On a Footsteps Across The Delta walking safari you enter one of the great, untamed regions of Africa: the spectacular Okavango Delta. Experience the astonishing contrasts created when the mighty Okavango River flows into the arid Kalahari Desert - the result is a variety of habitats, riverine forest, palm islands, permanent swamps and dry sandveld all with an unparalleled wealth of animal diversity. This safari maintains the elegance and eccentricity of the original 'under canvas African safari'. The emphasis is on exploring this breathtakingly beautiful and diverse environment as the first African explorers did, either on on foot or by Mokoro (dependant on water levels).
Hosting a maximum of six guests at a time, Footsteps Across The Delta offers a personal safari experience making it an ideal option for couples, small groups of friends or family alike. The emphasis is on guided walks which allow you to focus on learning how to track wildlife and understand animal movement, patterns and behaviour. Being on foot instead of in a vehicle also allows you to gain-in-depth information on trees, grasses and finer details.
On a Footsteps Across The Delta walking safari you enter one of the great, untamed regions of Africa: the spectacular Okavango Delta. This safari maintains the elegance and eccentricity of the original ‘under canvas African safari’. The emphasis is on exploring this breathtakingly beautiful and diverse environment as the first African explorers did, either by Mokoro (dependant on water levels) or on foot.
Accommodation
- The Footsteps Camp base of the Footsteps Across The Delta safari is a comfortable private camp which accommodates guests in three specially designed, twin-bedded, Meru tents complete with sewn-in floors. One of the three twin bedded tents can be converted into a family unit that sleeps five people. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom including wash basin, porcelain flush toilet and bush shower is adjacent
Activities
- Walking in the Okavango Delta’s wilderness is the highlight of a ‘true safari’ experience.
- Other possible activities include:game-drives, Mokoro or fishing trips (subject to water levels).
Facilities
- Three twin-bedded en-suite Meru tents – family tent on request
- Campfire under the stars
- Game viewing platform
- Mess tent main area
Open season and child policy
- 1st March 2018 - 30th November 2018.
- Minimum age is 16 years.
Footsteps Across the Delta programme showcases the elegance of an authentic African Safari under canvas. Discover breathtaking beauty – just like the first explorers did, by mokoro and on foot; revelling in the diverse environments and untamed regions of Africa. Riverine forests, palm-fringed islands, and permanent swamps all offering a diverse plethora of wildlife. If you are keen getting close to nature in the Okanvango Delta, then Footsteps Across the Delta is a must on your wish list! Traverse the land with experienced and expert guides, heading off for a walk both in the early morning and again late afternoon. Each exploration walk lasts approximately three to four hours and brings you closer to nature and wildlife with an expert guide whose first passion is to interpret and bring the bush to life. Other possible activities include game-drives, Mokoro or fishing trips, which vary throughout the year. Footsteps Across The Delta is a comfortable, rustic camp within the private Shinde Concession in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The camp is only operational from 01 April to 30 November annually. A maximum of six guests in three specially designed Meru style twin-bedded tents with sewn-in floors ensures that privacy and one-on-one interaction is the main focus. Each tent has its own bucket shower and bush toilet, and even a daily laundry service. The 'bush kitchen' is run by our chef who prepares menus to whet every appetite. The main area at Footsteps Across the Delta is a simple open-sided canvas tent with views over the lagoon. A dining table and well-stocked bar encompass the main area, and even boasts a mini-library. There is also a small viewing mound overlooking the lagoon,. A fire is lit every evening, and everyone gets together to discuss the day’s events and sightings.
