7-Day Sharing Safari – Central Botswana: Kalahari, Boteti River & Salt Pans

7-Day Sharing Safari – Into the Wild: Central Botswana Drylands

7 Days

Duration

Min 2 / Max 6 guests

Group size

From US$ 4,185 per person

Starting price

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Journey overview

Explore the wild drylands of Botswana on this 7-day sharing safari, venturing into some of the country’s most remote and untouched landscapes. This fully-catered wild camping adventure takes you through the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), the Boteti River, and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, offering an immersive experience far from the typical tourist routes. Encounter the diverse landscapes of Botswana, from the semi-arid Kalahari Desert, which transforms into lush greenery in the rainy season, to the Boteti River, where vast herds of zebras gather, and finally, to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where you’ll experience an unforgettable night sleeping under the stars. This is a small-group tour (maximum 6-7 participants), with a guaranteed departure for at least 2 travelers. The experience is non-participatory, meaning the camp setup and meals are taken care of, allowing you to focus on enjoying the adventure. Please Note: This is not a big game-focused tour. While predator sightings are possible, they are not guaranteed. The emphasis is on nature, landscapes, and cultural immersion.

Duration

7 Days

Group size

Min 2 / Max 6 guests

Availability

Available on selected dates

Starting price

US$ 4,185

Reference: BWSD62

What's included

Small-group tour (max 6-7 people, min 2 required for departure).
Fully-catered wild camping (non-participatory).
All park fees and conservation levies.
All transfers between destinations.
3 meals per day (except for 2 lunches), drinking water, juice, and limited soft drinks.
2.5 x 2.5m² dome tents with twin stretcher beds, pillows, and duvet blankets.
Private en-suite bush bathroom (long-drop toilet and warm bucket shower).
One night of open-air sleeping under the stars at Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (no tent, bedroll provided).
Game drives in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Game drives along the Boteti River in Makgadikgadi National Park.
Cultural walk with the San Bushmen.
Sleep-out experience in the salt pans.
English-speaking professional guide & camp staff.

Not included

Visas and international flights (to/from Maun, Botswana).
Accommodation in Maun before and after the tour.
Travel insurance (mandatory for participation).
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, snacks).
Alcoholic beverages (available only if pre-ordered at least 1 week before departure).
Drinks during the sleep-out at the salt pan.
2 lunches (Day 6 & 7).

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