TOUR INFORMATION: TOUR CODE:              BST005 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 - Mamili National Park - Susuwe - Bwabwata National Park (Caprivi National Park) - Popa Falls - Kavango River - Mahango National Park - Tsodilo Hills - Okavango Delta - Mokoro Excursion - Maun - Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park - Savuti - Chobe River - Livingstone - Victoria Falls - Zambia This trail forms a circular route around the Okavango Delta, starting in Kasane and ending in Victoria Falls, Zambia. The Elephant Trail offers a great value camping adventure through three countries - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.

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…

TOUR SUMMARY:

ITINERARY:

Day 1:
Kasane - Chobe River
The tour officially begins in Kasane at 13h30. Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls, Livingstone or Kasane to meet in Kasane for a full safari briefing. The first highlight will be a sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
Camping on the banks of the Chobe River at a site with permanent ablution facilities. (Meals: L, D)

Day 2:
Mamili National Park - Namibia
We cross the Namibian border, stop for supplies in Katima Mulilo and then head to Mamili National Park, enjoying a scenic drive en-route to our campsite. Time permitting we will have a guided walk in Mamili.
Camping is in a designated campsite with bush ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 3:
Susuwe - Bwabwata National Park (Caprivi National Park) - Namibia
We depart early on a game drive through Mamili and then cross the Kwando River to enter Susuwe National Park, where we will set up camp and then explore the area on game drives.
Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 4:
Popa Falls - Kavango River - Namibia
Rising with the sun we head west toward the Okavango River, camping near the Popa Falls area on the banks of the Okavango, we will visit the rapids of Popa Falls at the tip of the Okavango Pan handle.
Camping is with permanent ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 5:
Mahango National Park - Tsodilo Hills - Botswana
After a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango National Park and then cross the border to re-enter Botswana. After stopping for supplies, we drive through to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. Here we visit the museum and can explore the walking trails around the ancient hills, home to thousands of traditional Bushmen paintings dating back to 800 AD.
Camping is in a designated site with bush ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 6 & Day 7
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Excursion
We drive to the edge of the Okavango, transfer to a motorboat and cruise through the papyrus lined channels of the Delta to meet up with our traditional mokoro's and local guides. We spend two nights and three days on a camping adventure in the delta, exploring the area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango.
Wild Camping in the Okavango Delta (Meal: 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 (own account), providing another perspective of this unique water system.
Camping at a private camp outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 9 & 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 for 3-4 hours 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), chalets at the 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 Namibian and 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)

2008 DEPARTURE DATES:  (2008 Prices apply)

(*) - 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. 

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