Botswana tour operator, Natural Selection’s Okavango Spirit, is a houseboat that offers guests a new way to view the abundant game and wildlife of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
The houseboat spends nights moored along the banks of the Okavango River in an area that is recognised as being among the quietest and most peaceful in the Delta, home to numerous hippos and crocodiles. Okavango Spirit offers seven en-suite cabins (four doubles and three twins), each with a private viewing deck. The houseboat can accommodate 14 guests and is ideal for families with children aged six and older. The upper deck has a dining area, small lounge, bar and sundeck.
The houseboat operates year-round and offers two and three-night stays. To get there, guests are met by their guide at Shakawe airstrip in northern Botswana, a one-hour charter flight from Maun International Airport, and are then taken on the 20-minute drive to the houseboat. Each day, guests have the opportunity to board smaller game-viewing boats to enjoy activities in the area, including bird watching, boat safaris and a visit to Tsodilo Hills.
Tsodilo Hills is a World Heritage Site 50km southwest of Shakawe, home to over 4 000 San Bushman paintings. Several walking trails provide routes around the painting sites.
An Okavango Spirit tour also gives guests the opportunity to cross into Namibia for a morning game drive in Bwabwata National Park!
Why You’ll Love Okavango Spirit…
Moored on the serene waters of the Okavango Delta, a slice of utter peace and quiet, only surrounded by amazing nature sounds.
Breathtaking scenery and peace and tranquillity.
Tsodilo Hills, home to more than 4,000 San Bushman Paintings – probably the most important collection of rock art in Africa.
Rich Okavango Delta bird life, and unrivalled views of the meandering waterways from the comfort of the houseboat.
Morning and afternoon game viewing boating trips, exploring the narrower waterways and islands nearby.
Stunning sunsets from a private deck, listening to the calls of the African Fish Eagle, sundowner in hand. From here, guests can also star-gaze from the privacy of their deck.
Family friendly – ideal for families and group booking of up to 14 guests.
Source: https://traveltalksplatform.com/houseboat-set-to-launch-in-okavango-delta/
