The Young Explorers safari is a specially designed programme which offers families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness - together. One of the special attractions of this safari is its exclusivity. Each family has the use of the Footsteps Camp a private sixbedded camp, a professional guide, personal chef, waiter, housekeeper and dedicated Mokoro guides. It literally allows guests to explore the bush at their leisure, while never losing sight of the fact that being in the wilderness is also about having fun!

Accommodation

The Young Explorers family safari is based at the Footsteps Camp within the Shinde private concession. This comfortable, private camp accommodates six guests in three specially-designed Meru tents. One of the three tents has an additional bedroom converting it into a family tent that sleeps five. Each tent has its own newly refurbished en-suite bathroom including wash basin, porcelain flush toilet and bush shower, there is even a daily laundry service. The ‘bush kitchen’ is run by our chef and prepares menus to whet all appetites.

Activities

The Young Explorers’ emphasis is on learning how to track game - both on foot and in 4x4 safari vehicles. We also teach children how to make small animal traps and how to start a fire from nothing more than two sticks. The children learn how to: recognise different animal spoor; identify a range of birds; try their hand at poling a Mokoro (subject to water levels); drive a game drive vehicle; fish; and shoot an air rifle at tin cans. On completion of the safari children receive a Young Explorers certificate, t-shirt and cap.

Facilities

One family tent sleeping five people in two bedrooms with shared en-suite bathroom
Two twin/double bedded en-suite Meru tents (triple on request)
Main mess tent area
Campfire under the stars
Game viewing platform

Open season and child policy

1st March 2021 - 30th November 2021.
1st March 2022 - 30th November 2022.
Minimum age is 7 years

Attractions

Young Explorers family safari at Footsteps Camp offers a personal safari experience. Hosting a maximum of six guests at a time, it is an ideal option for families. The safari offers a personal service with an experienced specialist guide, a personal chef, waiter, housekeeper and Mokoro guides (subject to water levels). This safari can also be conducted from Shinde Enclave at Enclave rates. Alternatively have a specialist family guide accompany you through any of the Ker & Downey Botswana properties.

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