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Secluded Botswana SafariOur Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa

Table of Contents:

3Trip Overview

4Trip Itineraries

5Secluded Botswana Itinerary

8Secluded Botswana Photo Itinerary

11Secluded Botswana Rhino Discovery Itinerary

15Trip Accommodations

16What Makes Nat Hab Different?

19Dates & Pricing Information

30Trip Extensions

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Trip Details:

Days:

12 Days

Price:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate

Secluded Botswana Safari

Our Flagship Safari—A Truly Exclusive Adventure into the Heart of Wildest Africa

In the wilds of Botswana, you'll find the wonders that drew adventurers to the African continent over a century

ago. Vast elephant herds still roam the acacia-studded savanna. Hippos and crocodiles crowd the Chobe River's

marshy channels. Antelope, giraffe, buffalo and zebra thrive in the Okavango Delta wetlands and at watering

holes that sustain life on the dry plains. Lions laze beneath mopane trees while leopards sprawl in branches

above, icons of genuine wilderness that is vanishing all too quickly. Intimate tented safari camps are reminiscent

of a nostalgic era in the African bush, yet replete with modern-day luxuries that ensure your comfort even in

some of the planet's most remote wild places. If you're searching for the classic romance of Africa, it's still here

in secluded Botswana—and it's sure to exceed every wildlife photographer's wildest dreams!

Trip Highlights

You won't find a higher-quality, more in-depth privately guided safari to Africa’s most exclusive nature

reserves, designed for maximum close-up wildlife encounters!

Small luxury mobile camps in remote private reserves offer unsurpassed comfort, isolation and astounding

proximity to wildlife, which is often on view from our tents

Led by top guides, capture stunning images of wildlife including massive elephant herds, follow rhinos on

foot, and meet with a predator researcher


Trip Details:

Days:

12 Days

Price:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Physical Requirements:

Easy to Moderate

Secluded Botswana Safari Itineraries


Secluded Botswana Itinerary

Our flagship Botswana safari includes every highlight, from rhino

viewing near Victoria Falls to huge elephant herds in Chobe

National Park, secluded luxury camps on private reserves, and

much more.

Secluded Botswana Photo Itinerary

Led by a wildlife photography pro, our ultimate Botswana photo

safari includes rhinoceros encounters on foot near Victoria Falls,

with extra baggage limits for camera gear and an exclusive

doors-off helicopter flight.

Secluded Botswana Rhino Discovery Itinerary

Special interest in rhinos? These departures feature a bigger

rhinoceros focus: meet and learn from rhino experts, and scout

for black rhinos on an exclusive helicopter flightseeing excursion.


Itinerary At A Glance

Day 1

Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi

River

Day 2

Mosi-oa-Tunya National

Park—Rhino Walk / Village

Visit / Victoria Falls

Days 3–5

Chobe National Park,

Botswana / Linyanti Private

Reserve

Days 6–8

Linyanti / Okavango

Delta—Exploring the Flooded

Marsh

Days 9–11

Southeast

Okavango—Santawani Private

Concession—Visit with

Predator Researcher

Day 12

Maun / Depart

Secluded Botswana Safari Secluded Botswana

Itinerary


Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River

Our Botswana trip begins just over the border in

Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and

transferred to Toka Leya to spend the night. This luxury

camp sits in a prime location overlooking the mighty

Zambezi River upriver from Victoria Falls, surrounded by

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage

Site. The park’s name means “The Smoke that Thunders,”

and it’s an apt moniker, as we see mist clouds rising off the

falls from miles away. Enjoy a classic sunset cruise before

joining our Expedition Leader for a welcome dinner.


Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls

Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our

firstsampler of the species diversity we may see during our safari, plus ourbest chance to see a white

rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide andpark rangers tasked with guarding the park's rhinos

around the clock,we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters,learning how to read signs of

the rhinos' presence and follow theirmovements. With no predators in the park, we can also walk safely

insearch of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various antelope species, and othersmaller mammals and birds.

Elephants regularly cross the river, too, andwe often see them wandering throughout the park. Later

this morning we visit a nearby village to learn about the traditions and daily life of the local people.

Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour. The

profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim, and a network of walkways offers varying viewpoints

over falls, which span more than a mile and plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.

Days 3–5: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Linyanti Private Reserve

Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana's Chobe National Park, famed for

its vast elephant herds—a population that exceeds 70,000. On a private boat cruise down the river and

its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day. Waterbirds abound,

including herons and storks, and hippos and crocodiles are on view along the muddy banks. Keep an

eye out for egrets perched on the backs of elephants cooling off in the water.

