OKAVANGO PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE
March 21 – 31, 2025
Leaders: Brenda Tharp & Jed Manwaring
Winter (Dec-early March) rains transform the brown winter landscape into a wondrous land of green. Late March offers all the wildlife opportunities of any other season, with the addition of fantastic potential to see and photograph wildlife babies and many colorful migratory birds, without the high-season crowds, and at a lower cost.
We have selected three camps that will provide a variety of terrain, which means a variety of wildlife, too. And although specificwildlife is never guaranteed on a safari, you will have the potential to see and photograph lion, leopard, elephant, and cape buffalo, along with a huge variety of equally impressive animals – antelopes, giraffe, zebras, wildebeest, red lechwe, puku, hippo and the elusive wild dog. I can guarantee you that you will fill up your memory cards on this journey along with your heart in fantastic experiences.
There is not one day on a Botswana Safari that will leave you disappointed. Every day will bring a surprise!
Does this all sound exciting to you? We personally can’t wait to return to Botswana and share it with passionate nature photographers.
Tour Dates: March 21-31, 2025
* Tour Cost: $12,200 USD sharing
* Single Supplement: $3,220 USD
TOUR FEE INCLUDES
• 11 days/10 nights
• All flights from Maun to camp and between camps
• Hotel on first night in Johannesburg
• Luxury en-suite Tented Rooms in all camps, shared
• All Meals, Private Daily Activities, Park Fees, House Drinks (excluding some premium brands), and Laundry
• Charging points in tents for charging camera batteries, laptops and smartphones
• Private guides for our safari drives who understand the needs of wildlife photographers
• Your own row – we put only 3 guests plus photo guide in each vehicle **
• The freedom to drive off road in private concession areas to put us close to any action we encounter
• Photographic Guidance from two pros
** In the case of having three or four safari vehicles, each photo guide (us!) will rotate through the vehicles each time we have a new safari drive so you will get time with each of us throughout the safari.
TOUR FEE EXCLUDES
• International round trip flight to/from Johannesburg
•Commercial round trip to/from Maun
• Visa Fees
• Gratuities
• Pre & Post Safari hotels (except first night in Johannesburg)
• Premium beverages
• Travel Insurance
Highlights:
• Twice daily extended safari drives
• Group Size: Maximum 12 guests
• Experience Level: Photographers of all levels are welcome, but it would be best to have solid working knowledge of your camera gear and the fundamentals of photography.
• Fitness level: You must be able to climb onto and off a safari vehicle and do some short walks.
Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of $2200.00 USD per person secures your space.
A second non-refundable payment will be due by August 30, 2024
Final payment will be due by November 21, 2024
We will accept checks, and credit cards (4% fees apply) but please email us first for availability and details.
We strongly recommend trip insurance.
Please read our cancellation policy here.
Have questions? Please contact me at (415) 298-6604 or e-mail me.
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Itinerary:
March 21, 2025: Upon your arrival at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, you will be met immediately off your flight by a Piper & Heath representative for special assistance through immigration, to baggage claim, and to the Intercontinental O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel.(included in tour price, sharing)
March 22, 2025: This morning you will return to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) where you will connect to your commercial flight to Maun (MUB). Upon arrival at Maun Airport (MUB), and after clearing immigration you will be met by a Piper & Heath representative for your light aircraft flight to Rra Dinare. * Luggage is limited to 20kg per person in soft-sided bags. There may be stops en route.
March 22-25, 2025: Accommodation: Rra Dinare, Tented Rooms. Includes all meals, private daily safari activities, park fees, house drinks, and laundry.
March 25, 2025: After a morning safari, today you will have a light aircraft flight to Splash Camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta.* Luggage is limited to 20kg per person in soft-sided bags. There may be stops en route.
March 25-28, 2025: Accommodation: Splash Camp, Tented Rooms. Includes all meals, private daily safari activities, park fees, house drinks, and laundry.
March 28, 2025: After a morning safari, today you will have a light aircraft flight to Lagoon Camp in a private concession within northern Botswana’s Linyanti region.* Luggage is limited to 20kg per person in soft-sided bags. There may be stops en route.
March 28-31, 2025: Accommodation: Lagoon Camp, Tented Rooms. Includes all meals, private daily safari activities, park fees, house drinks, and laundry.
March 31, 2025: Today you will have a light aircraft flight back to Maun where you will connect to your departing flight. * Luggage is limited to 20kg per person in soft-sided bags. There may be stops en route.
Additional luggage allotment can be available for a fee, if you absolutely need it. Because camps all do laundry, we have found that the 20kg limit is sufficient for this trip.
THE LODGES/CAMPS:
Rra Dinare is situated in a private concession adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve on the south-eastern side of the Okavango Delta. It overlooks the Gomoti River and its flood plains. The camp consists of 8 stylish en-suite tents, a bar, swimming pool, curio shop and lounge area.
Splash Camp is within the private Kwara Reserve situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The concession shares a 30km water boundary with the Moremi Game Reserve and thus is has both seasonal flood plains as well as permanent water along with dry brush wilderness.The rooms are located around a pan, each one overlooking the pan which attracts game year-round. All rooms are en-suite with a flush toilet, double sinks and and indoor and outdoor shower. A private veranda and lounge chairs provide a perfect place to relax and take in the view. The main camp area has a plunge pool, bar and lounge as well as dining area and curio shop.
Lagoon Camp is situated in the Kwando Concession, currently the largest private wildlife reserve in Botswana, nearly 900 square miles of unfenced wilderness. It sits on the banks of the Kwando River and features lush riverine forest and open plains. Elephant an hippo are frequently visible right from camp and spotted-necked otters are often seen in the water. The main area includes an open-sided dining room, bar, lounge and swimming pool all linked by timber walkways. A pack of wild dogs den regularly close by the camp. The camp consists of 9spacious spacious tents with private deck, living area and bathroom, all with a grand view over the river. All rooms are en-suite with both an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a bathtub. With luxury like this, you might not want to leave your room – but you will, or you’ll miss out on the game drives/viewing!
