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BOTSWANA
Botswana has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert, the sand terrain reaching depths of 500m plus and Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. Moremi Game Reserve (MGR) and Chobe National Park (CNP) are definitely the flagship of Safari experiences in Southern Africa and adding the unique ancient salt lakes of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (these are not to be missed during our travels) makes for a complete Botswana Safari experience. In some of the most remote wildlife areas in the continent, we aim to give you a real ‘in the middle of nowhere’ experience and a good wildlife exposure.
Botswana has the largest elephant population on the continent numbering in excess of some 130 000. The country’s parks are known for their National Geographic sightings and not to miss during your visit is the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is best described as a vast inland river delta in northern Botswana and known for its sprawling grassy plains.
Shava Safaris is ready to take you for a great adventure that awaits you in Botswana.
ESWATINI
Eswatini , a small, landlocked monarchy in southern Africa, is known for its wilderness reserves and festivals showcasing traditional Swazi culture. Marking its norytheastern border with Mozambique and stretching down to South Africa, the Lebombo Mountains are a backdrop for nature reserves and national parks.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary will be our home for the next two nights and is Eswatini’s pioneer conservation area, a shining example of what is possible if passion, vision and action fuse. Once a highly profitable multi-purpose farm, and being labeled an “impossible dream”, Mlilwane was proclaimed in 1961 and is now the kingdom’s most popular eco-destination for locals and internationals alike.
The name ‘Mlilwane’ (‘Little Fire’ in siSwati) was derived from the numerous fires started by lightning strikes on the Mlilwane Hill but now holds significance as the little fire that ignited the conservation movement in Eswatini.
At Shava Safaris, we usually combine our trips of South Africa with Eswatini and Mozambique, a great combination to cover three countries on a single Safari.
KENYA & TANZANIA
Home of the KiSwahili, Kenya is a country in East Africa which encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos. From Nairobi, the capital, safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual animal migrations as they move from the plains of the Serengeti to Masai Mara in unprecedented numbers that exceed 1,6 million wildebeest and more than 600000 zebras. Amboseli National Park from which views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain can be enjoyed is also not be left out when we talk of this safari.
On our classic Safari we double up the experience by combining our tour of Kenya with Tanzania which is known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), Ngorongoro crater and the seldom visited Lake Natron home to the largest flocks of Flamingo in the world.
Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
Our tour at Shava Safaris aims to provide the best of experiences whilst visiting this region with us.
NAMIBIA
UGANDA
Uganda, affectionately known as The Pearl of Africa is an East African country whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds like the shoebill storks but the pinnacle of the wildlife sightings there are of course the Gorillas of which the remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.
The area is known for its tea, tobacco, and cotton production. Uganda is a landlocked country that is made up of savannas, mountains, and lakes. In terms of population, Uganda is the second largest landlocked country in the world.
Our tour at Shava Safaris aims to showcase the best of what The Pearl is known for.
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, as it offers truly magnificent views and has an abundance of activities to enjoy. This Southern African country is rich with culture and traditions; with every citizen having a unique heritage, culture and story to tell.
From National Parks like Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National and the less visited Addo Elephant Park to the cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town you have a wide variety of different sites and nature havens to visit.
Shava Safaris is happy to guide you through this vast country and give you a tour of a lifetime.
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country which well known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife. Parks and reserves are strewn all over the country.
Home to the famous Victoria Falls-indigenously called the Mosi-Oa-Tunya or the ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ regarded as the Adventure Capital of Africa, this beautiful country has so much to offer even to the most seasoned traveler.
The Victoria Falls plummet into a misty 108m deep gorge and are found where Africa’s 4th longest river – The Zambezi is 1,7km in width – Definitely a country worth a visit. Who better to explore this marvel with but Shava Safaris.
ADDO NATIONAL PARK
Addo Elephant National Park is the third-largest national park in South Africa and the only one with the Big 7, which includes the White Shark and the Blue Whale. The park has an interesting elephant conservation history and is the only one with herds of elephants that allow for a close-up experience in South Africa, allowing visitors to enjoy watching these gentle giants’ habits and behavior. Water holes are a highlight of Addo; if you are lucky enough to be there on a hot day, there is a big chance of viewing hundreds of elephants mud and dust bathing. Apart from elephants, Addo boasts of the Big 5. Visitors also have an opportunity of spotting large herds of zebras and buffalos, not forgetting the famous Addo Flightless Dung Beetle and meerkats. Shava Safaris are here to make your South Africa Safari a memorable one.
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