Botswana Safari Specials

It’s been a fantastic 2010 in Okavango Delta, the water levels were record high during the flood season and all the channels were full, all the pans filled, the swamps truly swamped – all this water was welcomed by the plants which in turn are now flourishing. The herbivores are going to have a good year, and thus are the carnivores!

Come and take advantage of this great special – stay for four nights, get two nights free and really have the chance to explore the area, delight in the unbelievable wildlife sightings, enjoy the heartfelt hospitality of the camps, and save up to $1,190 per person. Specials this amazing for the best safari camps in Africa are not frequent!

The special is valid until December 31, 2010 in the following camps:

- Sandibe Safari Lodge
- Nxabega Tented Camp
- Xaranna Delta Camp
- Xudum Delta Lodge
- Savute Under Canvas
- Moremi Under Canvas
- Chobe Under Canvas

The Okavango Delta is home to a large number of species, including semi-aquatic species, such as the elegant red lechwe and shy sitatunga. Families of hippo hide in the deeper channels and lagoons, while the unique delta environment supports many minute but beautiful species, including multicolored frogs and incandescent dragonflies. The area supports the continent’s largest surviving concentration of elephant and buffalo, while roan and sable antelope roam the open woodlands.

The elegant giraffe are abundant in the surrounding areas. The Okavango is also a stronghold for the endangered African wild dog, although sightings of this rare animal are relatively uncommon. With an incredible wealth of species, the Okavango is a haven for birding enthusiasts. One of its most sought after species is the huge but elusive Pel’s fishing owl, which roosts in the densest evergreen thickets. A quintessential African sound, the haunting call of the fish eagle can be heard echoing over the channels of the Okavango.

The Delta also boasts the largest population of the endangered wattled crane, a large and beautiful species. The African jacana, with its extraordinarily long toes, skims along the top of floating vegetation, giving the impression that it is walking on water.