GENERAL INFO
TRAVEL IDEAS
- The Okavango Adventure, 14 days
- Botswana Explorer, 10 days
- Botswana Safari, 10 days
- Chobe Wilderness Tented Safari, 3 days
- Group Travel
- Ichobezi Safariboats, 4 days
- Chobe Elephants & Livingstone, 5 days
- Chobe Chilwero, 3 days
- Okavango Spectacular, 11 days
- Okavango Delta and Big Game, 5 days
- Migration Routes Safari, 10 days
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- Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
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- Chobe Chilwero, Botswana
- The Grace Hotel, Johannesburg
- Kempinksi Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
- Little Kulala, Namibia
- Little Ongava, Namibia
- Makololo Plains, Zimbabwe
- Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya
- North Island, Seychelles
- Nosy Iranja, Madagascar
- Oberoi Mena House, Cairo
- The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City
- Royal Livingstone, Zambia
- The Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg
- Singita Sabora Tented Camp, Tanzania
- Table Bay, Cape Town
- Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe
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Botswana Independent Travel Ideas
Botswana Explorer
10 Days
This is a serviced camping safari, suitable for reasonably fit people. Involves some walking and rugged conditions.
Day 1 & 2. Maun to Okavango Delta. Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you will be met by a representative who will direct you to your light aircraft flight to Nxabega Airstrip, where a safari vehicle will be waiting to take you to the campsite. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe), and enjoy game-viewing walks on the islands. The campsite where you will spend the next two nights is located in a private concession area, bordering the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, with a complement of camp staff to cater for your needs. DF
Island Camp (2 nights)
Day 3 & 4. Fly to Moremi Wildlife Reserve. A short flight in a light aircraft will take you to Khwai in the North Gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The first protected area in Africa to be established by local people, the Reserve is rated as Africa's most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Spend two nights camping in the Reserve, with extensive and interpretive game-drives taking up your days. BLDF
Moremi Wildlife Reserve (2 nights)
Day 5 & 6. Chobe National Park – Savute. A long game drive (5 – 6 hours) takes you to Savute, renowned for lion and other predator viewing, where you will spend two nights camping next to the dry Savute Channel. Huge animal concentrations are attracted to this area and its artificial watering holes in the dry season. BLD
Savute Camp (2 nights)
Day 7 & 8. Chobe National Park – Serondela. From Savute, move up to northern Chobe (4 – 5 hours overland game drive), where you will camp for two nights in the Serondela area. This is the heart of elephant country and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the waters of the Chobe River on game drives or private boat cruises. Northern Chobe is renowned for its large variety of bird and animal life, beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. BLD.
Chobe Camp (2 nights)
Day 9. Victoria Falls. It is a short drive from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, where you can enjoy the activities and amenities of the Matetsi Water Lodge, after a tour of the Falls (entrance fee to the Falls is included). Watch the mighty Zambezi River rolling by as you spend the night in a spacious suite on the shady river bank. Go in search of the abundant wildlife on an afternoon and morning game drives. BLD
Matetsi Water Lodge
Matetsi Water Lodge
Day 10. Departure. After a scrumptious breakfast at Matetsi Water Lodge, you will be taken to Victoria Falls International Airport by road. B
Exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by mekoro
DEPARTURES:
(minimum 2 people)
2010:
Jan 5, 7, 19, 22 & 25; Feb 18, 20, 22 & 28; Mar 4, 12, 14, 16, 24, 26 & 28; Apr 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 & 29; May 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 & 31; Jun 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28 & 30; Jul 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28; Aug 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29 & 31; Sep 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 & 30; Oct 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 & 30; Nov 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 & 29; Dec 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27 & 29
PRICES:
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PRICE INCLUDES:
Quality tented accommodation, hotel in Victoria Falls, meet & greet at Maun Airport, meals as indicated by BLD, a reasonable amount of bottled water, local wine, beer and soft drinks are included on camping days, road transfers during your safari ending at Victoria Falls Airport on day 10, Flight on light charter aircraft from Maun / Nxabega / Khwai. Waterborne/game viewing activities while on safari, morning and afternoon game viewing activities during your stay at Matetsi Water Lodge, tour of Victoria Falls including entrance fee, national parks entrance fees while on safari, soft drinks, house wine, local beer, teas and coffees whilst camping, refreshments on game drives at Matetsi Water Lodge, domestic airport tax within Botswana, emergency medical evacuation insurance & personalised Travel Journal. All touring as described by customized 4x4 safari vehicle, services of an expert safari guide throughout. Maximum of 6 guests per departure.
Note: The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, guests between the age of 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided that they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel. The minimum age limit is 12 years old. Maximum baggage allowance 10kgs (soft bag only)
