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Africa2O22/231% FORCONSERVATION9 TRIED& TRUESAFARIS20 INSIDE A PHOTO HIDE24 BEATING THE MADDING CROWDS28 NAMIBIA’S ANCIENT CONNECTIONS34 THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION46 PEOPLE & GORILLAS NEED EACH OTHER70 TOP ATTRACTIONS FOR DIFFERENT SEASONS72 FOOD TRUCKS & SAFARIS
Working to EnsureWildlife & Wild LandsThrive in Modern Africa
Dear Africa Traveler,We have guests who have traveled to Africa for their first time, and those who have beenon safari more than 12 times, and they come back delighted, excited, and full of life.So you have to ask yourself why – is it the animals, the people, the sunsets and ginand tonics?We have been operating safaris for more than 30 years and spoken to thousands ofour travelers before and after their trip, and we know why.The landscapes are vast, open, and wild; the red ball sunsets are dramatic; the dustand hot showers bring adventure and refreshment; lions exude muscle and power inearly morning light. These lifetime experiences are always cherished as we slip backinto our time-starved lives.But the golden moments come from the African people you meet along the way – yourguides and bedroom hands, your cheerful chef and smiling village kids, your trackers,barmen, and bush pilots.2A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W NIn Africa you’ll find the luxury of time and genuine humanexchange. You’ll also find people passionate about their landand its wildlife, with a drive to preserve this priceless place,and a hope to share it with their children and grandchildren.Yours sincerely,David TettFounderBushtracks Expeditions800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM3
Contents1% for ConservationA LONG HISTORY IN AFRICAN CONSERVATIONBushtracks was founded by the Tett family in 1989; their African heritage goes back six generations. For over 30years they have focused on building Africa’s premier safari outfi tter, and developing a solid reputation for authenticsafari experiences. When you travel on a Bushtracks safari, it’s planned by people who are closely connected to thecontinent’s wildlife and wild lands. You’ll explore wild places we know intimately - natural habitats with safari lodgesset in the best wildlife locations, and true to African traditions and sustainable practices.THE VALUE OF SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AND SAFARISCurrent world events have brought great clarity to the vital importance of sustainable travel and how it supports wildplaces and their cohabitating communities. Each safari camp we use is an experience economy - it hosts travelers whopay a premium for the privilege to explore pristine ecosystems and photograph the world’s most majestic creatures.Our travelers’ dollars fund jobs, each of which supports an average of 8 family members in the local community.Collectively these safari camps manage and protect millions of acres of wildlands, and fund hundreds of communities.Simply staying at our hand-picked safari camps means you have contributed handsomely to the conservation of thesemagical places.About Us6Our African Heritage8The Bushtracks Difference10 What a Safari Planner Does for YouOur Top 9SafarisSOUTHERN AFRICA18 Southern Africa’s Best PrivateReserves & Victoria Falls10 DAYS22 Botswana Big Game Safari12 DAYS26 Chobe, Victoria Falls, & the WildZambezi River12 DAYS30 Namibia‘s Red Dunes and Rhinos11 DAYSEASTERN AFRICA36 Serengeti Migration & the Masai Mara10 DAYS40 Kenya’s Private ReservesBUSHTRACKS GIVES 1% TO CONSERVATIONWhile our travelers play their part in conservation by booking a sustainable safari, Bushtracks joins with our travelersby donating 1% of the cost of every safari to both wildlife and community projects. Right now they need our help andsupport more than ever, as the projects deploy massive efforts monitoring wildlife, funding anti-poaching units, andproviding social support.11 DAYS44 Uganda’s Great Apes & Big Game Safari10 DAYS48 Ngorongoro, the Serengeti,& Rwanda’s Gorillas11 DAYSSOUTHERN & EASTERN AFRICA52 Best of East & Southern AfricaInside AfricaTraveler Stories12 Your Custom SafariWill that be with gorillas or whales?56 Families, couples, and groups offriends share their Bushtracks safaristories14 A Typical Day on SafariFrom sunrise to sundowners here’swhat awaits you on a typical safari day.20 Candid Camera: In a Photo HideGet a different perspective andfantastic photos from a photo hide.24 Beating the Madding CrowdsExploring the wild Zambezi River andthe game-rich floodplains of ManaPools and Lower Zambezi NationalParks.28 Namibia: Desert, Ecotourism, andAncient ConnectionsThey say you only cry twice in Namibia- once when you arrive, and then whenyou leave.34 An Insider’s Guide to theWildebeest MigrationA professional guide and campmanager for 25 years shares hisobservations on where and when tosee the wildebeest migration.38 Safe and Sustainable AnimalEncountersNo, you can’t touch the animals onsafari. But you can get up close andsupport their