 At
Footsteps Across the Delta you enter one of the great, untamed regions
of
Africa, the spectacular Okavango Delta, and experience the astonishing
contrasts created when the mighty Okavango
River
flows into the arid Kalahari Desert.
The result is a variety of habitats,
riverine forest, palm islands, permanent swamps and dry sandveld all
with an
unparalleled wealth of animal diversity. This Ker and Downey
program maintains the elegance and
eccentricity of the original ‘under canvas African
safari’. The emphasis is on exploring
this breathtakingly beautiful and diverse environment as the first
African
explorer’s did, either by mokoro or on foot.
Accommodation
The
Footsteps Across the Delta base is a comfortable private camp which
accommodates guests in three specially designed twin bedded, insect
proof tents
with sewn-in floors. Each tent has its own bucket shower and bush
toilet, and
even a daily laundry service. The ‘bush kitchen’
run by our chef, prepares
menus to whet all appetites.
Activities
Walking
in the Delta’s wilderness is the highlight
of a ‘true safari’ experience. No special training is
required, as distances travelled are resemblant of early days, where
the focus
is on exploration and discovery – each morning tracking fresh
spoor to reveal
the night’s events. Other
possible activities include game-drives, mokoro trips or fishing, which
vary
throughout the year. The Footsteps walking experience combines well
with the
luxuries offered by either Shinde or Kanana.
Facilities
· 3
twin
share insect proof tents
· Private
bucket shower and bush toilet
· Bush
bath
· Game
viewing platform
· Campfire
under the stars
Inclusions
Your
stay will be on a fully inclusive basis, this means that the nightly
rate
covers:
· Accommodation
· Meals
· Selected
(local brand) beverages
· Game
activities and associated park/concession fees
led by
Professional Guides
· Laundry
service
· Botswana
VAT
· Emergency
evacuation insurance (to nearest medical
facility)
Open
1st
March through to 30th
November
Minimum
age 16 yrs on all
Footsteps Across the Delta walking safaris, however the Young Explorers
family
safaris are an option for those with younger children wishing to enjoy
the
delta. (Please see the Young Explorers Okavango Family Adventure page)
Attractions
· Footsteps
Across the Delta offers a
personal safari experience, hosting a maximum of 6 guests at a time,
making it
an ideal option for small groups of friends or family
· The
emphasis on your stay at Footsteps is on guided walks where you have
the time
to focus on learning about tracking wildlife and understanding animal
movement,
patterns and behaviour,
as well as more in depth information
on
trees, grasses and the finer
details. Being on foot instead of in a
vehicle
affords this unique perspective.
· Fly
or spin fishing throughout the year (best
months May – November)
· Minimum
age at Footsteps Camp is 16 years unless clients book our Young
Explorers
Okavango package. (Please
see the Young
Explorers Okavango Family Adventure page)
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