Okavango Delta adventure vacation, Botswana

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CARBON REDUCTION

This itinerary includes a road transfer between Nokanyana and Ngonti Adventure Camp in order to reduce the amount of flights involved in carrying out this trip.

At every accommodation in this itinerary there are options for human powered activities, this includes waking safaris and mokoro trips at the safari camps and a host of activities available in Victoria Falls that do not require vehicles.

The camps Nokanyana, Ngonti and Mopiri which make up seven nights of this nine night trip are all powered by solar.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

In 2017 a permanent scientific research base at Mopiri Camp was established, which is currently being used by the “National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project” (NGOWP), a broad-based conservation and landscape project undertaking research and development in Botswana, Namibia and Angola. The project aims to preserve the pristine state of the Okavango River Basin to protect key wildlife populations, help local communities thrive and support sustainable development and use of natural resources.

All three safari camps in this itinerary have local, expert guides and by their presence of traversing these wilderness areas everyday it reduces the likelihood of poaching and hunting for bushmeat. Particularly, the second camp Ngonti which is in an area previously without any camps.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

As well as employing local guides it is possible for guests to visit a local village from both Nokanyana and Mopiri Camp. This activity will be led by a local guide and as the village does not have many visitors it does not feel too touristy and there are opportunities for guests to meet local crafts people and if they should wish purchase local crafts.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

The operators behind Nokanyana, Ngonti and Mopiri are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination.

Pack for a purpose is a charitable organisation that was set up in 2009 and offers travelers the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the local communities of their travel destination. It is a global initiative that helps contribute essential supplies in over 60 countries. Pack for a purpose supports various initiatives such as education, child welfare, animal welfare and socioeconomic development.

All travelers can participate and it is as simple as choosing supplies you wish to take with you from a list of specific items requested for the area and project. The supplies you bring are then left with us and we make sure to deliver them on to the project. The items can vary from pencils, deflated soccer balls, pet supplies, through to stethoscopes and band-aids. It is a way for travelers to make a huge impact with very little effort.