Sleep on ground mattresses in dome tents and really get back to nature. In this semi participatory safari, a camp assistant along with your guide will help prepare and put up camp. Enjoy the wilderness of Botswana without the frills associated with modern travel.

THESE SAFARIS OFFER:

• Adventure camping equipment
• A camp assistant to help with camp chores and cooking
• Public or private camp sites, wherever possible
• Professional guide

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Walk-in tents (2.40 x 2.40 m) with built-in floors, mosquito gauze on door and windows
• Small shaded front verandah with door mats
• Ground mattresses, Sleeping bag, 1 pillow, pillow case, 1 x light extra blanket in winter months.
• Toiletries: (toilet paper only)
• Shared shower (private portable shower filled on request with hot water by camp staff) or shower in public camp site
• Shared bush toilet (toilet seat over a pre-dug pit with ash to fill in as you go) or toilets in public camp sites
• Wash stands outside tent – one per tent – filled with hot water every morning
• Dining table & stools
• Tableware: table cloths & paper napkins, durable melamine crockery, cutlery
• Basic camping two course meals throughout
• Limited Bar: filtered water and cordials
• Limited staff complement to help with camp chores
• Staff may travel with guests in same vehicle
• Guests could be asked to assist the guide or staff with occasional camp chores such as collecting firewood or water, packing up camp, etc
• Open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats & long range fuel tanks
• Seat up to 10 pax (3 per seat) plus driver/guide
• Game drive vehicle pulls trailer with all camping equipment
• Luggage space is restricted to approx 15 kg per person
• 4×4 game drives
• Usually 2 activities per day
• Park entry and camping fees
• Government taxes & levies
• Road levies
• Public liability
• Medical kit
• Limited reference library

WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

• International flights
• Travel, cancellation & medical insurance
• Private or en suite ablutions
• Extras: flash lights & batteries, thermos water bottle & mugs, hot water bottle in winter, plastic rain coats or umbrellas in summer
• Linen (x-tra blankets & pillows, towels, face cloth, change of linen during safari)
• Toiletries: (soap, hand cream, mosquito repellant, sun block, mirror, tissues)
• Drinks: beer, alcoholic beverages, bottled wine, mixers. We take your group to shop for these additional drinks before we depart on safari.
• Laundry
• Visas
• Airport departure taxes
• Tips & gratuities for guides and camp staff