conservation by choosingone of these activities.46 Mountain Gorillas and the People ofRwanda Need Each OtherLearn about the most successfulconservation story in the world!Planning Tools42 Primate Safari Planning TipsIt’s described as the most movingwildlife encounter in the world.Learn where to go, and thedifferences between chimp andgorilla treks.54 Pre and Post Safari ExtensionsExtend your stay with one ofthese stunning, hand-selecteddestinations66 The Goliath Heron and theStory of the Bushtracks Logo68 The Livingstone Club70 Top African Attractions forDifferent Seasons72 Food and Drink on SafariHow does exquisite cuisine withwines to match, make its way toyour plate in the heart of the Africanwilderness?74 How to Create Your Custom Safari76 Preparing You Every Step of the Wayand Our Custom Bushtracks Bag78 Temperature & Rainfall Chart14 DAYS4A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM5
Inspired by OurAfrican HeritageABOVE: Tett family and friends in Rhodesia(now Zimbabwe), 1960’s. David’s grandfather,Mike Barry, is 2nd from the right.BELOW: Three generations of the Tett family,Mashatu, Botswana,December 2015Safari lodges didnot yet exist, so thefamily typically setoff in an old Series ILand Rover haulinga trailer stuffed withcanvas tents andequipment that wouldsupport them in thebush for two to threeweeks at a time.Bushtracks Expeditions takes its inspiration from the 1817, the year in whichBushtracks co-founder David Tett’s great-great-great grandfather was sentfrom London to Cape Town on behalf of his family’s business, and decided tomake South Africa his home. Three generations later, David’s grandfather movedfrom the Cape to Bulawayo, the capital of Rhodesia (which became Zimbabwe in1980). David and his three brothers were born and raised in Zimbabwe.From the age of three, David and his family took extended camping safaris inBotswana and Zimbabwe to the Okavango Delta, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans,Hwange, Mana Pools, Gonarezhou, and Chizarira National Parks. Safari lodgesdid not yet exist, so the family typically set off in an old Series I Land Roverhauling a trailer stuffed with canvas tents and equipment that would supportthem in the bush for two to three weeks at a time. The boys walked throughgame-rich savannas led by their father, armed with an old 303 rifle and acuriosity to learn about the African bush.Unknowingly, these childhood expeditions laid the foundation for BushtracksExpeditions, which was started in 1989 by David Tett and his American wife,Carolyn, and his two brothers, Nicholas and Christopher.Over the last three decades, we have shared the intimate, authentic safariexperience of David’s youth with several thousand travelers. Many of themhave traveled with us twice. Some have returned three or four times, and twocouples have explored Africa more than nine times with Bushtracks, which is atrue testament to the endless fascination and life-changing experiences of thisextraordinary continent.6A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM7
The BushtracksDifferenceA Bushtracks safari is an exhilarating adventure - an authentic, personalized experience designedby Africans, that transports you into pristine wildlife habitats and remarkable landscapes. Plannedby experts, and accompanied by dedicated naturalists, you’ll discover a uniquely wild world andvibrant communities.1. 1% of your safari cost goes to the Wildlife Conservation Network, to help ensure wildlife and wild landsthrive in the modern world.2. With six generations of African heritage, we’ve designed high-quality custom safaris for over threedecades that deliver an authentic and wild safari experience.3. Our personalized safaris have earned us a referral rate of over 60%, and the trust of partners like theAfrican Wildlife Foundation and National Geographic Expeditions.4. We are private air specialists. With more than 30 years of experience in aviation, we can design efficientflight routes that save travel time and allow more time on safari.5. We are a family-owned safari outfitter that has long-standing relationships with Africa’s premier safaricamps, and a team of planners with insider knowledge who thoughtfully construct each safari to match yourpreferences.6. We are firmly established with staff in Africa and the U.S., and here for you 24 hours a day so you can travelwith peace of mind.7. As a U.S.-registered company, your travel investment is protected in a U.S. Traveler’s Trust account withFDIC insurance. We also eliminate currency fluctuations, and monitor your trip from start to finish.TRUSTEDTR AVE L PARTN E RSince 1989 Bushtrackshas been a trusted travel partnerto individual travelers, andinstitutions like:8A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM9
