WELCOME TO
THE BLOOMING DESERT SAFARI
Bostwana's ultimate 10-day adventure
Embark on a mesmerizing 9-day safari adventure through Botswana's striking landscapes, from the Boteti River's vibrant banks to the expansive dunes of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Begin your journey with a stay at Leroo La Tau, move through the wild heart of Deception Valley, experience the raw beauty of Passarge Valley, and end with a luxurious stay at Tau Pan Lodge.
A Kaleidoscope of the Kalahari: A 9-Day Desert Safari
- Leroo La Tau's Riverine Retreat:
Start your safari at Leroo La Tau, located along the Boteti River. Witness the rich wildlife, including lions, zebra, and wildebeest, and enjoy an introductory game drive through the river's thriving ecosystem. - Deception Valley's Wilderness Canvas:
Spend four nights in the captivating Deception Valley. This area, rich in history and natural beauty, offers exceptional game drives and unique encounters with diverse wildlife, from cheetahs to brown hyenas. - Passarge Valley's Untamed Beauty:
Journey to the Passarge Valley, a haven for iconic Kalahari wildlife. Explore this remote and pristine area, where the Kalahari's black-maned lions and African wild dogs roam freely. - Tau Pan Lodge's Luxurious Wilderness:
Conclude your adventure with a stay at Tau PanLodge, offering a mix of luxury and wilderness immersion. Enjoy game drives and the Bushman walking experience, gaining insights into the area's unique environment and heritage. - Guided Safari Expertise:
Throughout your journey, expert guides will enhance your experience with their knowledge of the region's wildlife, ecology, and history, making your safari both educational and immersive.
This 9-day Blooming Desert Safari offers a journey through the heart of the Kalahari, blending adventure, cultural insights, and close encounters with the desert's unique wildlife and landscapes.
QUICK FACTS
Enjoy 8 nights at 3 of the most incredible wilderness areas of Botswana.
The safari begins and ends in Maun.
Accommodates up to 7 guests, no single supplement fees and guaranteed departure starting with just 1 guest.
Extend your stay with a visit to the Okavango Delta, or Victoria Falls.
A quick overview
Day 1: Maun to LerooLa Tau
Day 2: Into the Kalahari: Deception Valley
Day 3 & 5: Exploring Deception Valley
Day 6: Deception Valley to Passarge Valley
Day 7: Exploring Passarge Valley
Day 8: Passarge Valley to Tau Pan Lodge
Day 9: Return to Civilization
dive into the details
Blooming Desert Safari: A 9-Day Expedition through Botswana's Wilderness
Day 1 – Maun to LerooLa Tau
Activities: Game Drives
Accommodation: Tented Lodge At Leroo La Tau
Arrive in Maun and embark on a scenic journey to Leroo La Tau. This riverside sanctuary, rich in biodiversity, offers an exceptional wildlife viewing experience right from the start. The evening game drive along the Boteti River is your first foray into this majestic landscape, with zebras and wildebeests roaming, and the chance of spotting lions on the prowl.
Day 2 – Into the Kalahari:Deception Valley
Activities: Game Drives
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Journey deep into the heart of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve to reach Deception Valley, a realm of extraordinary beauty and wildlife. Here, experience the thrill of observing cheetahs and lions in their natural habitat. The night in the Kalahari, under a blanket of stars, is an awe-inspiring experience, filled with the sounds of nocturnal life.
Day 3-5 – Exploring Deception Valley
Activities: Game Drives, Bushman Walk
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Spend three immersive days in Deception Valley, exploring its varied landscapes and abundant wildlife. Discover blue wildebeest, oryx, and the elusive brown hyena. Engage in a cultural Bushman walk, gaining unique insights into the traditions and survival skills of the Kalahari's native inhabitants. The valley's nights are an experience in themselves, filled with the tranquility and mystery of the desert.
Day 6 – Deception Valley to Passarge Valley
Activities: Game Drives
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Travel from the enchanting Deception Valley to the remote Passarge Valley. This day's journey showcases the Kalahari's diverse ecosystems. In Passarge Valley, observe the majestic black-maned lion and the elusive African wild dog. The valley's evening atmosphere, under the vast Kalahari sky, offers moments of peaceful reflection.
Day 7 – Exploring Passarge Valley
Activities: Game Drives
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Passarge Valley. The region's rich wildlife includes herds of giraffes and various antelope species, creating spectacular game viewing opportunities. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the valley's avian diversity, adding an auditory dimension to the visual splendor of this unique landscape.
Day 8 – Passarge Valley to Tau Pan Lodge
Activities: Game Drives, Bushman Walk
Accommodation: Tau Pan Lodge
Transition to the serene comforts of Tau Pan Lodge. The lodge offers an opportunity to witness meerkats and aardwolves in their natural habitat. A Bushman walk provides an enriching cultural experience, deepening your understanding of the Kalahari's rich heritage.
Day 9 – Return to Civilization
Activities: Game Drives, Charter Flight
Your final day begins with a morning activity, savoring the last moments in the Kalahari before flying back to Maun. Reflect on the experiences of the past days, from the vibrant life along the Boteti River to the profound stillness of the Kalahari at night.
