✨ LUXURY EXPEDITION📍 Botswana⏱ 12 Nights🚗 Electric 4×4 Safari🔭 Astronomer Included
The Genesis & Galaxy Expedition
12 Nights · Full-Service Luxury Mobile Safari
Tracing 200,000 years of human evolution and the infinite history of the stars
Experience Botswana like never before. From the salt-crusted expanses of Kubu Island to the silent deserts of Deception Valley and the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, this expedition blends luxury, science, and untamed wilderness. Sleep under the Milky Way, track predators silently, and explore landscapes untouched for millennia.
From $18,950 USD per person
✓ Professional astronomer ✓ Paleo-anthropology specialist ✓ Electric silent 4×4 ✓ All-inclusive
📍DestinationBotswana
⏱Duration12 Nights
✨StyleLuxury Mobile Safari
🚗VehicleElectric Silent 4×4
💰PriceFrom $18,950pp
🔭SpecialistsAstronomer + Paleo Guide
FULL-SERVICE LUXURY INCLUSIONS
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En-Suite Meru Tents
Mobile luxury camps throughout
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Private Chef
3-course meals · all drinks included
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Professional Astronomer
Telescope · Saturn’s rings · Jupiter’s moons
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Paleo-Anthropology Guide
Ancient tool discovery specialist
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Electric Silent 4×4
Zero noise · zero disturbance to wildlife
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Night Vision & Thermal
Predator tracking technology
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Daily Laundry
Full service throughout
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All Transfers
Campsites · activities · final fly-in included
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All Drinks Included
Local & premium brands throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
13 days across four completely different Botswana ecosystems — from the ancient salt pans to the heart of the Okavango.
Day 1
Arrival – The Ancient Sea
📍 Kubu Island / Sua Pan
🌊Luxury mobile camp among 1,000-year-old baobabs on a dried super-lake
Scene: Luxury mobile camp among 1,000-year-old baobabs
Activity: Sunset walk on the crust of a dried super-lake
Night: ‘Naked Eye’ constellation lesson around the campfire
Day 2
The First Tools
📍 Paleo-Discovery
🦴Hunt for Middle Stone Age tools — then a ‘Silent Disco’ dinner under the stars
Activity: Hunt for Middle Stone Age tools with a paleo-anthropology specialist
Evening: ‘Silent Disco’ dinner — gourmet meal while listening to Big Bang audio-narrative
Day 3
Quad Bikes & The Horizon
📍 Sua Pan
🏜Quad bikes across the pans · Total Sensory Deprivation · elevated Milky Way sky-decks
Activity: Quad biking across the salt pans · experience Total Sensory Deprivation
Night: Elevated Sky-Decks with 5-star bedding for Milky Way stargazing
Days 4–5
Into the Kalahari – The Great Migration
📍 Deception Valley, CKGR
🦁Meet San trackers · learn predator tracking ‘alphabet’ · black-maned Kalahari lions
Experience: Meet San trackers and learn predator tracking ‘alphabet’ in sand
Wildlife: Black-maned Kalahari lions, brown hyenas, desert-adapted antelope
Camp: Deep wilderness mobile camp in Deception Valley
Day 6
The Cry of the Kalahari
📍 Deception Valley
🌌Owens research camp · evolution discussions · astrophotography workshop
Activity: Explore Owens research camp · discuss evolution of desert-adapted species
Evening: Astrophotography workshop with professional tripods and trackers
Day 7
The Maun Reset
📍 Thamalakane River Lodge
🛖Civilisation interlude — hot showers, Wi-Fi, gourmet dinner
Purpose: Civilisation break — hot showers, Wi-Fi, gourmet dinner at the lodge
Logistics: Laundry, vehicle checks, and resupply before the delta leg
Days 8–9
The Liquid Pulse
📍 Khwai River & Moremi
🌿Silent night tracking in electric 4×4 with thermal imaging · nocturnal predators
Experience: Silent night tracking in electric 4×4 with thermal imaging
Activity: Observe nocturnal predators and wildlife completely undisturbed by engine noise
Day 10
The Mirror World
📍 Okavango Delta
🪷Transparent-bottom mokoro · delta fish & water lilies · private island bush braai
Activity: Transparent-bottom mokoro trip · observe delta fish, water lilies, and birds
Dinner: Bush Braai (BBQ) on a private secret island — just your group, the stars, and the fire
Day 11
The Heart of the Delta
📍 Moremi Game Reserve
🐆African Wild Dogs · buffalo herds · ‘Survival of the Fittest’ predator social structures
Wildlife: African Wild Dogs, large buffalo herds
Theme: ‘Survival of the Fittest’ — witness apex predator social structures in real time
Day 12
The Final Frontier
📍 Chief’s Island, Okavango Delta
✨Private fly-in to Chief’s Island · celebration dinner · astronomer reveals Saturn’s rings
Experience: Private fly-in to Chief’s Island — the most exclusive address in the Okavango
Finale: Celebration dinner under the stars · astronomer reveals Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons
Reveal: Linking cosmic dust to Kalahari desert sands — the full circle of the expedition
Day 13
Departure
📍 Maun International Airport
✈️Scenic flight back to Maun · final farewell · expedition concludes
Morning: Scenic flight back to Maun International Airport
Farewell: Final expedition debrief and departure transfers arranged
Full-Service Luxury Inclusions
✅ Everything Included
✓ En-suite Meru tents in mobile luxury camps
✓ Private chef & 3-course meals · all drinks
✓ Professional astronomer & telescope
✓ Paleo-anthropology specialist throughout
✓ Electric ‘silent’ safari vehicles
✓ Night vision & thermal imaging equipment
✓ Daily laundry service
✓ All transfers, campsites, and guided activities
✓ Private fly-in to Chief’s Island (Day 12)
✓ San tracker cultural experience
✓ Astrophotography workshop (professional equipment)
✓ Transparent-bottom mokoro trip
❌ Not Included
→ International flights to/from Botswana
→ Visas (check requirements for your nationality)
→ Staff gratuities
→ Items of personal nature
→ Travel insurance (strongly advised)
→ Premium brand alcohol beyond house selection
Pricing
All-inclusive per person rate. Minimum 2 travellers.
