_15 Day Botswana Wildlife BreakawayA small group Safari from Victoria Falls into Namibia, Botswana, and returning to Zimbabwe. This remarkable journey is enjoyed from the comfort of lodges and permanent camps, while taking in an extensive list of highlights. Visit Victoria Falls, Mahango National Park, Okavango Delta including the Khwai Concession and Moremi, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Chobe National Park, and Hwange National Park. Yes, all in this one trip! |
2019 Rates
Price per person sharing from US$4,085 (total price consists of tour price US$3,735 + park fees US$350) |
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Day 01 Arrive Victoria FallsOn arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar to spend 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. You will have time this afternoon for some activities of your choice from the many that are available in the Victoria Falls area. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the lodge at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.
Accommodation: A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar
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Day 02 Victoria FallsYou have a large part of today at leisure to explore the town of Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas, and experience some of the unique offerings, from adventure activities to cultural interactions. In the afternoon you embark on a relaxing sunset cruise with snacks and drinks on the mighty Zambezi River.
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Day 03 Victoria Falls ~ CapriviAfter breakfast the safari heads across the Kazungula border into Namibia, driving through the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region) to spend 1 night on a full board basis at Camp Kwando or similar, situated on the banks of the Kwando River. You arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon to enjoy sunset overlooking the river, with a chance of seeing both crocodiles and hippos.
Accommodation: Camp Kwando or similar
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Day 04 Caprivi ~ Okavango DeltaThe morning starts early for a game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park, which extends from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the east and incorporates the Mahangu Game Reserve. Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo are amongst the animals likely to be seen as well as prolific birdlife. You cross over the border into Botswana and head to Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta, to spend 2 nights on a full board basis at Guma Lagoon Camp or similar.
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar
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Day 05 Okavango DeltaToday is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional poled canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. On a secluded island you take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.
Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar
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Day 06 Okavango ~ Khwai Concession/MoremiTravelling along the western side of the Okavango Delta the safari goes via Maun to Bedouin Bush Camp or similar, outside the boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve to spend 3 nights with full board.
Accommodation: Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
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Day 07 Khwai ConcessionYou have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives in the Khwai area. In an
open 4x4 vehicle you will explore the Khwai River region on a full day game drive viewing a variety of game that frequent this region. After dinner your guide will take you on a night drive when you can hopefully spot some activity by nocturnal animals. Accommodation: Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
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Day 08 MoremiToday you head into the famous Moremi Game Reserve, known as one of the most
beautiful and varied reserves in Africa, with a jaw-dropping concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in this unspoiled habitat. Accommodation: Bedouin Bush Camp or similar
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Day 09 Khwai ~ Makgadikgadi Salt PansLeaving the bush behind, you head east towards Great Makgadikgadi, once a large river fed lake which now is the largest area of salt pans in the world, incorporating vast grass plains dotted by palm islands. After lunch prepared by your guide en route, the group arrives in the late afternoon at Nata Lodge or similar to spend 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis, with dinner tonight on your own account.
Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar
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Day 10 Makgadikgadi ~ Chobe National ParkEarly this morning you head off to the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans. After a packed breakfast you continue north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park, with lunch prepared en route by your guide. You will spend 2 nights at Chobe Safari Lodge on a half board basis. You have the afternoon at leisure to partake in optional activities or to relax by the pool.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
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Day 11 Chobe National ParkThe day starts with a spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. After lunch (at your own expense), an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River will allow you to get great close-up photos of elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
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Day 12 Chobe ~ Hwange National ParkToday you leave Botswana behind and cross back into Zimbabwe and drive to Hwange National Park, where you will spend 3 nights at Sable Sands or similar on a full board basis. This afternoon you can partake in an optional game drive if time allows.
Accommodation: Sable Sands or similar
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Day 13 & 14 Hwange National ParkFor these 2 days you will explore the vast wilderness on game drives. You will also visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to witness the work that is done to protect this endangered species.
Accommodation: Sable Sands or similar
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