| ITINERARY 2006
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NIGHT ITINERARY
A 5 night itinerary may take place on the first five nights or the second
5 nights of a 10 night itinerary. Clients would depart on day 6 after an
early morning ride & breakfast (aircraft movements permitting).
10 NIGHT ITINERARY
On a 10 night itinerary we work out of our base camp Kujwana. This is situated
on the Xudum river in the Okavango Delta. We then use two other camps in
different areas of the concession. All these camps are well situated in
big game areas. They are chosen for the variety of terrain & species
that favour particular areas.
This is a sample itinerary which may vary according to water levels
and game movements.
Day 1 Kujwana Camp
You are met at Maun Airport by our representative & transferred by
light aircraft to Xudum airstrip, a 25 minute flight. You are then transferred
into the camp by vehicle which takes approximately 1 hour. (Game viewing).
Lunch and an introduction talk with demo on tack advice on game viewing
from horseback. This is followed by an orientation ride for approximately
1 - 2 hours.
Day 2 Kujwana Camp.
Morning game ride in the Xudum area. Wake up is 1 hour before dawn to ensure
best game viewing. Wade through lush green malapos that lead you from island
to -island. Surprise a timid bushbuck out his dense cover on a heavily
wooded island, or enjoy the herds of Lechwe & Zebra moving through
the open spaces. Return to camp for lunch. Siesta. Afternoon game drive
with sunset drinks & evening night drive with a spot light.
Day 3 Kiri/Xwaapu Camp.
Ride east towards Beacon and Lion island. These are two very large islands
in the area which are cut off from Kujwana by the Xwaapu river. The area
is criss-crossed with game paths leading you through a chain of rain pans.
This is a great contrast to the open flood plains. Mapane forests and Acacia
woodlands offer a good variety of food for Kudu and Giraffe. Breeding herds
of elephant enjoy the security of the dense forest and should the pans
be holding water zebra, wilderbeest and buffalo will also be found. Animal
tracks abound telling you of what has been and gone - or what you might
still find. -Afternoon bird walk.
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4 Kiri/Xwaapa Camp.
Ride north east towards Moremi game reserve. This area forms seasonal marsh
land and hosts a variety of exceptional bird life. Wildlife moves freely
to and from the national park. Good Buffalo and Elephant country. Afternoon
game drive with sunset drinks & evening night drive with a spot light.
Day 5 Kujwana Camp.
A full days ride moving from Kiri/Xwaapu to Kujwana camp.This area is on
the edge of the permanent water with papyrus beds & deep lagoons. Good
area for hippo & lechwe. A picnic lunch is set up on a shady island.Return
to Kujwana camp in the cool of the late afternoon.
Day 6 Kujwana Camp.
A rest day for the guests riding for 10 days. There is the option to game
drive, walk, mokoro or view a water hole from the hide. Afternoon ride.
Dawn game ride 2 hours for the guests riding for 5 days. Return to camp
for breakfast.
Guests joining the safari do an orientation ride in the cool of the afternoon
as the wildlife stirs from the heat of the day. 2 hours ride.
Day 7 Kujwana Camp.
A full morning ride exploring the western Baobab area. Small islands linked
by numorous hippo channels eventually lead you onto Boabab Island. A good
habitate for Cheetah and breeding grounds for Carmine Bee eaters, our Summer
visitor. Boabab Island has thick riverine forest and is a good area for
elephant and buffalo (and the unexpected).
Afternoon game/night drive
Day 8 Moklowane Camp
Move from Kujwana to Moklowane camp. This is approximately 30km ride heading
North West. The route moves through open floodplains and scattered islands
towards the Matsebe river system. A picnic lunch is served on a shady island
2 hours ride from Moklowane camp. Arrive sunset.
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9 Moklowane Camp
Morning game ride. This camp is on the Matsebe river system and features
wide open flood plains interspersed with Moklowane palms - favorite food
of Elephant & Baboon. Good area for plains game.
Afternoon: 1 - 2 hours mokoro experience (traditional dug out canoe).
Day 10 Kujwana Camp.
A full days ride from Moklowane to Kujwana with a picnic lunch along away.
A 40 Km ride with 4 hours ridden in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.
This ride moves through a variety of game areas fording the Xudum river
at numerous hippo channels. Arrive Kujwana on sunset.
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11
Early morning game ride out of Kujwana camp if flight times permit. Guests
leave after breakfast. One hour's game drive to the nearest airstrip for
transfer by light aircraft into Maun.
NB. Okavango Horse Safaris reserves
the right to alter the itinerary according to water levels and game movements.
Mokoros (dugout Canoes) are offered as an activity depending on water levels.
10 night itinerary - on day 6 the horses are sometimes rested &
other activities are offered, i.e.Mokoro with picnic lunch, game drive
or bird walk.
KUJWANA CAMP
Kujwana camp is situated on the Xudum river south west of Chiefs Island
in the Okavango Delta. The camp accommodates a maximum of 8 to 10 guests
in spacious safari tent each with bathrooms en-suite. Fixed departure dates
are published with a 5 and 10 night safari offering the opportunity to
explore the three main river systems in this area, the Xudum, Matsebi and
the Kiri river. An area of over 2500 sq. km it is rich in wildlife and
variety of fauna and flora. The areas between the three rivers contrast
greatly and support different species of game and birds.
 MOKLOWANE
CAMP
Moklowane camp is north west of Kujwana on the Matsebi river. This camp
is situated in the open flood plains which receive flood water 3 weeks
earlier than Kujwana camp. The vegetation consists of smaller palm island
and wide open spaces. Mokolwane is also a 10-bedded camp. The tree houses
(accommodation) are 10 feet off the ground boasting superb views, each
with private bathroom.
The Matsibe river is your main feeder for Lake Ngami.
FLY CAMP
Kiri/Xwaapu Fly Camp is north east of Kujwana camp in the permanent water
line of the delta. This camp is temporary and the site moves according
to access with water levels. Deep lagoons and papyrus beds this is a good
area for hippo and lechwe, as well as buffalo and other big game. The camp
consists of walk in dome tents (see fact sheet).The term Fly camp means
temporary camp easily moved ( from the days when you moved your fly sheet
rather than you whole tent).
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