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| Botswana Untouched Mobile Safari_Upgraded |
A small group semi-participation Camping Safari with selected nights in chalets / permanent tented camps from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls through South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Johannesburg to Tuli Block
An early morning departure from Safari Club in Johannesburg takes us via Pretoria and Potgietersrus and through the Limpopo Province into Botswana via the the Zanzibar border post. We set up camp at Limpopo River Lodge, set in the area known as the Tuli Block. This thin strip of land in the extreme south-east of Botswana, borders Zimbabwe to the north and South Africa to the south. It is one of the few areas of commercial farmland as it receives more rain than the rest of Botswana. The land in the extreme east is where the game reserves have been established with huge herds of elephants and hundreds of colourful birds. If time allows we go on a late afternoon game drive in search of Africa’s “Big Five”, otherwise this will be done early the next morning. [LD]
DAY 2: Tuli Block to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Today we drive to the Khama Rhino Sancturay, which is situated outside the town of Serowe. The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Batswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources. We explore the sanctuary on an afternoon game drive in search of White Rhino’s. [BLD]
DAY 3: Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Kubu Island
We’ll head north-west to Kubu Island 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, Kubu Island Camp. The rest of the afternoon we spend with a hike in the area and relaxing at camp. [BLD]
DAY 4: Maun and the Khwai River
After breakfast we 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. [BLD]
DAY 5: Khwai River, Botswana
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 the Big Five. [BLD]
DAY 6: Moremi Game Reserve
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. Our mode of transport will be changed to a vehicle especially equipped and designed to take us through the rough terrain that we will face in the next six days. [BLD]
DAY 7: Moremi Game Reserve
This morning we’ll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Reserve discovering a variety of birds and wildlife hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. Unlike other Delta’s in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. You have the opportunity to listen to the sounds of the wilderness whilst sitting around the campfire at night. [BLD]
DAY 8: Savuti Game Reserve
We leave the Moremi Reserve behind us and enter the bordering Savuti Game Reserve, which also borders the famous Chobe National Park. The day is spent game driving through the park. Savuti is often described as the best wildlife-viewing area in all of Africa. It boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife, where all of the major species can be seen: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and more. The bird life is diverse and photograph opportunities abound. Savuti is known for its many predators also, including lion, spotted hyaena, jackal, bat-eared fox, wild dog and even cheetah. [BLD]
DAY 9 & 10: Chobe National Park
These two days are spent exploring the Chobe National Park with its abundance of wildlife. One of the most famous game reserves in the world, Chobe National Park is home to large animal populations and over 450 bird species. [BLD]
DAY 11: Chobe National Park and Kasane
After breakfast and a last game drive we exit the Chobe National Park and make our way to Kasane and Toro Safari Lodge, where we will meet our driver and the vehicle, that we started the tour with. 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. [BLD]
DAY 12: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. You have the afternoon to relax or to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer at Lokuthula Lodges (own expense). [BL]
DAY 13: Victoria Falls
After breakfast we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided walk. You have the afternoon at leisure for activities (own expense). [B]
DAY 14: End of Tour
Our safari ends after breakfast and we hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures. [B]
Includes:
5 nights in chalets / permanent tented camps and 8 nights camping, all transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals (which are prepared by the guide at the campsites) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, camping and park entrance fees, experienced local guide & driver.
Excludes:
Optional scenic flight over delta, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios.
UPGRADED OPTION
Upgraded - USD 2260
Local Payment ZAR 2000
Single Supplement USD 210
STANDARD OPTION
all nights are spent in tents
Price per Person:
Standard - USD 1730
Local Payment ZAR 2000
Single Supplement USD 130
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