Question 1

How many people in a group?

Accepted Answer

Minimum 6 people, maximum 8 people.    You can create your own group of 6-8 people or you can join an open trail.  Please note, this trail will only take place with a minimum of 6 people.

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a comprehensive list of what to pack once a Journey has been confirmed. Items are for personal use only and should fit in carry-on luggage.

Question 3

What will be supplied to me?

Accepted Answer

Standard Journey kit includes a mattress, sleeping bag or bedding, eating utensils, water bottle, and backpack.

Question 4

What weather conditions can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Most journeys are run outside the summer season, with cold to cool nights and warm to hot days. Rainfall is not normally anticipated but possible.

Question 5

What do I eat and drink?

Accepted Answer

The menu considers dietary requirements within local availability. We carry water, tea, and coffee. Okavango river water is potable. Water is purified with supplied drops. No carbonated drinks or alcohol.

Question 6

How far do we walk each day?

Accepted Answer

As far as the group is comfortable with.

Question 7

What is the standard of tents on a tented journey?

Accepted Answer

Botswana journeys use two-person 2m x 2m ripstop canvas dome tents with sewn-in groundsheets, insect netting, and canvas flaps.

Question 8

Where do I sleep on non-tented journeys?

Accepted Answer

Campsites are selected with good visibility and/or cover, and the group sleeps around the campfire.

Question 9

Am I safe sleeping out in the open?

Accepted Answer

A night-watch roster ensures one group member is awake to maintain the campfire. Guides manage unexpected encounters.

Question 10

How do we wash and handle ablutions?

Accepted Answer

We wash in the rivers (no soap or shampoo even if biodegradable). Your ablution is a hole that you dig in the ground with the spade provided.

Question 11

What happens if we encounter animals or snakes?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your wilderness facilitator. Snakes are present.

Question 12

Is there access to electricity, mobile connection, or Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

There is no connectivity in the wilderness areas and all electronic devices are left in base camp for safe keeping.

Question 13

Is there somewhere to leave luggage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the charter company or lodge will store it for your return.

Question 14

Can I take a camera?

Accepted Answer

No. Your facilitator will take photos before and after the wilderness immersion and share them with you.

Question 15

How can I be contacted, and what happens in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

No incoming messages on trail. Emergency messages can be sent out via the lodge or Wild.Life office, though this may take time. We carry an emergency radio. In life-threatening situations, a doctor assesses, and helicopter evacuation to a hospital is arranged.

Question 16

What medical backup and vaccinations are available?

Accepted Answer

Guides carry a first aid kit (no EpiPen) and are trained responders. Bring personal medications. European/USA travelers typically don’t need vaccinations, but confirm with your health office. Low risk of malaria and tick-bite fever; consult a travel medical professional for malaria prophylaxis and use organic insect repellent.

Question 17

What does your insurance cover?

Accepted Answer

Our cover includes evacuation but not hospital expenses. Ensure your policy provides adequate protection. Contact us for our insurance policy document.

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