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NXAI TRAVEL CATALOGUE 2024

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INFORMATION ABOUT BOTSWANA KITSONG (TRAVEL ADVISORY CENTRE) CH-O-MA-KA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PACKAGES 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PACKAGES 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS PACKAGES 8 / 9 DAYS - 7 / 8 NIGHTS PACKAGES 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS PACKAGES 11 / 12 DAYS -11 / 10 NIGHTS PACKAGES OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS 04 08 09 10 13 17 21 27 31 34 37 38 NXAI TRAVEL Catalogue | 2024 2

A TRAVEL RE-INSPIRED.

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OUR STORY

Nxai Travel is a family owned business. Its name was inspired by the legendary Nxai Pan National Park. The park derives its name from a curved stick referred to as ‘Nxa’, which the San used to dig out springhares and which the form of the park resembles.

Nxai Travel is a travel management company which offers unparalleled services:

Safari Bookings / Holiday Packages

Ticketing Reservations

Visa Applications

Transfers

Car Rentals

Your travel needs are our standards.

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THE NXAI TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

OUR SERVICES

We provide dream-come-true, life-altering travel experiences because that is what you deserve.

We always strive for perfection and support you every step of the way.

1. ONE-STOP-SHOP

We offer complete, all-inclusive travel management services:

• Safari packages / holiday packages

• Air flight ticketing

• Car hire

• Transfers

2. OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL GUIDES

The combination of the Nxai Travel experience with our knowledgeable indigenous guides will strive to meet your safari needs.

3. BEST CONTACTS IN BUSINESS

We have built a strong and excellent network of premium service providers, which we extend to you, our valued clients.

4. EXCELLENT CHOICE OF LUXURY

We aim to give you the most out of your vacation. Nxai Travel aspires to provide the best value for your money, offering you the luxury of choice.

5. TAILOR MADE PACKAGES / TOURS

Craft your journey according to your unique preferences - your style, taste and budget.

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BE KNOWLEDGEABLE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

DID YOU KNOW?

1. You can visit Botswana any time of the year.

- Best time for wildlife viewing (May - October)

- Best time for birdwatching (November - April)

2. Botswana offers plenty of family-friendly safaris.

3. Botswana is a safe place for safaris.

4. The official languages in Botswana are English and Setswana.

5. The official currency used in Botswana is the Botswana Pula (BWP).

6. Emergency contacts:

- Botswana Police - 999

- Ambulance - 997

- Medical Rescue - 911

- Medical Air Rescue - 390 1601

7. We can book your international, domestic and / or local air tickets.

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KITSONG TRAVEL ADVISORY CENTRE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Big & Small 5

Big Five (elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard)

Small Five (elephant shrew, ant lion, leopard tortoise, buffalo weaver, rhino beetle)

The best areas to visit are The Okavango Delta, Chobe, Makgadikgadi and CKGR.

Cultural Excursions

- Cultural village visits

- Bushman cultural walks

Fishing

Birdlife

Over 500 bird species

Migration

The world’s second largest zebra and wildebeest migration. Longest Mammal Migration in Africa.

CHOBE - NXAI MIGRATION

- Travel + 800km

- 20 000 zebras

- December - February

OKAVANGO - MAKGADIKGADI

MIGRATION

- Travel + 800km

- 15 000 heads of Zebras

- November - March

Mokoro & Boat cruise (Wetlands)

- Okavango - Chobe

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OUR CHO-MA-KA ROUTE

KEY

CH-O-MA-KA

CH - Chobe

O - Okavango

MA - Makgadikgadi

KA - Kalahari

Nxai Travel provides its Reinspired Travel experiences to its clients who would like to explore the Chobe, Okavango, Makgadikgadi and Kalahari (CH-O-MAKA) areas.

