South Africa, there is Tswalu, which again is simply breathtaking but much more managed. Here the wildlife is contained in a certain area – but the landscape again, is breathtaking. Landing in a light aircraft amongst tall, golden grasses and the burnt orange colours surrounding you – no wonder Louis Vuitton chose it as their background for their latest advertising campaign! The walking and birdlife is superb too.

Whatever you decide to do, ensure that you include the Kalahari – as safaris to the Kalahari desert are so rewarding and as I say, a wonderful contrast!

Having lived in Botswana and Namibia, I know these regions incredibly well and with a team of specialists from Africa who have been creating beautiful, tailormade safaris for the last 24 years, we are in the best position to assist you!

We think the very best sort of safari is a tailor made safari. That way, you can ensure that you get exactly what you want! The perfect lodge or camp for you, the perfect area offering the best wildlife viewing, or bird watching, or plants – whatever takes your fancy! Then we can add in a variety of activities depending upon your interest levels – from a combination of game viewing and walking safaris, horse riding, camel trekking, canoeing, elephant back safaris – the list is literally endless – which is why we so enjoy what we do. In 22 years of tailor making safaris to Africa, no two safaris have ever been the same – as no two individuals are the same of have the same requirements. That’s what makes it so interesting! From watching the wildebeest migration in East Africa, to gorilla watching or spending time with habituated chimps, to sailing around Madagascar – the world is your oyster! From family safaris, to romantic getaways – to climbing mountains – its out there waiting for you!

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With a team of specialists from Africa, who have covered every inch of Africa, and over 22 years of experience of designing the most beautiful safaris – don’t you think its time you treated yourself to something special?

Safaris to Botswana offer the traveller a very different experience. As long as one keeps out of the national parks and game reserves, the majority of lodges and camps sit on their own private concessions. The upside of course, is that only a certain amount of people are allowed on any one piece of land, which makes your viewing an unparallelled and pristine wildlife experience! These hige tracts of land, with just you and perhaps another of the camp’s vehicles. Of course, one pays a premium for this, but its absolutely worth it!

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Then, you have the most magical diversity of scenery. The Okavango Delta is a real jewel, offering not only the most sublime birding, but also fantastic wildlife opportunities, including peeking at unique species such as the sitatunga antelope, a shy, water adapted antelope which is incredibly beautiful. You also have gorgeous walking here too. The delta is most famous for its mokoro safaris, where one can glide along the floodplains, being poled by your poler. Add to this a visit to Chobe – Savute or northern Chobe and you have the most incredible and different wildlife experiences. Apart from game viewing by open 4 x 4 vehicle, one can also game view by mokoro or canoe, on foot, on horseback (Bostwana offers some of the finest horse riding safaris in Africa) as well on elephant back.

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Add to this the desert, where one can horse ride with one of the finest guides in Botswana, or spend time walking wiht the bushmen, seeing the habituated meerkat as well as desert adapted species, it makes for the most mesmerising safari.

Finally, you can end off at Victoria Falls or on the coast in Mozambique. The options are endless! With over 23 years of experience and staff from Botswana, we can tailor make your perfect Botswana Safari!