DAY
1
You
are met at Maun Airport by our representative
& transferred by light aircraft to the
nearest airstrip to Kujwana, a 25 minute flight.
You are then transferred into the camp by
vehicle which takes approximately 1 hour.
(Game viewing). An introduction talk &
demo on tack & general advice on game
viewing from horseback is followed by an orientation
ride for approximately 1 - 2 hours.
DAY
2
Kujwana
Camp. Morning game ride in the Xudum area.
Wake up is 1 hour before dawn to ensure best
game viewing. Wade through lush green malapos
that lead you from island to island. Surprise
a timid bushbuck out his dense cover on a
heavily wooded island, or enjoy the herds
of Lechwe & Zebra moving through the open
spaces. Return to camp for lunch. Siesta.
Afternoon game drive with sunset drinks &
evening night drive with a spot light. KUJWANA
CAMP Kujwana camp is situated on the Xudum
river south west of chiefs Island in the Okavango
Delta. The camp accommodates a maximum of
8 to 10 guests in spacious safari tent each
with bathrooms en-suite (bush style).
DAY
3
Kujwana
Camp. Ride east towards Beacon and lion island.
These are two very large islands in the area
which are cut off from Kujwana by the Xwaapa
river. The area is criss-crossed with game
paths leading you through a chain of rain
pans. This is a great contrast to the open
flood plains. Mapane forests and Acacia woodlands
offer a good variety of food for Kudu and
Giraffe. Breeding herds of elephant enjoy
the security of the dense forest and should
the pans be holding water zebra, wildebeest
and buffalo will also be found. Animal tracks
abound telling you of what has been and gone
- or what you might still find. Afternoon
bird walk.
DAY
4
Moklowane
Camp. Move from Kujwana to Moklowane camp.
This is approximately 30km ride heading North
West. The route moves through open floodplains
and scattered islands towards the Matsebe
river system. A picnic lunch is served on
a shady island 2 hours ride from Moklowane
camp. Arrive sunset. MOKLOWANE CAMP Moklowane
camp is north west of Kujwana on the Matsebi
river. This camp is situated in the open flood
plains which receive flood water 3 weeks earlier
than Kujwana camp. The vegetation consists
of smaller palm island and wide open spaces.
Mokolwane is also an 8 bedded tented camp.
DAY
5
Moklowane
Camp. Morning game ride with a picnic breakfast
carried in saddle bags. This camp is on the
Matsebe river system and features wide open
flood plains interspersed with Moklowane palms
- favourite food of Elephant & Baboon.
Good area for plains game. Afternoon: 1 -
2 hours mokoro experience (traditional dug
out canoe).
DAY
6
Dawn
game ride lasting approximately 2 hours, return
to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, aircraft
movements permitting, you will be transferred
by light aircraft back to Maun Airport where
this safari ends. NB. The itinerary may change
due to game movements and water levels. Mokoros
(dugout Canoes) are offered as an activity
depending on water levels.