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I’m balancing on the edge of turning 40 but still have the heart of an explorer and indulge in the follies  of youth. I like adventure but also enjoy the creature comforts of home. I’m a little bit city, little bit rough-it. John Chase Safaris is the perfect safari option for someone like me. It combines splatterings of roughing-it mixed in with lodge-style living. It’s the ideal “glamping” style holiday in Botswana for the in-between crowd. Botswana is a country priding itself on the high concentration of wildlife, diverse landscape and incredible people. Who would NOT want to experience Botswana in its entirety?

John Chase is the way to do it in style.

Here are my top 5 reasons to chase a glamping safari in Botswana:

1. The opportunity to explore tourist areas and off-the-beaten track areas

The Chobe waterfront is a region bustling with safari goers, but with good reason. There is prolific game in this area and sightings of predator kills and big game is common. Bloats of hippo occupy waterways, the Nile crocodiles sun themselves on the banks of the river, breeding herds of elephant spend their days frolicking in the waters and birds flock to the region.

For this reason, John Chase Safaris includes the Chobe waterfront in their itinerary. The less crowded areas are where the pre-prepared campsites are located. These areas are normally only reserved for the Botswana Guides Association. These are sites located in off-the-beaten track areas, where sightings of other game vehicles is quite rare!

2. You can stick to a set itinerary or plot your own route

Itineraries include luxury camping or lodging in Moremi Game Reserve, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans, Nxai Pan, and Chobe National Park. Kwando Safaris luxury lodges are utilised for the Nxai Pan or Tau Pan leg of the itinerary. The elegant campsites are set-up in exclusive private areas. John Chase Safaris have numerous itineraries catering for different lengths of safari. There are 6 night and 12 night itineraries exploring a range of areas scattered throughout Botswana, all of which ensure an introduction into both a water and land based safari.

3. Healthy mix of luxury camping and lodge accommodation

Meru-style tents are erected in well-positioned spots. Tents have a covered verandah with chairs and table – just the perfect spot to relax and read a book! The interior of the tents have hanging shelves, bedside tables, mirrors, beds and separate area leading into your en suite make-shift bush bathroom! The tents are all beautifully appointed and set-up before arriving at the campsite. A central campfire sets the scene for storytelling and gourmet food is served under the gazebo which serves as a lounge area.

Lodge accommodation with John Chase includes nights at Kwando Safaris luxury lodges, but that’s only for itineraries including the Nxai Pan or Tau Pan leg.

4. Well-priced for what’s on offer

Rates for John Chase Safaris are from $4990 per person and they include meals, accommodation, laundry, twice daily game drives, local beverages, return transfers, light aircraft flight at end of itinerary, park entry fees and a guide at your beck and call !

5. A host of optional activities available

Morning and afternoon game drives take place with John Chase Safaris. This allows you to view a range of different wildlife activity. There’s often activity during the night around camp and fantastic bird viewing at the campsites. There are plenty of optional activities, such as mokoro trips, boat safaris and sunset cruises. This allows you the best of both water and land based safaris.