Areas

Areas: All camps are situated in government or community areas in the Chobe and Okavango Delta regions of northern Botswana, each with its own rich diversity of wildlife. These unique areas are some of Africa's last true wilderness destinations and offer the discerning nature lover and 4x4 enthusiast endless challenges and opportunities.

Accommodation and facilities: All camps have fully equipped field kitchens, dining decks (each with its own camp fire overlooking a watering hole) and luxury (en-suite) safari tents with comfortable beds, linen, hot/cold showers, basins and flush toilets. Basic toiletries (soap/shampoo/insect repellent/toilet tissue) and towels are provided. Tents have solar or 12v battery powered lights but no plugs for hairdryers or electric shavers. Each camp has an emergency communication system and medical kit. Tents are serviced on a daily basis which includes laundry services.

Kukama: (Sleeps 8 people) this camp is situated in government concession CT2, approximately 80km north west of the Nata-Kasane tar road. The camp consists of 4 luxury tents, and has a Jacuzzi adjacent to its communal deck, overlooking a water hole.

Mababe: (Sleeps 8 people) this camp is situated in NG41, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve as well as the Chobe National Park on its northern and western boundaries. The camp consists of 4 luxury tents and a communal deck.

Joverega: (Sleeps 8 people) this camp is also situated in NG41 and its 4 luxury tents have lovely views over the Mababe depression.

Masame: (Sleeps 8 people) this 4-tented camp under thatch is situated in the government concession NG42 on the 19°20 cut-line between the Chobe and Nxai Pan National Parks.

Qorokwe: (Sleeps 10 people) this camp with its 5 tents under huge lead-wood and knob-thorn trees is situated in community concession NG32. The area is home to most of the Okavango Delta's wildlife.

Ivory: (Sleeps 8 people) also situated in NG32 in the Okavango Delta, this 4-tented camp is situated on an island and can only be reached by boat during winter months.

Activities

The activities available vary from area to area, and are limited to the sites' natural characteristics. They are designed to provide our guests with a delightful insight into the culture and daily lives of the local people, as well as the best possible nature experience.

Our camps have their own set of unique activities for the enjoyment of all. These include bird watching, fishing, game drives, boat trips and Mokoro rides (for our camp located in the Delta). Game drives can be arranged upon request to include a barbeque in the bush at any number of locations where the serenity of the African bushveld can be truly experienced. Similarly, sunset drives are also available with the option of enjoying a drink while watching the sun set over the water at any one of the beautiful locations in our areas, may it be a waterhole or a river.

Activities that can be arranged in Maun include Mokoro trips, which range from half to full day trips in the Delta, these are available as an additional cost. Helicopter or charter flights over the Delta are also available, at an additional cost. This experience allows you to see African game from a different perspective and also view the full magnificence of the Delta and fully appreciate the immense beauty of the country.

Travel/Game drives

Unless otherwise arranged, all photographic safaris will be on a self-drive basis. Special terms and conditions and additional fees may apply for the use of a company vehicle. Certain camps/areas may not be accessable during certain times of the year due to flooding and JCS reserves the right to move clients to alternative camps.

Guides

A registered guide and game scout must accompany all groups at all times. Our guides, who have an intimate knowledge of the area, its people, the fauna and flora, are armed to ensure the safety of the group. All visitors must adhere to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks and the Company's prescribed rules of conduct. Visitors must at all times adhere to good eco tourism practises by not littering, disturbing, damaging, endangering, killing, removing or destroying anything or cause any nuisance whatsoever to the environment, its fauna and flora or its local inhabitants.

Meals

Coffee, tea and rusks are served prior to your early morning game-drive where after a scrumptious brunch awaits you. Alternatively, a picnic lunch is packed should the group not return to camp for brunch. A full three-course sit-down candlelight dinner is served. Non-alcoholic drinks and bottled water is available throughout the day. Basic liquor, beer and wine are provided around the campfire and at dinner. Guests are welcome to bring their own branded liquor as well. Guests will be required to complete a client information sheet detailing food and drink preferences etc. If possible specific brands as requested will be sourced. However, Johan Calitz Safaris reserves the right to substitute brands which are not available locally.

Note

Johan Calitz Safaris reserves the right to close down certain camps at certain times of the year, if sufficient bookings are not received well in advance. Hunting safaris will at all times enjoy preference to Photographic safaris during the hunting season (April to September) and photographic clients must acknowledge the fact that the outfitter's primary business is that of a hunting safari outfitter. Johan Calitz Safaris is also at liberty to move clients to different camps should a photographic safari interfere or pose a clash of interests in any way between hunting and photographic safaris.