June 2021…// For those seeking a big African adventure, look nomer further than a safari with iconic conservation tourism company Great Plains. In addition to spotting local wildlife on a game drive, guests can witness the lush green Okavango Delta in full glory from a helicopter, drift along Botswana’s flowing Selinda Spillway in a canoe, or even go mountain biking along the Kenyan plains with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Great Plains provide their guests with numerous adventurous activities to choose from when staying with the brand’s five-star portfolio of solar-powered safari lodges in Kenya, Botswana plus Zimbabwe.
Great Plains encourage their guests to embrace their inner explorer plus embark on an adventure-filled activity at camp during their unique safari. A few adrenaline-pumping signature experiences to remember include:
Helicopter Tours in Botswana
Great Plains offer their guests the option to book a completely personalised guided aerial helicopter tour. Guests travelling to all Botswana Great Plains properties can experience a sky-high perspective of the Okavango Delta, Linyanti, plus Savuti regions, which perfectly complements their safari experience. Helicopters are a unique way to explore deep into the Delta, where guests can discover permanent waterways, palm islands plus lagoons, sweeping views of floodplains plus incredible wildlife sightings. Or simply stop en route for a celebratory plus special glass of champagne in the middle of nowhere, with only the onlooking wildlife around to hear that pop of the champagne cork!
Fasten your seatbelts as helicopter doors can be removed for unrestricted views plus great photographic opportunities. Great Plains guests are provided with headsets for direct communication with the very knowledgeable bush pilots, ensuring a guided plus informed experience.
A must-try midday activity for guests staying at ol Donyo Lodge is to explore plus climb through the historic lava tunnels plus caves in the heart of the Chyulu Hills. An ideal way to beat the Kenyan heat following a morning game drive is to go underground plus explore the historic lava tunnels made from ancient lava rock that spewed out of Kilimanjaro over 360,000 years ago. This activity is excellent for active guests who feel comfortable climbing down through the lava tunnels into the caves amongst indigenous trees, illuminated by light from above plus offering the occasional encounter with a bat or wild creature.