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Package ID: 1324 |
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| Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Upgraded Safari |
A small group (max 10) camping and lodge safari from Livingstone through Namibia, Botswana and Zambia with magnificent highlights including Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta.
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The Upgraded African Safari itineraries allow you to join a camping safari but with an option to spend some of the nights in lodges or chalets. The upgraded safaris provide all the adventure and experience of the original camping safaris, with a number of accommodation upgrades. For those who feel that a sheltered and restful night's sleep is worthwhile luxury that will enhance their safari, this is the finer option.
On the "Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Upgraded Safari" a total of 12 nights is spent in lodges/chalets and 1 night camping.
The trip remains a semi-participation camping trip and all meals are enjoyed with the group around the campfire. At bedtime however, those fortunate guests on the upgraded tour are able to retire to the comfort of a private room in the nearby lodge or chalet.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana
A morning departure takes you from Livingstone, Zambia and into Botswana. We’ll cross the Zambezi River by ferry and make our way to Toro Camp on the Chobe River. 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. [LD]
DAY 2: Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
We need to get up early, as today is our longest drive of the safari. We’ll head south to Planet Baobab 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, Planet Baobab. The rest of the afternoon we spend with a hike to the elephant hole and relaxing at Planet Baobab’s facilities. [BLD]
DAY 3: Maun and the Khwai River, Botswana
After breakfast we head out for a Bushmen Walk, experiencing the traditions and lifestyle of the Bushmen. We then 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 4: 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 5: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
After having explored the Khwai area, we’ll 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. [BLD]
DAY 6: Maun, Botswana
After our game experience, we’ll head back to Maun. Here you have the option of a scenic flight over the Delta. You have the afternoon to relax next to the pool at our Camp. [BLD]
DAY 7 - 8: Okavango Delta, Botawana
Another highlight of Botswana - Early in the Morning we’ll leave Maun and drive to the Western Delta and onto Etsha 13, from here we head into the largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta. We will be transferred to our Camp in the Delta where we’ll spend the next two nights listening to the sounds of the wilderness. Unlike other Deltas in the world it flows into the Kalahari Desert, which makes it unique. You’ll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. You’ll stop at a secluded island and take a 1 ½ hour guided walk on one of the islands hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. [BLD, BLD]
DAY 9 & 10: Mahangu National Park and Popa Falls, Namibia
Today we leave the lush verdant wetlands of the Delta, Botswana and enter Namibia. We visit Popa falls on our way to Mahangu Lodge where we spend the night. The next day we visit Mahango National Park which lies on the western banks of the Okavango River and is one of Namibia's most captivating and species-rich conservation areas. Main features of the Mahango are enormous baobab trees, flood plains with large herds of elephant, buffalo and red lechwe. We spend the day on a game drive through this National Park hoping to spot some of its highlights.[BLD]
DAY 11 - 12: Kwando, Lynyati Rivers and Mamili Park, Namibia
We drive along the Caprivi Strip to our camp on the Kwando River. Once we’ve arrived there, we’ll spend the afternoon on a game drive through the famous Mudumo National Park. The rest of the day you can relax and use the facilities of our camp. On day 12 we’ll make our way to the Mamili National Park, which is Namibia’s version of the Okavango Delta. We’ll experience its remoteness, beauty and wilderness, spotting some of the animals it is famous for like elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, rare sitatunga and red lechwe, crocodile and hippo, puku and spotted necked otters. [BLD, BLD]
DAY 13: Livingstone and Victoria Falls, Zambia
Today we leave Namibia behind us and come to the place where we started this trip full of real African experiences – Livingstone. The rest of the day is for your leisure and you can go and visit the Victoria Falls or do optional activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping etc. (all on own expense). [BL]
DAY 14: Livingstone and Victoria Falls, Zambia
Our safari ends after Breakfast and we hope we can welcome you again some day on one of our African Adventures. [B]
Includes:
All transport in fully kitted out 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full cooking equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, accommodation and park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Excludes:
Optional scenic flight over delta, visit to Victoria Falls, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, Alcoholic drinks, tips and curios.
Price per Person:
Upgraded - USD 2090
Local Payment: USD 195
Single Supplement: USD 265
STANDARD VERSION
On the Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Standard Safari a total of 13 nights is spent camping.
Price per Person:
Standard - USD 1515
Local Payment: USD 195
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