Things you might not have known about the
Kalahari Summer region:
• The water level in the Okavango Delta is at it’s lowest… remember the Okavango is the worlds largest inland delta.With the Okavango delta water levels being so low, far more land can be reached on drives and walks.
• We have about half average the rainfall compared to the Kruger Park, Botswana averages about 450 mm average rainfall between December March where as the Kruger Park area has over 850 mm of rainfall.Our rainfall is also typically in the form of thunderstorms usually in the afternoon or early evenings.
• Contrary to what others say- wildlife does not disappear, it is just a little harder to find them.Most predators are territorial so they do not move away.
• Most parts of Botswana are located in the Kalahari basin.
• Summer is really the best time to visit - Scenically it is the most beautiful, the bush is alive and a sea of vibrant colours. Most antelope have young and most are resident species and predator activity is heightened as they search for the young and vulnerable.All migrant birds are in full colourful magnificence.
• The largest migration of zebra in Southern Africa is on at Makgadikgadi camp, we even have a special package so that guests experience the sight of 30 000 zebra!
• Only circuit of camps/ lodges that offers you 4 distinct and different regions in Botswana.Each region is very different from the other.
• Delta Air our charter company has been operating in Botswana for over 20 years.
• The camps are independently owned and operated, and each of the properties is very different from the other. Each owner is directly involved in the camps / lodges, thus ensuring attention to detail, passion, and pride.
• Special Family Safaris with specialist family guide are available holidays are after all family time.
• All the major tourist hubs of Maun and Kasane can be reached by sedan vehicles on excellent tar (paved roads) or scheduled flights.
• Footsteps in Africa, “One” philosophy one click of an email, one phone call, one Skype- we do the rest- Botswana made easy.
• We have about half average the rainfall compared to the Kruger Park, Botswana averages about 450 mm average rainfall between December March where as the Kruger Park area has over 850 mm of rainfall.Our rainfall is also typically in the form of thunderstorms usually in the afternoon or early evenings.
• Contrary to what others say- wildlife does not disappear, it is just a little harder to find them.Most predators are territorial so they do not move away.
• Most parts of Botswana are located in the Kalahari basin.
• Summer is really the best time to visit - Scenically it is the most beautiful, the bush is alive and a sea of vibrant colours. Most antelope have young and most are resident species and predator activity is heightened as they search for the young and vulnerable.All migrant birds are in full colourful magnificence.
• The largest migration of zebra in Southern Africa is on at Makgadikgadi camp, we even have a special package so that guests experience the sight of 30 000 zebra!
• Only circuit of camps/ lodges that offers you 4 distinct and different regions in Botswana.Each region is very different from the other.
• Delta Air our charter company has been operating in Botswana for over 20 years.
• The camps are independently owned and operated, and each of the properties is very different from the other. Each owner is directly involved in the camps / lodges, thus ensuring attention to detail, passion, and pride.
• Special Family Safaris with specialist family guide are available holidays are after all family time.
• All the major tourist hubs of Maun and Kasane can be reached by sedan vehicles on excellent tar (paved roads) or scheduled flights.
• Footsteps in Africa, “One” philosophy one click of an email, one phone call, one Skype- we do the rest- Botswana made easy.