This 9-day Blooming Desert Safari invites you on an unforgettable journey through Botswana's contrasting landscapes, offering a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and the serene beauty of the African wilderness.
Leroo La Tau: A Riverside Haven Perched on the western bank of the Boteti River, Leroo La Tau offers an unparalleled riverside retreat. This lodge features twelve luxurious, thatched, and glass-fronted suites, each elevated on a wooden platform to provide a majestic view of the Boteti River Valley. The en-suite bathrooms add a touch of elegance to the wild surroundings. Guests can relish the sight of the zebra migration and an array of wildlife from the comfort of their rooms or the various vantage points around the lodge. The central lounge and dining area, adorned with wooden and thatch finishes, create a cozy ambiance, perfect for relaxing evenings. The lodge also boasts a swimming pool and a game-viewing hide, offering unique perspectives of the vibrant river life.
Mobile Tented Camp: Immersed in Nature For six nights, experience the authentic safari spirit in our mobile tented camp. The Sahara-style tents, measuring 4 x 3m with high roofs, include a 2 x 3m en-suite bathroom and a covered front area for serene relaxation amidst nature. Each tent is equipped with solid base camp beds, complete with comfortable bedding, ensuring restful nights under the stars. The en-suite facilities feature environmentally-conscious long-drop toilets and bucket showers, with water heated on an open fire. Guests are provided with hand and bath towels, conditioning, shampoo, and shower gel, though personal items should be brought along. The tents are lit with oil/paraffin lamps and LED rechargeable lights, with a side table in both the sleeping and bathroom areas. A headlamp is recommended for reading or journaling during the evenings, adding to the adventure of your safari experience.
Tau Pan Lodge: Elevated Wilderness Luxury Conclude your safari at Tau Pan Lodge, where nine environmentally adapted en-suite tents, including a family option, await. Set on raised decks, each tent offers stunning views over the plains and features indoor and outdoor showers, a living area, and a writing desk. The camp's heart is the fireplace, an idealspot for game viewing towards the waterhole. A telescope is available for guests to explore the night skies. The lodge's amenities, including a bar, lounge, curio shop, and dining area, all revolve around the central fireplace, making for an inviting and warm atmosphere.
This safari accommodation is thoughtfully designed to blend luxurious comfort with the raw beauty of the Botswana wilderness, ensuring your stay is as memorable as the breathtaking landscapesand diverse wildlife you'll encounter.
Enhance your Blooming Desert safari with the option to extend your adventure either before or after your main journey, by exploring the enchanting Okavango Delta or the majestic Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mesmerizing network of waterways, offering peaceful mokoro excursions and game drives through serene lagoons and channels brimming with wildlife.
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, one of the world's largest salt flats, offer a dramatic contrast with their vast, barren landscape that bursts into life with migratory birds and animals during the wet season, along with the thrill of quad biking across the pans in the dry season.
Each destination weaves its own unique narrative into your African experience, promising a seamless continuation of discovery and awe, whether you choose to venture there before the safari begins or as a grand finale to your adventure.
- This safari operates 3 to 5 tours annually on the following dates:
2024:
05 May – 13 May – 6,495 Euro/person
2025
02 February – 10 February – 6,495 Euro/person
02 March – 10 March – 6,495 Euro/person
30 March – 07 April – 6,495 Euro/person
11 May – 19 May - 6,495 Euro/person
08 June – 16 June – 6,495 Euro/person - Each tour accommodates up to 7 guests and is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of one guest.
- No additional single supplement fee for solo travelers.
The price includes:
- Spacious and comfortable tented accommodation with beds, bed linen, and towels, plus a private en-suite bathroom
- Services of a professional guide, a safari chef, and camp assistants, complete with a supply vehicle
- Game drives and local transfers in customized safari vehicles during the mobile safari, and access to all lodge facilities and activities, including a Bushmen walk at Kalahari Plains
- Exclusive use of private campsites within national parks and reserves
- All necessary entrance and camping fees within national parks and reserves
- Comprehensive meal and drink provision (mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and G&T) throughout the safari
- Charter flight from Tau Pan to Maun
- All activities as outlined in the itinerary
- 12% Value Added Tax
The price does not include:
- Travel Insurance.
- Any flights other than the provided charterflight from Tau Pan to Maun
- Items of personal nature.
- Staff gratuities.
- Optional safari extension activities
- Drinks at lodges or accommodations not includedin the safari itinerary
WHY we love it
Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Botswana's diverse landscapes, from the life-giving banks of the Boteti River to the vast dunes of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, offering an unparalleled exploration of Africa's untouched wilderness.
Experience the thrill of up-close wildlife encounters in iconic locations like Deception Valley and Passarge Valley, where the majestic Kalahari lions roam and cheetahs dash, all while staying in luxurious lodges and mobile tented camps designed for the ultimate safari comfort.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Kalahari through unique Bushman walks, where you'll learn about ancient survival skills, traditions, and the profound connection between the land and its indigenous people.
With a limit of 7 participants per tour, enjoy an intimate and immersive safari experience, guided by expert knowledge and insights into the region's ecology, history, and wildlife, ensuring a deeply personal and unforgettable adventure into the heart of Botswana's wilderness.
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