A Typical Day On Safari

The day starts with the rising of the sun. Your wake-up call will be between 5am and 6am - a gentle 'koko' (knock knock in Setswana) at the entrance of your tent. The camp staff will be on hand to fill your wash-hand basins with steaming hot water and freshly made tea and coffee will be served around the campfire. Wake up to the warmth of the morning sun at the dawn of a new day.

A light breakfast will be served before the early morning game drive. The best time of day to enjoy game viewing is in the early morning and late afternoon as most animals retreat to the shadows to rest during the heat of the day.

Having spent the morning exploring the surrounding wilderness in search of Botswana's hidden treasures, you will return to camp for a sumptuous lunch under the shade of a Marula tree (subject to availability). Just as the animals retreat to escape the heat of mid-day, so will you. This is your time to enjoy reading, chatting, relaxing or taking a nap.

Later in the afternoon you will head out into the wilderness once more as the animals awake from their days slumber and gather at the watering holes to quench their unforgiving thirst. As the sun sets on the horizon, one can only marvel at the sheer splendour of an African sunset and with refreshments in hand, toast to the wonder of nature.

On your return to camp, you can enjoy a hot shower under the starry night sky and gather around the warmth of the campfire with your fellow companions to relive the days events and excitement. Enjoy a three course dinner fit for a King served with a selection of fine South African wines against the magical backdrop of the African night sky. Retreating to the comfort of your tent after enjoying a night cap around the campfire, you can fall asleep to the calls of the African wild. Good night.

On moving days, the safari team will pack down the camp, traveling ahead in the supply vehicle to prepare the camp for your arrival at the next location. When traveling between locations, the route is most commonly through the parks and reserves and is therefore an extension of your daily game drives. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed en-route.

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