What does a BushtracksSafari Planner Do for You?The quick answer is: everything, from beginning to end,so you can travel through Africa with complete peaceof mind!When planning your safari there are a multitude ofchoices—do you go to East Africa, Southern, or both?Which private reserves or national parks have the mostabundance of wildlife? Which camps suit you best—premier or classic, permanent or seasonal, tented orthatched? And which activities will suit you and yourfamily—game drives, walking safaris, night drives, rivercruises, or community visits?The first thing a Bushtracks safari planner does is listento learn about your specific travel parameters; howmany travelers are in your party; your different ages andactivity levels; your interests in wildlife, people, birds,or outdoor pursuits. What are your preferred dates oftravel? Do you prefer East or Southern Africa? Are thereselect destinations on your bucket list and what is yourtravel style and budget?Once they have a good understanding of yourpreferences, your safari planner will design a sketchitinerary to optimize your travel logistics, minimizetravel time, and maximize your time on safari. Employingintuitive concierge service, your personal planner willadd special activities and excursions, and hand-picksafari lodges and camps that match your style of traveland budget. Making use of insider knowledge and longstanding relationships, your planner will select not justthe best properties in the best wildlife locations, but aimto secure the best accommodations at each, dependingon priorities such as privacy and family-friendlyamenities.On top of designing a special safari experience just foryou and your travel group, we’ll prepare you every stepof the way. Your planner will recommend internationalflight routes, advise you on medical considerations andimmunizations, visas, money, tipping, travel insurance,gear and packing lists, and much more.In short, your Bushtracks safari planner adds anenormous amount of value to your safari design andexperience, and to your trip preparation, engaged fromstart to finish, so you can soak up the safari lifestyleand travel with complete peace of mind.10A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W NA CarbonNeutralSafariCompanyFrom 2022 and beyond Bushtracks willbe a carbon-neutral safari company,offsetting the carbon emissions ofour bush planes and private jets, LandCruisers, Zambezi River boats, all landbased operations, and our staff’s local andinternational travel. To take care of thiscarbon footprint, we have partnered withSouth Pole, and invested in a portfolioof leading certified projects to offsetour carbon emissions – and that makesyour safari with us carbon neutral. Thiscarbon offset plan is also accompaniedby ongoing, innovative efforts to reduceemissions such as converting our ZambeziRiver boats to be powered by electricmotors charged by solar power systems.800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM11
Africa is a really big place, nearly as big as North America and South America combined,comprised of 54 independent countries. There is savanna, what is generally referredto as the bush or bushveld. There are snow-capped mountains, extensive deserts, andforests, including what we think of as jungle. There are also some of our planet’s mostexquisite beaches. The Bushtracks team of safari planners is comprised of people whohave grown up in, or have regularly visited, the African bush. We know our monkeysfrom our apes, cheetahs from leopards, and the cultural differences between theMaasai and the Samburu.On a custom-built safari you get to cherry-pick exactly what you want to do and see(given that no one can guarantee exact animal sightings) and our team of expert safariplanners will guide you through the options. A custom safari should begin with findingout what kind of person, couple or family is traveling, when they plan to travel, howadventurous they are and what level of luxury they expect.First-time visitors to Africa will naturally want to experience at least some of thehotspots, but you’ll need the deep local knowledge of a custom safari operator so asnot to get caught up in the throng of vehicles and telephoto lenses that can amass likewildebeest trying to cross the Mara River. But with a little finesse you can have the restof the Serengeti, for example, virtually to yourself.And perhaps the very best aspect of a custom safari – although not always obvious – isthe ability to recognize the needs of local people, the health of the natural environment,and conservation issues. In safari areas, most people live in remote villages wherehuman-wildlife conflicts are endemic.Your CustomSafari . . .Relative poverty and conservation challenges are part of the safari parcel and it wouldbe naive to ignore them. Rather than turn a blind eye, find out how you can invest yourvacation spending in the future of these remarkable but vulnerable places. If your safarioperator does not have solid on-ground community or conservation alliances, find onethat does. With awesome places come awesome responsibilities.WILL THAT BE WITH GORILLAS OR WHALES?by David Bristow12A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM13