This afternoon, fly to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most dramatic big-game

country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as

enormous elephant herds. We expect to encounter wildlife in amazing proximity along the Linyanti

River and surrounding environs. Spend time in a newly built hide that faces the Linyanti Channel,

elevating us close to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. In the evenings, relax at our secluded

camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an earlier romantic era of safari travel. Through the

thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we ever dreamed of, scattered across an impossibly

black sky.


Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Exploring the Flooded Marsh

After a final wildlife drive in the wilds of Linyanti, leave dry land behind as we transfer by

light aircraft to the Okavango Delta. Earth’s largest inland water system, the delta’s

headwaters lie in the western highlands of Angola. They join with other rivers in Namibia

and Botswana to meet the Kalahari Desert, creating a green oasis that sprawls amid the

sands and dry savanna. With its vast network of waterways and wetlands, the Okavango is

home to a profuse collection of wildlife and lush vegetation.

Jacana Camp is located in the delta’s watery heart, a maze of canals and lagoons that sustains a

profusion of wildlife. Explore the constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , a traditional poled dugout

canoe, offering a chance to observe wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. The wetlands and islands are

home to many rare birds, and we may see wattled cranes, Pel’s fishing owls, jacanas, rails, crakes and

moorhens. Following the reed-fringed channels, we may also spy water-adapted antelope such as red

lechwe browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we also hope to do

a guided walk during our time at Jacana Camp, for an intimate perspective on the small wonders that

also surround us. (Please note that water levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of

anticipated annual rainfall).

Days 9–11: Southeast Okavango—Santawani Private Concession—Visit with Predator Researcher

This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the heart of the Santawani Concession, a

private community-owned reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the

Okavango Delta. This small, intimate camp offers a tremendous sense of seclusion on this private

reserve. While some parts of the delta are permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of

varied landscapes, including drier regions like the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense

riverine woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub provides ample food for a large array of browsers

and grazing species, as well as predators including cheetah, leopard, lion and rare wild dog. The Gomoti

River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during the dry

season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for all-day excursions, including

traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of nocturnal species. During our

stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about studies on the wide range of

predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah and leopard.

Day 12: Maun / Depart

Our grand Botswana safari comes to a close as we depart by air for Maun to connect with homeward

flights or continue with onward extensions.



Day 1


River Cruise

Day 2




Days 3–5



Reserve

Days 6–8

Linyanti / Okavango

Delta—Exploring the Flooded

Marsh

Days 9–11

Southeast

Okavango—Santawani Private

Concession—Predator

Researcher Visit

Day 12

Maun / Depart


Photo Itinerary


Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River Cruise

Our Botswana photo safari begins just over the border in

Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and






and it’s an apt moniker, as we see mist clouds rising off the

falls from miles away. Great photo opportunities are on

offer right away during a classic sunset cruise, as we look

for hippos and crocodiles on the riverbanks. Afterward, join

our Expedition Leader for a welcome dinner.



Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our first

sampler of the species diversity we want to capture images of during our safari, plus our best chance to

see and photograph a white rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide and park rangers tasked with

guarding the park's rhinos around the clock, we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters

and closer photo ops, learning how to read signs of the rhinos' presence and follow their movements.

With no predators in the park, we can also walk safely in search of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various

antelope species, and other smaller mammals and birds. Elephants regularly cross the river, too, and

we often see them wandering throughout the park. Later this morning we visit a nearby village to learn

about the traditions and daily life of the local people. Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most

astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour. The profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim,

and a network of walkways offers varying photo viewpoints over falls, which span more than a mile and

plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.


Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famed for


its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day, with excellent

chances for close-up photos. Waterbirds abound, including herons and storks, and hippos and

crocodiles are on display along the muddy banks. Keep an eye out for egrets perched on the backs of

elephants cooling off in the water—they make entertaining subjects.

This afternoon, fly to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most dramatic big-game

country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as

enormous elephant herds. We'll expect to encounter wildlife in amazing proximity along the Linyanti

River and surrounding environs. Spend time capturing thrilling close-ups in a newly built hide that faces

the Linyanti Channel, elevating us in exciting proximity to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. In the

evenings, relax at our secluded camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an earlier romantic era

of safari travel. Through the thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we ever dreamed of,

scattered across an impossibly black sky.


Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Exploring the Flooded Marsh

After a final wildlife drive in the Linyanti wilderness, transfer by light aircraft to the

Okavango Delta, Earth’s largest inland water system. The delta’s headwaters lie in the

western highlands of Angola and join with other rivers in Namibia and Botswana to meet

the Kalahari Desert, where a green oasis sprawls amid the sands and dry savanna. With its

vast network of waterways and wetlands, the Okavango is home to a profuse collection of

wildlife and lush vegetation.

Jacana Camp is a dream base for wildlife photographers. Located in the delta’s watery heart, it's

surrounded by a maze of canals and lagoons that sustain a profusion of wildlife. We explore the

constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , the traditional poled dugout canoe of the delta, offering a chance

to photograph wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. These wetlands and islands are home to many

rare birds, and we may see wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl, jacana, rails, crakes and moorhen. Following

the reed-fringed channels, we may also capture shots of water-adapted antelope such as red lechwe

browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we'll hope to do a guided

walk during our time at Jacana, offering an intimate perspective on the small wonders that also

surround us. (Please note that water levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of

anticipated annual rainfall).

Days 9–11: Southeast Okavango—Santawani Private Concession—Predator Researcher Visit

This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the heart of the Santawani Concession, a

private reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the Okavango Delta. The

aerial transfer offers exhilarating photo opportunities of the landscape below.

While some areas of the delta are permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of varied

landscapes, including drier regions like the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense riverine

woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub provide ample food for a large array of browsers and grazing

species, as well as predators including cheetah, leopard, lion and rare wild dog.

The Gomoti River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during

the dry season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for all-day photography

excursions, including traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of

nocturnal species. During our stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about

studies on the wide range of predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah

and leopard. A special highlight is a doors-off helicopter flight over the Gomoti River and Okavango

Delta, with a chance to get aerial photos of the richest wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. After each

exhilarating day, our intimate private camp offers a tremendous sense of seclusion in the wilderness.

Day 12: Maun / Depart

Our Botswana photo safari comes to a close when we depart by air for Maun, where we connect with

homeward flights or continue with onward extensions.



Day 1


River Cruise

Day 2




Days 3–5



Reserve

Days 6–8

Linyanti / Okavango

Delta—Rhino Talk

Days 9–11

Santawani Private

Concession—Helicopter Rhino

Search

Day 12

Santawani / Maun / Depart

Physical Rating

Easy to Moderate


Rhino Discovery Itinerary


Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River Cruise

Our Botswana rhino adventure begins just over the border

in Livingstone, Zambia, where you're met on arrival and






and it’s an apt moniker as we watch mist clouds rising off

the falls from miles away. On a classic sunset cruise, look

for hippos and crocodiles on the riverbanks. Afterward, our

Expedition Leader hosts a welcome dinner.



Our day begins with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where a wildlife drive offers our first

sampler of the species diversity we may see during our safari, plus our best chance to see a white

rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide and park rangers tasked with guarding the park's rhinos

around the clock, we'll get out of the vehicle for more intimate encounters, learning how to read signs

of the rhinos' presence and follow their movements. With no predators in the park, we can also walk

safely in search of zebra, giraffe, warthog, various antelope species, and other smaller mammals and

birds. Elephants regularly cross the river, too, and we often see them wandering throughout the park.

Later this morning we visit a nearby village to learn about the traditions and daily life of the local

people. Then, it’s off to Victoria Falls, the world’s most astounding cataract, for a guided walking tour.

The profuse spray has created a rain forest on the rim, and a network of walkways offers varying

viewpoints over falls, which span more than a mile and plummet 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge.


Traveling by road and ferry, we cross the Chobe River into Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famed for


its myriad channels, we sometimes see several hundred elephants in a single day. Waterbirds abound,

including herons and storks, and hippos and crocodiles are on display along the muddy banks. Keep an

eye out for egrets perched on the backs of elephants cooling off in the water.

This afternoon, we fly by light aircraft to the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, some of Africa's most

dramatic big-game country. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African

wild dog, as well as enormous elephant herds, and we expect plentiful close encounters along the

Linyanti River and environs. From a newly built hide facing the Linyanti Channel, we're elevated in

exciting proximity to elephants, hippos and numerous birds. Get another thrilling vantage on the

region's waterways on a 45-minute helicopter flight along the Linyanti Channel to where it meets the

Selinda Spillway—important water sources that sustain life in the area, especially during the dry

season. In the evenings, relax at our secluded camp, where well-appointed walk-in tents evoke an

earlier romantic era of safari travel. Through the thorny acacia branches we see more stars than we

ever dreamed of, scattered across an impossibly black sky.


Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Rhino Talk

After a final wildlife drive in the Linyanti wilderness, transfer by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta,

Earth’s largest inland water system. The delta’s headwaters lie in the western highlands of Angola,

joining with other rivers in Namibia and Botswana to meet the Kalahari Desert where the Okavango

River creates a green oasis sprawling over the sands and dry savanna. With its vast network of

waterways and wetlands, the delta is home to a profuse collection of wildlife and vegetation. Located in

the delta's watery heart, Jacana Camp is surrounded by a maze of canals and lagoons that sustain a

profusion of wildlife.

Explore the constantly shifting marsh by mokoro , the traditional poled dugout canoe of the delta,

offering a chance to view wildlife at eye level in complete quiet. These wetlands and islands are home

to many rare birds, and we may see wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl, jacana, moorhen, rails and crakes.

Following the reed-fringed channels, we may also glimpse red lechwe—a water-adapted

antelope—browsing in the grasses. Depending on water levels and wildlife movements, we hope to take

a guided walk for an even more intimate encounter with our marshy environs. (Please note that water

levels and activities may vary based on actual amounts of anticipated annual rainfall). While at Jacana

we're joined by Sebastian "Baz" Sandenbergh, a pioneer in Botswana's Rhino Reintroduction Project.

Baz will share details on the history of rhinos in Botswana and their successful reintroduction in recent

years.

Days 9–11: Santawani Private Concession—Helicopter Rhino Search

This morning we fly by light aircraft to Gomoti Tented Camp in the Santawani Concession, a private

reserve encompassing nearly 15,000 acres in the southeast corner of the Okavango Delta. Our aerial

transfer offers exhilarating views of the landscape below. While some areas of the delta are

permanently flooded, other habitats create a mosaic of varied landscapes, including drier regions like

the area that surrounds our camp. A mix of dense riverine woodland, open savanna and acacia scrub

provide ample food for a large array of browsers and grazing species, plus predators including cheetah,

leopard, lion and rare wild dog.

The Gomoti River is a year-round lifeline for animals, while inland waterholes also sustain them during

the dry season. The diverse range of habitats makes the Gomoti region ideal for extended excursions,

including traditional 4x4 wildlife drives, picnic lunches and night drives in search of nocturnal species.

During our stay in Santawani, we're joined by a local researcher to learn about studies on the wide

range of predators in the area, including research projects on wild dog, cheetah and leopard. A special

highlight is a one-hour doors-off helicopter flight in search of rhino over the Gomoti River and

Okavango Delta. We'll hope for a sighting of the elusive black rhino as we survey one of the richest

wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. Rhinos have been spotted more regularly in recent years, and this

helicopter adventure offers a chance to cover extensive terrain in hopes of identifying tracks and

possibly rhinos as well.


Day 12: Santawani / Maun / Depart

Our rhino-focused Botswana wildlife adventure concludes as we depart by air for Maun, where we

connect with homeward flights or continue with onward extensions.

Physical Rating: Easy to Moderate

To participate in this trip, you must be able to walk unassisted at a steady pace for at least one mile

over uneven terrain, climb steps to get into and out of our raised safari vehicles, and be able to tolerate

daily outdoor excursions that may last 4-5 hours or even a full day at a time, sometimes in hot, windy

and/or dusty conditions. Wildlife drives pose a particular type of physical demand on the body, as they

require long hours of sitting and take place over terrain that is often very rough and bumpy, including

dirt roads with many ruts and potholes. Travelers with back or neck problems, or other health issues

that could be exacerbated by such conditions, should take this into consideration. While any walking

safaris are considered optional, travelers must be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle to our

camp accommodations, sometimes walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Days spent on safari

are often long, as mornings typically start before daybreak and evening meals are served after

sundown. Safari accommodations and vehicles are not climate-controlled and, depending on the

season, temperatures can range from quite cold to extremely hot, so it is critical that travelers come

prepared.


Accommodation Details:

Accommodations: Secluded

Botswana Itineraries

Accommodations: Classic

Plus Itinerary

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Secluded Botswana Safari Accommodations


Accommodations: Secluded Botswana Itineraries

Our premier Botswana safari begins with two nights at a luxury

camp on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, followed by three

distinctly different bush safari camp locations, from open

savannas to floooded delta, each known for intimate proximity to

wildlife.

