We found so many great places in Botswana on all our trips there in 2021, so I put together an affordable yet unforgettable 16 day self-drive safari for our family. August is in peak season in Botswana so book early. Just follow this itinerary...
Our party..
Gail and Neil
Charles and Leonie, William and James
Nick and Kerry
Rent a 4x4 vehicle ex Johannesburg.
I suggest Britz or Bushlore.
You won't be camping but some kit will make life easy.
Fridge/ Freezer
Picnic Set/ Basic utensils
Pot/ kettle
Gas Bottle and cooker plate
Chairs
Day 1 Wednesday 17 August 2022
Johannesburg to Groblersbrug border post.
Stop for lunch at The Koffiekan in Modimolle.
We like to stay at Klippan Lodge on the South African side and have a lekker braai in the evening.
You can also cross the border and overnight at Kwa Nokeng on the Botswanan side of the Limpopo River.
Day 2 Thursday 18 August 2022
Cross the border early and head to Palapye.
The border crossing dos and don'ts aren't covered in this post.. you'll have to brush up on this boring yet vital info before you go..
Stop to stock up on veggies, meat and drinks and to get everyone in the family SIM cards and data. A spare phone with a hotspot is ideal.
Food stops and take-aways aren't always convenient in Botswana so we plan for picnic stops and "padkos" - snacks for the car. Always have lots of drinking water with you.
Arrive at Elephant Sands as early as possible. We love this place. Spend the evening enjoying drinks on the deck for close encounters with the ellies. 
These herds and groups are wild and trek daily for kilometres through the arid wilderness to the only water source in the area.
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