CHO-MA-KA (CHO) (O) (MA) (KA)
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WHAT MAKES

CHO-MA-KA SPECIAL

CHOBE

Game drives | Fishing | Boat cruises

Birdwatching | Savuti predators

Trips to Vic Falls | Linyati River & Swamps

MAKGADIKGADI

Part of Kalahari basin | One of the world largest salt pans( 12000sq.km)

Zebra and wildebeest migration | Flamingos at Nata Bird Sanctuary

Meerkats interaction | Baines Baobabs

Outdoor night sleep | Bush walks

Cultural experiences | Makgadikgadi

Pans Game Reserve | Nxai National

Park | Boteti River | Lekhubu Island

OKAVANGO

UNESCO World Heritage - covers 15 000 sq.km - 22 000 sq. km | Rides in a dug-out canoe - Mokoro | Game drives

Speed boat cruises | Sundowners in the wild | Relaxation in camp | Dinner under the stars | Boma (around the fire setting) night experiences | Scenic tours

Fishing | Horseback riding Birdwatching

KALAHARI (CKGR)

Game drives | Nature bush walks with Basarwa (The San) | Cultural experiences | Flora & Fauna

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SAFARI

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

MABABE WILDERNESS EXCURSION

3 nights at Wilderness Mokete (Mababe)

Mababe is a small rural settlement located in the eastern part of Botswana’s North-West District, set on the vast, wild plains of the Lower Mababe Depression.

Jaw-dropping vistas of yellow bushveld, sparkling rivers, and bright green forests attract

nature photographers, plant enthusiasts, as well as hikers. However, it is the area’s wildlife that is its major drawcard. Visitors can look forward to seeing:

- Birdwatching

- Nature - Wildlife

- An incredible array of birds

- Super herds of zebra and buffalo.

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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

THE KHWAI EXPERIENCE

3 nights at Khwai Expeditions Camp

KHWAI EXPEDITIONS CAMP

Perfectly located between the Moremi Game Reserve and the Chobe National Park, Khwai Expeditions Camp is home to some of the most diverse

SPECIAL INTERESTS

habitats including riverine woodlands, mopane woodland, open savannah & lagoons.

Wide openvistas, fresh air, spectacular sunrises and golden sunsets that capture your senses, all connecting you to the beauty

that is the African wilderness.

Experience the serenity and peaceful ambience of your surroundings, absorbing what comes naturally in Khwai.

ACTIVITIES

Big 5 | Birdwatching | Flora
Guided nature walks | Star-gazing Game drives | Boat cruises
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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

THE KWARA EXPERIENCE

Sharing precious, permanent waterways with Moremi Game Reserve, the elegant Kwara Camp overlooks a gorgeous lagoon in the game-rich Kwara Private Concession, wellknown for consistent predator sightings.

Lions, cheetahs, and leopards are

often sighted, herds of elephants frequent the area, along with giraffes, zebras, lechwe, impala and hippos. Kwara offers five activities all year, with no seasonal restrictions.

The double-decker boat experience grants views across papyrus-lined channels to scan for birds and the shy sitatunga.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Walking safaris | Game drives

Afternoon & night motorboat and mokoro trips | Seasonal fishing | Birdwatching

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3 nights at Kwara Camp

Adventures that fill your soul.

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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

ENJOY CHOBE & VIC FALLS

3 nights at Chobe Bush Lodge | 1 night at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting point of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent get away location to Chobe, Victoria Falls and / or Caprivi.

VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE

Built on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is just 4km from the majestic Victoria Falls and offers

a unique wildlife experience. We are proud to have been voted Best Safari Lodge/Resort Hotel in Zimbabwe for 23 consecutive years. Offering opportunities to observe herds of buffalo, elephants and kudus, as the sun goes down, and hyenas later in the evenings.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Big 5 and Small 5 | Birdlife | Wetlands (Chobe River and Zambezi River to Victoria falls)

ACTIVITIES

Boat cruises | Game drives | Freshwater fishing

Guided or unguided Vic Falls Tours

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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

NXAI PANS & KALAHARI SAFARI

2 nights at Nxai Pan | 2 nights at Tau Pan

NXAI PAN

The secret safari superstar is home to a great migration! Follow explorers to the littlevisited Nxai Pan National Park, an extension of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

TAU PAN CAMP

network. Zebras migrate here by the thousands to drop their young during the rainy season, completing the longest mammal migration in Southern Africa.

Dust-white elephants depend on the permanent waterhole

at Nxai Pan Camp (the only permanent camp in the national park) during the dry season, and so do predators, such as Kalahari Black-maned lions.

The dramatic desert of legend and home of the San. Tau Pan Camp was the first lodge welcomed to the famous Central Kalahari Game Reserve, offering an unprecedented

opportunity to establish a camp in one of the world’s largest pristine wildernesses. Discover the land of the lion through ancient San eyes. Also known as the Bushmen in Botswana, indigenous trackers provide vitalising insights on survival in this harsh paradise during a

spellbinding nature walk.