Accommodations: Classic Plus Itinerary

Stepping up the luxury on our 12-Day Botswana safari itinerary,

spend two nights riverside in Livingstone, then and explore from

three separate camps, including elegant upgraded

accommodations in the Linyanti and Gomoti reserves.


There Are Important Differences in Botswana

SafarisBotswana holds some of the last true wilderness in Africa, teeming with wildlife that thrives within a

mosaic of healthy ecosystems. An exclusive safari destination like Botswana is one to do right. And we

do. We've spent years honing this hallmark trip to ensure that our itinerary and accommodations offer

a superlative experience. Here’s why our Secluded Botswana safari stands above the rest:

1You Won't Find a Smaller Group—Just 7 or 8 Guests!

The best African safari can't happen in crowded conditions. We take a maximum of just seven

guests on regular departures—and eight guests, divided into two vehicles for game drives, on

photo departures. An exceptionally small group ensures a highly personalized safari experience,

allowing us to stay at very small camps that offer truly intimate wildlife encounters.

2A "Window" Seat for Every Guest

Our private safari vehicles have open sides, with no glass to impede your view. Though vehicles

have 10 cushioned passenger seats—one in front next to the driver, followed by three rows of

three seats each—we limit our capacity to just seven travelers on wildlife drives (and only four

travelers per vehicle on photo departures), ensuring clear viewing—no one stuck in a middle

seat—maximum comfort, easy photography access and plenty of room for your gear.

3The Optimal Botswana Safari Itinerary

Our itineraries have been meticulously designed in conjunction with World Wildlife Fund to

provide a secluded experience of Botswana's prolific wildlife, where animal numbers are highest

and tourist crowds non-existent. We have years of experience running the best safaris in

Botswana, and we continually tweak our itineraries to ensure that the experience we offer is

second to none.

4Stay in Seclusion on Private Reserves

We stay on exclusive private reserves, offering an isolated setting and activities off-limits in the

national parks, such as night drives and guided walking excursions that allow a rare chance to

explore the intricacies of the bush on foot. Our secluded camps in Linyanti and Moremi provide

outstanding proximity to wildlife, with close-up photo opportunities and the chance to shoot at

sunset when the light is best (groups staying inside the national parks must be back at camp by

sunset due to park regulations).


5Intimate Camps Facilitate Close-Up Wildlife Encounters

Our very small luxury safari camps maximize quiet encounters with Botswana’s prolific wildlife at

close range. With just four or five tents each, their discreet presence enhances the likelihood that

wildlife will wander through camp. Individual verandas provide guests a private view on the

African wild, with photography possibilities right out the door of your tent. And within the

privately owned Santawani Concession, Gomoti Tented Camp is for our group alone.

6Doors-Off Helicopter Flight on Photo Departures

Anyone who's had an aerial view on an African safari will tell you there's nothing like

photographing wildlife from on high. So we've included an exciting helicopter flight on our photo

departures. Capture wildlife on the move as you soar over the Gomoti River, a year-round lifeline

for animals, and the Okavango Delta—one of the richest wildlife enclaves in all of Africa. With the

doors off, there's nothing to impede your view!

7Air Transfers Maximize Your Time on Safari

Light aircraft flights between safari locations, rather than long, dusty drives over rough dirt

roads, allow us to spend more time scouting for wildlife on safari, instead of enduring

uncomfortable conditions in transit.

8The World's Finest Naturalist Guides

Our guests enjoy the personalized service of some of the Africa's top naturalist guides—a Nat

Hab hallmark. Your NHA Safari Expedition Leader accompanies your group from start to finish,

ensuring a seamless experience. Rather than using less-qualified local camp guides at each

location, you benefit from our Expedition Leaders' expertise—they are the most highly trained

guides in Africa, averaging 15 years' experience, with additional resources provided by WWF’s top

scientists. Our philosophy on this is simple: an African safari is only as good as the guide, so we

must provide the very best!

9Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Superior Botswana Safari

With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, which clearly states that

we will meet the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is

the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company.

10Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey

We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon

emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural

Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.


11Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner

Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the

exceptional quality of our adventures, World Wildlife Fund—the world's leading

environmental conservation organization—has named Natural Habitat

Adventures as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us

exceedingly proud!


