Botswana Safari Adventure
May 7-15, 2025
✨ Welcome to the trip of a lifetime… ✨
OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
ITINERARY SNAPSHOT
May 7-9 — 2-night stay at Sedia Hotel in Maun, including airport transfers
May 9-12 — 3-night safari at Nokanyana in Khwai (arrive via light aircraft)
May 12-15 — 3-night safari at Golden Africa Safaris Expedition Camp in Moremi (arrive via light aircraft)
May 15 — Light aircraft transfer to Maun for your departing flight
SAFARI
An incredible, intimate, authentic experience with Africa’s fascinating and spectacular wildlife. Witness animals as they interact, hunt, and survive, in their most wild form, just as nature intended. You will be treated to the ultimate comfort and luxury under the renowned African hospitality, venturing out on two game drives a day, indulging in three delicious meals, enjoying coffee stops and sundowners in the bush under the care and expertise of your skilled and knowledgeable guides. Days will be spent relaxing in your beautiful suite or lounging poolside or at the camp where the wildlife viewing never stops. There is no telling what you’ll see on safari — Mama Africa always has new surprises in store. ✨
SEDIA HOTEL
May 7-9
Comfortable accommodation, good food and great staff.
📍 Maun, Botswana
Sedia Riverside Hotel is built between the natural vegetation associated with its riverine open woodland setting. The abundance of trees, plants and accompanying undergrowth sustain the many species of smaller mammals, reptiles and birds that reside around the property, an hotel where the natural beauty of the grounds have not been counteracted by awkward taste. We are only a short 5min drive away from Maun International Airport and guests often comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere experienced on arrival.
This special Sedia ambiance extends throughout our unique venue where you can relax and unwind whilst enjoying our swift personalized service at the same time. There is a meet and greet/lounge area at reception, indoor bar, restaurant, terrace bar and outdoor dining area.
The large swimming pool is surrounded by a raised teak deck and shaded by an enormous jacaranda tree, where you can enjoy meals and refreshments including afternoon coffee and tempting pastries.
Complementary Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Breakfast on the Birdsong Terrace is a delight for birdwatchers with many species offering their morning calls, especially the Heuglins Robin, arguably the best of the avian songsters.
Groups can play volleyball and there is also a children’s playground. A favourite on request, is the Sekgantshwane Dance Group which entertains with traditional dance performances giving explanations of the dance origins and meanings throughout the show.
There is a choice of accommodation and the warm décor and contemporary fittings ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep. All of the rooms/cottages have close-by parking spaces which allow for unpacking, dusting off and repacking before your onward journey. An en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, super king-sized beds with pure cotton linen, ceiling fans, LCD TV’s with DSTV hotel package satellite channels, a fridge, tea/coffee station and a hair-dryer are standard.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Twin Cottage
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Take this time to adjust to your new time zone, relax, and pinch yourselves — you’re in Africa!
Here are some optional activities we would be happy to book for you (all including return transfers from/to Sedia Hotel):
Day mokoro excursion including lunch (info here) inc lunch- $135 USD
Elephant Havens - 1 hour with the baby elephants either 9am or 4pm, so the 1hr road transfer leaves at 8am or 3pm, returning at 11am or 6pm - $375
Horseback riding – there are rides from Thamo Telele Lodge in Maun. We can book you for a 1 or 2 hour ride there – USD70/hour + USD50 for the return road transfer.
NOKANYANA CAMP
May 9-12
Nokanyana: “Little River” in the local Botswana language.
📍 Khwai, Botswana
You’ll find Nokanyana’s 10 luxury tents on the bank of the Khwai River, nestled in the lush bush overlooking a large flood plain frequented by Africa’s wildlife, so you can watch elephants, antelope and giraffe from your room.
Extending from the Okavango River, the Khwai River forms part of the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. Nokanyana overlooks the spot where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers join, creating a beautiful environment in which to relax and watch the wildlife pass by.
Nokanyana offers excellent game viewing — directly from the rooms and the guest facilities – and exceptional game drive opportunities in the area. Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Nokanyana is situated at the confluence of the Khwai and Mababe rivers, an area of mixed vegetation, open plains, riverine forest and Hippo Pools, a favourite sundowner spot. Morning game drives may traverse a corner of Chobe National Park that extends into Nokanyana’s concession. Alternatively, enter Chobe National Park at the Mababe Gate and explore the southern part of the Mababe Depression which extends northwards towards Savute. Here one can expect to see good herds of buffalo and even wild dogs. On a visit to nearby Mababe Village, learn how the community and wildlife live side by side. No stay at Nokanyana is complete without taking a leisurely drive along the Khwai River floodplain which, due to distance, is usually done on arrival or departure from Khwai airstrip.
TENTS
The seven luxury tents and three family units all have wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding bush. All rooms are generously spaced out offering privacy and the peace and quiet you’ll appreciate to fully enjoy the exclusive safari experience.
