The best Botswana Camping Safari in Africa is one that is wild and free!
The Botswana Wildside Camping Safari is just that, with 7 nights spent wild camping in Botswana’s iconic parks and reserves including the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti and Chobe.
For the rest of the time the group pitches its tents at a designated camping sites that have hot showers and flush toilets.
You will also spend a night at Khama Rhino Sanctuary where your entrance fees go directly to supporting this community run Rhino conservation area. A great place for fees to be sown into!
Other highlights include a wildlife cruise on the Chobe River and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Tour Name: Botswana Wildside - Camping
Duration: 14 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Camping - Adventure
Local Payment? Yes. US$300pp payable on Day 1 of your safari
Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa
Ends: Livingstone, Zimbabwe
Includes: Entrance fees, use of camping equipment (except sleeping bag/pillow), transport in safari truck/minibus & 4WD, meals as per itinerary, professional guides
Highlights:
Chobe National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Savute
Pricing 2023:
01 Jan -31 Dec 2023
NZ$3,250 per person twin share + local payment of US$300
Single Supplement NZ$363
- Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates are guaranteed from 4 clients.
- LM: These tours can be combined with the 22 Day – Livingstone – Johannesburg Trade Route Safari through Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa to create an ultimate Southern African experience or the 12 Day – Livingstone – Lilongwe Zambia & Malawi Safari.
- NB: These tours can be combined with the 15 Day Livingstone – Windhoek Desert Safari to create a Botswana and Namibia Safari of 29 days.
- Live availability can be viewed on the Sunway Safaris website. Indafrica will manage your booking as Sunway’s New Zealand GSA office.
Tour Dates 2023
03-Sep-23 16-Sep-23 LM
10-Sep-23 23-Sep-23 NB
24-Sep-23 07-Oct-23 NB
01-Oct-23 14-Oct-23 LM
15-Oct-23 28-Oct-23 LM
29-Oct-23 11-Nov-23 LM
05-Nov-23 18-Nov-23 NB
12-Nov-23 25-Nov-23 LM
26-Nov-23 09-Dec-23
03-Dec-23 16-Dec-23 NB
10-Dec-23 23-Dec-23
17-Dec-23 30-Dec-23
24-Dec-23 06-Jan-24
Pricing 2024:
01 Jan -31 Dec 2024
NZD 3,495 per person twin share + local payment of US$ 300
Single supplement: NZD 390 per person (If you are traveling on your own, Sunway will “room” you with another same gender client. You do not pay extra when booking as a single person. If however you request a single tent, then you’ll pay the single supplement.)
Tour Dates 2024
- Live availability can be viewed on the Sunway Safaris website. Indafrica will manage your booking as Sunway’s New Zealand GSA office.
- Bold dates are guaranteed departures; all other dates are guaranteed from 4 clients
07-Jan-24 – 20-Jan-24 NB
21-Jan-24 – 03-Feb-24
28-Jan-24 – 10-Feb-24
11-Feb-24 – 24-Feb-24
18-Feb-24 – 02-Mar-24
25-Feb-24 -09-Mar-24
03-Mar-24 – 16-Mar-24 NB / LM
10-Mar-24 – 23-Mar-24
17-Mar-24 – 30-Mar-24 NB / LM
24-Mar-24 – 06-Apr-24
31-Mar-24 – 13-Apr-24
07-Apr-24 – 20-Apr-24
14-Apr-24 – 27-Apr-24
21-Apr-24 – 04-May-24 LM
28-Apr-24 – 11-May-24 NB
05-May-24 – 18-May-24
12-May-24 – 25-May-24
19-May-24 – 01-Jun-24
26-May-24 – 08-Jun-24 NB
02-Jun-24 – 15-Jun-24
09-Jun-24 – 22-Jun-24 LM
16-Jun-24 – 29-Jun-24 NB
30-Jun-24 – 13-Jul-24 NB
07-Jul-24 – 20-Jul-24 LM
14-Jul-24 – 27-Jul-24 NB
21-Jul-24 – 03-Aug-24 LM
28-Jul-24 – 10-Aug-24 NB
11-Aug-24 – 24-Aug-24 NB
25-Aug-24 – 07-Sep-24 NB
01-Sep-24 – 14-Sep-24 LM
08-Sep-24 – 21-Sep-24 NB
22-Sep-24 – 05-Oct-24 NB
29-Sep-24 – 12-Oct-24 LM
13-Oct-24 – 26-Oct-24 LM
27-Oct-24 – 09-Nov-24 LM
03-Nov-24 16-Nov-24 NB
10-Nov-24 – 23-Nov-24 LM
24-Nov-24 – 07-Dec-24
01-Dec-24 – 14-Dec-24 NB
08-Dec-24 – 21-Dec-24
15-Dec-24 – 28-Dec-24
22-Dec-24 – 04-Jan-25
29-Dec-24 – 11-Jan-25
Inclusions:
13 x breakfasts, 11 x lunches, 8 x dinners
For the majority of this safari you travel in a custom-built 4WD Land Cruiser with 12 forward-facing seats (of which 8 are “window” seats). Roll-up canvas sides allow you to feel part of the bush.
For the first two days from Johannesburg to Maun we use custom-built Sunway Safari trucks with 12 forward-facing seats: or (on 10% of tours) Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 12 forward-facing seats and air conditioning. See the Sunway Safaris Transport Guide for more information.
4 nights camping at designated campsites, 7 nights ‘camp wild’ without fences in the wilderness areas, 2 nights in lodges
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary – game viewing
- Okavango Delta – mokoro excursion and bush walks
- Moremi Game Reserve – 4WD game viewing
- Chobe National Park – 4WD game viewing and river cruise
- Victoria Falls – visit the Zambian side of the Falls
EXCLUDES
- Meals and Activities not listed as included
- All drinks including bottled water
- Gratuities. Tipping is customary in most African countries. We provide guidelines to know who to tip and how much.
- Entry Visas
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance (compulsory)
THIS IS A ‘LIMITED PARTICIPATION’ SAFARI
Active participation is a crucial component of your safari experience. From carrying your own bag to assisting with loading the truck in the morning – it is all part of the adventure.
As some days may be long and start early, it is essential for everyone to contribute and ensure the smooth running of the trip. When the tour leaders provide meals, we ask that clients take turns helping with dishwashing duties (the local polers will assist in the Okavango Delta to make things easier).
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Not the right tour for you?
Avoid the long drive from Johannesburg by joining Botswana Wildside on day 2 in Maun or if pressed for time then Botswana National Parks may work.