ACTIVITIES

Bushmen walk (indigenous tracking) | Game drives

Sleep out deck | Baobao visit

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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

MOREMI

2 nights at Moremi Crossing | 2 nights at Rra Dinare or Mma Dinare

MOREMI CROSSING

Slow down and smell the wild sage at Moremi Crossing Camp. Whether stealthily tracking wildlife on foot or silently moving through the Okavango Delta’s waterways on a mokoro, time slows down in the Gunn’s Private Concession.

Stretch your legs on a guided nature walk that transforms your safari into a sensory experience.

You’ll learn to track and understand medicinal plant uses, and so much more by roaming between lofty termite mounds to gain perspective over the landscape.

RRA DINARE

Adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve, on the southeastern side of the Delta, lie panoramic floodplains of the Gomoti River where parades of elephants are regulars, as are lechwe and massive buffalo herds, after which this thrilling area is named. ‘Dinare’ means ‘many buffalo’ in Setswana, and plentiful lion prides stalk in the wake of this prey.

ACTIVITIES

Guided animal tracking | Boat cruise | Mokoro excursions | Birdwatching Fishing | Star-gazing

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The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so Nxai Travel must, and we will.

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

MAKGADIKGADI MOREMI TREAT

3 nights at Jack’s Camp | 3 nights at Camp Moremi

JACK’S CAMP

Jack’s is one of Africa’s most iconic camps. Enjoy the ultimate in space and exclusivity; the camp is one of just three in a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve.

There’s an impressive choice of extraordinary activities to be enjoyed including quad biking, bushman walks, classic desert game drives, meerkat visits and horse rides.

CAMP MOREMI

Camp Moremi has a well-deserved legacy in the Botswana tourism industry for being able to deliver the classic African safari experience.

Our team of experienced professional guides will introduce you to a whole new world of wildlife. Watch a leopard stretched out lazily in the branches of a mopane tree, herds of elephants grazing under a canopy of green trees or a pride of lions camouflaged in the tall grass.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Meerkats interaction | Zebra and Wildebeest Migration | Bushman Walk | Game Drive and Boat Cruise.

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

BOTSWANA INTRO SAFARI

2 nights at Pom Pom | 2 nights at Khwai Expenditions Camp | 2 nights at Chobe Bakwena Lodge

POM POM CAMP

Known for its ‘soul’ and appeal to safari traditionalists, Pom Pom Camp is an eco-friendly camp located on Pom Pom Island in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta and on the headwaters of the Xudum river system.

The area lies on the western boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve and not only offers superb Okavango scenery but also consistent game viewing all year round.

Pom Pom is the real deal for those who live & breath Africa.

KHWAI EXPEDITIONS CAMP

Perfectly located between the Moremi Game Reserve and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, Khwai Expeditions Camp is home to some of the most diverse habitats including riverine woodlands, mopane woodland, open savannah and lagoons.

CHOBE BAKWENA LODGE

Built on the ethos of “treading lightly upon the earth” Bakwena endeavours to maintain a low carbon footprint.

Home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife living

in one of the world’s largest conservation areas, makes daily environmental choices the pivotal basis for preserving Chobe’s ecosystem.

ACTIVITIES

Off-road and night game drives

Nature walks | Seasonal mokoro excursions

Motorboat safaris | Fishing.

During the flood season, mokoro trips depart from the front of the camp.

Gliding silently through the lagoon, you’ll encounter abundant aquatic life, including painted reed frogs, African jacanas, and the malachite kingfisher.

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS FOR ALL FAMILY SAFARI EXPERIENCE,

3 nights at Camp Kalahari | 3 nights at Shinde Footsteps

CAMP KALAHARI

Camp Kalahari sits among acacias and Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A relaxed, family-friendly camp ideal for those seeking fun and adventure.

SHIDE FOOTSTEP

Nestled on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta in the Shinde Private Concession, this charming and timeless camp grants guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature.

The camp retains its delicate footprint and endearing character while offering a discerning

safari experience. Days are spent exploring the wilderness areas, while evenings are wound away around the fire, down on the Kalahari sand.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Nature walks with Zu/’hoasi Bushmen

Game drive

Quad bike across the lunar expanse of the pans

Experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest, the second biggest in Africa and the last remaining in Southern Africa.

