Okavango Delta
Footsteps Across The Delta
Footsteps Across the Delta is situated in the Shinde Concession, one of the most diverse regions of the Okavango Delta, offering a variety of habitats: riverine forests, palm islands, permanent swamps and dry veld. The semi-permanent camp is true to the original ‘under canvas African safari’ experience. It is essentially an exclusive camp with a maximum of six guests that offers a specialised walking experience.
Simply furnished meru-style tents, each with an open-air bush shower and an adjoining bush toilet. The main dining area is under canvas with evenings spent relaxing around the campfire sharing stories of the day. There is a small viewing platform and for those needing a little pampering with a difference, a bush bath.
The Footsteps experience focuses on walking in the delta led by a highly specialised armed guide, suitable for those looking for a little more than your average safari (thus the minimum age is sixteen years old). The emphasis is on exploration and discovery, each morning tracking fresh spoor to reveal the night’s events. Other activity options at the camp include fishing and mokoro excursions and possibly game drives, depending on water levels and the preference of guests.
Footsteps is also the base camp of the highly successful Young Explorers, where families book exclusive use of the camp and a specialised guide runs a family-oriented safari programme.
Facilities
Dining room, campfire, bush bath
Local Wildlife
Emphasis here is on the smaller mammals, insects, tracks and birds.
Optional Activities
Walking safaris, mokoro excursions and fishing provided on a shared basis.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Head to the viewing platform for great views of water birds and other wildlife. A lot of the plains animals also come here to drink at the end of the day.
If you have any questions regarding our Botswana tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
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That right, 26 years! Our first trip was to Madagascar for our honeymoon in 1999. I fondly recall Alan saying, “ it isn’t a typical honeymoon destination”. You have come to know us well over the years and you know we don’t want “typical”, we want exceptional wildlife adventures.
Thank you, Reef & Rainforest, for being our agent of choice for over 26 years and for consistently recommending and organising incredible tailor-made wildlife experiences which exceed expectations.
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