Timeless Explorer

It’s a road trip to remember as you leave Maun by transfer vehicle and head to the Khwai Community Area. The tar soon becomes dirt so be prepared for some bumps along the way. But it’s all worth it as the bush thickens and you start seeing giraffes pop their heads above the treeline. Khwai Bush Camp has an intimate feel and is perfect for the little ones as it has a full kids’ club for when the adults go exploring. Why we love Khwai Bush Camp: Age-appropriate activities at the kids’ club Off-roading and night drives in the private concession Brick chalets provide peace of mind if you’re a first-timer In high season, enjoy a nightcap at your in-room fireplace

Those lucky enough to be spending three nights or more at Linyanti Bush Camp have a special treat included: a scenic helicopter flip over the concession! There’s no better way to understand how vast the area is than from the air as you spot elephants, buffalo and other big game from above. Back on terra firma, your next vehicle could be a mokoro if water levels permit. Being poles through the Linyanti’s tributaries lets you appreciate this astonishing ecosystem at eye level. Why we love Linyanti Bush Camp: Just six spacious tents make up this elegant camp Have a bush bubble bath out on your private deck Nature walks and night drives with knowledgeable guides 180°-degree views over the Linyanti savannah

Bid your guide farewell at Saile Airstrip for your flight to the Shinde Airstrip. After the wide-open spaces of the Linyanti, Shinde Lagoon offers a completely different environment of mangosteen trees, ilala palms and the occasional iconic cry of an African fish eagle. Shinde Camp has a pedigree dating back decades as one of the very first camps built in Botswana. Since then, it has kept up with the times without losing its timeless appeal as a Delta stalwart. Why we love Shinde Camp: A fairy-tale setting on a private island in the Delta Up to three activities a day can be arranged The family room can take five guests The pool has fantastic views over the floodplain

It’s a bittersweet day as you get on the vehicle at Shinde for the last time to be driven to the airstrip for your flight back to Maun. For more than a week, you have been cocooned in laid-back comfort with delicious meals, friendly staff and hopefully lots of wildlife encounters. They say there is no cure for being bitten by the proverbial safari bug so don’t be surprised if you’re already thinking about your next trip as the pilot takes off!