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By airplane through Botswana – and other unique Africa experiences “Eye to eye with a pair of lions in the wilderness, without a group of tourists watching: that is one of the special moments we make come true for our clients.” Africa travel specialist Venter Tours fulfils this kind of thing every day. With his indepth knowledge and a team of 15 travel experts, Caspar Venter, a South African himself, offers individual, tailormade tours or group travels in 13 African countries.
Park. For three days, guests can explore the area with all-terrain safari vehicles and solar-powered boats. The journey continues with a small aircraft to Savute, an extraordinary place to spot animals, and then onwards to the fascinating Okavango Delta.
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Southern and east African countries are the favourites amongst tourists travelling to Africa. Here, Venter Tours fulfils all customers’ wishes and dreams, from an allround trip through Namibia with a rental car to a fly-in safari through Botswana. Especially Botswana counts amongst the most beautiful travel destinations on offer: “Compared to other fenced nature reserves, here, it is possible to experience the animals in their natural habitat,” says Africa specialist Katja Venter. “The country, with its diverse animal population, its renowned hospitality and its infectious zest for life, offers a unique mix of spectacular 74 | Issue 72 | March 2019
nature experiences, excellent service and the highest comfort.” Katja Venter’s insider tip is visiting the Makgadikgadi salt pans during the wet season. “That’s when gnus and zebras migrate to the eastern Boteti region.”The animals travel up to 500 kilometres, making it the farthest mammal migration in Africa. “And where zebras pass through, predators are never far behind.” With an 11-day fly-in safari to various nature reserves in Botswana, Venter Tours truly offers an extraordinary experience. Elephants and buffalos, lions and hippos roam the landscape of the Chobe National
Since its foundation 15 years ago, Venter Tours has focused on sustainability and nature conservation. “We choose our partners accordingly. Our partner Desert & Delta Safaris are pioneers in environmentally-friendly travels in Botswana; from solar-powered boats to electric safari vehicles,” explains Katja Venter. Botswana is a frontrunner when it comes to nature protection in Africa. Instead of mass tourism, the focus instead lies on individual encounters with animals and people. Whoever has the opportunity to experience one of these very special moments, will always want come back to this wonderful continent.