The day starts with your wake-up call at sunrise—a gentle “koko” (‘knock knock’ in Setswana) at the entrance to your tent. A hand-washing basin is filled with steaming hot water, allowing you to freshen up. After enjoying some coffee or tea and a light breakfast around the campfire, we set out by foot from our camp, taking advantage of the optimal game viewing during the cooler hours of the morning.

Following our daybreak adventures, we return to camp for a bountiful lunch spread. Just as the animals retreat to escape the heat of midday, so will we! This siesta period is ideal for enjoying some downtime at camp. If you are on an ‘Explorer’ walking safari, we’ll spend our lunch and siesta hours out in the bush and prolong our return to camp, especially on days when we are walking from one location to another. 

Later in the afternoon, we’ll head out once again into the wilderness as the animals awake from their midday slumber and gather at nearby watering holes. There is plenty of time to marvel at the sheer splendor of an African sunset, refreshments in hand, as we toast to the day's adventures. Upon return to camp, you may choose to take a hot shower under the starry night sky before gathering around the warmth of our campfire. Here, we relive our day's adventures with our fellow travel companions while lingering over a three-course dinner, served with a selection of wines. Retreating to the comfort of our tents—perhaps after enjoying a nightcap against the backdrop of a glittering, African sky—we fall asleep to the calls of the wild. 
 

On moving days, the safari team will break down our camp, traveling ahead in a back-up vehicle to prepare our next camp for arrival. When moving between locations, our route often traverses parks and reserves where there is plenty to see, including ample wildlife-viewing opportunities. A picnic lunch will also be enjoyed en-route.