Masson Safaris
Ngamiland Adventure Safaris
P Bag 257, Maun Tel: +267 686 2442 Fax: +267 686 2442 Email: massonsafaris@dynabyte.bw www.masson-safaris.com
Private Bag 019, Maun Tel: +267 6863 777 Fax: +267 6864 881 Email: nas@nas.co.bw www.wilderness-safaris.com
Masson Safaris runs safaris dedicated to wildlife viewing, bird watching and the general appreciation of nature in remote areas of Botswana. Its ecologically friendly approach ensures that its presence has minimal environmental impact.
Ngamiland Adventure Safaris is based in Maun, and manages a crucial conservation area in the Okavango delta.
The company’s senior guide, Ewan Masson, has lived and guided in Botswana for over 20 years. Masson Safaris operates fully mobile camps consisting of large frame tents, en-suite toilet and washstands, camp beds, linen and towels. Land Rovers are used for game drives, which have been extended to offer excellent photographic opportunities. Masson Safaris also offers tailor-made safaris and birding safaris as well as special themed safaris, such as Discover Northern Botswana, Saltpans and Waterways, Rivers Past and Present and Desert and Delta. Safaris are available to the Transfrontier Park, hiking safaris at Tsodilo Hills, fishing for tigerfish and bream on the Okavango River and excursions to Victoria Falls and Namibia.
The area covers 600 sq km and contains a high density of wildlife. The landscape varies from lush, verdant tropical lagoons and forested islands to drier savannah woodland. A lodge, Jao, and two camps, Kwetsane and Jacana, have already been built, and two more camps are planned. The facilities are spectacular and luxurious but carefully designed to blend into their embracing woodland surroundings.
Orient Express Safaris
Papadi Safaris & Tours
PO Box 100, Maun Tel: +267 686 0302 Fax: +267 686 0153 Email: amorake@oe-safaris.co.bw www.orient-express-safaris
PO Box, HA 07 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 7162 0855 • Fax: +267 680 0362 Email: papadi@info.bw www.papadisafaris.co.bw www.papadisafaris.com
Orient-Express offer luxury safaris in Botswana. Guests stay in authentic African surroundings, as local experts lead them to wildlife areas that other travellers rarely access.
Papadi Safaris & Tours has been taking travellers into the less visited areas of southern Africa since 1984. It is registered in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia.
Each of the three safari camps has its own distinct character: Khwai River Lodge nestles on the edge of a forest overlooking the vast floodplains of the Moremi Game Reserve. Savute Elephant Camp, in Chobe National Park, is known for the herds of elephants that can be spotted roaming its plains. The camp has its own traditional boma, where guests can relax in the evening and swap safari experiences. Eagle Island Camp is situated on remote Xaxaba island, within the Okavango Delta. Guests explore the region by local canoe, set out on a game drive or roam on foot.
Papadi caters for travellers with a love of nature, wild open spaces, and the cultures and history of Africa. It ensures a vibrant holiday without formalities or pressures and its standard groups comprise of two to six clients to ensure personalised service and attention throughout the safari. Larger groups are also welcome. Papadi Safaris & Tours offers basic regular departure, or tailormade camping safaris in Botswana as well as tailormade lodge tours throughout Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. It caters for all kinds of guests, including special interest groups, families, friends, birders, specialist photographers and film crews. Apart from its guided packages Papadi can also design and arrange self drive packages to suite guests budgets, interests and preferances.
Penduka Safaris
Planet Okavango
PO Box 66, Maun Tel: +267 686 4539 Fax: +267 686 4540 Email: info@pendukasafaris.com www.pendukasafaris.com
PO Box HA 49 HAK, Maun Tel: +267 686 0273; +27 (0)11 465 4905 / 8632 Email: info@planetokavango.com www.planetokavango.com www.sunway-safaris.com
Established in the 1960s, Penduka Safaris is a well-established leader in the mobile safari industry. Involved in wildlife since the 19th century, the family who run the company have a long heritage in the industry.
Planet Okavango is based in Maun and specialises in wildlife and culture oriented safaris throughout Botswana and southern Africa aimed at the adventure traveller.
Based in Maun, Penduka is one of the few mobile safari outfitters to operate throughout the whole of Botswana, including such areas as Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, as well as adjacent countries - Zambia, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Penduka offer a range of pre-scheduled safaris, however they specialise in organising tailor-made cultural, special interest and flying safaris. Penduka’s guides take pride in sharing their unsurpassed knowledge and love of Africa with all customers. All safaris are fully serviced with comfortable accommodation, in either Bow or Meru tents. Delicious meals prepared by bush chef and are served in the spacious dining tent. All vehicles are suitable for all seasons and enjoy unrivalled roof top viewing on game drives.
Safaris come with custom-built game-viewing vehicles, registered and experienced guides and all equipment included. Options include: • Scheduled mobile safaris with sell-in ‘seat on safari’ available on specific departure dates (with maximum group size of 12 people) • Family safaris tailor-made to client requirements and quoted on each private group • Private small group, special interest (such as wildlife photography) safaris designed to the client’s requirements and quoted to the client’s specific budget. With 15 years of experience in the tourism industry, Planet Okavango has the expertise to operate each safari to a high standard, with a substantial operations back-up office.
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