Kudu Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Kudu Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.
Starts: Maun Airport
Maun to Nxabega by light aircraft & 4WD
On arrival in Maun, you'll be guided to your light aircraft waiting on the tarmac for a scenic flight of about half an hour, affording a spectacular aerial view of the Okavango Delta. A guide from Nxabega will meet you for the safari drive to camp, taking about 15 minutes.
Nxabega Tented Camp
Nestled on its own tree island amidst the open floodplains of the Okavango, Nxabega is exceptionally scenic. There’s a deceptive simplicity about the design of the camp, too, that blends almost seamlessly with the setting. The materials are natural; the colours muted.
Nestled on its own tree island amidst the open floodplains of the Okavango, Nxabega is exceptionally scenic. There’s a deceptive simplicity about the design of the camp, too, that blends almost seamlessly with the setting. The materials are natural; the colours muted.
In tented chalets, roofing canvas is draped softly above comfortable beds that look out across the plains. Huge mesh windows allow a cooling breeze, enhanced by air conditioning above the beds.
Teak floors extend to your outside deck, and on to a separate sala, where a two-person chair swings invitingly beneath a pole roof supported by solid timber uprights.
Even your outdoor shower takes in the view – as do sunloungers on the pool deck, and, of course, comfortable chairs and dining tables in the main area. After dark, draw up a chair around the firepit, or cosy up around a log fire in one of the two lounges.
Dining at Nxabega can be a feast to the eyes as well as to the tastebuds, not least when faced with your own personal buffet at lunch. Food is important here – and the service is excellent.
"lodging, service and guide/tracker were out of this world.. aardvarks, aardwolf"
Lauren&MikefromTexasArrived 9 May 2024, 3 nights
With an attention to detail that runs throughout the camp, and includes a high standard of guiding for both land - and (in season) water-based activities, Nxabega has much to offer the discerning traveller. See our full report on Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Nxabega to Sandibe by air & 4WD
You'll have time for a morning activity at Nxabega before the short drive to the airstrip and your light aircraft flight east to Sandibe. On arrival, barely 20 minutes after take off, it's a leisurely game drive of an hour or so to Sandibe, watching out for wildlife on the way.
Sandibe Safari Lodge
Adjacent to Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, the luxurious and uniquely designed Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge sits among towering stands of palm trees, thick riverine vegetation and several huge old baobabs. It's a lovely mix of forested areas interspersed with floodplains and permanent deep-water channels.
Adjacent to Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, the luxurious and uniquely designed Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge sits among towering stands of palm trees, thick riverine vegetation and several huge old baobabs. It's a lovely mix of forested areas interspersed with floodplains and permanent deep-water channels.
"This is certainly the most luxurious lodge with excellent rooms, food & service."
Steve & JoanfromCrowboroArrived 18 Sep 2022, 4 nights
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is a uniquely designed lodge, where in our experience the guiding and service match the high standards of the lodge itself. This, coupled with an impressive track record for game viewing in the private concession around the lodge, makes Sandibe well worth considering for those in search of serious comfort and luxury in the Delta. See our full report on Sandibe Safari Lodge
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Night drive
Sandibe to Maun by 4WD & light aircraft
After a last game drive to the airstrip, take in the views as you fly over the Delta waterways and back to Maun. It's a short trip, usually less than 20 minutes, arriving in good time to check in for your onward international flight.
Ends: Maun Airport
Experiences you can add to this trip.
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst staying at lodges on this trip. These are usually best arranged in advance so talk to us.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
More about Helicopter Flight