Birdwatching | Fishing | Hiking | Star-gazing

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7 DAYS / 6 Nights

NATURAL SAFARI EXPERIENCE

3 nights at Duke’s Camp | 2 nights at Sable Alley | 1 night at Skybeds

DUKE’S CAMP

This landmark new camp is named in honour of Sarefo ‘Duke’ Sarefo, the custodian of this bountiful piece of wilderness.

Duke was born 80 years ago on the very island that the camp now occupies, and his ancestral roots run deep into these sandy soils.

Duke’s Camp is a striking new safari destination set on a vast concession rich in game and natural beauty.

SABLE ALLEY CAMP

Khwai Private Reserve, one of Botswana’s best kept secrets, is home to Sable Alley.

Located right on the banks of the lily-covered lagoon, home to hippos and a favourite drinking spot for elephants and buffalo, the big game, quite literally, comes to you.

Remember to have your binos ready for lions, leopards, wild dogs and more as you drive through the diverse landscapes.

Skybeds

Looking for a truly unique way to spend time in the bush? Then look no further than our fabulous Skybeds, located deep within the Khwai Private Reserve.

As the name suggests, this is no ordinary safari camp. Each “room” is actually a three-story raised platform, overlooking the wildlife-spotted plains of Khwai.

ACTIVITIES

Boat cruises | Mokoro trips | Birdwatching | Fishing | Scenic tours | Tsodilo Hills | Cultural trips | Sleep-outs

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7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

THE CLASSIC WILDERNESS

3 nights at Wilderness Jao | 3 nights at Wilderness Vumbura Plains

WILDERNESS JAO

In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Wilderness Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast floodplains with prolific wildlife. Make the most of the many luxuries offered such as the beautiful star bed sleep-out or a visit to the spa to feel utterly restored.

WILDERNESS VUMBURA PLAINS | KWEDI CONCESSION

Situated in the beautiful northern part of Botswana, between the famous destinations of the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, the Kwedi Concession (NG 22) is an impressive

SAFARI,

reserve known for its excellent wildlife spotting opportunities and water activities. The enthralling mopane bushveld and vast floodplains are home to a huge number of animal species. Enjoy the use of the spotting scope for exceptional viewing of birds and other wildlife. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the resident otter family!

ACTIVITIES

Adventuring by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) | Full day game drive & picnics | Gym & spa

Exceptional viewing of birds | Boat cruises

Fishing | Visit Wilderness museum and gallery

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Look deeply into nature, and you will surely gain a better understanding of life.

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8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS EXPLORE

OKAVANGO & CHOBE

3 nights at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp | 2 nights at Savute Elephant Camp | 2 nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge

SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious riverside retreat in the heart of the bush on the edge of Chobe National Park, home to the world’s largest remaining population of elephants. The lodge offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and floodplains as far across as Namibia.

Relax in the split-level swimming pool, unwind with a pampering session in the spa or enjoy the gourmet food that the lodge has become known for.

SANCTUARY CHIEF’S CAMP

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the exclusive Mombo Concession in the Moremi Game Reserve on Chief’s Island. The Moremi is known as the ‘predator capital of Africa’.

SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE

Head out to our unique viewing hide at dusk or dawn, overlooking the watering hole, and see elephants, hyenas and cheetahs in their element. Then find a serene welcome back at Savute Elephant Lodge. The contemporary interiors

reflects the earthy tones of the wilderness, while eco-friendly design features keep you in harmony with the stunning landscape.

ACTIVITIES

Morning and afternoon game drives | Scenic flights over Okavango Delta | Boat cruises | Mokoro excursions | Birdwatching

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9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS BOTSWANA SAFARI & VIC FALLS TREAT

2 nights at Dinaka | 2 nights at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp | 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge | 2 Nights at Palm River Hotel

DINAKA

An exclusive private conservancy hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is host to one of the most unique bio-diversities in Southern Africa.

This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, oryx and brown hyena. The camp provides the perfect start or finish to any discerning traveller’s Botswana safari.

SANCTUARY STANLEY’S CAMP

A classic tented camp located on a private concession in the Okavango Delta, Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp offers a varied game viewing experience (walking and night drives, seasonal mokoro excursions

available, several active hyena dens close to camp).

CHOBE GAME LODGE

The only permanent game lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River within the famous Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana’s premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base from which to explore the National Park and Chobe River front.

