MOBILE SAFARI

All Mobile Safaris depart and return from Haina Kalahari Lodge in Central Kalahari, Botswana. You journey into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the second largest game reserve in the world.
You will explore the area around Deception Valley which is an ancient fossil river, game viewing is especially good as there are open plains and it is common to see very large herds of antelope. Sightings of predators is common as they lie and wait on the “river” banks, watching the antelope. We visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book “Cry of the Kalahari”, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa.





Travel:
Roads are all dirt and you will be travelling in a 4x4 vehicle with a back up vehicle in attendance. You will be accompanied your guide.

Camping:
Game reserve camp sites are used and on arrival your camp site will be set up for you. You will sleep in domed tents on padded stretchers. Top quality sleeping bags are provided. Safari chairs and table will be set out for your convenience. There is no water in the Kalahari so our safari group needs to bring in its own water. Ablutions are all environmentally friendly units and are supplied by the Game reserve and portable bush showers are used. There is no electricity and your lights at night will be provided by candlelight and gas lanterns. All meals will be prepared on the camp fire by your top class chef.

What to bring:
All camping equipment is provided, you need to bring only your clothing and personal items, we suggest that they include:
Walking shoes, Hat, binoculars, cameras
Clothing should preferably be comfortable and in colours that blend in with the bush and should include shorts and long trousers, a bush jacket for the evenings is recommended.

Itineraries:
The safaris are all tailor made to suit your specific needs, and the longer the duration the further into the Park we will be able to explore.

Below is a suggested three night itinerary:

Day one: Arriving at Haina at around noon you will be transported to Haina Kalahari Lodge where you will spend your first night in a luxury en suite safari tent. A light lunch is served, you will be given the opportunity to settle before going on a late afternoon bush walk or game drive. Sundowners around the campfire, followed by dinner under the African skies.

Day two: Depart early morning (± 06h00 depending on season) we make our way to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The driving time is approximately 2 hours to the park. We explore as we travel and meals are served either en route or at the campsite depending on the game viewing opportunities. On arrival at the campsite in the park, your campsite will be set up for you and the evening meal is served at the campsite.

Day three: Today we journey south from Deception Valley to Deception pans, we will visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book “Cry of the Kalahari”, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa.
Today is all about the African bush and the animals, we go where the animals lead. Overnight at campsite.

Day four: Early morning drive to the edge of Deception “Valley” to simply soak up Africa before departing for Haina, arriving back at around midday.

Besides the overnight safari which allows one the opportunity living the “African Dream” Mobile Safaris offers day excursions in the park. They will depart Haina at 06h00 and return in the early evening.

BOTSWANA

Standard

NB:
Rates are p/p and for overnight options are also quoted per night.
No Single Supplement applies
Children up to the age of 4 years of age will be at no charge, Children aged 4-12 sharing with two adults will be at 50% of the sharing rate.
Third person sharing will be at 50% of adult rate. (use of superior luxury tent recommended)
Children of any age utilising their own tent will be charged full rate.

The above rates include:( unless otherwise stated): All meals,Teas, coffees and snacks, local alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, Game drives and guided walks, Government taxes and levies, park entrance fees, vehicle and fuel costs for mobile.

The above rates exclude: Imported alcohol, Visa costs, light aircraft transfers, Travel insurance, items of personal nature. 

TRANSFER COSTS – ALL RATES ARE NETT AND NON COMMISSIONABLE – THEY ARE DEPENDANT ON FUEL PRICE FLUCTUATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT RESERVATIONS FOR AN UP TO DATE QUOTATION

Air Transfers:
Air transfers are booked with a charter company, payment will need to be made directly to the charter company. The rates below are guide line rates and are correct at time of print (march 08). Due to the enormous fluctuation in fuel prices, these prices can be changed without prior notice.

Maun – Haina = P 3259 / USD 565

Haina/ Shakawe = P 9356.00 / USD 1615.00
                       
Shakawe – Maun = P 6815 / USD 1175.00
                       
Maun – Shakawe = P 6565.00 / USD 1123.00
                       
Maun – Haina Kalahari Lodge – Shakawe – Maun = P 9356 / USD 1615.00

Aircraft is a Cessna 206 seating a max of 5 pax.
•Government Departure Tax inclusive
• USD rates are subject to rate of exchange- above rates quoted @ Pula USD rate on 1 March 08
• Luggage restriction of 12kg per person in soft bags
NB: Rates are subject to fuel price increases and rate fluctuations. Please contact reservations for the latest rate when making a booking.

LONG STAY ACCOMMODATION DISCOUNTS

Stay 4 nights and pay USD 25 FOR THE 4TH NIGHT.
NB the fourth night rate of  USD 25 is non commissionable.

Also note, this offer will NOT apply if the guest has taken up the free day trip to CKNP offer.

This long stay discount is applicable when doing a combination package of Haina and the Mobile Safaris HOWEVER is only redeemable on the Haina portion of the package. I.e.
Night 1: Haina – normal rate applies
Night 2 & 3: Mobile Safari – normal rate applies
Night 4: Haina – Discounted rate of USD 25 applies.