Visit some of Africa's most pristine wilderness regions on this luxury birding safari in Botswana

17 May 2022

The team of experts at award-winning luxury travel company Ker & Downey® Africa are renowned for creating exceptional expeditions throughout the African continent, and their latest 10 Day Botswana Birding Safari LuxVenture® is no exception. 

Easily considered one of Africa's top birding destinations, Botswana is home to over 600 bird species. This stellar itinerary has been crafted for both novice and experienced birders, transporting twitchers to some of the country's premier birding destinations – Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta.

“Here at Ker & Downey® Africa we understand the difference between birdwatching and birding and have crafted this particular itinerary to provide the best of both worlds”, says Lisa Nel, Head of Group Product and Marketing at Ker & Downey® Africa. “Guests will have the opportunity to both immerse themselves in some of Africa's most untouched wild spaces and see what unveils naturally, as well as actively pursue iconic birds of the region with experienced guides.”  

In true Ker & Downey® Africa style, guests will stay at some of the best camps in Botswana, enjoying world class safari experiences and high levels of personalized service. 

The experience begins at the luxurious Camp Kuzuma on the border of Botswana's famed Chobe National park. Here, guests can enjoy sunset cruises to witness the park's thriving birdlife on the riverbanks, as well as day and night game drives and guided walking safaris. Chobe is a phenomenal biodiversity hotspot, home to 450 bird species, including the rare and elusive Pel's fishing owl and Meyer's parrot.

Next up, guests will board a light aircraft flight to the Moremi Game Reserve where they will stay at the renowned Belmond Khwai River Lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. This birder's paradise is home to over 400 bird species which can be observed from a concealed private hide with elevated views across the pristine Khwai River. Guided walking safaris, game drives, and a thrilling scenic helicopter flip over the Delta will provide guests with a range of perspectives of this extraordinary region. 

The final leg of this journey sees guests flying directly into a private concession in the heart of the Delta where they will stay at one of Botswana's most exclusive and luxurious camps. 

Xigera Safari Lodge, named 'Best of the Best' in Africa for new hotel openings in the 2021 Robb Report, is located in an International Birding Area (IBA) and delivers some of the best land- and water-based birding Botswana has to offer. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts over 400 recorded bird species and is considered one of the richest wildlife destinations on the planet. Here, guests can enjoy expertly guided morning and afternoon safaris, as well as glass-bottom mokoro and motorboat safaris on the Delta's waterways. We recommend including a night in Xigera's Baobab Treehouse for an incredible sleepout experience under the African night sky.

Pricing for the 10 day Botswana Birding Safari LuxVenture® starts from $11,910 per person sharing and is available year-round.

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Visit ker-downeyafrica.com to find out more. 

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About Ker & Downey® Africa (ker-downeyafrica.com)
Ker & Downey® Africa is an award-winning luxury travel company, made up of a community of explorers, mindful travelers, and adventurous souls who are driven by a shared passion for the continent they call home – Africa. Their team curates highly personalized trips throughout the African continent from their home base in Cape Town, USA, UK, and Tanzania. Responsible travel is of utmost importance to Ker & Downey® Africa. Each LuxVenture® trip that they create has been designed to challenge you, connect you to the people of Africa, and allow you to leave a personal legacy in Africa.

Please note: Only refer to the company as Ker & Downey® Africa. Ker & Downey is a separate entity and is not affiliated with Ker & Downey® Africa.

Press release issued by:
Julie Graham, PR & Content Manager
julie@ker-downeyafrica.com