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Starting in Namibia’s capital Windhoek, we head via the old frontier town of Gobabis to Botswana where our journey into Africa’s wilderness begins. Watch the wild beauty of a myriad of wildlife as they wander through the waterways of the Okavango Delta, while your guide gently poles your Mokoro through its clear waters. Spend the night in the famous Chobe National Park surrounded by the African wilderness, before finishing your adventure with an adrenalin fix in Victoria Falls. Go wild! Leap off bridges, boogie board headfirst down the rampant rapids of the Zambezi and experience the grandeur of the raging Victoria Falls.

Details Trip Code: WVA9 Pre-Departure Meeting: None Departure Point: Windhoek - Hotel Thuringer Hof, Independence Avenue Check-in: 17h00 on Day 1 Departs: 09h00 on Day 2 Accommodation: Twin-5 Nts Hotel/Chalet & 3 Nts Tented Camp Group Size: Minimum of 4 Safari Vehicle: Overland Truck

Included Highlights ◦Windhoek ◦Okavango Delta Excursion & Scenic Flight ◦Chobe National Park ◦Chobe Mobile Safari

9 Day Wildlife Discovery - Windhoek to Victoria Falls (WVA9 &VWA9) Both Ways

Accommodated Trips

Windhoek
Gobabis
Maun
Okavango Delta
Nata
Chobe National Park - Botswana
Victoria Falls and surrounds - Zimbabwe

Itinerary:

DAY 1 – Windhoek
Nestled between the hills, Windhoek is a rather small capital city but has many places of historical interest. Today is spent at leisure to visiting the local museum or haggling at the street side markets. There 11/2009 WildLife Adventures Wildlife Discovery Accommodated – WVA9 Page 2 of 3 are also many shops for those in need of a bit of retail therapy! (NM) LODGE

DAY 2 – Gobabis (200 km)
After a leisurely morning, we bid farewell to those who are finishing their trip here and we head east toward the border town of Gobabis. This is our last night in Namibia and a fitting place to bid farewell to this country. (B) CHALET

DAY 3 – Maun (580 km)
After an early start, we head to the border and cross over into Botswana. Once all the formalities have been completed; we head for Maun, known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. We prepare for the following days to come and are briefed by our guides on what to expect on our trip to the Delta. We recommend packing a small overnight bag (daypack) with necessary clothes for 2 days. Our accommodation for tonight is on the outskirts of Maun. Although it is a small town, Maun has several shops, good communications facilities (internet) and banks. This afternoon we enjoy a scenic flight over the Delta (time permitting). (B) LODGE / CHALET

DAYS 4 & 15 – Okavango Delta
This morning we are transferred to the Delta region. The tented camp is located in the heart of the Delta and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding bush area. We participate in morning game walks and “mokoro” safari in the late afternoon. Please note that mokoro safaris are seasonal and will depend on water levels in the Okavango Delta. (B / L / D) MOBILE TENTED CAMP – Please note that accommodation is in Dome Tents with padded bed rolls/mats.

DAY 6 – Nata (310 km)
After breakfast we transfer back to Maun and head east to Nata. Situated 10 km from Nata Town, our lodge has a large swimming pool, curio shop and restaurant. The birdlife in this area is particularly spectacular, due to the nearby Makgadikgadi Pans and Nata Sanctuary. (B / L) LODGE

DAY 7 – Chobe National Park – Kasane (302 km)
We leave Nata and head for the riverside town of Kasane. We arrive around midday – on arrival we will transfer to the Chobe Mobile team who will take us on our adventure into the Chobe National Park. The Chobe National Park is famous for its vast herds of elephant. Many have sighted elephant, hippo, crocodile, and an impressive array of birds and plains game. (B / D) TENTED CAMP *Please note that there will be no more opportunities to withdraw foreign currency after our departure from Botswana. Clients are requested to take cash only into Zimbabwe as credit cards and travellers cheques cannot be processed.

DAYS 8 – Victoria Falls (90 km)
A short drive from Kasane takes us to the historical town of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls town is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park that borders the Zambezi River. The Victoria Waterfalls are fed by the Zambezi River that forms the natural border between Zimbabwe & Zambia. The waterfall is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and is listed as a world heritage site. Our time here is at leisure to explore the captivating Victoria Falls & surrounding Rainforest, take a sun downer cruise or enjoy a variety of other adventure activities (own expense). Our lodge is located just outside the centre of the town. (B) LODGE

DAY 9 – Victoria Falls - Tour Ends
Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and we part ways having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! (B)

Inclusions / Exclusions

Included in the tour price:
Itinerary as specified, fully equipped safari vehicle, services of trip leader and driver, all accommodation as specified above, all catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D), No Meal (NM) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.

Excluded in the tour price:
International airfares, arrival and departure transfers, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional National Parks / Reserves entrance fees, gratuities, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.

Please Note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions. All prices are subject to change without prior notice. WildLife Adventures endeavours to maintain the standard of accommodation on this trip, but may have to substitute in some cases due to availability at the time of travel. Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.

Extra information

WildLife Adventures can book airport transfers and additional accommodation through our central reservations office. Please notify us at the time of booking if you wish to make use of this service. Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. You will be advised of any amendments or changes in the itinerary during your pre-departure meeting on day 1.