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What are Meerkat Trail Safaris?
Travelling to Africa mostly involves Big Five Safaris, but have you ever wondered about tracking the cutest little creatures? Welcome to our Meerkat Trail Safaris, where you’ll trace Botswana’s tiny paws, represented as “Timon” on Walt Disney’s famous classic “The Lion King.”
Three subspecies of Meerkats exist in the wild, and Botswana is currently home to only one. The slender-tailed meerkat, locally known as “Suricate.” Meerkats are fairly widespread across Central and Southern Botswana, especially around the Kalahari Desert. The best place to spot meerkats in the wild is the Makgadikgadi Pans in the Kalahari Desert, with a stretch of 10,000sq. Km, the salt pans are home to numerous meerkats, which are collectively known as Clans or Mobs.
Embark on an adventurous Meerkat Trail Safari with us. As a part of your Botswana Safari Packages, this tour promises you a friendly adventure compared to other wildlife trails. Meerkats are generally shy animals and stay in groups, but if they find comfort in your company, well, you are the lucky one here!
Adventure Itinerary
Meerkat Colonies in Botswana are strictly protected under conservation law. Spotting wild meerkats requires a lot of time and patience, as they are naturally wary of human contact and can be easily spooked. However, a certain colony inhabiting the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana remains undisturbed by humans.
Our Meerkat Trails are a combined adventure of mobile and lodge-based safaris, keeping in mind the locations where meerkat populations are mostly found. This is one of the rare and whimsical wildlife experiences one can have on a Botswana Wildlife Safari. Not only does it offer a different lens on Botswana’s wild heart, but it also lets visitors enjoy a slower, quieter, and more whimsical tour.
The 10-day Meerkat Trail Safaris involve responsible, affordable tourism across meerkat-populated areas of Botswana. Our experts, guides, and safari teams will ensure that from arrival to departure, you are comfortable and can safely continue your adventures.
Day 1 and Day 2
On your arrival, you’ll be picked up from Maun Airport (MUB/FBMN) and transferred to the Makgadikgadi Region. Here you’ll settle for the first two nights and begin your incredible adventure.
Day 1 and Day 2
Day 3 and Day 5
From the third to the fifth day of your tour, you’ll take guided walking safaris across the habituated meerkat colonies. Observe how the meerkats emerge from their burrows during the day, venture out, and interact with humans nearby.
Day 3 and Day 5
Day 6 and Day 7
On your sixth and seventh days, join our experts for a sunrise meerkat trail walk. Watch them forage for insects and interact socially. Enjoy a quad bike excursion across the salt pans with a scenic backdrop for your photographs.
Day 6 and Day 7
Day 8 and Day 9
Spend your eight and nine days with the Bushman Cultural experience. Visit a local San community for traditional tracking, survival techniques, and storytelling in the wild. Learn about age-old cultural practices and the symbiotic relationships between humans and meerkats.
Day 8 and Day 9
Day 10
Enjoy your final morning walk to the nearby regions or a bush picnic (optional). You’ll be transferred back to the main airport after lunch. Keep your bags packed and carry a heart filled with Botswana’s memories.
Day 10
What's included
Meerkat Trail Safaris are designed for an eco-friendly tourism across Botswana. This tour offers an all-rounded adventure, blending wildlife viewing with scenic escapades, making it the Best Safari Tour in Botswana.
What You’ll Need For This Tour
There are a couple of items that you’ll need to arrange for this tour. Considering these prior to your tours can help you travel with us seamlessly.
View Gallery
Observe and interact with the diminutive little creatures, who are smaller than their charisma. Capture the best of Botswana from the eyes of a meerkat, largely known as the social desert mongoose.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to see meerkats in Botswana is during the dry season, from May to October. In the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, meerkats are mostly active early in the morning, emerging from their burrows to warm up.
Pack lightweight neutral clothing, along with a hat and sunglasses for the daytime. Carry a light jacket to venture in the desert for the chilly mornings and evenings. Carry a camera with a zoom lens, high-quality binoculars, and necessary personal belongings.
Spotting specific animals on a wildlife safari is never guaranteed. However, habituated colonies in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are closely monitored by guides and researchers. You might have a clear chance of spotting meerkat colonies.
Our meerkat trail safari involves both camping and lodge accommodations. Each accommodation type includes personalised care and secured services for every guest.
Generally, walking safaris are undertaken during meerkat trail safaris to monitor meerkat habitats and activities. Apart from it, quad bike rides across the salt pans will also be undertaken.
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