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3 Day Makgadikgadi Pans, Fly-In Safari, San Camp, Botswana
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Summary of 3 day Makgadikgadi Pans San Camp Tour
- Accommodation:
Tents
- Activities:
Wet Season: Game drives; bird walks; limited usage of 4WD quad bikes; night drives; game walk with Bushman trackers; visit cattlepost; explore undocumented archaeological sites
Dry Season: Extensive usage of 4WD quad bikes; explore undocumented archaeological sites; night drives; game walk with Bushman trackers; a morning spent with the Suricate (Meerkat)
- Destinations:
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in the Kalahari Desert.
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Days 1 & 2: San Camp, Makgadikgadi PansOn arrival in Maun and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by a representative and transferred to a waiting light aircraft for an air transfer to San Camp for two nights on a Fully Inclusive basis. San Camp is located deep in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world. A maximum of 12 guests are accommodated in 6 large walk-in white canvas tents on slightly elevated wooden platforms with private facilities (short drop toilets).
These facilities are private but are approximately 3-4 metres from the tent. Camp amenities include a mess tent for dining. After the rains (December to April), there can be enormous herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Springbok (with the accompanying predators) on the open grasslands. |
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The summer rains also leave a warm shallow layer of water that entices waterfowl and Flamingos. Activities are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles, custom designed for this terrain and accompanied by knowledgeable guides. In the winter months only, all-purpose ATV vehicles (four wheeler motorcycles/Quad bikes) are available, allowing guests to travel across the saltpans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and visits to historical boabab trees used by Livingstone and Selous are alternative options. |
Suggested daily activity scheduleBelow is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp -as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out of schedule.
Summer/Winter
05h00/06h00 - Wake up call with coffee or tea in tent. Full breakfast to be served in the dining area.
07h00/08h00 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 11h30-12h00.
12h00 - Lunch will be served. From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure. |
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16h00 - Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savory snacks.
16h30 - Depart on afternoon activity - sundowners will be served.
19h30 - Return to camp for a pre-dinner drink and snacks.
20h30 - Fabulous three-course dinner, followed by coffee and liqueurs at the campfire. |
Day 3: Day of DepartureAt a time specified by the camp staff, you will be taken to the airstrip for a light aircraft transfer to Maun.
End of arrangements. |
Included:All light air transfers between camps within Botswana as specified on a seat in plane basis (i.e. not private)
All accommodation on a shared basis
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Twice daily game activities at safari lodges and camps, inclusive of park fees where applicable
Services of the lodge guides and staff
Botswana accommodation taxes
Drinks policies vary please refer to your itinerary for specific details - the Botswana
Wilderness Safaris Camps include all drinks except for premier brands
Laundry at all Wilderness Safaris camps in Botswana
As light aircraft are involved, a maximum of 12kg per person in soft carry-all bags is strictly adhered to (this includes camera equipment and carry on baggage).
If guests exceed this limit, they will have to pay considerable amounts to have a privately chartered plane to fly their excess bags around. If guests are unable to, or not wanting to adhere to these baggage restrictions then please advise us in advance. Guests can purchase can additional seat for carrying excess bags |
Not Included:All scheduled domestic and international flights and their departure taxes
All items of a personal nature i.e. additional meals, activities not specified, curios etc.
All relevant visa fees and departure taxes. The onus is upon the guest to ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited. The company, their, staff and their agents cannot be held liable for any visas etc. not held by the guests. As visa costs depend on nationality, please check with the relevant consulate
Any new Botswana Government taxes
All gratuities. These can be included in the safari cost if pre-arranged
Travel Insurance |
Visa Requirements:International visitors require a valid passport together with onward travel documents. Please note that visas are your responsibility.
All passport holders should verify with their local travel agent or relevant consulate concerning visa entry requirements.
If you are extending your journey to other countries, please establish entry requirements for those countries as well.
Please ensure that you have all the necessary visas prior to departure |
Please Note:Flights Johannesburg/Maun/Johannesburg or Cape Town/Maun/Cape Town are available on request. |
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Notes:
- All accommodation is subject to availability
- All last minute reservations (less then 31 days prior to arrival date) are payable within 48 hours after receiving a confirmed provisional reservation via e-mail.
- As accommodation availability changes from day to day all enquiries about general availability are subject to change without notice. Accommodation availability is only guaranteed once you receive a provisional reservation confirmation. In order to secure your reservation full pre-payment is required.
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Exclusive desert location
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In pre-historic times, the Makgadikgadi salt pans was the largest inland sea in Africa. It was 80 000 square kilometres in extent, and up to 30 metres deep.
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Traditional camp
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San's Camp is a twelve bedded traditional camp with spacious white canvas tents. There are also two honeymoon tents with four poster double beds.
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