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Family safaris will allow you to get the most out of your safari, specially crafted itineraries will pair specialist guides with custom facilities within the delta.

There is an increasing emphasis on family safaris to the Okavango Delta with the delta providing an ideal environment for children to learn about nature and conservation.

For those with young children, booking a safari to the delta can be frustrating with children excluded from activities such as walking safaris and mokoro excursions. The specialist family safari is a solution to this pairing excellent camps with dedicated guides.

These specialist safaris seek to get the most out of the delta for children with bespoke activities and a flexible approach to safari planning. Accommodation has been specifically pointed to allow both parents and children the space to safely explore this unique environment with up to three children accommodated in Desert & Delta Safaris newly built family units at Camp Okavango and Camp Moremi.

Guides have been specially selected for their child focused outlook with enthusiasm and flexibility key attributes. These guides are able to bring the delta to life ensuring a memorable safari experience.

Whilst most family safaris make use family rooms at existing camps, Ker & Downey Botswana’s innovative and highly regarded Young Explorers programme offers a bespoke family safari with sole use of their Footsteps Camp in the Shinde Concession.

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4 Nights
From $3,687 per person

Four Night Okavango Delta Safari

This is an excellent value safari for those wishing to explore the Okavango Delta with guaranteed water and land activities year round. Experience two distinct areas in the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve and the permanent delta. Camp Moremi and Camp Okavango were some of the first camps sited in the Okavango, set in prime locations. Camp Moremi delivers big game viewing while Camp Okavango offers quintessential water safari activities. A classic safari combination.

Includes: Camp Okavango Camp Moremi Camp Moremi
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3 Nights
From $3,895 per person

Young Explorers Safari

The Young Explorers safari is designed to offer families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness – together, exclusively. Each family has the use of a private three-bedded camp, a professional guide, personal chef, waiter, housekeeper and dedicated Mokoro guides. It literally allows guests to explore the bush at their leisure, while never losing sight of the fact that being in the wilderness is also about having fun! Set on one of the best private concessions in the Okavango with excellent game viewing, families follow a special programme designed to educate children about the Okavango with fun interactive bush skills like tracking and making bows and arrows. One of the best family safari experiences in Africa.

Includes: Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps
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8 Nights
From $5,349 per person

8 Night Ultimate Family Safari

Set the rhythm for your perfect family safari with a dedicated private guide and private activities on this fantastic itinerary through Northern Botswana. This eight-night itinerary explores the Moremi Game Reserve, the permanent Okavango Delta, Savute and the Chobe riverfront. A comprehensive tour of the richest wildlife areas of Northern Botswana, with excellent game viewing in pristine areas and a range of both water and land activities guaranteed year round. Flexible meal times and a family safari specialist in camp will ensure you maximize your safari time. An excellent itinerary at any time of year. Min age is 6 years. Easily adapted to your preferences.

Includes: Camp Okavango Camp Xakanaxa Savute Safari Lodge Chobe Game Lodge Chobe Game Lodge
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6 Nights
From $6,104 per person

Family Adventure Safari in the Okavango & Kalahari

This is an action-packed safari especially designed to capture the imagination of young families and engage youngsters in educational and fun activities in a wilderness setting. Private activities ensure a unique and flexible experience. Without compromising the game viewing experience, extra activities are included for those with more energy to burn using simple and wholesome safari -themed activities with specially trained guides. This itinerary captures the true spirit of adventure of safari and allows families to discover the wonders of the Okavango and Kalahari together. Make the most of quad biking across the salt pans, meeting meerkats and educational walks with bushman in the Kalahari. The Okavango invited you to discover the joy of tracking animals and poling a mokoro – Botswana is the perfect natural playground.

Includes: Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps Shinde Footsteps Camp Kalahari Camp Kalahari Camp Kalahari
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Shinde camp game viewing reveals a coveted leopard sighting
3 Nights
From $2,836 per person

Best Short Okavango Safari

Experience the best of the Okavango with both land and water activities guaranteed year round at Shinde Camp. Set in a game rich private concession in the east of the Okavango, with permanent waters and wide open plains, Shinde delivers a fantastic safari experience at any time of year. A luxurious tented camp delivering a traditional safari experience at excellent value, this is a great camp. Only 4 people per vehicle ensures this is an exclusive safari experience. A great choice for those short on time.

