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The Bee-eater Safaris to Botswana were created and are led by the ‘Letaka Brothers’ with the aim of
providing a safari that guarantees top-quality guiding. Between them, the brothers (Brent and Grant) boast
an impressive array of formal guiding qualifications. They also have a wealth of experience guiding in
Botswana and its neighbouring countries and, most importantly, a passion for the bush.
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On a mobile camping safari, long driving distances between camps are typical and vary between two and six
hours. However, like on the Carmine Bee-eater Safari which covers Botswana’s northern highlights,
these journeys are commonly within the national parks and reserves, and are incorporated into daily game
drives with a picnic lunch en route, so the time is not wasted – you will still be viewing wildlife with
knowledgeable guides, and enjoying the varying surroundings.
This type of overland travel enables you to appreciate the subtle changes in the environment as you move from
one area to the next, and to learn about the forces that caused these changes and shaped the contrasting
landscapes around you. In other words the journey itself can be just as much a thrill as the destination.
If you’re keen to try a walking safari in Botswana, then the Little Bee-eater Safari offers an amazing
and exhilarating way to see animals. When walking in a big game area, it is imperative that the safari is led
by a fully trained, professional walking guide. As well as keeping a look out for elephants and lions,
walking in the bush is about taking time to spot the less obvious signs of wildlife and learn how the
surrounding ecosystems work; you don’t need to be especially fit to enjoy a holiday this way.
The Little Bee-eater Safari has been created to give you an idea of what is possible as a walking
safari. There are no scheduled departures for this trip; however, we have given you a rough idea of the costs
here. If you would like to experience a walking safari in Botswana, contact us for details on available
departure dates.
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The sites used for the mobile safari camps on the Bee-eater Safaris are exclusive wilderness sites
within the national parks and reserves. Each camp is made up of large walk-in tents with en-suite toilets.
The tents are 3 x 3 metre with a high ceiling and a covered veranda area in front. They are fitted with high
camp beds made up with mattresses, sheets, duvets and pillows. The rear door of the tent opens to a private
en-suite toilet with no roof, so there’s nothing between you and the magnificent African sky. In front of the
tent is a tall wash-basin with mirror. This is filled with fresh warm water first thing in the morning and
again whenever you return to camp after an excursion.
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Showers are separate from the tents and consist of bucket showers hung from a tree with a canvas screen
around. You can order your shower as hot, cold or warm, and the water will be heated appropriately in a
bucket on the fire. Towels are provided whilst on safari. Insect repellent in the tents and laundry service
are also included.
There is a dining tent where meals are served, but, because of the excellent weather and wonderful skies,
dinner is often served in the open beneath the stars. All meals are served on a fully laid table. The food
is delicious, with three-course dinners prepared by a professional safari chef. All drinks are included with
the safari.
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Activities on safaris include game drives, walking safaris, boating and night drives. Walking and night
driving can only be done in areas outside the National Parks as they are not allowed within the park
boundaries.
On moving days, the safari team will pack down the camp, travel ahead in the supply vehicle and prepare the
camp ready for your arrival at the next location.
The vehicles used on these safaris are custom-made open 4WD Landcruisers. Each is spacious and comfortable
with three rows of three individual bucket seats, seating a maximum of nine passengers. A canvas canopy
offers shade from the sun’s glare while the windscreen folds down for uninterrupted game views. The vehicles
are equipped with a 40 litre fridge to keep drinks refreshingly cool throughout the day.
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For practical reasons, Bee-eater Safaris have a minimum age limit of 12 years. It is possible to
arrange a private guided safari for a group of family or friends where younger children can travel. To find
out more about this option, talk to us at Wild about Africa.
There is no single supplement on these safaris. As only a limited number of tents are available, single
travellers may be paired with another person of the same sex.
On both our Bee-eater Safaris, the light-aircraft transfers from Maun to the Okavango Delta are
charter flights, and the luggage limit is 20kg per person including reasonable camera equipment. All luggage
must be packed in soft squashable bags. This is seldom a problem as light, casual clothing is all that is
needed except in the winter months (June to August) when at least one warm jacket or fleece is recommended.
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