During our trip to Botswana, we were privileged to experience the full spectrum of the Ker & Downey Botswana lodges, one of our preferred safari-partners in the country. Ker & Downey manages to combine luxury, sustainability, outstanding safari experiences and a passion for all that they do – all this within an affordable framework for Botswana standards. After arriving at Maun Airport, the so-called gateway to the Delta, we boarded our light aircraft and enjoyed a panoramic view of the expansive landscapes during our flight. Our first stop was to Okuti Camp, nestled within the wilderness of the well-known Moremi Game Reserve. Thereafter, the trail led us deep into the Okavango Delta, where breathtaking adventures on land and in water awaited us.
On the picturesque Shinde Lagoon, the five-star Lodge of the same name harmonizes with its natural surroundings. The spacious safari tents integrate into the magnificent landscape and give a clear view of the mysterious water-world that is the Okavango Delta. Should you be looking for an even more exclusive experience, then Shinde Enclave is the perfect choice for honeymooners or a family travelling together. From Shinde, it was a half-hour flight to Kanana Camp, a true jewel situated on the meandering Xudum River. The area encompasses a chain of islands and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals. The nature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the area. Not to be missed is the unique opportunity to overnight on the Sleep-Out Deck, which offers guests the chance to spend the night underneath the splendid African night sky. To experience this once in your lifetime gives luxury a whole new meaning!
The Footsteps Camp, situated in a remote part of the Okavango Delta, is home to two safaris. Firstly ‘Footsteps Across the Delta’ an authentic walking safari and secondly ‘Young Explorers’, a specialist family safari experience. From this wonderful camp, you are able to explore the wilderness on foot: to get up close and personal with the African bush. For those wishing to share the true African safari experience with their family, the Young Explorers family adventure is just for you.
Our conclusion:Just when we thought we had seen it all in terms of diversity, luxury, outstanding hospitality, unsurpassable game-viewing and natural surroundings – we were blown away by the next overwhelming experience. By combining unique land and water experiences either by boat, mokoro trip or in an open safari-vehicle, Botswana is a country where you will be able to savour one unsurpassable African Moment after the next!
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