Best time to go on our Safaris
Botswana is an all year round wildlife destination. However there are certain seasons for special interest groups to take note of: Best birding months are Nov - March when the Delta is brimming with migratory birds. Best botanical months are Dec - May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower.
Different types of roots, melons, vegetables, berries, etc grow at different times of the year. During the winter months (May - October) the main roots and veldt food on offer are tubers, roots, melons, moramas (nuts), and some others. Winter offers you the experience of how the bushman survive through the dry months. Even this time of year you will experience gathering food with the woman as well as trying it of course.
June through to November is generally considered a good time for game viewing and walking through the bush as it is not as thick, making it is easier to spot wildlife (game)..... and the weather is not as hot. Hopefully, at Buitsivango we will still have some standing water in the river bed. We had water all year round in 2001, (first time since 1974) this helps keep the existing wildlife on the farm and encourages other types of wildlife that visit to stay. It's nice to walk down to the river bed early morning and watch Kudo's and hundreds of sand grouse and other birds coming to drink. You could spend a whole day watching different species turning up to drink. It's quite amazing.........
CHILDREN
Although we have had families who have very much enjoyed their holidays with Kalahari Sunset Safaris, there are only very limited facilities for children of any age. To take advantage of child reductions, children must be aged 2 to 12 years at the date of return and share accommodation with 2 full fare paying passengers.
WATER
Throughout Botswana at hotels, inns, lodges and other public places, tap water is purified and safe to drink. This water is generally high in nutrients and minerals so on your first couple of days it is worth drinking bottled water as well as the local water to give your body a chance to adjust. Please remember that water is a scarce resource, especially in a drought-stricken area such as Botswana so please be respectful and help us to conserve water.
CHARITY
Primary school education is free but parents have to provide pens, paper, books and even desks and chairs. If you wish to help in a small way biros, notebooks, chalk etc are always welcomed and as they are not bulky will not take up much room in a suitcase. Some of our clients have generously brought outgrown and otherwise unwanted children's clothing, shoes etc. It also means they have room in their suitcase to take home those souvenirs. We recommend that you speak to Andrea who can advise you on distribution.
Parts of the family group or Clan is already suffering, alcoholism, lack of respect for individuals and elders. Learning to hold a pen, draw and write can give the children enough confidence to attend school and express their feelings.
The Bushman are a developing race and therefore welcome help from charitable organisations, most of which direct their efforts to the education and advancement of the young to provide a brighter future for this declining population.
