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| Viewing: Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Fully Upgraded Safari |
Package ID: 1324 |
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| Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Fully Upgraded Safari |
A small group semi-participation Safari with all nights in chalets / permanent tented camps from / to Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia with magnificent highlights
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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 13 nights sre spent in chalets / permanent tented camps.
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: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana
A morning departure takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe into Botswana. We’ll cross the Zimbabwean border and make our way to Chobe Safari Lodge 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 Makgadigkadi 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 on a Bush Walk with our local guide, learning about the history, flora and fauna of the area and use of various plants in traditional life. We also visit a nearby water hole for sundowners. [BLD]
DAY 3: Maun and the Khwai River, Botswana
After breakfast head off for Maun and onto a private concession and Mankwe Bush 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 many animal species that are at home in this area and maybe even a few members of the Big Five. [BLD]
DAY 5: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
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. [BLD]
Day 6: Maun, Botswana
After our game experience’s we head back to Maun. Here we have the option of a scenic flight over the Delta or we can spend the afternoon relaxing next to the pool at our Camp. [BLD]
Day 7 - 8: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Early in the morning we leave Maun and drive to the Western Delta and onto Etsha 13. From here we head into the largest inland delta in the world, another highlight of Botswana, 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 Delta’s in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. We’ll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will 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. [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. En route we visit the Tsodilo Hills and take a short walk to view the rock paintings. We then make our way to Mahangu Lodge where we spend the night. The next morning we go on a game drive in 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. After lunch at the Popa Falls, we head back to the park for an afternoon game drive, hoping to spot some of the parks highlights. [BLD, BLD]
Day 11 - 12: Kwando River and Mudumu Park, Namibia
Today we drive along the Caprivi Strip to our camp on the Kwando River. En-route we’ll spend the afternoon on a game drive through Susuwe National Park, before heading to our overnight camp on the Kwando River. The rest of the day we can relax and use the facilities of our camp.
On day 12 we make our way to Mudumu National Park, (1010 km2) which has the Kwando river as its western border and the Linyati swamp to the South. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD, BLD]
Day 13: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Today we leave Namibia behind us and come to the place where we started this trip full of real African experiences – Victoria Falls. We spend the afternoon visiting the Victoria Falls and you also have the opportunity to partake in optional activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping etc. (all at own expense) [BL]
Day 14: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Our safari ends after Breakfast and we hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures. [B]
Includes:
13 nights in chalets / permanent tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, all transport in fully kitted out 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full cooking equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals (prepared by the guide at the campsites) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, accommodation and park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
Excludes:
Optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, travel insurance, flights and airport taxes, pre and post tour accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios.
Price per Person:
Upgraded - USD 2475
Local Payment: USD 245
Single Supplement: USD 420
STANDARD VERSION
On the Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Standard Safari a total of 13 nights is spent camping.
Price per Person:
Standard - USD 1725
Local Payment: USD 245
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