Includes: Shinde Camp Shinde Camp Shinde Camp Shinde Camp
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Kanana camp as viewed from across the water
5 Nights
From $4,248 per person

Classic 5 night Okavango Safari

A wonderful Okavango safari with 2 nights in the west and 3 nights in the east, ensuring a wonderfully varied and well-rounded safari experience. Visit two luxury tented camps set on top private concessions with abundant game and a complete range of activities. Shinde is set near permanent water channels ensuring year round water activities, with seasonal water activities also available at Kanana for a complete Okavango safari experience. This itinerary covers a diverse range of habitats and wildlife encounters. A superb year round safari itinerary.

Includes: Kanana Camp Kanana Camp Shinde Camp Shinde Camp Shinde Camp
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8 Nights
From $5,406 per person

Ultimate Family Safari in Botswana

Set the rhythm for your perfect Botswana family safari with a dedicated private guide and private activities on this classic Botswana safari through Northern Botswana. This eight-night itinerary explores the Moremi Game Reserve, the permanent Okavango Delta, Savute and the Chobe riverfront. A comprehensive tour of the richest areas of Northern Botswana, with excellent game viewing in pristine areas and a range of both water and land activities guaranteed year round. Flexible meal times and a family safari specialist in camp will ensure you maximise your safari time. An excellent itinerary for those looking for a Botswana family safari at any time of year.

Includes: Camp Okavango Camp Okavango Camp Xakanaxa Camp Xakanaxa Savute Safari Lodge Savute Safari Lodge Chobe Game Lodge Chobe Game Lodge Chobe Game Lodge
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9 Nights
From $7,638 per person

Family Adventure Safari and Victoria Falls

A wonderful family safari exploring the wilds of northern Botswana, ending in a beautiful luxury safari lodge near Victoria Falls. This itinerary combines three great family friendly lodges which offer a host of activities with a child friendly focus to keep youngsters engaged. Each of the lodges are well located on private concessions, in game rich areas of the Okavango Delta and Chobe. A full range of safari activities hosted by specialist guides keeps the days fresh and exciting. Ending on the banks of the Zambezi River in a luxury safari lodge completes the adventure – with rhino tracking on foot and visits to Victoria Falls. A magical family adventure.

Includes: Khwai Lediba Khwai Lediba Linyanti Ebony Camp Linyanti Ebony Camp Thorntree River Lodge Thorntree River Lodge Thorntree River Lodge
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Selinda Camp at sunset
7 Nights
From $12,955 per person

Ultimate Luxury Family Safari

An incredibly exclusive and luxurious family safari for those inspired by the dramatic National Geographic films of Botswana. Staying in sophisticated two bedroom suites complete with private guide, chef and host – privacy and flexibility is at the heart of this itinerary. This safari explores the same magnificent landscapes which have formed the backdrop to some of Nat Geo best wildlife documentaries, staying in luxury vintage style camps created by their filmmaker owners. Staying in premier camps in prime locations, this safari offers the chance to explore these exclusive and game rich lands and a chance to create and capture your own special family memories for life.

Includes: Selinda Camp Selinda Camp Duba Plains Camp Duba Plains Camp Duba Plains Camp
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4 Nights
From $6,492 per person

Off the Beaten Track Luxury Mobile Safari

A luxurious mobile safari without compromising on adventure or authentic experiences. Set on a stunning private concession in the Okavango Delta, this is one of the few mobile outfits able to offer a private and flexible safari experience away from the crowded national parks. With your own private camp and guide the days are tailored to suit your personal interests- with a mix of game drives, walking, boating and mokoro adventures. One night is spent fly camping on a palm island guaranteed to leave you with memories for life. Perfect for families and friends travelling together.

Includes: Uncharted Expeditions Camp Uncharted Expeditions Camp Uncharted Expeditions Camp Uncharted Expeditions Camp Uncharted Expeditions Camp
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