Okavango Delta Budget Safaris

DESCRIPTION:

Kayaking Okavango Delta  is an adventurous way to experience the Okavango and enjoy the wilderness of Botswana. It is for people who have an active approach to their holiday, and who enjoy nature and wildlife. The organized Okavango Delta kayak trips take you paddling through the most pristine and beautiful areas of the Okavango Delta.

 

We offer trips from short from 2 day 1 night safaris to longer 10 day Okavango Delta safaris.

All food and camping equipment is provided.
Tents are dome tents and can sleep two people comfortably.

Itinerary for a typical Okavango Delta Kayak day:

6 am: Wake up, coffee/tea and biscuits around the campfire prior to a 1 to 2 hour walk.
8am: Breakfast- Sausages or bacon, eggs, baked beans and toast.
9am: Depart campsite. Kayaks are supplied with water and snacks. A motor boat follows paddlers with all equipment/luggage etc.
12.30: After a morning on the river encountering some of the wildlife in the delta, commonly elephant, hippo and antelope as well as abundant birdlife we stop for lunch. Typically this consists of cold meats, cheese, salad and bread.
1.30: After lunch and a rest we set off again and enjoy a few more hours paddling into camp.
4.00: Arrive at campsite for the night. Tents with bedrolls containing duvet and pillow are set up, along with basic ablutions (basin and for trips over 2 nights, bucket showers). There are also a few areas where a brief swim is possible.
4.30pm: Evening walk. Another good chance to see game and a beautiful sunset.
7.30: Dinner. Evenings are time to unwind after an energetic day; we provide a full dinner, typically barbequed meat with rice/potatoes/pap and fresh vegetables as well as table wine.

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THE WATER LEVELS ARE HIGH ENOUGH TO DO THESE TRIPS AT ANY TIME IN 2017