Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi,

I'm planning to do a trip to Botswana this December. I know it is not the ideal time, but December normally is the most suitable time for me to take leave.

I have worked out the route and am busy requesting bookings. Seems that there are spaces available - not peak season.

Is it very difficult roads conditions during December? - very wet and lots of deep river crossings?

Is it achievable solo or really looking for trouble?

I'm planning to drive thru (14 Days):
- Makgadikgadi Pans (Kubu Island)
- Nata
- Maun
- Moremi
- Savuti
- Chobe
- Vic Falls

Any good advice and guidance will be appreciated: biggrin:

Dankie,
Johan

I have not been there in December, but:
1) If you take the "ridge road" to Kubu, most of the road is elevated above the level of the pans, and apart from the last little bit, you should be fine. This road comes in from almost directly north, so it is a significant detour though.
2) MAun/Moremi gets most of it's water by drainage from the Angolan highlands, and it takes 4-6 months to get there. Thus high water in this area is in May-June. Actual rainfall in this area is as far as I know relatively low.
3) Savuti is mostly sand, and I think it should be OK
4) Not sure about Chobe area, perhaps there could be issues there.
5) To get to Vic falls from Kasane is tar all the way.

Wish I could go with you.

Dis 'n goeie trip en dis wat ons ook gedoen het in 2008!

Dankie Peter,

Ek probeer nog reel. Lyk of dit kan uitwerk, anders moet ek wag tot volgende jaar.

Dit sal nou n trip wees met n paar Patrols

Groete,

Hi JJ

We have just got back from a 2 week trip to those areas,if you have not left yet let me know and I will help

Hi Paul,

Thanks.

I'm struggling to get space in Savuti camp. Ihaha camp, I can only find space for 2 nights.

Is there other accommodation (Does not have to be camping, but must also not be overly expensive) that you can recommend in Savuti and Chobe.

Thanks,
Johan

Chobe Safari Lodge and the recently added Chobe Bush Lodge (same company) if camping isn't available is quite reasonable. Also try Waterlily or The Old House in Kasane - not big establishments and even more affordable - but availability could be an issue.

Hi Johan

Savuti has 4 reserved sites which they use for overbookings check with SKL I am sure they will work something out At Chobe stay at Senyanti we were there 3 weeks ago take the family cootage it has 2bedrooms on suite and is self catering cost only P 1700 for the whole unit ,it has its own waterhole and elephant bunker Phone me on 0836111312 if you need any help

Hi Manne,

Dankie vir julle hulp

Was 'n baie lekker Botswana trip

Groete,
Johan

Dude waars die fotos???