A small group semi-participation Camping Safari. In 2013 it is an Accommodated trip.
The Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Safari starts and ends in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, and shows you amazing places like the Victoria Falls, Chobe Game Reserve, Magkadigkadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Western Caprivi... just to mention a few of the Botswana Safari highlights you will experience.
A small group lodge Safari, no participation, from / to Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
Botswana Overland Tour Highlights:
Hwange National Park, Nata Bird Sanctuary, Game Drive in the Moremi National Park, Khwai River Game Drive and Night Drive, Maun, 2-day Okavango Delta experience including Mokoro excursion, Tsodilo Hills, Bwabata National Park, Eastern Caprivi, Game drive in Chobe National Park, Sunset cruise on the Chobe River, Victoria Falls.
Overland Tour Details:
Pre-dep meeting:
TBA
Departure point:
Livingstone
Check-in:
TBA
Departure time:
09h00
Group size:
min 4 - max 12 people
Vehicle:
Overland Safari Vehicle
Africa Overland Tour Includes:
Africa Overland Tour Excludes:
Camping Safari - 12 nights camping and 2 night in fixed accommodation
Fully Accommodated Safari – 14 nights in fixed accommodation
All transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals (prepared by the guide) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Optional scenic flight over delta, visit to Victoria Falls, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, Alcoholic drinks, tips and curios.
Overland Tour Itinerary:
Day 1
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
After your arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport, you will be brought to the Amadeus Garden Guesthouse, the first night accommodation. The time left in the afternoon you can spend on multiple activities available in Victoria Falls. Afterwards you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the Guesthouse at 19h00 for your pre-departure meeting.
Day 2
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Botswana
We will wake up early in the morning and leave Victoria Falls to go on our journey to the Hwange National Park. In the afternoon you can participate on an optional game drive if the time let us. The next morning we will start with our entire day of game driving to discover the nature of Hwange National Park.
Hwange National Park is one of Africa's most wonderful areas to spot wildlife. In the park there are living a vast group of elephants, buffalo, and zebra and has a high density of giraffe. Additionally, it is home to many predators and endangered species plus very large and varied birdlife.
Day 3
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Same as Day 2
Day 4
Hwange National Park to Elephant Sands, Botswana
Today we will have our longest drive of the Safari, we will wake up early and leave the Hwange National park to travel towards the Matetsi Safari Area. Along our way to Botswana we enjoy the views of a wonderful scenic route. We arrive into Nata Lodge in the late afternoon
Day 5
Nata Bird Sanctuary and Maun, Botswana
In the morning we travel towards the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where we will have breakfast and the chance to get a magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Magkadigkadi Pans. Afterwards we will drive towards Maun, the entrance to the Okavango Delta.
Day 6
Khwai River, Botswana
Our camp will be set up in a private reserve in the Khwai region. Khwai is known for its large variety of mammals and other wide range of animal wildlife which can be spotted during a single game drive. In the regions of this park wildlife and predators can be seen in large populations throughout the entire. This makes Botswana one of the best rated countries to spot wildlife. The unique destination of Khwai is home to large Game such as the Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. There is also an extensive range of Birdlife which can be spotted with rare birds such as the wildfowl and raptors. We will embark on an afternoon game drive in search of these animals.
Day 7
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Our next destination is the popular Moremi Game Reserve known as one of the most wonderful reserves within a large variety of African wildlife and a remarkable concentration of wildlife. The entire day will be spent in the unexplored nature of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Day 8
Khwai River, Botswana
Today we get offered a second chance to spend the entire day game driving through the Khwai region. In the morning we will use our open 4x4 vehicle to discover section near the Khwai River and in the afternoon we will game drive through the region to spot a large variety of frequently seen game. We will have dinner and afterwards your guide will go with you on a night drive, and you might catch a glimpse of some rare nocturnal animals.
Day 9
Okavango Delta, Botswana
We will leave Khwai in the early morning and travel towards the Western Delta onto Etsha 13. From here we drive into the largest inland delta in the world, another highlight of Botswana, the Okavango Delta. The next two nights we will head into the Delta and enjoy an experience of a lifetime. The Okavango Delta is remarkable because this delta has not any water channels which lead into the Ocean. This Delta ends in the dry sandy scenery of the Kalahari Desert. We will travel into the Delta using a traditional Mokoro canoe through the thick vegetation and narrow waterways of the Delta. On our way we will spot a variety of birds and wildlife and we will stop at a remote island to go for a one and a half hour guided walk trying to see elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.
Fully accommodated safari: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (permanent tents with en-suite bathroom, bar area)
Day 10
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Same as Day 9
Day 11
Tsodilo Hills & Mahangu, Namibia
We will leave the Delta waterways and islands behind and travel towards the border of Botswana into Namibia. Along our way stop at the Tsodilo Hills and go for a short hike to view the rock paintings. Afterwards we will drive to Rainbow River Lodge, where we will go for an afternoon game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park. In this Park extends the Okavango River in the west into the Kwando River in the east and contains the Mahangu Game Conservation. Frequently spotted animals in this area are the Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo as well as an extensive variety birdlife.
Day 12
Mahangu National Park to Chobe National Park, Botswana
After our one night stay at Rainbow River Lodge we will travel through the Caprivi Strip, and cross the boundary into Botswana until we reach the town of Kasane, the entrance to the Chobe National Park. In the morning of day 13 we will go for a hopefully spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. Back at our camp we will have the time for some lunch and take some time to relax. Later in the afternoon we will go on a boat cruise on the Chobe River (starts around 3pm). During our cruise you will spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more. It is a wonderful chance to make clear close-up pictures from the animals.
Day 13
Mahangu National Park to Chobe National Park, Botswana
Same as Day 12
Day 14
Livingstone and Victoria Falls, Zambia
We will leave Botswana and travel into Zimbabwe to get close to one of nature’s world wonders; the Victoria Falls. We are up for some days full of experiences and adventures. We will go to the Victoria Falls on a guided tour and afterwards you can spend the rest of your day to participate on one of the many optional activities. (For own expense).
Day 15
Livingstone and Victoria Falls, Zambia
This Overland African Safari Tour will finish after having breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.
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