This is the western side of the park and the Boteti river marks the border. This river which has its source from
the delta waters has not flowed for 17 years until recently. Today the life giving waters attract large numbers of
Zebra and Wildebeest. Toward Kumaga, the river bed is still dry however and so we conduct our drives in the
river bed. The drama and the dust and the light offer wonderful sunsets. The river banks, lined with Camel
Thorn Acacia filled with Vultures, tell a story of life and death in the dry. Many animals weakened by thirst and
stress die along here. This in turn supports the predator populations including the scavenging Brown Hyena.
This rare nocturnal numbers only between 5000 and 8000 and Botswana has the largest numbers in Africa.
Chances of seeing one are slim and Elephant Trails supports on going research on this little known species.
the delta waters has not flowed for 17 years until recently. Today the life giving waters attract large numbers of
Zebra and Wildebeest. Toward Kumaga, the river bed is still dry however and so we conduct our drives in the
river bed. The drama and the dust and the light offer wonderful sunsets. The river banks, lined with Camel
Thorn Acacia filled with Vultures, tell a story of life and death in the dry. Many animals weakened by thirst and
stress die along here. This in turn supports the predator populations including the scavenging Brown Hyena.
This rare nocturnal numbers only between 5000 and 8000 and Botswana has the largest numbers in Africa.
Chances of seeing one are slim and Elephant Trails supports on going research on this little known species.
These pans are the largest salt pans in the world. Should you choose to visit, we use the services of Planet
Boabab to take us out onto the pans by quad bike. Here we can see the curvature of Earth under the heavens.
We sleep in bedrolls around the fire and under the heavens. Space and timelessness is the order of the day
and if timed correctly, a full moon journey will fill your mind and soul with the thought of what a remarkable
planet we occupy.
For the traveller visiting in February, Suwa pan east of here is the breeding grounds for both the Greater and
Lesser Flamingo – the highest concentration of these birds in Southern Africa.
Boabab to take us out onto the pans by quad bike. Here we can see the curvature of Earth under the heavens.
We sleep in bedrolls around the fire and under the heavens. Space and timelessness is the order of the day
and if timed correctly, a full moon journey will fill your mind and soul with the thought of what a remarkable
planet we occupy.
For the traveller visiting in February, Suwa pan east of here is the breeding grounds for both the Greater and
Lesser Flamingo – the highest concentration of these birds in Southern Africa.
Best time to travel – All year round
This is one Africa biggest sanctuaries. We travel to the north of the reserve to Deception Valley. Our private
campsite is our base to explore a tiny piece of this vast wilderness. It is home to the famous black maned
Kalahari Lions and the open grasslands support good densities of Cheetah. Herds of Oryx can bee seen laid
up in shade during the day, adapted perfectly to their desert environment.
This is one Africa biggest sanctuaries. We travel to the north of the reserve to Deception Valley. Our private
campsite is our base to explore a tiny piece of this vast wilderness. It is home to the famous black maned
Kalahari Lions and the open grasslands support good densities of Cheetah. Herds of Oryx can bee seen laid
up in shade during the day, adapted perfectly to their desert environment.
Best time to travel – April to December
The pan handle as it is called is a myriad of main channels, Papyrus reed, riverine forest and many islands.
Water birds thrive here and the fishing is awesome. When we travel here we can choose to make use of the
house boats that are moored on the channels. These come with a two tether boats and we can spend our days
exploring the channels and fishing should you wish. At night the chefs prepare delightful meals taken on the
main deck.
The pan handle as it is called is a myriad of main channels, Papyrus reed, riverine forest and many islands.
Water birds thrive here and the fishing is awesome. When we travel here we can choose to make use of the
house boats that are moored on the channels. These come with a two tether boats and we can spend our days
exploring the channels and fishing should you wish. At night the chefs prepare delightful meals taken on the
main deck.
Just west of the pan handle lie the four hills that make up the Tsodilo Hills. This is Botswana’s only world heritage
listed site and holds the biggest rock art collection in southern Africa. Some 2500 panels have been identified.
The four hills represent a male, female with a child. The fourth hill, to some, is another woman. Either way, we
take a walk around the female hill to take a look at the art and experience the feeling of the highest point in
Botswana. We usually visit Tsodilo on a day trip prior to departing for Xai Xai.
listed site and holds the biggest rock art collection in southern Africa. Some 2500 panels have been identified.
The four hills represent a male, female with a child. The fourth hill, to some, is another woman. Either way, we
take a walk around the female hill to take a look at the art and experience the feeling of the highest point in
Botswana. We usually visit Tsodilo on a day trip prior to departing for Xai Xai.
Best time to travel – April to December
Xai Xai village offers the traveller insight into an ancient culture – the San. It is a tough journey to get there
given its remoteness but worth the journey. We get to learn about the people and how they have lived for
thousands of years. In the morning we take a 3 hour walk to learn about plants, trees and bulbs that are found
to be useful to the people. In the afternoon we get to sit and chat to the people via an interpreter who will
explain beliefs and customs. You will be quizzed on yours too. We then get taught to play games or watch and
listen to some traditional songs. In the evening, after dinner, we return to their encampment to learn about the
trance dance and the healing abilities of the traditional Doctor.
Xai Xai village offers the traveller insight into an ancient culture – the San. It is a tough journey to get there
given its remoteness but worth the journey. We get to learn about the people and how they have lived for
thousands of years. In the morning we take a 3 hour walk to learn about plants, trees and bulbs that are found
to be useful to the people. In the afternoon we get to sit and chat to the people via an interpreter who will
explain beliefs and customs. You will be quizzed on yours too. We then get taught to play games or watch and
listen to some traditional songs. In the evening, after dinner, we return to their encampment to learn about the
trance dance and the healing abilities of the traditional Doctor.
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