Renowned for its unbridled wildlife sightings, Khwai Private Reserve is home to the most staggering amount of animal viewings. Add to that a stay at the luxurious family friendly Sable Alley and you know you have landed in paradise.
Ah, Botswana, the Eden of Southern Africa, home to the famously unique oasis that is the Okavango Delta. After a few solo trips, I think the time is ripe to bring my daughter along to witness the indescribable beauty that Botswana has to offer.
We depart from Cape Town International Airport directly to Maun International Airport on the stylish Airlink Avro RJ85, flying us there in a just 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Making our way through customs and immigration, we have our passports stamped and are met by a representative from Mack Air, who ensures that we are checked in for our charter flight from Maun to Khwai Private Reserve in the Okavango Delta. The Cessna Grand Caravan takes to the skies with the expertise of Captain Pieter Bezuidenhout at the helm, getting us to Khwai earlier than expected. The magic of the Delta is right on our doorstep.
Our ranger MD Mpdisane collects us at the airstrip, where our drive to Sable Alley takes us through part of Khwai Private Reserve. We are warmly welcomed by the staff and after being shown around our lovely room, we settle in for lunch on the deck overlooking the hippo pool. Lunch is a tasty selection of butternut, hake fish, beetroot and salad. Apart from dinner, which is plated, all other meals are serv...