6-Day Cultural Tour in Nxai Pan: Stargazing and Exploring the Home of Baobab Trees in Botswana
Embark on a 6-day cultural tour in Nxai Pan, Botswana, exploring the home of baobab trees and stargazing in the salt pans. Discover the history of Lekhubu Island and experience the beauty of Makgadikgadi Salt Pan at night.
Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

MAUN

Maun - Arrive at Maun Airport from Johannesburg. You will be met at the Airport by a safari guide holding a sign board that reads “MARVELOUS MOBILE SAFARI”. The guide will take you to your hotel or lodge where you will stay for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis at your own expense. Lunch and dinner will be served at your own expense.

Lekhubu Island

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Central Kalahari Game Reserve - The morning begins with a fresh shower from a shower bucket with warm water, have breakfast then depart to Rakops village in the northern direction from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Rakops is a very interesting village with few tribes. Tribes such as Bateti, Basarwa, Bayei and Basubia who normally perform traditional dance styles to entertain clients. It is believed that the Bateti tribe were the first to reside in Rakops along the Boteti River. The river was named after the Bateti tribe. Upon arrival in Rakops you will drive to your designated Matsaudi camp sites where you will have lunch and siesta. In the afternoon you will have high tea and resume you the cultural tour in the village. After the cultural tour you will drive back to your camp site, have your shower and dinner will be served. Just immediately after your dinner there will be a great performance from two tribes of the village namely Basarwa and Bateti, where you will witness stylish dancing until late.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - The morning begins with a fresh shower from a shower bucket with warm water, have breakfast then depart to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. You will enter the gate and then do your safari all the way until you reach the campsite. Upon arrival at your camping area you will be shown your tents and then have lunch and afterwards go for a siesta. Before your afternoon activity you will have high tea and then begin your game safari within the park to explore the amazing wildlife. Come back to camp have a shower and dinner follows.

Nxai Pan National Park

Nxai Pan National Park - Have a quick shower and breakfast and do a short game drive within Makgadikgadi Park until you go out of the park through the northern gate. You will join the main road from Maun to Nata. About 30 minutes driving north you will enter Nxai Pan National Park gate where you will enjoy a game drive until you arrive at the campsite. Upon arrival you will have lunch and then go for a siesta. In the afternoon you will have high tea and resume your game drive safari within Nxai Pan to witness the amazing landscape and wildlife.
The game drive will include a trip to Baines Baobabs. Baines Baobabs were named after the famous 20th century painter and explorer who painted this unusual. The game drive will include a trip to Baines Baobabs. Baines Baobabs were named after the famous 20th century painter and explorer who painted this unusual group of baobabs during his journey through.
We will drive back to camp in the evening, just in time to relax and dinner will be served.

Nxai Pan National Park/ Maun

Maun - Have a quick shower and have breakfast, then depart to Maun. While you leave the park you will do a long drive until you go out of the park agate. Upon arrival in Maun you will be transferred to the airport to continue with other travel arrangements. Shake hands at the airport and goodbye.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

The Home of the Baobab Trees takes you through the salt pans in Botswana. You will travel through Lekhubu Island, then take a cultural tour at Rakops village. You will visit Lekhubu Island, where you will learn about the history of the place and also take a tour around the crop-out trees known as Lekhubu. You will then depart for Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, where you will go stargazing at night while camping out in the open space.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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