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate

Secluded Botswana Safari Dates, Pricing & Info


2020 Departures

Departure Return Notes

May 2, 2020 May 13, 2020

May 5, 2020 May 16, 2020

May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020

May 11, 2020 May 22, 2020

May 14, 2020 May 25, 2020

May 17, 2020 May 28, 2020

May 20, 2020 May 31, 2020

May 23, 2020 Jun 3, 2020

May 26, 2020 Jun 6, 2020

May 29, 2020 Jun 9, 2020


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Jun 1, 2020 Jun 12, 2020

Jun 4, 2020 Jun 15, 2020

Jun 7, 2020 Jun 18, 2020

Jun 10, 2020 Jun 21, 2020

Jun 13, 2020 Jun 24, 2020

Jun 16, 2020 Jun 27, 2020

Jun 19, 2020 Jun 30, 2020

Jun 22, 2020 Jul 3, 2020

Jun 25, 2020 Jul 6, 2020

Jun 28, 2020 Jul 9, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Jul 1, 2020 Jul 12, 2020

Jul 4, 2020 Jul 15, 2020

Jul 7, 2020 Jul 18, 2020

Jul 10, 2020 Jul 21, 2020

Jul 13, 2020 Jul 24, 2020

Jul 16, 2020 Jul 27, 2020

Jul 16, 2020 Jul 27, 2020 Classic-Plus Itinerary

Jul 19, 2020 Jul 30, 2020

Jul 22, 2020 Aug 2, 2020

Jul 25, 2020 Aug 5, 2020

Jul 28, 2020 Aug 8, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Jul 31, 2020 Aug 11, 2020

Aug 3, 2020 Aug 14, 2020


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Aug 6, 2020 Aug 17, 2020

Aug 9, 2020 Aug 20, 2020

Aug 12, 2020 Aug 23, 2020

Aug 15, 2020 Aug 26, 2020

Aug 18, 2020 Aug 29, 2020

Aug 21, 2020 Sep 1, 2020

Aug 24, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Aug 27, 2020 Sep 7, 2020

Aug 30, 2020 Sep 10, 2020

Sep 2, 2020 Sep 13, 2020

Sep 5, 2020 Sep 16, 2020

Sep 8, 2020 Sep 19, 2020

Sep 11, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

Sep 14, 2020 Sep 25, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Sep 17, 2020 Sep 28, 2020

Sep 20, 2020 Oct 1, 2020

Sep 21, 2020 Oct 2, 2020 Classic-Plus Itinerary

Sep 23, 2020 Oct 4, 2020

Sep 26, 2020 Oct 7, 2020

Sep 29, 2020 Oct 10, 2020

Oct 2, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

Oct 5, 2020 Oct 16, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Oct 8, 2020 Oct 19, 2020


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Oct 11, 2020 Oct 22, 2020


Oct 17, 2020 Oct 28, 2020

Oct 20, 2020 Oct 31, 2020

Oct 23, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 Special Rhino Discovery Itinerary

Oct 26, 2020 Nov 6, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Oct 29, 2020 Nov 9, 2020

