Most Inspirational Moment
It's so hard to pick one. Everyday had a new and different experience. The thrill of morning game drive in Savuti will be hard to beat. Driving with determination and excitement to the next sighting had us holding on to the vehicle in anticipation!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Big Friendly Brian made this trip for us. His enthusiasm and experience makes for the best wildlife experience. Safari is about being in the right place, at the right time. And Brian puts you right there. He also made us feel very safe during the wild camps with clear instruction and daily briefings.
We were also supported by the excellent Mike, Timoth, and Moreti who drove the support vehicle, set up camp, and cooked amazing food. The full service camping, having tents set up and ready for us in camp, was great. And we always had a friendly wave and warm welcome into camp each day.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for long bumpy drives, permanently dirty dusty feet, warm drinking water, and early mornings. But it's all completely worth it!
We used our binoculars everyday.
Bring a day pack that can fit under a car seat in front of you otherwise it can be cramped.
You have the chance to buy beers along the way for evening in camp, but would also recommend some soft drinks and snacks to help the drives go past.
Bring podcasts and headphones, or a book, for the long drives.
Be sure to try the bush shower, cooling and amazing views at the same time.
Tips in the Okavango are 30 USD per person.
There's opportunity to change USD to Pula which can be useful for tips or crafts. Most places accept credit card.
We travelled in September and it was warm. We had our sleeping bags with us, but most nights just used a thinner liner.
It's hard to know how many clothes to pack but we only wore about half what we took. So really think about what you will feasibly wear. Best kit was a thin, quick drying shirt you could rinse out in camp.