Botswana
A Family-Friendly Safari
From Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the arid Central Kalahari, there is something for everyone on this enchanting family-friendly safari escape. Head out into untouched wilderness and let nature’s wonders be your inspiration to slow down and reconnect with family.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Johannesburg
- Day 2 - 3: Moremi Game Reserve
- Day 4 - 9: Okavango Delta
- Day 10 - 12: Central Kalahari Game Reserve
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After a night in Johannesburg, your Botswana family safari begins at the Moremi Game Reserve within the Okavango Delta. Spend two days at intimate and luxurious Okuti and embark on game drives to visit the reserve and its elephant populations. While here, the water-side wonders seem endless, and the sparkling Delta will fill your children’s dreams each evening.
Next, this Botswana Family Safari continues to Shinde Footsteps. Ideal for families, this small camp offers activities specially designed to inspire even the youngest guests. As a result, you’ll find a unique way to experience the African wilderness together in the unmatched exclusivity of the Shinde private concession.
While here, the whole family will participate in the Young Explorers program. This unique program offers families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness - together. A Young Explorers Specialist Guide will stay with you throughout your safari and will provide your family with engaging, age-appropriate activities on a flexible schedule. As an added bonus, the children receive a gift pack including a t-shirt, cap, water bottle, and on completion of the safari, a certificate.
After three days at Shinde Footsteps exploring the labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden channels, transfer within the Okavango Delta to the tranquility of Kanana overlooking the floodplains. In addition to game drives, you will also explore the area on foot or by mokoro canoe.
Conclude your African family safari at Dinaka, where the comforts of home and the solitude of the wild combine. Straightaway, you will notice the family tent at Dinaka gives you plenty of room to spread out and relax. The classic accommodations under canvas will undoubtedly awaken your senses and deepen your connection to nature and each other.
Fill your last days on safari with day and night game drives, seeking out abundant predators and plains game.
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