A TypicalDay on SafariWhile we tell our guests that therereally is no such thing as a “typical”day on safari because each dayholds a different adventure, thereis a natural rhythm to your dailyschedule on safari that is tied tothe times of day the animals willbe most active: early morning,late afternoon, and evenings.The schedule that follows is a goodguideline, but it may vary slightlydue to seasonality. Additionally,some camps offer a variety ofactivities as an alternative togame viewing in a vehicle.6:00 AM: A gentle tap at your door alerts youthat a pot of coffee or hot chocolate has beendelivered to your tent to help extract you fromyour comfortable bed.7:00 AM: Board your safari vehicle, whereyou will find hot water bottles and heavy woolblankets to ward off the early morning chill. Asthe sun begins to rise, the temperature warms,and you will shed your layers in favor of a capand sunglasses. Keep your eyes open for the bigcats – lions and leopards – who may be returningfrom a night of hunting. Mid-morning your guidewill find a scenic place to pull over and enjoyanother cup of coffee and a biscuit or two.11:00 AM: Return to camp where a beautiful, hotbrunch awaits you. As you eat, you’ll have theopportunity to ask your guide more questionsabout your sightings, and learn more about yourguide’s background.12:30 PM: With your stomach full, head backto your tent or to the pool for a midday siesta.If napping is not your style, this is a great timeof day to review and edit the morning’s photos,take notes on what you’ve seen, or borrow abook from camp to brush up on your knowledgeof African birds and mammals.3:00 PM: Rejoin your guide for afternoon teabefore boarding your safari vehicle for theafternoon’s game drive, allowing you to explorea different part of the reserve. As the sun dropslow on the horizon, your guide will find a vistafrom which you can watch a beautiful Africansunset with sundowners – the cocktail orbeverage of your choice. On the drive back tocamp, your vigilant tracker will swing a spotlightand point out gleaming eyes amidst the foliage.7:00 PM: On arrival back at your camp, you willhave time for a shower before returning to theoutdoor boma around a bonfire for a deliciousdinner. Dinner is another excellent opportunityto talk with your guide about the day’s sightings,and the plan for the following day. After coffeeand a nightcap, you’ll return to your comfortablebed for a good night’s sleep before the next day’searly rise.14A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM15
SOUTHERNAFRICASouthernAfricaTHE MOST AMAZING ANIMALSON EARTH IN SOME OFTHE MOST INCREDIBLE PLACES16A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W NWhat’s on your wildlife must-see checklist? Chances are you’ll find it in Southern Africa. FromAfrica’s terrestrial Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) to the marine BigFive (great white sharks, southern right whales, dolphins, African penguins, and Cape fur seals)and elusive nocturnals like bush babies, civets, and genets – they’re all here, living in habitats as distinct andvaried as the animals themselves.Southern Africa is a region of extremes, encompassing the oldest desert in the world, one of the world’slargest inland deltas, the giant Zambezi River system, thundering Victoria Falls, and Cape Town’s floralkingdom and dramatic coastline. This diversity invites numerous ways of exploration: in open safari vehicles,on foot, in canoes and boats, from photographic hides, on mountain bike, or even on horseback – all in thecompany of expert guides.Wherever you choose to go in Southern Africa, all our camps and lodges are selected to give you exclusiveaccess to a range of exceptional habitats and wildlife-viewing opportunities.800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM17
one Expedition Highlights Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Okavango Delta, the world’s largestinland delta brimming with wildlife, and stunning Victoria FallsWith three nights in a Greater Kruger Sabi Sand private reserve, you have a 90%chance of seeing the Big Five during your safariNonstop fun at Victoria Falls: learn about the area’s rich history, visit an AfricanWildlife Foundation project, have tea on an island on the brink of the falls, orphotograph the falls from a helicopterSouthern Africa’s Best Private Reserves & Victoria Falls10 DAYS SOUTH AFRICASZAMBIA BOTSWANAhowcasing Southern Africa’s diverse habitats and extraordinary big game viewing,this safari has delighted countless travelers to Africa, and is particularly well-suitedfor first time safari-goers as well as multi-generational families. Begin in SouthAfrica’s famed Kruger National Park where naturalist guides will help you track Africa’sBig Five: lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos. Then head to World HeritageSite Victoria Falls for spectacular views, visits to a village school, and adventures on theZambezi River. End in Botswana’s Okavango Delta where you’ll explore this vast inland deltaby boat, in open safari vehicles and on foot.1% FOR CONSERVATIONThe partnership betweenWildlife Conservation