$3,621 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Maun - Tour Starts
Maun - Tour Starts
Today, you will meet up with the group at the lodge in Maun at approximately 17h00. Since Maun’s founding in 1915 as the capital of the Batswana people, it has had a reputation as a hard-living "Wild West" town helping with the local cattle ranching and safari operations. The name "Maun" is derived from the San word "maung", which translates as "the place of short reeds".
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Island Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
We drive to the launch station in the Okavango Delta where we board our mokoros and head to our tented camp in the heart of the largest inland delta in the world. This amazing environment has large numbers of red lechwe, buffalo, elephant and birds, particularly kingfishers. One of the best experiences in the Okavango Delta is to be poled along reed-lined channels in a mokoro (dug-out canoe). Sit back and relax as the water gurgles gently under the mokoro while your skilled poler points out the fauna and flora. We spend 2 nights in the wilderness in a tented camp in the Okavango!
An essential part of your safari is some camping participation. From carrying your own bag to cleaning your window and packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. When everyone puts in a little effort, the trip will run smoothly. The tour leaders provide the meals and we ask that you help with the washing up (on rotation).
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-6
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
We take an open 4 WD into Moremi Game Reserve for fantastic game viewing! Chief’s Island is the largest landmass within Moremi and was the Batswana communities richest hunting ground before being declared a game reserve by the community. We spend 4 days on game drives watching the abundant wildlife including elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion and other game, both in Moremi Game Reserve and in private concession reserves surrounding the park.
For an extraordinary wildlife experience, we have a session in an underground hide. As the only water source in the area, wildlife is attracted to this waterhole, particularly the large bull elephants. You are so close to these magnificent creatures that you can hear them breathe!
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Mababe Tented Camp
Wildlife in Moremi GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maun Overnight
Maun Overnight
On the morning of day 7, we enjoy an exciting game drive through the concession, spotting lions, giraffes, elephants, and leopards with expert guides. As we explore the diverse landscape, from sweeping plains to dense woodlands, we marvel at the beauty of the wilderness. Reluctantly, we head back to our hotel in Maun, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and the importance of conservation.
Dinner will be an own expense meal.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Island Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Makgadikgadi Pans
Makgadikgadi Pans
We have time for an optional game flight (own expense) over the Okavango before we head to Nata. The shimmering saltpans of Makgadikgadi appear as a glaring white, endless plain. When the rain comes, a dramatic change takes place as thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrate to the sweet nutritious grasslands and clouds of flamingo feed in its algae-rich waters. It is an area of low rainfall, so this spectacle only lasts a short while.
Please note: Due to high rainfall in the area over the last few years, there is water in the section of the pans we visit.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Nata Lodge
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9-10
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
The Chobe River is a stunning feature of Botswana and will be the focus of our lodge stay. The Chobe River flows lazily along the Northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. Go on an early morning 4 WD game drive in the Chobe National Park and an afternoon game-viewing “sundowner” cruise to see the mighty elephant herds return to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Thebe River Safaris Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11-12
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
We visit “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. These magnificent falls are one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. A rich and fertile rainforest, fed by the spray or “smoke”, surrounds the falls and attracts colourful birdlife. Opportunities to white-water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense) are on offer.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Shearwater Explorers Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Tour Ends
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Tour Ends
Your tour ends after breakfast at the hotel at 08h00.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