Package
Rate Per Person
Full Expedition (12 Nights)
All-inclusive · private · fully guided
From $18,950
Single Supplement
Private tent occupancy
On request
Booking & Cancellation Policy
📋 Booking Policy
30% deposit secures reservation.
Balance due 60 days before travel.
Specialist equipment confirmed at booking.
❌ Cancellation
30–60 days before: 20% charge
10–30 days before: 50% charge
Under 10 days: 100% charge
✅ Private · Fully guided · All-inclusive · Min 2 people
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Expedition Price
From $18,950 per person
12 nights · fully all-inclusive · private expedition
✓ Astronomer & telescope
✓ Paleo specialist
✓ Electric silent 4×4
✓ All meals & drinks
✓ Private fly-in Day 12
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What Expedition Guests Say
Verified reviews from guests who completed the Genesis & Galaxy Expedition.
★★★★★
“The astronomer on Night 12 showed us Saturn’s rings through a telescope on Chief’s Island while explaining how the same cosmic dust created the Kalahari sand beneath our feet. That single moment changed how I understand the universe. I’ve never experienced anything like it.”
Dr. James K.
Oxford, UK — Professor of Astrophysics
Trip: Genesis & Galaxy Expedition
★★★★★
“Finding a Middle Stone Age tool on Day 2 — holding something a human hand last touched 80,000 years ago — and then watching black-maned Kalahari lions at dusk from the elevated sky-deck. This is not a safari. It is a masterclass in existence.”
Yuki & Kenji T.
Tokyo, Japan
Trip: Genesis & Galaxy Expedition
★★★★★
“The silent electric 4×4 on the night drive in Khwai changed everything. We were 8 metres from a leopard with her cub on a termite mound. She didn’t flinch. No engine noise. No disturbance. Just us and the thermal image of her spotted coat in the dark. Extraordinary.”
Elena M.
New York, USA — Wildlife Photographer
Trip: Genesis & Galaxy Expedition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before joining the Genesis & Galaxy Expedition.
Do I need scientific knowledge to enjoy the expedition?
No prior scientific knowledge is required — that is the point. Both the astronomer and paleo-anthropology specialist are expert communicators who make their subjects vivid and accessible to all backgrounds. Past guests have included school teachers, investment bankers, and retired nurses, all of whom described the specialist sessions as the highlight of the entire trip.
What is the electric 4×4 experience like for wildlife?
The electric vehicles are completely silent — no engine vibration, no diesel fumes, no mechanical noise. Wildlife behaves entirely differently around them. Predators ignore the vehicle completely, allowing closer, longer, and more natural sightings than any conventional safari vehicle. The night tracking sessions with thermal imaging are particularly extraordinary.
What are the Meru tents like?
Meru tents are luxury canvas safari tents — fully standing, en-suite with private flush toilet and hot bucket shower, king-sized beds with hotel-quality linen, and a private veranda overlooking the wilderness. They are set up and dismantled by the camp crew as you move between locations. They are not standard camping — they are luxury accommodation that happens to be in the middle of the bush.
What is the physical fitness requirement?
Moderate fitness is required. Walking distances are generally short (1–3km), and there are no strenuous climbs. The quad bike session (Day 3) and walking activities require basic mobility. Guests with specific physical conditions should contact us before booking so we can tailor the itinerary accordingly.
Can the expedition be customised?
Yes — the Genesis & Galaxy Expedition is a private experience and every element is flexible. We can extend or shorten the itinerary, swap specific days, add helicopter transfers, arrange additional specialist guides, or design a completely custom version. Contact us with your preferences and we’ll design the exact experience.
What happens if weather prevents the Chief's Island fly-in?
In the unlikely event of weather preventing the Day 12 fly-in, we have pre-arranged overland alternative access to Chief’s Island and alternative celebratory dinner locations within the Okavango Delta. The astronomy finale will take place regardless of transport method — clear night skies are the norm in the Okavango in safari season.
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