TOUR INFORMATION: TOUR CODE:              BST007 Safari Type:                        Scheduled Guided Safari (Guaranteed Departure Dates) Style:                                   Camping (limited participation, assisted camping) Duration:                             14 Days / 13 Nights - Hyena Trail Safari Tour Date:                           18 November - 01 December 2007 Tour Date:                           16 November - 29 November 2008 Departure Location:          Kasane - Botswana Tour Ends:                          Livingstone - Zambia Duration:                             18 Days / 17 Nights - Hyena Trail Extension Safari Tour Date:                           18 November - 05 December 2007 Tour Date:                           16 November - 03 December 2008 Departure Location:          Kasane - Botswana Tour Ends:                          Maun - Botswana Transport:                        Specially equipped safari vehicles Routing Highlights: Kasane - Chobe National Park - Chobe River - Katima Mulilo - Kologola - Mango Tree Road - Liuwa Plains National Park - Ngonye Falls (Sioma Falls) - Livingstone, Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park - Savuti Marsh - Moremi Game Reserve - Maun This safari is only offered once a year as it is specially scheduled to coincide with the Wildebeest Migration in Zambia. This exciting safari is a true adventure, guests travel to the beautiful north-western part of Zambia. This remote area is completely unexplored and offers some of the best hyena and predator sightings in the whole of Africa. The highlight on this expedition is the wildebeest migration which can be seen in the Liuwa Plains National Park at this time of the year. The last days of the safari are spent game viewing and exploring northern Botswana, Chobe National Park, Savuti Marsh and Moremi Game Reserve.
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 & Day 2:
Chobe Area - Botswana
The tour starts in Kasane. Transfers can be arranged from Vic Falls or Livingstone. We meet in Kasane for a boat cruise on the Chobe river (time permitted). Morning and afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park
Camping in the Chobe Area (Meals: Day1:L, D & Day 2:B, L, D)

Day 3:
Katima Mulilo, Namibia - Kologola, Zambia
Journey from Botswana to Zambia: Today our journey to Liuwa Plains begins.  We travel from Botswana through Namibia, stopping shortly in Katima Mulilo to get some fresh produce, then into Zambia (U$25 visa per person).
Wild camping close to Kologola (Meals: B, L, D).

Day 4:
Mango Tree Road
After crossing seemingly endless sand dunes covered in Teak forests we descend onto the Zambezi floodplains and travel the beautiful and picturesque Mango-Tree-Road, leading us north to Kalabo. Beautiful Zambian villages are the highlight, before we find a space in the forest to camp.
Wild Camping  (Meals: B, L, D).

Day 5 & Day 6 & Day 7 Day 8:
Liuwa Plains National Park
 We arrive early in the Liuwa Plains National Park. This remote park in the far west is pristine wilderness, which to the ardent bush lover, makes it its biggest attraction and the rewards are great. 

In November, with the onset of the rains the wildebeest migration arrives from Angola.  Massive herds of blue wildebeest traverse the Liuwa Plains National Park and thousands of wildebeest can be seen on their journey as they search for palatable grasses and following these herds are the Hyenas of Liuwa plains, prowling wild dog and prides of lion. 

Other unusual antelope found include oribi, red lechwe, steinbuck, duiker, tsessebe and roan. The Jackal, serval, wildcat, wild dog as well as lion and hyena are the predators of the area. Many birds migrate here during the rains and massive flocks of birds can be seen as they migrate south. Some of the more notables are the white bellied bustards, secretary bird, red billed and hottentot teals, crowned and wattled cranes, long tailed whydah, sooty chat, yellow throated longclaw, large flocks of black winged pratincoles around the pans, fish eagle, tawny eagle, marshall eagle, woodland kingfisher, pink throated longclaw. The plains are dotted with woodlands which also make for excellent birding.
Wild camping (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 9:
Liuwa Plain National Park - Ngonye Falls (Sioma Falls)
 We leave the park after an early morning game drive. There will be time to visit the local market in Kalabo. Then we head south toward Ngonye Falls, also known as Sioma Falls, being just outside the village of Sioma.
Wild Camping en-route (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 10 & Day 11:
Ngonye Falls (Sioma Falls)
These beautiful falls mark the transition point of the Zambezi Rivers’ flow from Kalahari sand floodplain to basalt dyke - the latter eventually contributing to the magnificent gorges of the Victoria Falls. The horseshoe-shaped Ngonye Falls are mostly impressive because of the sheer volume of water that cascades over the staggered twenty metre drop. An interesting aspect is that the river flows underneath the rock on either side of the falls. It’s quite remarkable to stand upon them, feeling and hearing the underground flow.  Until now, this pristine wilderness is completely unknown to tourists. We will make a day excursion to the falls, picnic lunch and swimming in the mighty Zambezi.
Wild Camping (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 12 & Day 13:
Livingstone, Victoria Falls
After descending the gruelling road along the western bank of the Zambezi, we cross the river and arrive in Livingstone late afternoon. The next day you will have enough time to visit the falls and to participate in the many adventure activities. 
Accommodation in a comfortable Lodge in Livingstone (Meals: B, L & B)

Day 14 & Day 15:
Chobe National Park - Savuti Marsh
Departing early from Livingstone to catch the ferry at Kazungula we once again enter Botswana, we camp in Chobe after re-supplying in the small town of Kasane, the next day we move on to Savuti Marsh in the southern section of Chobe.
Wild camping in exclusive wilderness sites. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 16 & Day 17:
Moremi Game Reserve
We spend two nights in Moremi, a game reserve encompassing the eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta, searching for animals.
Wild camping in exclusive wilderness sites. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 18:
Maun
Head back to Maun, where the tour ends on Day 18.  Accommodation for the post night in Maun can be arranged on request.  (Meals: B, L)

Price includes:
All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), accommodation 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, transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Wild camping – We erect our own toilet and shower facilities.

Does not include:
Restaurant meals, tips, curios, 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.

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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