Impact
Meet some of the female rangers in training, or chat to the anti-poaching teams on the ground whose lives have been changed from this gainful employment.
Take in the Okavango Delta from the sky on a private scenic flight. Stop on palm island for a champagne toast to this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Your journey
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Duba Plains, Botswana
- Sitatunga Private Reserve, Botswana
Itinerary at a glance
Welcome to Africa! Upon your arrival to Johannesburg, you’ll be met by a private driver who will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy your evening in the city before heading out to the bush!
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Today, take a light flight right to the heart of the Okavango Delta and begin your journey in the bush. At the intersection of the upper Okavango Delta water system and the famed Selinda Spillway, the camp’s location is a unique combination of two iconic ecosystems. Lion, leopard and wild dogs hunt these parts regularly. There are good densities of giraffe, buffalo, and rare antelope like roan, sable and eland. This reserve is home to over 9,000 elephants, frequent visitors along the river systems.
Enjoy an early morning game drive or a walking game drive and take in your first sights of the wildlife in the Delta. Try your hand at fishing on the Selinda Spillway, or enjoy a casual canoe through the channels, spotting wildlife along the way.
A helicopter transfer will take you west to Kakoro and the Duba Plains. A matrix of palm-dotted islands, flood plains and woodland, the 33 000-hectare private reserve is typical of the region’s unique landscape. It is a wildlife connoisseur’s getaway with literally thousands of animals in an almost endless pattern across the flood plains. Suites are raised on recycled railway sleeper decking and offer amazing views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of wildlife parading past.
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Every day is different on safari. Safari drives often start at sunrise, returning to camp for a late breakfast and departing again mid-afternoon after tea before returning just after sunset. However, guests can often spend the entire day out in the veld with a packed breakfast, lunch, and beverages if they wish. Safaris will often continue into the night in search of nocturnal species. Night drives are incredibly prolific, and while they take patience, sightings commonly include lesser-known nocturnal mammals and even lion and hyena hunts.
Today, take to the skies and enjoy a safari viewing experience from the sky with great scenery across the northern part of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy a magical pit- stop on palm island with a champagne toast!
A helicopter transfer will take you to your final stop, Sitatunga Private Reserve. You’ll arrive to the private island by boat. Sitatunga is a camp surrounded by water, providing rare views to the sitatunga aquatic antelope from your raised tent. This location is deep in the Okavango Delta, rich with birds and a perfect location to slow down, relax, and enjoy the final days on safari.
With your private guide, explore the Okavango Delta's permanent channels by mokoro (when water levels allow). This is truly a refreshing yet peaceful experience allowing for wildlife and bird viewing from a unique perspective.
Start your morning with a water based safari by boat - enjoy bird watching and keep your eyes peeled for a sitatunga. Afterwards, take to land and enjoy walking with your guide and spotting the wildlife up close. In the afternoon, relax by your private plunge pool or enjoy a massage on your desk in the shade of the trees.
Your journey through Botswana has come to an end. Enjoy a private helicopter transfer to Omdop airstrip and a light flight to Maun airport for your journey home.
The impact
These all-female units act as natural resource monitors, gathering essential data about the areas they patrol and will act as early detection forces against illegal wildlife crime. The inaugural all-women unit began their training in 2022 in Botswana and additional teams will be trained and activated in both Botswana and Zimbabwe going forward.
Through Conservation Roots the Great Plains Foundation is partnering with local communities to restore indigenous trees to landscapes across Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Working with local communities, partner organizations and school systems Conservation Roots plants indigenous trees and teaches their value and critical role in functioning ecosystems.
Botswana's Selinda Reserve was named one of the world’s top 100 sustainable destinations for it’s commitment to sustainable conservation tourism. A formula of conservation of land, wildlife, communities and hyper-conscience hospitality practices brings this reserve to the list.
