Exclusive, beautiful lodges in pristine nature await the guests with first class service. The Okavango Delta is an inland delta in northern Botswana, which can be accessed from Maun or Kasane. Some areas on the edge of the delta are accessible by car, but most of the lodges are situated deep in the Delta and are only accessible by air, which therefore makes them very exclusive. The lodges offer a range of activities which varies from lodge to lodge.

A spellbinding cycle of rain, flood, drought, heat and cold replays over and over again in the Okavango Delta. These determine the behavior and the migration paths of animals. With the onset of rain in November, flowers bloom amidst the wonderful greenery and new leaves sprout on trees. Colors are strong and vivid. The vast majority of animals give birth to their young at the start of the rainy season. All of sudden, small elephants, impalas, kudus and even baby cats are seen everywhere. The sporadic rains take place until the end of March. Temperatures drop slowly and in April, the coming of spring can be felt. The nights are cooler and in the morning, the grass is full of morning dew glittering under the dawning light. In April and sometimes even before the flood comes, vast areas are already flooded and the Delta expands in all directions like a breathing organism. The flood water is basically rainwater from the mountains of Angola, which accumulates slowly over several months in the Okavango River, squeezing through the Panhandle (the so-called "Panhandle" is where the Okavango Delta fans out) and then flooding the Delta. The game drive vehicles are well-equipped to handle floods. The land rover and Toyotas could drive through meter-deep waters from one island to another and people are amazed by this. In June or July, temperatures drop to the lowest. At night, temperatures can drop to about 5 degrees celsius. Water bottles will be handed out. The guests should be well-prepared for the morning game drives with hats, gloves and warm jackets. During the day, temperatures are very pleasant, with sunshine and no clouds in sight, everyday! In September, the sun dominates again. The flood water in the temporary flood plain evaporates, the grass is short and dry, offering a clear view of all the animals! October is the driest month and all animals await the first rains. It won't be long till huge clouds accumulate on the horizon and you know it's only a matter of time before everything starts all over again.

- Game drives (everywhere)
- Tours in motorboats ( during high tide or in the permanent flood zone )
- Tours in traditional dugout canoe ( Mokoro )
- Ride high on a horse safari ( in specialized camps )
- Ride even higher on an elephant safari ( in specialized camps )
- Walking safaris ( something easier on foot, on request )

The Okavango Delta is worth visiting all year round. Every season is beautiful in its own way. In our opinion, the so-called rainy season or the "Green Season" is a wonderful time to visit the Delta. There are also camps that are built in the permanent flood zone and they offer water activities all year round.

The Moremi is a national park which starts north of Maun. It includes part of the Okavango Delta, in particular the Chief's Island, and extends north to the beginning of the Chobe National Park. The Chobe encompasses the Savuti region, the Linyanti and the area along the Chobe River until Kasane.

Important: Night drives are not allowed in national parks. You will return to camp once it gets dark, regardless of what you are observing.

The Moremi area is a wild, wide area north of Maun and is part of the national park. Self drivers could visit parts of this area in a well-equipped 4x4 and camp at the campsites Third Bridge, Xakanaxa and North Bridge.

The Savuti area is located in the Chobe National Park. The name is derived from the Savuti Channel, which is connected to the Linyanti area and was for years drained of water. Since 2007, the first kilometer of the Channel from Linyanti are again filled with water and perhaps one day the water might flow to the Savuti region. The Savuti area is wild and rough. The area is extremely dry in September/October and the animals are literally fighting for access to water holes. During the dry season, herds of elephants wander to the Linyanti, only the bulls stay behind. Here, the battle of the giants takes place everyday. Prides of up to 30 lions attack elephants and hunt them in the night. It can be quite frightening.

The Linyanti Swamp is fed by waters from the Linyanti River. The Swamp is theoretically connected to the Okavango via the Selinda Spillway, where the direction of water flow is dependent on tectonic events. The area is so flat that smaller earthquakes and movements along fault lines can reverse the river flow. The Linyanti flows into the Chobe River and from there into the Zambezi River. The area is very different from the Okavango Delta, in particular the vegetation which consists mainly of Mopane bush. Interestingly, the rivers and channels attract a large number of animals.

Chobe is famous for its abundance of elephants that can be found at the river. The surroundings also looks wonderful. There are many self drivers in Chobe who are competing with guests from the lodges for the best viewing points. In our opinion, it's money well-spent in the beautiful Okavango Delta.

The Victoria Falls are definitely worth a visit and are very impressive. A happy ending to a safari?

The Kalahari Desert covers an area of more than 1 million km2 from the border of South Africa/Namibia (Kgalagadi sector) to Zambia/Angola. The Okavango Delta is also part of the Kalahari. In contrast to the Kgalagadi sector where red sand dunes predominate, the central part of the Kalahari is full of bushes and bright sand. In this desert, one can find a few open "valleys" and beautiful grasslands. The most famous valley is the Deception Valley. There are also some well-known water holes such as Piper Pans, Tau Pan, Leopard Pan and Sunday Pan. The Deception Valley and the pans attract a variety of animals during the rainy season, especially oryx and springbok, which cannot be found in the Okavango Delta. One can navigate through the Kalahari on his own but this requires very good equipment, preparation and some experience.

We now offer accommodation in a beautiful lodge in the middle of the Kalahari, where game drives to the Deception Valley and the Pans are available. A major attraction is the black Kalahari lions, which have learnt to survive in this rough environment for long periods without water.

The nights in the Kalahari are a special experience on its own. The stars are within arm's length and they shine very brightly as there is no other external light source. A storm in the Kalahari is also very impressive. It is rare to experience such strong forces of nature whereby a hot day could completely drain the Kalahari of rain from a thunderstorm.

Best time to travel to the Kalahari: November to April.

The Makgadikgadi Pans are dry salt lakes that form part of the ancient inland sea. The pans are only accessible during the dry season and only with a support vehicle. The pans are part of a great zebra migration route which goes from the Nxai Pans through the Makgadikgadi Pans at the Boteti river and back. On the edge of the pans is a wonderfully rustic luxury lodge, from which the pans can be explored.

Best time to visit the pans: June to October.

The Nxai Pans extend north of the Makgadikgadi Pans on the other side of the Maun-Nata highway. The Pans are the birthplace of thousands of zebras during the rainy season when animals bringing their young into the world. This is also where the historical Baynes Baobab, which has survived for thousands of years, can be found. You can also go there during the rainy season, but the roads are rather slippery.