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Package ID: 1523 |
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| The Okavango Delta Circle Camping Safari |
This adventure safari forms a circular route around the Okavango Delta The Elephant Safari offers a great value camping adventure through three countries - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.
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Summary:
Start: Kasane, Botswana Ends: Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Zambia
Access: Transfers from Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport can be arranged.
1 night Kasane
2 nights Caprivi Strip, Namibia
1 night Tsodilo Hills
Okavango Delta
2 night Mokoro trip, Motor boat excursions
Game/Scenic flight (US$130)
1 night fixed camp in Maun
3 nights Moremi Game Reserve
3 nights Chobe National Park in lodge
1 night Lodge at Livingstone/Vic Falls
Activities: Game drives in 4WD safari vehicles
Accommodation: Camping in exclusive sites in the wild plus fixed campsites
Participation: Erect tent and prepare your bedding & load and unload your luggage
Itinerary
Day 1: Chobe Area, camping
The safari officially begins in Kasane, Botswana, at 13h00. Bush Ways Safaris is happy to assist with pre-tour arrangements such as accommodation and transfers from Livingstone, Zambia or Kasane, Botswana, if required. On arrival in Kasane your guide will give you a full safari briefing and take you shopping for your safari drinks. The first highlight of your safari will be a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Camping will be in Kasane at a campsite with permanent ablutions. (L, D)
Day 2: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park, camping
You will depart Kasane early to cross the Namibian border and then drive to Susuwe National Park. After setting up camp you will explore the area on an afternoon game drive. Camping is in a designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 2: Kasane Susuwe: 270km, 3-4hrs
Day 3: Popa Falls, camping
You will rise with the sun and head west towards the Okavango River. You will camp on the banks of the Okavango River overlooking Popa Falls and have the opportunity to visit these rapids in the afternoon. Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Susuwe Popa Falls: 220km, 4hrs
Day 4: Tsodilo Hills, camping
After a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango National Park before crossing the border to re-enter Botswana. You will journey through to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. This afternoon you will visit the museum and explore the walking trails around the ancient hills, home to thousands of traditional Bushmen paintings dating back to 800 AD. Camping is in a designated site with permanent ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Popa Falls - Tsodilo Hills: 120km, 4hrs
Days 5 - 6: Okavango Delta, camping
Rising with the sun, you will drive to the edge of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. You will transfer your equipment to motorboats cruise along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning landscape. Deeper in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You will camp wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Tsodilo Hills Okavango Delta: 120km, 2hrs
Day 7: Maun, camping
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango you will travel south to Maun. You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta to Maun (1hr scenic flight is EUR 100 per person, min. 3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Deltas unique water system and if you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite writing postcards or reading a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will travel to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for the next stage of your adventure. After collecting you at the airport, you will shop for drinks and then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Okavango Delta Maun: 320km, 4h
Days 8-10: Moremi Game Reserve, camping
From Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Maun Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive)
Days 11-13: Chobe National Park, camping
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Moremi Savuti: 120km. 5-6h
Day 12: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5h
Days 1415: A night in a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, chalet accommodation
After a morning game drive you will cross the Zambezi River by ferry and then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios. Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge. The safari officially ends at 10h00 on Day 15. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone airport or lodges, Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost. Activities in Livingstone include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Elephant rides and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.
(Day 14 B, L & Day 15 B)
Day 14: Chobe River Livingstone: 100km, 2-3h
Notes:
The tour officially ends at 10am on day 15.
Transfers to Livingstone Airport, Victoria Falls or Kasane Airport can be arranged.
Prices for 2009
Low Season: 01 March to 26 June & from 31 October to 31 December - 1795 per person sharing
High Season: 27 June to 31 October - £1895 per person sharing
Departure Dates 2009
March - 21/3/09
April - 4/4/09, 25/4/09
May - 9/5/09, 23/5/09
June - 13/6/09, 27/6/09
July - 11/7/09, 25/7/09
August - 8/8/09, 22/8/09
September - 5/9/09, 19/9/09
October - 3/10/09, 17/10/09, 31/10/09
November - 14/11/09, 28/11/09
Price includes:
All accommodation (large two man tents with mattresses)
All meals that are indicated.( B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner )
Professional guide and camp assistant
All park entries
Transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Price excludes:
Restaurant meals (Victoria Falls)
Flight of the Delta
Visas
Gratuities
Curios
Optional excursions
Alcohol and soft drinks
Travel Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
Sleeping bag (and a small pillow)
Transfers
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