BOTSWANA -
Scheduled Guided Mobile Camping Safari
8 Day -
Buffalo Safari
TOUR INFORMATION:
TOUR CODE:
BST001
Safari Type:
Scheduled Guided Safari (Guaranteed
Departure Dates)
Style:
Camping (limited
participation, assisted camping)
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Departure Date:
Saturdays (see departure dates below)
Departure Location:
Maun - Botswana
Tour Ends:
Livingstone - Zambia
Transport:
Specially equipped safari vehicles
Routing Highlights:
Maun – Moremi Game Reserve – Savuti –
Chobe National Park - Chobe River Front -
Livingstone - Victoria Falls - Zambezi River
• 3 nights Moremi Game
Reserve
• 3 nights Chobe National Park
• 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone
This trail is perfect for those with limited time, still wishing to visit
the best wilderness areas in Botswana.
NOTE: As the safari starts at 07h30 on Day 1 it is a requirement that
you pre-night in Maun and purchase drinks for your safari the day before
your safari starts. We can assist with pre-safari arrangements. |
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This Group Safari itinerary can easily be converted
into a Private Guided/Escorted Safari
Airport transfers and pre & post safari accommodation is not included but
can be arranged on request; we also offer regional flight bookings.
Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach the departure point
of
this safari and how to continue afterwards…
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ITINERARY:
Days 1-3:
oremi Game Reserve, camping
Your guide will meet you at 07h30 at a pre-arranged meeting point in Maun.
From Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best
wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next
three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and
birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty
of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the
late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game
drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. On Day 3 you will move
campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park. Camping will be
in private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 1: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive)
Days 4-6:
Chobe National Park, camping
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your
next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will
traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You
will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will
meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic
African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush
ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Moremi – Savuti: 120km. 5-6h
Day 5: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5h
Days 7-8:
A night in a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, chalet accommodation
After a morning game drive you will cross the Zambezi River by ferry and
then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls (Visa
required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the
afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop
for curios. Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge. The safari
officially ends at 10h00 on Day 8. We are happy to arrange post-tour
accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone airport or lodges,
Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost.
Activities in Livingstone include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi
Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Elephant rides and Helicopter Flights
over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.
(Day 7 – B, L & Day 8 - B)
Day 7: Chobe River – Livingstone: 100km, 2-3h
Price includes:
All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), rooms at a
comfortable lodge in Livingstone, all transfers and activities as per the
itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D –
dinner) and tea/coffees, services of a Professional Guide and Camp
Assistant, all Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary and
transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Does not include:
Restaurant meals (Livingstone, Zambia), entrance to the Falls, visas,
airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions (scenic flight over the
Delta and activities in Livingstone/Victoria Falls,), beverages (alcohol,
soft drinks and bottled mineral water), Insurance to cover for cancellation
and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, sleeping bag (and
small pillow) on all camping sectors.
Transfers and pre/post nights at additional cost.
Euro 80 Single Supplement for those not willing to share on all trails.
2010 DEPARTURE DATES:
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(*) - High Season
GENERAL NOTES:
PASSPORTS
must be carried with you at all times whilst on safari and in the vehicle.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your safari
finishes/you leaving the country. We cannot accept any
responsibility should you not comply.
VISA REQUIREMENTS –
Visas are your own responsibility; persons arriving without the relevant
visa for their safari will not be refunded in this scenario.
PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
is not included but is compulsory when travelling on any safari. Travel insurance is for your own
protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international
travel. Please consult your travel agent prior to leaving home or contact us.
Our
safaris are merely suggested itineraries and therefore can be
tailor-made
to suit your specific needs:
- Routes can be amended
according to your preference
- Accommodation can be
changed to suit your style and budget
- Accommodation meal
basis can be booked according
to your requirements
- Extra nights can be added
depending on your arrival and departure flight times and the
pace that you want to travel
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