Central kalahari desert and rhino trekking in khama rhino sanctuary safari 7 days / 6 nights

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Group Size: Minimum 4 persons sharing
This safari focuses on rhino trekking in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and visiting the Central Kalahari Desert via Ghanzi to combine nature and culture based on the bushmen (San people) of the Kgalagadi, in the small settlements near and around Ghanzi.

A knowledgeable professional guide with ground crew will host this safari,private luxury tented accommodation awaits for you in the wilderness of the Central Kalahari Desert.

Three nights of this safari will be in lodges.

This safari incorporates an element of culture to introduce an additional dimension to the regular safari. We take a pride in working closely and supporting local communities by promoting cultural tourism.

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Day 1 - Maun to Ghanzi

On arrival at Maun Airport, our guests are met by an Afro Trek Safaris representative for your welcome to Maun. A briefing will be given describing the rhino trekking in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary camping in the Central Kalahari Desert, including relevant safety aspects of the safari, before departing to Ghanzi. An overnight in Ghanzi offers guests an opportunity to meet San ( bushmen ), the people of the Kgalagardi and gain an insight into their culture.

Day 2 3 4 - Central Kalahari Desert

For three nights guests enjoy our private luxury tented camp in the midst of the Central Kalahari Desert, the second largest reserve in the world, and part of the largest continuous area of sand on earth.

In this expanse of the Kalahari Desert, one can be in harmony with the wilderness, a place that can surprise you as you are never sure what you are going to see. The Central Kalahari Desert is a place where you may feel small, a feeling that can actually be a wonderful experience and result in a kind of communion or fellowship with the untouched wilderness. The Kalahari Desert, at the end of the rainy season, displays tens of thousands of wild flowers in many subtle shades of pinks, purples and yellows which open to meet the new day’s sun making the area a delight to explore.

Secretary birds are resident in this area, these birds pair for life, their massive wingspans resembling a 747 jumbo jet, or rather that should be stated the other way around! Gemsbok may be viewed grazing, a memorable sight with their beautiful coats of dramatically contrasting grey, white and black streaks decorating their sleek bodies. Jackal, which also couple for life, dig in the sand for mice, lizards and frogs, not forgetting the steenbok, another couple paired for life nibbling the delicate leaves from accessible tree branches.

Two game drives a day will be taken, one early morning and one later in the afternoon. At the end of each day, a roaring campfire will provide the perfect setting after dinner to reflect on the days’ events and learn of local cultures and traditions from your guide. The beautiful clear Botswana starlit night skies and sounds of the African bush are the perfect end of every day.

Day 5 - Central Kalahari to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Serowe

We take an early departure after breakfast from the Central Kalahari, essential so that we arrive at the Khama Rhino Reserve well in time to undertake the afternoon activities.

Covering over 4000 hectares, the Khama Rhino Sanctuary ( KRS ) provides prime habitat for rhino and many other species of game. The KRS is located 25 kms from the village of Serwe, about 380 kms from Maun, a four hour drive from Maun on a tar road.

In addition to rhino calling the sanctuary home, there are leopard, blue wildebeest, eland, giraffe and kudu and many other species.

At Khama Rhino Reserve, activities here are such as rhino trekking, game drives guided game walks are undertaken in the mornings and in the afternoons.

Set amongst a grove of Mokongwa trees close to Serowe Pan in the sanctuary is the Mokongwa Camp where we enjoy cottage accommodation for the night. ( BLD )

Day 6 - Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Maun

We leave the reserve immediately after breakfast for a drive to Maun of about four hours.

Before dinner, the Sekgantshwane traditional dance group will perform a traditional dance offering a traditional goodbye to our guests. Guests are invited to join in the dance and participate giving a unique everlasting memory.

Guests could arrange, at their own cost, extra activities if they wish to do so, such as scenic flights over the Okavango Delta, a visit to a cultural village or a sunset boat cruise along the Thamalakane River. ( BLD )

Our guests will be transferred to Maun Airport when ready to connect with their onward flights.