Trip summary
Accommodations
- 1 night accommodations at The Residence, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 2 nights accommodation at Okavango Explorers Camp, Okavango Delta, Nwanaeanoka, Botswana
- 3 nights accommodation at Duba Plains Camp, Kakoro, Botswana
- 3 nights accommodation at Sitatunga Private Island, Sitatunga Private Reserve, Botswana
Flights & Airport Transfers
- Arrival airport transfer to The Residence on arrival day
- Flight to Maun, Botswana from Johannesburg, South Africa on day 2
- Flight from Maun, Botswana from Johannesburg, South Africa on departure day
- Helicopter transfer from Okavango Explorers Camp to Duba Plains on day 4
- Helicopter transfer from Duba Plains to Sitatunga Private Island on day 7
- Departure airport transfer to Maun International Airport (MUB) on departure day
Meals
- All meals and drinks during your stay at Okavango Explorers Camp, X, Botswana
- All meals and drinks during your stay at Duba Plains, X, Botswana
- All meals and drinks during your stay at Sitatunga Private Island, X, Botswana
Fees
- Carbon off-set fee per traveler
- Conservation levys
- Travel Insurance
- Emergency medical insurance
- Gratuities
- Inbound flight on arrival day
- Outbound flight on departure day
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary or outlined in the inclusions list
- Additional sightseeings, tours, and admissions not specified in the itinerary
- Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
- Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.
- Currency Information: Botswana Pula (BWP)
- Climate: Botswana's climate is semi-arid, featuring a distinct wet season from November to March with hot temperatures and sporadic heavy rainfall. The dry season, from April to October, is cooler with clear skies, making it an ideal time for safaris as wildlife gathers around water sources.
- Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure.
- Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
- Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the travelers responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents.
Please review Few and Far's terms and conditions.
Female Rangers:
Conservation areas need boots (and eyes and ears) on the ground. At the same time, a central mission within the Great Plains Foundation is empowering women. These were the inspirations behind Great Plains’ Female Ranger Units. These all-female units will act as natural resource monitors, gathering essential data about the areas they patrol and will act as early detection forces against illegal wildlife crime.Hiring female wildlife and natural resource monitors builds their capacity as individuals and empowers the communities they represent. Great Plains’ Female Ranger Units also offer opportunities to shift gender stereotypes, empower vulnerable women, and establish strong female role models for young girls. The long-term conservation impact of this project is equally powerful; female rangers will help foster the community buy-in necessary to preserve Africa’s most precious biodiversity. The inaugural all-women unit began their training in 2022 in Botswana and additional teams will be trained and activated in both Botswana and Zimbabwe going forward.
School Support: Great Plains supports a range of education-focused projects in the communities where we operate that are aimed at addressing a locally-specific need. Great Plains has long-term relationships with the schools in the regions they support with a deep understanding of the challenges faced and barriers to progress in education. This support varies from school supplies, specific needs such as school desks, water access and the ongoing support of 34 teachers salaries to boost the educational experience for students to meet their full potential. There are also often larger project needs.The drought of 2022 in Kenya ignited the Great Plains School Food Program supporting over 12,000 school kids with nutritious meals daily to support their attendance to schools as well as their attention and health. Often remote communities are unable to reach regional medical facilities so Great Plains has been running the Mobile School Clinic initiative in both Kenya and Botswana, so far having focused on Optometry, transporting the regional specialists around the schools (and also international pediatric optometrist experts) to help those in need.These projects are driven by community needs. Projects in the pipeline include additional bridges, continuing our support for mobile medical needs, and infrastructure support for a Special Needs Unit at a primary school on the Mbirikani Group Ranch in Kenya
Building Bridges: Great Plains’ focus on boosting education in rural communities brings with it a constant and diverse awareness of the challenges communities are facing. There are many barriers a young person may face to get to school and fulfil their education. During the rainy season,the rivers in Kenya’s Maasai Mara become fast-flowing and dangerous. These swollen rivers often wash away wooden bridges, becoming unpassable. Without access across the river, communities face challenges in reaching schools, markets, clinics and more. The Great Plains Foundation has built four steel bridges to support year-round safe access for communities to access these facilities, focusing on ensuring kids can get to school to progress in their education.
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