Network(WCN) and Bushtracks offersexclusive, authentic travelopportunities with positiveimpacts on Africa’s wildlife,wild lands, and communities.Each custom safari isplanned by people whoare closely connected tosustainable safari camps,naturalist guides, and WCN’sconservation projects.Meet Africans who havea passion for wildlife, adedication to conservation,and a devotion to sharingAfrica’s magic.And 1% of your safari cost willgo to WCN to ensure wildlifeand wild lands thrive inmodern Africa.18ACCOMMODATION LEVELCLASSICPREMIERFROM 11,810FROM 16,690PRICING IS PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCYPlease call one of our Concierge TravelPlanners for current rates.DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICARelax poolside at your stylish boutique hotel or take the opportunity to visit one of the manycultural sites this city is known for.DAYS 2-4 GREATER KRUGER, SOUTH AFRICAEnjoy morning and afternoon game drives at a private game reserve adjacent to SouthAfrica’s famed Kruger National Park. The reserve is home to large concentrations of freeroaming elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, and hundreds of otherspecies that inhabit a variety of habitat types.DAYS 5-6 LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIATucked away on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream from Victoria Falls, yourlodge is ideally situated for visiting the majestic falls, or for enjoying river activities, such asfishing, boat cruises or whitewater rafting. Or, simply relax on the veranda with a cool drinkand sweeping river views.DAYS 7-9 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANAExperience a range of land and water-based activities: day and night drives, game walks,power boating, mokoro trips and fishing. This private concession is particularly well knownfor wild dog, and is also home to the big cats, plus plentiful game including impalas, kudus,giraffes, zebras and wildebeests.DAY 10 DEPART JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COMDetails19INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare,accommodations, game drives, meals on safari,park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage ofone soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.EXCLUSIONS International airfare, activitiesother than game drives, personal expenses,excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departureand security tax, passport and visa fees, tripcancellation insurance, medical expenses such asinoculation fees or medical testing fees.
SOUTHERNAFRICACandidCamera:INSIDE A PHOTO HIDECONSTRUCTION AND SITE LOCATIONPhoto hides are structures built to create optimum conditions for photographinganimals. First and foremost, they need to be located in an area that drawswildlife, generally near a waterhole. They are then positioned taking manyfactors into consideration: the angle of the sun, the background, and theangle of the viewer in relationship to the wildlife. In the extreme, they may bepermanent structures, like this elephant-proof, partially submerged containerat Mashatu, they may be constructed of sturdy materials like logs, and some aresemi-permanent, able to be repositioned as the seasons change.THE HIDE EXPERIENCEBy Carolyn TettA session photographing from the hide may be scheduled as an alternative toa game drive. Sessions last about three to four hours, and are offered in themornings and afternoons, concurrent with game drives. Morning sessions arepreferred over afternoon sessions as the animals are more active at that timeof day. Photographers of all levels and non-photographers alike are welcomein the hide, where they will be accompanied by a specialist photo guide fromthe camp. Generally no more than four photographers can be accommodatedin the confines of the small structure, and because silence and stillness are soimportant, use discretion when including children.A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE IN UNIQUE POSESMashatu’s Matebole hide, ideally positioned next to a waterhole, is located inprime elephant habitat. Inside the hide, viewers’ heads are at ground level. Asthe animals draw near to quench their thirst, photographers capture stunningsafari photos featuring animals and birds in a variety of poses, some only tenfeet away! Kudus, giraffes, impalas, baboons, hyenas and even some large catshave all been photographed at the hide.SAFARI CAMPS WITH PHOTO HIDESWhile Mashatu (featured on the Botswana Big Game Safari on the followingpage) offers the greatest variety of hides, including its elephant-proof, groundlevel hide; semi-permanent hides; an infinity bird hide from which seed-eatingbirds can be photographed at eye level; and a hide based at a white-fronted beeeater colony, other safari camps offer less-extensive photo hides constructedof log piles for safe, up-close photography in a variety of habitats. Savuti Campand DumaTau Camp, in northern Botswana on the deep, clear waterway of theSavute Channel, each have well-positioned hides of this variety. Little Makalolo,in the heart of Hwange National Park, has a log pile hide overlooking a waterholein camp. And Kenya’s ol Donyo Lodge, famous for its Mount Kilimanjaro views,also offers an open-air hide, or ‘log jam.’ Including any of these camps in yoursafari planning will ensure you return home with a variety of safari photos.20A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W N800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COM21