Nov 1, 2020 Nov 12, 2020 Special Rhino Discovery Itinerary

Nov 4, 2020 Nov 15, 2020

Nov 7, 2020 Nov 18, 2020 Special Photo Departure

Nov 10, 2020 Nov 21, 2020

2021 Departures


May 2, 2021 May 13, 2021

May 5, 2021 May 16, 2021

May 8, 2021 May 19, 2021

May 11, 2021 May 22, 2021

May 14, 2021 May 25, 2021

May 17, 2021 May 28, 2021

May 20, 2021 May 31, 2021

May 23, 2021 Jun 3, 2021

May 26, 2021 Jun 6, 2021

May 29, 2021 Jun 9, 2021


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Jun 1, 2021 Jun 12, 2021

Jun 4, 2021 Jun 15, 2021

Jun 4, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary

Jun 7, 2021 Jun 18, 2021

Jun 10, 2021 Jun 21, 2021

Jun 13, 2021 Jun 24, 2021

Jun 16, 2021 Jun 27, 2021

Jun 19, 2021 Jun 30, 2021

Jun 22, 2021 Jul 3, 2021

Jun 25, 2021 Jul 6, 2021

Jun 28, 2021 Jul 9, 2021 Special Photo Departure

Jul 1, 2021 Jul 12, 2021

Jul 4, 2021 Jul 15, 2021

Jul 7, 2021 Jul 18, 2021

Jul 10, 2021 Jul 21, 2021

Jul 13, 2021 Jul 24, 2021

Jul 16, 2021 Jul 27, 2021

Jul 16, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary

Jul 19, 2021 Jul 30, 2021

Jul 22, 2021 Aug 2, 2021

Jul 25, 2021 Aug 5, 2021

Jul 28, 2021 Aug 8, 2021 Special Photo Departure

Jul 31, 2021 Aug 11, 2021


Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Aug 3, 2021 Aug 14, 2021

Aug 6, 2021 Aug 17, 2021

Aug 9, 2021 Aug 20, 2021

Aug 12, 2021 Aug 23, 2021

Aug 15, 2021 Aug 26, 2021

Aug 18, 2021 Aug 29, 2021

Aug 21, 2021 Sep 1, 2021

Aug 24, 2021 Sep 4, 2021 Special Photo Departure

Aug 27, 2021 Sep 7, 2021

Aug 30, 2021 Sep 10, 2021

Sep 2, 2021 Sep 13, 2021

Sep 5, 2021 Sep 16, 2021

Sep 8, 2021 Sep 19, 2021

Sep 11, 2021 Sep 22, 2021

Sep 14, 2021 Sep 25, 2021 Special Photo Departure

Sep 17, 2021 Sep 28, 2021

Sep 20, 2021 Oct 1, 2021

Sep 21, 2021 Oct 2, 2021 Classic-Plus Itinerary

Sep 23, 2021 Oct 4, 2021

Sep 26, 2021 Oct 7, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 Oct 10, 2021

Oct 2, 2021 Oct 13, 2021



Dates & Pricing

Summary:

Prices:

From $12795

(+ Air)

Location:

Group Size:

Limited to ~7

Travelers

Physical

Requirements:

Easy to Moderate


Oct 8, 2021 Oct 19, 2021

Oct 11, 2021 Oct 22, 2021


Oct 17, 2021 Oct 28, 2021

Oct 20, 2021 Oct 31, 2021

Oct 23, 2021 Nov 3, 2021

Oct 26, 2021 Nov 6, 2021 Special Photo Departure

Oct 29, 2021 Nov 9, 2021

Nov 1, 2021 Nov 12, 2021

Nov 4, 2021 Nov 15, 2021

Nov 10, 2021 Nov 21, 2021


Pricing

2020 Prices

Trip Price

$12795 to $14795 (+internal air)

Classic-Plus Itinerary

$18695 (+internal air)

Rhino Discovery Itinerary


Special Photo Tour Price


Internal Air Cost: $1275 per person; $1575 per person on Photo Departure (this will

be listed separately on our invoicing).

Single Occupancy: For a single room add $1395; $3495 on Classic-Plus Itinerary. to

learn how you can avoid the single supplement.

Deposit: $500 per person (nonrefundable)

Secluded Botswana Safari , Secluded Botswana Photo Safari or Secluded

Botswana Classic Plus itinerary.

Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in

U.S. dollars

2021 Prices

Trip Price


Classic-Plus Itinerary


Special Photo Tour Price


Internal Air Cost: $1387 per person; $1687 per person on Photo Tour (this will be

listed separately on our invoicing).

Single Occupancy: For a single room add $1895 ($3995 on Classic-Plus Itinerary). to

learn how you can avoid the single supplement.

Deposit: $500 per person (nonrefundable)

Secluded Botswana Safari , Secluded Botswana Photo Safari or Secluded

Botswana Classic Plus itinerary.

Other Notes: Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in


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Group SizeLimited to ~7 Travelers

A very important feature of our Secluded Botswana Safari is the limited group size of just seven

travelers, since nature and wildlife encounters are greatly enhanced when fewer people are present.

Secluded Botswana Photo Safaris are limited to eight travelers, who are then split between two vehicles

with a maximum of four travelers per vehicle.

Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land CruisersAn essential element of this safari is our use of a combination of two specialized vehicles during

different parts of the trip, facilitating unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. Sometimes we travel in

open Land Cruisers that provide a comfortable and safe ride over the sometimes uneven terrain of

Botswana’s desert and delta environs. We also use 4x4 Land Rovers, with a unique suspension system

and an open-sided, tiered seating arrangement designed to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities and

comfort. It is common to have a shade net over the vehicle to provide sun protection and cover during

possible intermittent rains. This protective net comes off during the cooler summer months in

Botswana to allow the sun to warm us on morning and afternoon drives.

