Mapula Lodge, Botswana

Experience Botswana with Mapula Lodge

“A true wilderness experience in the Okavango Delta”

Situated in the northern area of the Okavango Delta, just outside the Moremi Game Reserve. This is a private area, giving the lodge the ability to offer a full spectrum of activities.

Mapula Lodge has become synonymous with providing a true wilderness offering and with a permanent lagoon situated right in front of the main complex the setting is just about perfect...

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MAPULA LODGE - MAIN COMPLEX

The main complex with its sweeping decks overlooks the permanent lagoon where the resident pod of hippopotamus resides. Here you will find the comfortable lounge, dining area and a bar area with one of the best views in the Okavango Delta. A small library and swimming pool completes the main area.

MAPULA LODGE - ACCOMMODATION

Each of the 10 luxury chalets has a traditional design and use of natural log provides unique detail. The attention to detail and use of local craftsmanship in the construction of the chalets is particularly impressive and attractive. The units all boast a small lounge and a full bathroom (with bathtub and outside shower).

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MAPULA LODGE - ACTIVITIES

Game viewing is particularly good in this area, and the trees around the lodge are home to a huge variety of birds.

Being in a permanent water area, Mapula Lodge can offer year-round water activities, especially important during January - May when water levels in the Okavango can become too low in most areas to allow the use of the traditional mokoro.

Mapula offers walking safaris with experienced guides and tracker, night drives in search of nocturnal animals. In the early morning and late afternoons game drives are conducted in comfortable safari vehicles.

I think the following very recent comment made by a guest to Mapula Lodge says it all! “WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW Do I need to say more – We loved this place and the wonderful people.

This is definitely a place for people who are serious about their game viewing, the enthusiasm and the passion that is shown by the guides and the trackers is unbelievable." The African wild dogs have denned for two consecutive breeding seasons at Mapula Lodge. The pack of wild dogs at Mapula Lodge has re-written our perception and understanding of wild dog behaviour.

The game experience is enhanced through off-road operating – a key to delivering a quality look at the predators that are widespread in our area.

Mapula Lodge operates on our own exclusive private area.

ACTIVITIES:

· Day drives with guide and tracker

· Night drives with guide and tracker

· Walking

· Mokoro

· Private vehicle and guide (extra cost)

· Swimming pool at the main complex

· Cultural interaction at an authentic village

Experience Mapula lodge with this three day two night package or enquire about other options.

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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
Destination: Moremi, Botswana
Accommodation: Mapula Lodge
Meals: Includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Teas, Coffees
Activities: Game Drives, Mokoro trip, Bush Walk

Transport: return Air transfer from Maun

EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGES

Visa entry fees departure taxes, Travel & Medical insurance, Items of personal nature such as gratitude’s,
Activities not specifically mentioned above, Transport, flights, meals, drinks not mentioned

from USD 1,150, 00 per person sharing

Experience Mapula lodge with this three day two night package or enquire about other options.

Travel to Africa

Travel to South Africa

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Haina Safari Lodge, Botswana

Haina Safari Lodge

The setting of Haina Safari Lodge is classically African, relaxed and informal. The Main Boma consists of a lounge, dining room and bar area decorated in wood and thatch. A swimming pool, sun deck, well-appointed bar and and an expansive boma eating area are among the facilities available to visitors. The sundeck is a popular spot for social activities and for exchanging accounts of the various sightings of birds and animals seen during the day. The Lodge accommodates up to 20 guests in tented accommodation which are all private with their own decks.

Accommodation

Luxury tents

The 6 Luxury tents consist of a bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet . Superior Luxury Tents

The 4 Superior Luxury tents have thatch roofs, large decks and full bathrooms. All units are furnished in subtle earth tones and dark woods in a contemporary African theme and reflect the bush area.

The Honeymoon Tent

The Honeymoon tent has been custom built around the trees. It consists of a four poster bed a large bathroom with views of the bush.

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