BOTSWANA -
Scheduled Guided Mobile Camping Safari
15 Day - Lion Safari
ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Chobe Area, camping
The safari officially begins in Kasane, Botswana, at 13h00. We are happy
to assist with pre-tour arrangements such as accommodation and transfers
from Livingstone, Zambia or Kasane, Botswana, if required. On arrival in
Kasane your guide will give you a full safari briefing and take you shopping
for your safari drinks. The first highlight of your safari will be a sunset
boat cruise on the Chobe River. Camping will be in Kasane at a campsite with
permanent ablutions. (L, D)
Day 2- 3:
Nxai Pan National Park, camping
Rising with the sun, your route takes you 500 kilometres south to Nxai Pan
National Park where sweet grasses host a variety of wildlife. You will stop
en route for a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park
before getting to your campsite. The next day you will explore Nxai Pan and
enjoy the plains which are often dotted with grazing herds of impala and
springbok. In the afternoon you will visit the magnificent Baines Baobabs.
These regal trees, immortalised by the explorer Baines’ painting, are
situated on the edge of an expansive saltpan. Camping with be at a private
designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B,L,D)
Kasane – Nxai Pan: 500km, 6h
Day 4:
Maun, camping
After enjoying a morning game drive, you will leave Nxai Pan and continue
your safari to Maun - the gateway to the Okavango Delta. In Maun you will
have time to visit the shops and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. You will camp
overnight at a site with permanent ablution facilities. (B, L, D)
Nxai – Maun: 180km, 3-4h
Day 5-6:
Okavango Delta, camping
Your adventure will take you in a north westerly direction from Maun to the
western side of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. Once you
have reached the edge of the Delta, you will transfer your equipment to
motorboats and cruise along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the
exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning landscape. Deeper
in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their mokoro (a traditional
dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spend two
days exploring this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided
walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You will camp wild
with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Maun – Okavango Delta: 300km, 4h
Day 7:
Maun, camping
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, you will retrace your route to Maun.
You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta to return
to Maun (1hr scenic flight is EUR 100 per person, min. 3 guests to guarantee
the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the
Okavango Delta’s unique water system and if you choose to take the flight,
you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite writing postcards
or reading a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will
travel back to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for the next stage of your
adventure. After collecting you at the airport, you will shop for drinks and
then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution
facilities. (B, L, D)
Okavango Delta – Maun: 300km, 4h
Days 8-10:
Moremi Game Reserve, camping
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. Camping will be in
private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive)
Days 11-13:
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 11: Moremi – Savuti: 120km. 5-6h
Day 12: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5h
Days 14–15:
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 15. 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 14 – B, L & Day 15 B)
Day 14: 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.
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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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