BOTSWANA -
Scheduled Guided Safari (BST004)
15 Days - Lion Safari
TOUR INFORMATION:
TOUR CODE:
BST004 (2008)
Safari Type:
Scheduled Guided Safari (Guaranteed
Departure Dates)
Style:
Camping (limited
participation, assisted camping)
Duration:
15 Days / 14 Nights
Departure Date:
Saturdays (see departure dates below)
Departure Location:
Kasane - Botswana
Tour Ends:
Livingstone - Zambia
Transport:
Specially equipped safari vehicles
Routing Highlights:
Kasane - Chobe River Front - Nata Sanctuary - Nxai
Pan National Park - Maun - Okavango Delta - Mokoro Excursion - Maun - Moremi Game
Reserve - Savuti - Chobe National Park - Chobe River Front - Livingstone -
Victoria Falls - Zambezi River
This grand tour covers some of the best wilderness areas in Botswana, from the
magic of the Makgadikgadi Pans through the unique Okavango Delta and Moremi
Game Reserve. Offering unbeatable value for money. |
Botswana
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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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TOUR SUMMARY:
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DAY |
ACCOMMODATION |
REGION |
DAILY
ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTS |
| 1 |
Camping |
Chobe River Front |
Game Viewing &
Birding |
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2 |
Camping
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Nxai Pan
National Park |
Nature Drives & Game Viewing
Birding
Walking |
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3 |
Camping |
Nxai Pan
National Park |
Game Drives |
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4 |
Camping |
Maun |
Game Viewing &
Birding |
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5 |
Camping |
Okavango
Delta
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Game Viewing &
Birding |
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6 & 7 |
Wild Camping |
Okavango
Delta - Mokoro Excursion |
Game Viewing
Birding
Walking |
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8 |
Camping |
Maun |
Game Viewing & Birding
Optional Game/Scenic Delta flight |
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9 & 10 & 11 |
Camping |
Moremi Game Reserve |
Game Drives
Birding |
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12 & 13 |
Camping |
Chobe River
Front |
Chobe
National Park - Savuti - Chobe River
Game Drives & Birding |
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14 |
Lodge in Livingstone |
Livingstone |
Victoria Falls - Zambezi River
Afternoon at leisure to explore
Livingstone and part take in the numerous exciting activities available |
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15 |
Tour ends in Livingstone |
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ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Kasane - Chobe River
The tour starts at 13:30 at Kasane in northern Botswana, where a full briefing
and orientation is given. Transfers can be organised from Livingstone,
Victoria Falls or Kasane airports – please contact us to arrange pre-tour
arrangements, pick up times from hotels are advised about a week prior to tour
beginning (in case of change a message is left at reception). In the afternoon
we take a boat cruise on the Chobe River, with a chance to spot elephants,
hippos and other animals languishing in and along the river.
Camping on the banks of the Chobe River at a site with permanent
ablution facilities. (Meals: L, D)
Day 2 & Day 3:
Nxai Pan National Park
Rising with the sun, our route takes us 500 kilometres south to Nxai Pan
National Park where sweet grasses host a variety of wildlife. We stop en route
for a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park before
getting to our campsite. We set up blush ablution facilities and overnight two
nights in the same campsite.
Next day we explore Nxai Pan and enjoy the plains which can be dotted with
grazing herds of impala and springbok. In the afternoon we will visit the
magnificent Baines Baobabs. These regal trees, immortalised by the explorer
Baines’ painting, are situated on the edge of an expansive saltpan.
Accommodation: Camping at site where we set up bush ablution facilities.
Camping at site where we set up bush ablution facilities. (Meals:
B, L, D)
Day 4:
Maun
After enjoying a morning game drive, we leave Nxai Pan and continue our
tour to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Here we have time to visit
the shops and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
Accommodation: Camping at a site with permanent toilet and shower
facilities.
(Meals: B, L, D)
Day 5:
Okavango Delta
Our adventure takes us in a north-westerly direction from Maun, to the western
side of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. We camp on the edge
of the Okavango Delta, serenaded by the sound of hippos and bell frogs
breaking the night silence.
Camping with permanent toilet and shower facilities. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 6 & Day 7:
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Excursion
After transferring our equipment to motorboats, we cruise along the narrow
papyrus-lined channels of the Delta. Enjoy the exquisite birdlife of the
region as well as the stunning landscape of this area. Deeper in the Delta we
meet our mokoro's (traditional dugout canoes) and local polers and enjoy a
tranquil ride to an island. We will spend 2 days camping on the island,
exploring the area on foot and by mokoro.
Wild Camping wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Maun
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, we retrace our route to Maun. You have
the option of taking a scenic game flight across the Delta to return to Maun,
providing another perspective of this unique water system (not included).
Camping at a private camp outside Maun with permanent ablution
facilities. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 9 & Day 10 & Day 11:
Moremi Game Reserve
The big game aspect of our tour commences today as we enter Moremi Game
Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana. The park covers swamp
areas as well as dry land. The next three nights are spent in this park
searching for the wide variety of animals and birds in the reserve, while
absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives as the sun rises,
and in the late afternoon as the sun sets, are the norm, returning to camp for
lunch and a siesta, usually we move campsites to explore a different area of
this diverse park.
Camping will be in private designated campsites where we erect bush
ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 12 & Day 13:
Chobe National Park - Savuti - Chobe River
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, is our next
destination. As we continue our search for wildlife, we will traverse the
drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. We then head
northwards to the Chobe River, where our 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. (Meals:
B, L, D)
Day 14 & Day 15:
Livingstone - Victoria Falls - Zambia
We cross the Zambezi River by ferry, then drive to Livingstone on the
Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, where we overnight at a comfortable lodge.
This afternoon there is time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop
for curios. Dinner is at your own expense at the lodge.
Accommodation in a lodge in Livingstone (Meals: Day 14 – B, L & Day 15 B
only)
The tour officially ends at 10:00 on Day 15.
Post tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone, Victoria
Falls or Kasane airports can be arranged at additional cost.
Livingstone is the hot-spot of activity and tourism, offering an
array of Adventure options. Here are some activities from
adrenalin-packed adventure, the astonishing Zambezi sunsets, to the
unparallel beauty of the real Africa...,
Game Drive, Cultural History Tours, White Water Rafting, White Water
Rafting, BUNGI Jumping, River Boarding/Boogie Boarding, Kayaking, Jet
Boating, Abseiling/Gorge Swing, Canoeing, Zambezi River Cruises,
Micro-lighting, "Flight of Angels", Walking Safaris, Fishing, Horseback
Riding, Mobile Photographic Safaris
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 entries for activities included on itinerary, transport in specialised
safari vehicles.
Does not include:
Restaurant meals (Zambian Vic Falls), visas (with the exception of the Zambian
visa waiver, subject to government regulations), airport transfers, tips,
curios, optional excursions (scenic flight over the delta and activities in
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.
2007 DEPARTURE DATES: (2007 Prices
apply)
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August |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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04* |
01* |
13* |
10 |
22 |
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18* |
15* |
27 |
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29* |
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2008 DEPARTURE DATES:
(2008 Prices apply)
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Jan |
Feb |
March |
April |
May |
June |
July |
August |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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12 |
02 |
15 |
12 |
03 |
07 |
05* |
02* |
13* |
11* |
08 |
20 |
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23 |
29 |
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17 |
21 |
19* |
16* |
27* |
25 |
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30* |
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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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