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Botswana · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Explore Botswana's remarkable heritage sites on this 7-day journey from Maun to Tsodilo Hills and Gcwihaba Caves. Discover the mystery and history of Tsodilo Hills through guided walks, rock climbing, and time with legendary Bushmen who share their knowledge of the area. Continue to Gcwihaba for cave exploration, scenic drives around the salt pans, and spectacular landscapes. Evenings are spent around the campfire, sharing safari stories and cultural lifestyle experiences.
Activities available in Tsodilo include rock climbing as a guided tour with the legendary Bushmen, who are knowledgeable about the area's history.
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Day by day
Arrive at Maun International Airport, where you will be met by a Botswana safari guide holding a signboard.
Your guide will take you to your accommodation, where you will stay for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis at your own expense. Lunch and dinner will also be at your own expense. The safari officially begins in Maun with a pickup from your lodge the following morning.
Drive to Tsodilo Hills with a packed lunch, which will be served on the way.
Arrive at Tsodilo Hills and head out for a guided walk on the hill, then return to camp for dinner.
Activities available in Tsodilo include rock climbing as a guided tour with the legendary Bushmen, who are knowledgeable about the area's history.
Later in the day, return to camp for lunch and a siesta.
In the afternoon, travel around and explore the area, with time to interact with the local people.
In the evening, after dinner, sit around the fire chatting and exchanging cultural lifestyle experiences. Bedtime will depend on the clients.
Drive to Tsodilo Hills with a packed lunch that will be served on the way.
Arrive at Tsodilo Hills and head for a guided walk on the hill, then return to camp for dinner. Each morning begins with a shower and breakfast before setting off on safari with a resident guide all the way to the hills for rock climbing.
You may choose adventurous activities in Tsodilo, such as rock climbing and a guided tour with the legendary Bushmen, who are knowledgeable about the area's history.
During the day, return to camp for lunch and a siesta.
Explore the area in the afternoon and enjoy time interacting with the local people.
Later in the evening, after dinner, sit around the fire chatting and exchanging cultural lifestyle experiences. Bedtime will depend on the clients.
Drive to Gcwihaba with a packed lunch, which will be served en route.
Upon arrival, take some time to relax, and later in the afternoon, embark on a game drive.
See the waterways within the caves that offer a spectacular safari experience.
After lunch, you will have time to relax and prepare for the afternoon safari, during which you will drive around the salt pans to admire the beautiful landscape from a distance. Be sure to take good pictures to remember this memorable experience. There is not much wildlife to see in the area; instead, the focus is on exploring the landscapes and enjoying the fresh breeze of the environment.
After your afternoon safari, have dinner and then sit around the fire to share your safari experience and cultural exchange.
Drive to Gcwihaba with a packed lunch, which will be served en route.
Upon arrival, you will have time to relax, and later in the afternoon, you will go on a game drive.
See the waterways within the caves that offer a spectacular safari experience.
After lunch, you will have time to relax and prepare for the afternoon safari, where you will drive around the salt pans to admire the beautiful landscape from a distance, while also taking good pictures for this memorable experience. There is not much wildlife to see in the area, but it is a wonderful place to explore the landscapes and feel the fresh breeze of the environment.
After your afternoon safari, have dinner and then sit around the fire to share your safari experience and cultural exchange.
Drive to Gcwihaba with a packed lunch, which will be served en route.
Upon arrival, you will have time to relax, and later in the afternoon, you will go on a game drive.
See the waterways within the caves that offer a spectacular safari experience.
After lunch, you will have time to relax and prepare for the afternoon safari, where you will drive around the salt pans to admire the beautiful landscape from a distance, while also taking good pictures for this memorable experience. There is not much wildlife to see in the area, but it is a wonderful place to explore the landscapes and feel the fresh breeze of the environment.
After your afternoon safari, have dinner and then sit around the fire to share your safari experience and cultural exchange.
Drive back to Maun with a packed lunch, which will be served along the way.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport to continue with your onward travel arrangements.
Where this trip takes you
Tsodilo Hills rock art, Gcwihaba Caves waterways, salt pans panoramas
The route
The fine print
Transport in a 4 x 4 game-viewing vehicle
Professional Botswana guide
Professional chef
Camp hand
Rock climbing
Sightseeing
Park fees
Camping fees
All meals: full board - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Camping equipment (comfortable bedrolls, stretcher beds, pillows, blankets)
Fruits
Bottled water and soft drinks
Tea and coffee
First aid kit
Beers, wines, and spirits
Airport transfers
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel/lodge
Scenic flights over the Delta
Staff tip
Curios
Tsodilo Hills is a rare and unique place with an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery. The word Tsodilo is derived from the Hambukushu word 'sorile', which means sheer. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in north-western Botswana. It gained World Heritage Site listing in 2001 because of its unique religious and spiritual significance to the local people, as well as its exceptional record of human settlement over many millennia. It is believed that Bushmen painted more than 4,500 rock paintings against the magnificent stone faces of the hills. The hills consist of four large pieces of rock rising unexpectedly from the dry expanse of the desert. The Bushmen referred to the bigger rock as the 'male', the smaller one as the 'female', and the smallest one as the 'child'. The Hambukushu people believe that their god, Nyambe, originally lowered their tribe and livestock to earth on the female hill.
Tsodilo Hills: Each morning begins with a shower and breakfast, followed by your safari with a resident guide all the way to the hills for rock climbing. There is not much game to see, although leopard trails are often spotted, even if the animals themselves are rarely seen because they hide in the bushes. Steenbok, kudu, and duiker are the most commonly seen wildlife in and around the bush. Birdwatching is reasonable, especially if you spend some time in the area working through your checklist. Common bird species include yellow-billed hornbills, grey louries, and Melba finches.
Gcwihaba Caves: Start your days after a fresh shower. You will have breakfast and begin your morning activity by exploring the unique caves and plaques within the hills. You will see small wildlife creatures that live in the rock caves of Gcwihaba.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Maun.
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