The luxury tents are spacious, light and airy with king-size beds and large private decks. All have en-suite bathrooms with double sinks and two large rain showers: one inside and one outside. The bathrooms feature contemporary layouts with views of the bush across the room (the toilet and shower are in separate private sections), so you’ll never miss a moment of the continuously changing landscape.
Amenities include:
Crisp white linen
Rain Shower
Twin Sinks
Western Toilets
Eco-friendly toiletries (Healing Earth)
Coffee & tea making facilities
Ceiling fans
Wake-Up Calls
Housekeeping and Turndown service
Personal safe
Two three quarter beds (convert to Super Kingsize extra length). All beds have a mosquito net and an insect repellent spray is available in the rooms.
GOLDEN AFRICA SAFARIS EXPEDITION CAMP
May 12-15
Curated journeys of distinction
📍 Xaxanaka, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
About as far from the safari norm as it’s possible to get, Golden Africa’s expedition camp takes the safari experience back to where it began, with a small, intimate luxury camp set up just for you and your group in some of the very best wilderness locations Botswana has to offer.
Our camp provides all the luxury amenities you would expect from a fixed camp while travelling in an exclusive eco-friendly safari bubble. Fully solar, the camp features spacious Meru style en-suite tents and artisanal chefs preparing a personalised menu for each group of a maximum of 12 guests. With the most advanced modified game viewing vehicles, you are guided by passionate career professionals with decades of experience to ensure you have one of the most memorable safaris in Africa.
Your package includes a 3-hour motorboat excursion on the Delta, where you are likely to see hippos, crocs, various birdlife, maybe even elephants and more from the water!
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Helicopter safari — flying over the landscapes on a scenic doors-off flight, which is all about the views and looking for wildlife! Xaxanaka 30 minute scenic flight — USD415 pp
You can also just swap one of your transfers for a helicopter, however this will be doors-on and purely a direct transfer. Xaxanaka-Maun heli transfer — USD595pp (this would be an additional cost to you of $281 USD per person as we would be swapping from the light air transfer)
PRICING
Trip Cost:
$11,362.00 USD for 2 people (ask me about price for solo travellers or to adjust your package!)
Payment plan:
20% deposit due at your earliest convenience
Remaining balance due March 1, 2025
Inclusions:
BOTSWANA
May 7-9 - 2 nights at Sedia Hotel - twin cottage on B&B basis (including airport pickup and drop off)
May 9 - Light aircraft transfer Maun to Khwai (including departure/landing tax)
May 9-12 - 3 nights at Nokanyana twin tent on all-inclusive basis, including all game drives, meals, drinks (excluding premium alcohols), includes Botswana Trust/Foundation/Not-for-profit/NGO:Roots & Journeys Sustainability Levy
Light aircraft transfer Khwai to Xaxanaka
May 12-15 - 3 nights Golden Africa Expedition Camp in Moremi (twin tent, exclusive use unless booked by joiners, all-inclusive basis with all local brand drinks, including alcohol, Botswana Trust/Foundation/Not-for-profit/NGO: Golden Africa Trust bednight levy, 3-hour motorboat excursion)
May 15 - Light aircraft transfer to Maun (including departure/landing tax)
Exclusions:
International flights to be booked separately: Arriving in Maun by May 7; depart Maun May 15
Travel, trip cancellation, health and other relevant types of insurance (recommended to purchase travel insurance within 14 days from paying your deposit)
Any items of a personal nature
Visa and passport fees if applicable
Any spa services, massages, and treatments
Gratuities — at your discretion; USD cash for Botswana. It is up to you to decide what gratuity you feel matches the level of service you received from your guide and staff on your trip. As a guideline In Botswana, gratuities are typically between $5 and $20 per person travelling per day for your guide and the same for camp staff.
All other items not listed.
Please Note:
All third-party flights and services are subject to fuel surcharges, park fees, and other costs and your final balance is subject to change.
It is the responsibility of each guest to ensure their passport is valid (typically two blank pages are required for stamps) and that they have travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Your Golden Africa Safaris Expedition Camp is booked on Exclusive Use Pricing. If 2+ more guests would like to join, your overall cost will decrease by $720 per person over the 3 nights = saving $1440 for both of you total.
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Adventurelust Safaris encapsulate all the reasons I fell in love with Africa and its animals, and I feel so passionately that you will too! Your safari is in the true African wild, witnessing animals in their rightful and natural habitat, and you never know what kind of encounters Mama Africa has in store! They are luxurious experiences where you will be taken care of and treated to an exquisite, rejuvenating, therapeutic getaway in nature, a perfect chance to disconnect from your daily stresses and reconnect with yourself and this beautiful planet. Safaris are an adventure I truly wish everyone could experience at least once in their lifetime, and an experience you will never forget!