Luxury Camps of Botswana: Kwando Safaris

Depart Maun by light aircraft for the air strip at Nxai Pan National Park.

On arrival at the air strip, the Nxai Pan Camp staff will greet you and transfer you to the camp.

Nxai Pan is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which the camp takes its name. The camp faces east over the open grasslands of the pans. The biggest draw to Nxai Pan National Park are the zebras that migrate by the thousands to the area – the second largest land animal migration in Southern Africa.

The camp's nine tents face the waterhole, with the main area being the central best place for game viewing from the water hole. Frequent visitors to the water hole include elephants, cheetah, as well as the migratory herds of zebra (usually) from late December to early April, however this is entirely dependent on the summer rainfall in Botswana which affects the migratory cycle.

The balance of the day is at leisure to relax or begin your exploration of the National Park.

Piping hot tea and coffee, as well as a bowl of sumptuous porridge and freshly baked muffins are on offer before you head out. An early morning departure increases the chances of unusual sightings as the majority of mammals are at their most active.

After the morning game drive, return to camp for brunch and to share your sightings with the camp manager and your fellow guests around the table. Afterwards, take a siesta or cool off in the pool or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Enjoy tea and snacks before heading out on your afternoon activity. As the sun sets, it's time for the classic safari tradition - sundowners.

Back in camp, grab a drink by the fire before dinner. Dinner is a three course affair with the main course being a buffet.

Following breakfast bid farewell to Nxai Pan and travel to the Okavango Delta via Maun.

The Kwara Reserve in the Okavango Delta shares a 30km water boundary with the famous Moremi Game Reserve and its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Favoured by labyrinths of permanent water channels and secret islands this area offers the perfect delta experience, and is considered to be amongst the best in Botswana for game viewing and activities.

Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. This brand new camp offers a very relaxed, friendly and authentic atmosphere.

The balance of the day is at leisure to begin your explorartion of the delta.

Two full days to choose from game drives, mokoro (canoe) excursions, boat cruises, seasonal fishing and walking safaris.

Your guides will introduce you to the wildlife around Splash Camp including elephant, lion, Burchell's zebra, red lechwe, southern giraffe, tsessebe, and blue wildebeest on the floodplains. Kudu, impala, bushbuck and leopard are also seen in the forested areas. The variety of birdlife is impressive, with dry-land species seen on the larger islands and a multitude of wetland birds seen on the floodplains and waterways.

After a full day in the delta, return to the main camp for a three course dinner. Follwoing dinner, retire to bed of linger a little longer by the fire, under the stars.

Following a final game drive and a hearty breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Maun