_15 Day Botswana Wildlife Breakaway


A small group Safari from / to Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.   This remarkable journey is enjoyed from the comfort of lodges and permanent camps, while taking in an extensive list of highlights.

Visit Victoria Falls, Hwange, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Tsodilo Hills,  Mahango National Park and Chobe National Park!   Yes, all in this one trip!
2018 Rates
Price per person sharing from US$3,685
Please contact us to discuss your travel plans in more detail.

Day 01        Arrive Victoria Falls

On arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to A'Zambezi River Lodge for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis.    The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many activities available in Victoria Falls.  This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group here for your pre-departure meeting.   
Accommodation:        A'Zambezi River Lodge         

Day 02        Victoria Falls ~ Hwange

Early this morning you will depart Victoria Falls and make your way 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

Day 03 & 04        Hwange

For 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 these endangered species.
Accommodation:        Sable Sands or similar

Day 05      Hwange ~ Botswana, Nata

It is an early start today as you leave Hwange National Park and drive through the Matetsi safari area en route to Botswana.  The drive is beautifully scenic, with the excellent chance of spotting game along the way.  You arrive at Nata Lodge in the late afternoon after stopping for lunch en route. After enjoying a dinner prepared by your guide you will spend 1 night at Nata Lodge.
Accommodation:       Nata Lodge or similar 

Day 06      Nata ~ Okavango, Khwai

After breakfast at the lodge, 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.  You continue in to the Okavango Delta to Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar, which is situated in a private concession in the Khwai area, where you will spend 3 nights with full board.
Accommodation:        Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar 

Day 07        Khwai Concession

You 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:        Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

Day 08        Khwai Concession / Moremi

Today you 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.
Accommodation:        Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar 

Day 09      Khwai ~ Western Okavango

There will be an early departure this morning as you head via Maun for the western border of the Okavango to the area known Etsha 13. You will spend 2 nights at Guma Lagoon Camp or similar on a full board basis.
Accommodation:        Guma Lagoon Camp or similar

Day  10      Maun ~ Okavango

The day is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. You have the opportunity to 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. Optional scenic helicopter rides are available here at additional cost (pre-booking recommended).
Accommodation:        Guma Lagoon Camp or similar

Day 11    Okavango ~ Bwabwata National Park

Today you leave the lush verdant wetlands of Botswana and enter Namibia. Enjoy an afternoon 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 will spend 1 night at Mahangu Safari Lodge on a full board basis.
Accommodation:        Mahangu Safari Lodge

Day 12      Bwabwata ~ Chobe

Today you continue through the Caprivi Strip, with lunch en route, crossing the border to Botswana heading to Kasane where you will spend your 1st night at either Chobe Safari Lodge,  or similar with full board.
Accommodation:        Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Day 13      Chobe National Park

Start the day with a spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park.  After a leisurely lunch, your 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.   Your 2nd night here is on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.   Lunch is at your own expense.
Accommodation:        Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Day 14      Chobe ~ Victoria Falls

Today you leave Botswana behind you and return to where you started your safari, Victoria Falls.   You visit the spectacular waterfalls on a guided walking tour and then have the rest of the day at leisure or to partake in one of  the many optional activities (at your own expense).  You will stay at A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis.   Lunch and dinner will be for your own account.
Accommodation:        A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar

Day 15      Day of Departure

Sadly, your safari ends after breakfast.  You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight.

A good time to start thinking about your next African adventure!
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