14 Day Botswana Wildlife Breakaway - Livingstone to Livingstone [BB/BBU]

Small Group Camping Safari Semi Participate

  • Livingstone
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  • Chobe National Park - Botswana
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  • Makgadikgadi Pans
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  • Maun
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  • Khwai River
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  • Moremi Game Reserve
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  • Maun
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  • Okavango Delta
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  • Popa Falls
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  • Mahango Game Park
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  • Kwando River
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  • Mudumu National Park
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  • Livingstone
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  • Victoria Falls and surrounds - Zambia
Sunset over the Chobe River

Baobab Tree near the Khwai River

Game Drive in the Mahango National Park

Elephants in the Moremi Game Reserve

Mokoro ride in the Okavango Delta

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Vic Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana [Lunch & Dinner] 
A morning departure takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe into Botswana. We’ll cross the Zimbabwean border and make our way to Chobe Safari Lodge on the Chobe River. Once we’ve reached the Lodge we’ll set up camp and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars – You’ll be close enough for close-up photographs.
Stop: Chobe Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (on the banks of the Chobe River, chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
DAY 2: Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
We need to get up early, as today is our longest drive of the safari. We’ll head south to Planet Baobab and stop at the Magkadigkadi Pans to have a closer look. If the conditions allow we’ll take a drive onto the Pans. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we step off for our final stop of the day, Planet Baobab. The rest of the afternoon we spend with a hike to the elephant hole and relaxing at Planet Baobab’s facilities.
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route
Accommodation: Camping tents, wash rooms with hot water and "shebeen" bar

DAY 3: Maun and the Khwai River, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
After breakfast we head out for a Bush Walk with our local guide, learning about the history, flora and fauna of the area and use of various plants in traditional life. We then head off for Maun and onto a private concession and Mankwe lodge. Once we’ve set up camp – we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals.
Lunch Stop: En route
Accommodation: Camping tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 4: Khwai River, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today we spend a full day in the bush on a game drive. Departing after breakfast we take our 4x4 and drive through the wilderness area of the Khwai region spotting a variety of game that frequent this region that borders Moremi and Chobe. Picnic-lunch will be in the wilderness area. With some luck we’ll see many animal species that are at home in this area and maybe even a few members of the Big Five.
Lunch Stop: Khwai River
Accommodation: Camping tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 5: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
After having explored the Khwai area we now head into the famous Moremi game reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Lunch Stop: inside Moremi Game Reserve
Accommodation: Camping tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 6: Maun, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] 
After our game experience’s we head back to Maun. Here we have the option of a scenic flight over the Delta or we can spend the afternoon relaxing next to the pool at our Camp.
Lunch Stop: At Camp
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 7 – 8: Okavango Delta, Botswana [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Early in the morning we leave Maun and drive to the Western Delta and onto Etsha 13. From here we head into the largest inland delta in the world, another highlight of Botswana, the Okavango Delta. We will be transferred to our Camp in the Delta where we’ll spend the next two nights listening to the sounds of the wilderness. Unlike other Delta’s in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. We’ll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, and bar

DAY 9-10: Mahangu National Park and Popa Falls, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today we leave the lush verdant wetlands of the Delta, Botswana and enter Namibia. En route we visit the Tsodilo Hills and take a short walk to view the rock paintings. We then make our way to Mahangu Lodge where we spend the night. The next morning we go on a game drive in Mahango National Park which lies on the western banks of the Okavango River and is one of Namibia's most captivating and species-rich conservation areas. Main features of the Mahango are enormous baobab trees, flood plains with large herds of elephant, buffalo and red lechwe. After lunch at the Popa Falls, we head back to the park for an afternoon game drive, hoping to spot some of the parks highlights.
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 11 – 12: Kwando River and Mudumu Park, Namibia [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today we drive along the Caprivi Strip to our camp on the Kwando River. En-route we’ll spend the afternoon on a game drive through Susuwe National Park, before heading to our overnight camp on the Kwando River. The rest of the day we can relax and use the facilities of our camp. On day 12 we make our way to Mudumu National Park, (1010 km2) which has the Kwando river as its western border and the Linyati swamp to the South. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland.
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route
Accommodation: Camp tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar

DAY 13: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe [Breakfast & Lunch] 
Today we leave Namibia behind us and come to the place where we started this trip full of real African experiences – Victoria Falls. We spend the afternoon visiting the Victoria Falls and you also have the opportunity to partake in optional activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping etc. (all at own expense) Distance: 340 km Departure: 8h00 Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)

DAY 14: Vic Falls, Zimbabwe [Breakfast]
Our safari ends after Breakfast and we hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Included in this Botswana Safari:
13 nights camping, all transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, tea/coffee with the meals, camping and park entrance fees, experienced local guide.

Excluded from this Botswana Camping Safari:
Optional scenic flight over delta, visit to Victoria Falls, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, all other drinks, tips and curios.

Extra information

Upgraded Camping Safari:
This tour is also available as an Upgraded Camping Safari where 13 nights accommodation in chalets / permanent tented camps (of which 12 have en-suite facilities) of a 3 star standard.

Accommodation:
On the camping safaris, 2 guests per 3-person dome tents, fitted with mosquito nets. Sleeping mattresses are provided. Sleeping bags can be rented at an extra fee of US$ 30 / Euro 25 for the duration of the safari.

Participation: 
Semi-participation Camping Safaris run with a maximum of 10 clients. A guide, who is both driver and cook, will accompany the clients. Clients become part of the experience and participate in the tour. This means, that the participants will be responsible for performing and helping with certain tasks, such as setting up and breaking down of overnight camps (tents, chairs, tables), packing and unpacking the vehicle, assisting with preparation of meals and cleaning dishes. The guide will do the cooking and be responsible for all other organisational duties. This creates an amazing bond between the clients on these safaris.

Local Payment:
On most of our Safaris a local payment needs to be paid to the guide before the tours starts. Your local payment covers on the road expenses such as National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities as well as the use of local guides. This provides your guide with sufficient funds on the road and ensures that your money goes to the African communities directly.

Transport:
Fully equipped Toyota Landcruisers or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, windows for game viewing and a music system. An off-road trailer is fitted with a field kitchen. All luggage is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. 

Spending money:
Clients are advised to bring enough money to cover the purchase of curios, tips, alcoholic drinks and additional entertainment. US Dollars, Pound Sterling and Botswana Pula are the most practical and convenient currencies.

Meals:
All meals are organized by the guide and are prepared by him/her with the help of the group. Meals are nutritious and filling, drawing on fresh local produce where possible. Groceries are bought along the way, this allows clients to have a say in what type of meals are eaten. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

First Aid: 
Guides are trained in basic first aid and the vehicle is equipped with a comprehensive medical aid kit. Preventative Malaria medication should be taken before the trip and throughout its duration. It is advisable to consult a doctor prior to departure.

Luggage:
Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg. This is a stipulated luggage allowance, as an overloaded vehicle is a danger to both the clients and the guide. This does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring a backpack or soft barrel bag, not a suitcase. Don't bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way. Please adhere to the allowance specified as space for luggage is limited.

Insurance:
It is compulsory for all travelers to have insurance covering their personal requirements, medical expenses and personal possessions. This is to be arranged before leaving your home country. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange travel insurance for you - travel@toursa.com.

Visas:
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Zambia, Namibia and Botswana prior to departure.

 

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