PALM RIVER HOTEL

The hotel’s location could not be more idyllic, situated as it is along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometres from Africa’s Natural Wonder, Victoria Falls - so close, in fact, that on a clear, quiet day you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Game or night drives

Bushmen educational walks

Photographic hides

Specialist walking safaris

Specialist family safaris

Mokoro excursions

Scenic helicopter tours

Birdwatching

Trip to Victoria falls (Zimbabwe)

Riverside dining experiences

Ra-lkane boat cruises

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9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

DESERT & DELTA ULTIMATE FAMILY SAFARI

2 nights at Leroo La Tau | 2 nights at Camp Xakanaxa | 2 nights at Camp Okavango | 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge

LEROO LA TAU

Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the resultant predator interaction.

CHOBE GAME LODGE

The only permanent game lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River within the famous Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana’s premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base from which to explore the National Park and Chobe Riverfront.

CAMP OKAVANGO

Camp Okavango, a unique and exclusive African

safari camp, is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island. This hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.

CAMP XAKANAXA

Camp Xakanaxa is located on the banks of the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve. It offers guests an authentic, year-round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience.

ACTIVITIES

Game or night drives | Boat cruises

Cultural village excursions | Makgadikgadi Salt

Pan | Nxai Pan day trips

Mokoro excursions | Scenic helicopter tours

Birdwatching | Sleep-out deck

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The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS BOTSWANA CLASSIC SAFARI TREAT

3 nights at San Camp | 3 nights at Camp Xakanaxa | 3 nights at Chobe Safari Lodge or Chobe Bush Lodge

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting point of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi. The surrounding area offers activities such as boat cruises, game drives and freshwater fishing.

CAMP XAKANAXA

Camp Xakanaxa is located on the banks of the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve. It offers guests an authentic, year-round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience.

SAN CAMP

Classic white tents perched on the shore of an enormous sparkling salt pan, each sheltered by a cluster of stately desert palms, San Camp is open only for 6 months of the year during the dry season. You are encouraged to go quad biking across the lunar expanse of the pans, lie out on the pans as the sun sets watching the planetarium show unfold with horizon-to-horizon stars. Get unbelievably up close and personal with meerkats; spend time walking and interacting with a group of Zu/’hoasi Bushmen to gain insight into their ancient culture; game drive to experience unique desert wildlife. You can also visit Fallen Baobab.

ACTIVITIES

Morning and afternoon game drives

Bushmen walks | Quad biking | Horse rides

Guided walks | Scenic tours above the Delta Boat cruises | Birdwatching | Fishing

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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

THE PREMIER WILDERNESS SAFARI

3 nights at Wilderness Jao | 3 nights at Wilderness Mombo | 3 night at Wilderness King’s Pool

WILDERNESS JAO

In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Wilderness Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with prolific wildlife.

Make the most of the many luxuries offered such as the beautiful star bed sleep-out or a visit to the spa to feel utterly restored.

WILDERNESS MOMBO

Wilderness Mombo, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, is built under

large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful flood plain teeming with wildlife. Arguably the best big game viewing in all of Africa with a bountiful hunting ground for large prides of lions and leopards.

WILDERNESS KING’S POOL

Wilderness King’s Pool consistently delivers the best dry season game viewing in far northern Botswana.

Situated on the border with Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Wilderness King’s Pool is in

an area vital to the seasonal movements of elephant herds, and to the survival of rare roan and sable antelope.

Looking down over the Linyanti River, and up from the safety of sunken hides, gives guests unexpected angles from which to witness great wildlife moments.

ACTIVITIES

Morning and afternoon game drives | Boat cruises

Bush brunches | Hides

Guided walks | Scenic tours above the Delta | Gym & spa

Birdwatching | Fishing

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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS DESERT & DELTA AMAZING OKAVANGO TOUR

3 nights at Nxamaseri Island Lodge | 3 nights at Xugana Island Lodge | 3 nights at Camp Moremi or Camp Xakanaxa

XUGANA ISLAND LODGE

Xugana Lagoon is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta. Xugana Island Lodge, situated on a wooded island abutting the lagoon.

Birdwatching opportunities are outstanding, and the bream and tiger fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year.

The peaceful boat ride back across Xugana Lagoon during the spectacular African sunset provides a lifelong memory.

CAMP MOREMI

Camp Moremi has a welldeserved legacy in the Botswana tourism industry for being able to deliver the classic African safari experience. Camp Moremi is located within Botswana’s world-renowned

Moremi Game Reserve, situated on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in an area known for its spectacular game-viewing opportunities.

NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE

Nxamaseri Island Lodge is an exclusive lodge, set on an island in the pan handle of the Okavango Delta, one of the most breath takingly beautiful areas in the world. As one of the oldest lodges in the Delta, it has a unique charm and atmosphere.

Nxamaseri is one of the top birdwatching and fishing destinations in the country and specialises in both, with expert and enthusiastic guides guaranteed to make your experience a memorable one.

Nxamaseri is also close to the magical Tsodilo Hills, a

world heritage site and one of Botswana’s greatest treasures.

ACTIVITIES

Morning and afternoon game drives | Boat cruises

Tsodilo Hill cultural tours

Guided nature walks

Scenic tours above the Delta Birdwatching | Fishing

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I desired adventure, freedom, and the open air. I discovered it at Botswana (CHOMAKA Area).
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13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

KWANDO DISCOVERY SAFARI

3 nights at Nxai Pan or Tau Pan | 3 nights at Pom Pom | 3 night at Lebala | 3 night at Rra Dinare

POM POM

Located on a beautiful island beside a hippo-filled lagoon in the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom is a long-established camp that offers a haven for several notable animal species.

Big cats steal the show in monthly sighting reports.

Activities include off-road and night game drives, nature walks, seasonal mokoro excursions, motor boat safaris, and fishing.

During the flood season, mokoro trips depart from the front of the camp.

NXAI PAN

The secret safari superstar is home to a great migration! Follow explorers to the littlevisited Nxai Pan National Park, an extension of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan network.

Zebras migrate here by the thousands to drop their young during the rainy season, completing the longest mammal migration in Southern Africa.

Dust-white elephants depend on the permanent waterhole at Nxai Pan Camp (the only permanent camp in the national park) during the dry season, and so do predators, such as

Kalahari Black-maned lions.

RRA DINARE

Adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve on the south eastern side of the Delta, lie panoramic floodplains of the Gomoti River where parades of elephants are regulars, as are lechwe and massive buffalo herds, after which this thrilling area is named. ‘Dinare’ means ‘many buffalo’ in Setswana, and plentiful lion prides stalk in the wake of this prey.

ACTIVITIES

Game drives | Cultural walks and Baobao visits | Boat Cruises | Birdwatching

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12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

THE EXPLORERS DELIGHT SAFARI

3 nights at Jack’s Camp | 3 nights at Shinde | 3 nights at Wilderness DumaTau | 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge

JACK’S CAMP

Jack’s is one of Africa’s most iconic camps. Enjoy the ultimate in space and exclusivity; the camp is one of just three in a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve. There’s an impressive choice of extra ordinary activities to be enjoyed including quad biking, bushman walks, classic desert game drives, meerkat visits and horse rides.

SHINDE

Shinde is situated on a private concession which allows guided walks, mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motorboat trips. Shinde’s excellent location in the Okavango Delta ensures a combination of permanent water access for year-round water activities and large dry areas for game drive routes. This blend of environments

provides the habitat for a consistently wide variety of wildlife, including the elusive Sitatunga antelope and a healthy population of leopards.

WILDERNESS DUMATAU

Wilderness DumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and the movements of the mega-herds of elephants the Linyanti is so famous for. The Linyanti is recognised as an IBA (Important Bird Area), so the hides and platforms in the area are ideal for birdwatching and photographing wildlife.

CHOBE GAME LODGE

The only permanent game lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River within the famous Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana’s premier venue for

guests looking for a perfect base from which to explore the National Park and Chobe Riverfront.

ACTIVITIES

Game drives | Bushmen walks Quad biking | Horse riding Boat cruises | Mokoro Excursions | Specialist walking safaris | Scenic tours above the Delta | Birdwatching | Fishing

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Appreciating nature, not ruining it, is arguably the most beautiful art that one could ever want.
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OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

1. DONATION OF SANITARY PADS

Nxai Travel, in conjunction with ETSO Organization, was delighted to extend a helping hand to “Restore a Girl Child’s Dignity” by donating sanitary pads to Gabane Community Junior Secondary School female students.

2. MRS. BOTSWANA 2023 SPONSORSHIP

As a gesture of appreciation, we found it fitting to sponsor Mrs. Botswana 2023 to an allexpenses-paid trip to Natural Selection’s Jack’s Camp in Makgadikgadi.

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NXAI TRAVEL Director, Mrs. Keletso Guga, on an educational trip and appreciating the service from our travel partners.

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