Both types of vehicles have 10 cushioned passenger seats—one in front next to the driver, followed by

three rows of three seats each—though we limit our capacity to seven travelers per vehicle on wildlife

drives during our Secluded Botswana Safari, again for maximum comfort, viewing and photo

opportunities. Secluded Botswana Photo Safaris accommodate a maximum of four travelers per

vehicle. Vehicles have a mini fridge stocked with cold drinks, a small library with reference books and

field guides, and ponchos for each traveler in case of rain. Each custom-built vehicle sports front bull

bars and runner boards, as well as a full recovery kit, including spare tires and a high-lift jack. Vehicles

are updated or replaced regularly and meticulously maintained to provide our guests with an

outstanding safari experience.

IncludedTrip price includes: Accommodations in luxury safari camps, services of Nat Hab's professional

Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, premier open-sided 4-wheel drive Land Cruisers

or Rovers, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic

beverages, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees,

all taxes, permits and service fees.

Internal air cost includes: All light aircraft flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately

on our invoicing).

Not IncludedTravel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities,

passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and

internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation


insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

Physical RequirementsEasy to Moderate

To participate in this trip, you must be able to walk unassisted at a steady pace for at least one mile

over uneven terrain, climb steps to get into and out of our raised safari vehicles, and be able to tolerate

daily outdoor excursions that may last 4-5 hours or even a full day at a time, sometimes in hot, windy

and/or dusty conditions. Wildlife drives pose a particular type of physical demand on the body, as they

require long hours of sitting and take place over terrain that is often very rough and bumpy, including

dirt roads with many ruts and potholes. Travelers with back or neck problems, or other health issues

that could be exacerbated by such conditions, should take this into consideration. While any walking

safaris are considered optional, travelers must be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle to our

camp accommodations, sometimes walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Days spent on safari

are often long, as mornings typically start before daybreak and evening meals are served after

sundown. Safari accommodations and vehicles are not climate-controlled and, depending on the

season, temperatures can range from quite cold to extremely hot, so it is critical that travelers come

prepared.

Important Information About This TripThis consummate safari includes prime accommodations in Botswana’s best and most remote wildlife

locales. Each safari camp is small and intimate (usually accommodating just our small group), with

electricity and private en suite bathrooms. After full days of exploration and thrilling wildlife encounters

that our Expedition Leaders help facilitate, our comfortable and hospitable accommodations provide an

additional highlight. On these safaris, itinerary changes may occur in order to take advantage of

conditions unique to the season and/or to accommodate unexpected changes in water levels;

therefore, itineraries may need to be rerouted or redesigned without notice.

Mandatory InsuranceSince the areas you will travel to on this trip are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require

medical evacuation insurance for this program. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance

coverage offered by Natural Habitat Adventures, we require that you send us documentation of the

independent coverage you have selected. We recommend that your chosen independent insurance

plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage. Please note that we will add the cost of

Natural Habitat Adventures' medical evacuation policy (currently $48 per person) to your tour invoice

until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, phone

number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists

exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.

To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend

purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip

cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information

about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-


8917.

Getting There & Getting HomeYou must arrive in Livingstone, Zambia by 1 pm on Day 1 and you may depart Maun, Botswana anytime

after 1:30 pm on the final day.

We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our

staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most

efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates

available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or

better fares online.


Extension Details:

Namibia Desert Extension

7 Days / Year-Round, From

$3795

Cape Town Extension


$1595

Sabi Sand Extension


$3075

Secluded Botswana Safari Extensions


Namibia Desert Extension

Namibia’s towering sand dunes, arid canyons and desert-adapted

wildlife offer a distinct contrast to other southern Africa safari

destinations—look for endangered black rhino, desert elephant

and more.

7 Days / Year-Round, From $3795 (+air)

Cape Town Extension

Discover the natural and multicultural highlights of one of the

world's most entrancing cities. Explore the Cape Peninsula, visit

Cape Point Nature Reserve, see penguins at Boulders Beach and

tour the Winelands.

4 Days / Year-Round, From $1595

Sabi Sand Extension

An exclusive safari experience on a 160,000-acre private reserve

that's one of Africa’s best places to spot the famous Big

Five—choose among intimate luxury camps and secluded

boutique lodges.

4 Days / Year-Round, From $3075


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