Central Kalahari Mobile Safaris

Central Kalahari Mobile Safaris depart and return from Haina Safari Lodge in Central Kalahari, Botswana.

Journey into Botswana's Central Kalahari National Park, the second largest national park in the world and the largest in Africa. Explore the area around Deception Valley, an ancient fossil river where game viewing is especially good as there are open plains and it is common to see very large herds of antelope. Sightings of predators is common as they lie in wait on the �river� banks, watching the antelope. Visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book �Cry of the Kalahari�, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa.

TRAVEL: Roads are all dirt and you will be travelling in a 4x4 vehicle with a back up vehicle in attendance. You will be accompanied by a driver, tracker, chef and field ranger.

CAMPING: National park camp sites are used and on arrival your camp site will be set up for you. You will sleep in domed tents on padded stretchers. Top quality sleeping bags are provided. Safari chairs and table will be set out for your convenience. There is no water in the Kalahari so our safari group needs to bring in its own water. Ablutions are all environmentally friendly units and are supplied by the National Park and portable bush showers are used. There is no electricity and your lights at night will be provided by candlelight and gas lanterns. All meals will be prepared on the camp fire by your top class chef.

ITINERARIES: The safaris are all tailor made to suit your specific needs, and the longer the duration the further into the Park we will be able to explore.

Below is a suggested three night itinerary:

Day one: Arriving at Haina at around noon you will be transported to Haina Safari Lodge where you will spend your first night in a luxury en suite safari tent. A light lunch is served, you will be given the opportunity to settle before going on a late afternoon bush walk or game drive. Sundowners around the campfire, followed by dinner under the African skies.

Day two: Depart early morning (� 06h00 depending on season) we make our way to the Central Kalahari National Park. The driving time is approximately 2 hours to the park. We explore as we travel and meals are served either en route or at the campsite depending on the game viewing opportunities. On arrival at the Kgori campsite in the park, your campsite will be set up for you and the evening meal is served at the campsite.

Day three: Today we journey south from Deception Valley to Deception pans, we will visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book �Cry of the Kalahari�, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa. Today is all about the African bush and the animals, we go where the animals lead. Overnight at Kgori campsite.

Day four: Early morning drive to the edge of Deception �Valley� to simply soak up Africa before departing for Haina, arriving back at around midday.

DAY TOURS: Besides the overnight safari which allows one the opportunity of living the �African Dream�, Mobile Safaris offers day excursions in the park. They will depart Haina at 06h00 and return in the early evening.

Haina Safari Lodge, Central Botswana. On the northern border of the Central Kalahari National Park.

All meals, teas, coffees and snacks, local alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, park fees, game drives and transfers to and from camping facilities, government taxes and levies, road transfer from the Haina airstrip to the Lodge.

Imported alcohol, Visa costs, flights, and transfer costs to and from Haina, Travel insurance, items of personal nature.

REMEMBER TO BRING: All camping equipment is provided. Bring only your clothing and personal items, we suggest that they include: Walking shoes, hat, warm jacket for cool evenings, binoculars & cameras.

• Rates are quoted in USD and are per person per night.
• Please enquire about all rates not specifically listed above.
• Unfortunately no Children under 5 years will be permitted camping - Children aged 6-12 sharing with two adults will be at 50% of the sharing rate.
• Children of age 12 and above, utilising their own tent will be charged full rate.

Pilots / Guides accompanying guests and in Pilots/Guides accommodation: USD 60 = sharing� accommodation and meals only (Valid until 31/10/10 )