ANABOTSWANAGaborone SOUTH AFRICAExpedition HighlightsDetailsBeat the crowds, and enjoy some of the best big game viewing on the privatereserve MashatuBe active on safari! In addition to game drives: game viewing by mountain bike, onfoot, and on horseback, all with an expert guideBotswana Big Game Safari12 DAYS SOUTH AFRICATBOTSWANA ZIMBABWEhis classic safari will get you up close with the Big Five - elephants, rhinos,buffaloes, lions, and leopards. At Mashatu you can get within feet of elephant,when you spend a morning in their subterranean photo hide. Take game drives,night drives, walking safaris or mountain bike excursions using elephant paths for trails. Inthe Okavango you’ll see beautiful scenes of savanna and waterways, and in Linyanti you cancome across large herds of elephant and buffalo. End your safari on the powerful ZambeziRiver with views of the majestic Victoria Falls.ACCOMMODATION LEVELTake relaxing mokoro (canoe) excursions on the Okavango Delta for birdwatchingand stunning photography1% FOR CONSERVATIONThe partnership betweenWildlife Conservation Network(WCN) and Bushtracks offersexclusive, authentic travelopportunities with positiveimpacts on Africa’s wildlife,wild lands, and communities.Each custom safari isplanned by people whoare closely connected tosustainable safari camps,naturalist guides, and WCN’sconservation projects.CLASSICPREMIERFROM 12,540FROM 22,070PRICING IS PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCYPlease call one of our Concierge TravelPlanners for current rates.INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare,accommodations, game drives, meals on safari,park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage ofone soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICARest and recharge after your international flight at a well-appointed hotel.DAYS 2-4 MASHATU GAME RESERVE, BOTSWANAMashatu means “Land of the Giants,” describing this vast reserve’s inhabitants:elephants and baobab trees. In addition to guided game drives, optional activitiesinclude guided mountain bike excursions, horseback safaris, walks, andphotographic hides.DAYS 5-7 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANATake a bush flight into a private concession within the delta, home to lions, leopards,elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and a myriad of birds.DAYS 8-9 LINYANTI, BOTSWANAMeet Africans who havea passion for wildlife, adedication to conservation,and a devotion to sharingAfrica’s magic.Fly north to Linyanti where you can see big herds of elephant and buffaloes. Takegame drives ending with sundowners in the bush as the red sun sets across thesavanna.And 1% of your safari cost willgo to WCN to ensure wildlifeand wild lands thrive inmodern Africa.Discover the powerful Zambezi River where it cascades over the Victoria Falls. Enjoya variety of activities including relaxing river cruises and scenic flights.22800.995.8689 BUSHTRACKS.COMDAYS 10-11 VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWEDAY 12 DEPART JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA23EXCLUSIONS International airfare, activitiesother than game drives, personal expenses,excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departureand security tax, passport and visa fees, tripcancellation insurance, medical expenses such asinoculation fees or medical testing fees.
Beating the Madding CrowdsTHE MIGHTY ZAMBEZI RIVER24A F R I C A N S A FA R I S N I N E T O P T R I P S T O C U S T O M I Z E A N D M A K E YO U R O W Nby David BristowThe Zambezi is the mightiest river in Southern and East Africa,rivaled for wonderful wildness only by the Rufiji in southernTanzania. There are in fact two sides to this story, much asthere are two banks to the river, defining as they do the borderbetween Zimbabwe to the south and Zambia to the north.Across the river in Zambia, lodges tend to be stone and thatchin style, some with a family-run weekend getaway feel, severalof them also the hangouts of serious fishers (tigerfish beingthe catch du jour). There are also a number of luxurious safarilodges with beautiful views of the Zambezi River.The most recognizable feature of the Lower Zambezi (thestretch that lies downriver of L
1% for Conservation About Us 6 Our African Heritage 8 The Bushtracks Difference 10 What a Safari Planner Does for You Our Top 9 Safaris SOUTHERN AFRICA 18 Southern Africa's Best Private Reserves & Victoria Falls Parks.10 DAYS 22 Botswana Big Game Safari 12 DAYS 26 Chobe, Victoria Falls, & the Wild Zambezi River 6812 DAYS 30 Namibia's Red Dunes and Rhinos 11 DAYS .
