Okavango Explorer Safari - 11 days adventure camping

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The Okavango Explorer Safari, 11 days Botswana Adventure including  the main highlights and Game Parks of  Botswana! The Okavango Delta, Morem Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Victoria Falls!
Almost a quarter of Botswana has been set aside for conservation purposes. With a population of only 1.6 million people, there are still enormous tracts of land which are completely un-inhabited. These are the areas we explore, from the watery channels of the Okavango Delta to the shifting sands of the Kalahari.

Safari Itinerary:

Day 1: Maun
Arriving in Maun by plain or own transport. Transfer to our lodge. Optional activities scenic flight over the Okavango (own expense) Accommodation: Lodge (chalets or luxury safari tents). Meals included: breakfast, lunch and diner not included.

Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8: Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta
After a morning in Maun, re-stocking supplies, we head northwards off the beaten track to enter the Moremi Game Reserve. Our next week will be spent between Moremi and Chobe and is flexible according to season, road conditions and camp access. During our stay in Moremi, Chobe and Savute, we will also experience an overnight Okavango Delta boat trip, camping wild on one of the Delta's islands. Here we will visit the Godikwe Heronry (seasonal) and enjoy sundowners on the boat whilst gawking at an Okavango Delta sunset, just to round off the day! The Okavango Delta is well known for its' hippo, elephant, and wonderful birding opportunities, Moremi for it's leopard, wild dog and Lion, and Savute for its' large zebra and hyena groups. Campsite bookings change according to season (e.g. Xakanaxa, Third Bridge, North Gate, Savute) All camps are unfenced and it is not uncommon to have wild animals wandering through the camp. Accommodation: National Parks + 1 night Kasane (Chobe River), camping. Meals included: all meals included except one diner.

Day 9: Livingstone
An early departure, leaving the wildest part of Botswana. We head northwest to cross the mighty Zambezi River near the town of Kasane. Here we enter 3rd World Africa on the Kazungula ferry into Zambia (border crossing and entry point into Zambia might change during the year). The colonial town of Livingstone is a hive of activity - absorb it's vibe as we eat out at one of the local restaurants. Your guide will show you the Livingstone surrounds and then drop you off at the mighty Victoria Falls for an afternoon at leisure. Entry to Victoria Falls not included (USD 10 / person, subject to change). Accommodation: Lodge (chalets or safari tents). Meals included: breakfast, lunch and diner not included.

Day 10: Livingstone
A full day for own expense adventure activities. Optional activities include Elephant rides, canoe excursions, white-water rafting, flights over Vic Falls, bungee-jumping and Lion Encounters on the Zimbabwe side of the Falls. Accommodation: Lodge (chalets or safari tents). Meals included: breakfast, lunch and diner not included.

Day 11: Livingstone
Tour ends today after breakfast, and the journey home begins. Clients flying out directly from Livingstone will need to make their' own airport transfer arrangements with the lodge. Taxis cost in the region of USD 20. Optional road transfer back to Johannesburg. This includes one night fixed accommodation (sharing basis) near Francistown. Lunches and dinners excluded. On arrival back in JHB, drop off at either ORT or original B&B.

Extensions:

This safari can be extended at Livingstone or e.g. Cape Town. Please contact us for more information.

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