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DURATION: 9 days Botswana, South Africa

Sabi Sand, Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Safari

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Is the Sabi Sand, Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Safari for Me?

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our exclusive safari package, featuring unforgettable stays at iconic destinations. Your journey begins with a luxurious retreat at the renowned Mala Mala Game Reserve in the heart of the Sabi Sand. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the African wilderness, surrounded by the splendor of the Big Five and other mesmerizing wildlife.

Next, travel to the enchanting wilderness of Botswana, where you’ll uncover the secrets of the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari. These contrasting landscapes offer a captivating blend of experiences, from tranquil waterways and lush wetlands to the stark, awe-inspiring beauty of the Kalahari Desert.

Throughout this remarkable adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a plethora of activities that cater to your passion for wildlife and nature. From thrilling game drives to tranquil mokoro rides and guided bushwalks, every moment promises a chance to encounter Africa’s magnificent creatures in their natural habitats.

From $11790 USD

$18860 USD

? Can be customised based on your budget and requirements. International flights not included.

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (local brands only) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities
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Your 9-Day Itinerary

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

Mala Mala Camp

Mala Mala Camp

Mala Mala Game Reserve consistently produces the most exciting wildlife experience this side of the equator! The Safari Industry’s blueprint to the luxury photographic safari, MalaMala has been custodian of this massive thriving tract of land since 1927.

Mala Mala Game Reserve is one of the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Comprising 13 300 ha (33 000 acres), Mala Mala shares a 19 km (12 mile) unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and lies strategically sandwiched between the National Park and the Sabi Sand Reserve.

Every aspect of the Main Camp and Sable Camp is designed to appreciate and enjoy the view of the surrounding wilds. Pathways wind their way along the perimeter of the camp to reveal individual ochre colored units tucked into the greenery which flanks the Sand River. Massive trees and rolling green lawns are filled with birdsong, with the occasional antelope or elephant which seeks the succulence of greenery.

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African Rock Hotel & Spa

African Rock Hotel & Spa

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4 Rivers

4 Rivers

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Tau Pan

Tau Pan

Tau Pan accommodates up to eighteen guests in specially designed thatched units on raised decks. The camp offers truly incredible views from the ridge of an ancient sand dune, an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana, and overlooks the famous Tau Pan – recognised for its stark beauty and remoteness.

This, the first safari camp to be built in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, is a model of environmental sensitivity. As with its sister camp, Nxai Pan, Tau Pan has been constructed with the delicate ecologies in mind. Both utilise only solar power for the generation of electricity, heating of water and pumping of water from deep under the Kalahari sands. Waste water is treated in a state-of-the-art sewerage treatment plant and the fully treated water is returned to the sands from whence it came. Activities offered at Tau Pan are game drives, day trips to the well-known Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper and Passarge Pans, star gazing, bush brunches on Tau Pan, and nature walks with Bushman trackers.

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"We had an amazing experience at Walkers Plains Camp. The wildlife viewing was superb from start to finish. Our guide Millie and tracker were super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and made the game drives an absolute pleasure. The camp was very..."
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"Our party of seven had a great time on our trip to Africa. All the accommodations, tours and travel connections were terrific. We left for Africa on a Tuesday and 13 days later arrived back home and never had to..."
Richard, United States · 8 Oct 2024 · Read Full Review
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"Incredible experience! Diane Du Plessis was our consultant for two South African safaris, one at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (Sabi Sand Nature Reserve) and the other at Motswari Game Reserve (Timbavati Private Game Reserve). Transfers and in-country flights all went off..."
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"The itinerary options developed and information provided by Matthys allowed us to design a fantastic first time safari for my family. Every detail was considered and we were very well taken care of by the Desert and Delta staff in..."
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"My mom and I travelled to SA in March 2019. Matthys suggested the ideal lodgings for us in Pretoria (131 Herbert Baker) and safari option (Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp). We could not have been more pleased. The food and..."
Jodi, Canada · 14 Mar 2019 · Read Full Review
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