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Package ID: 1469 |
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| Botswana Camping Safari - Authentic |
Explore the prime wildlife regions of Moremi, Okavango Delta and Chobe whilst relaxing in the wilderness surrounds of your fully serviced tented camp.
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Northern Explorer Full Itinerary
Length: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Routing: Maun to Kasane or Kasane to Maun
Access: Maun, Kasane, Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport
Accommodation: Camping wild in an Authentic Mobile Tented Safari
Highlights: Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Savuti & Chobe National Park
Note: We can arrange accommodation the night before the safari commences if need be.
Itinerary
3 nights camping in Xakanaxa, Moremi Game Reserve.
Activity guide: game drives, Okavango boat cruise
2 nights camping in the Khwai Community Area bordering Moremi Game Reserve
Activity guide: game drives, night drives, guided walks
3 nights camping in Savuti, Chobe National Park
Activity guide: game drives
2 nights camping in Chobe, Chobe National Park
Activity guide: game drive, Chobe river cruise
Optional Safari Extensions: Popular requests include Victoria Falls. Check our Victoria Falls Tour
DETAILED ITINERARY (Maun – Kasane)
Day 1 to 3: Camping in Xakanaxa within the Moremi Game Reserve
Your safari guide will be there to welcome you on arrival at Maun Airport . The exact departure time from Maun Airport will be advised closer to the time, as this depends on Air Botswana 's flight schedule. We expect to leave Maun and begin our journey mid-day to early afternoon. For those guests who plan on spending a pre-safari night in Maun (highly recommended after a long-haul flight), please let us know and we shall arrange tented accommodation in a fixed camp in Maun.
We begin our journey to Moremi Game Reserve, stopping for a picnic lunch en-route, and arriving at our pre-erected camp in the Xakanaxa region of the reserve in time for sundowners. Spending our first three nights camping in the Xakanaxa region, we explore the surrounding wilderness on game drives during the day.
Meal Planner: L, D
Day 4 to 5: Camping in the Khwai Community Area Bordering the Moremi Game Reserve
Following an early morning game drive en-route to the Xakanaxa boat station, you will embark on a water world adventure, exploring the endless network of crystal clear waterways and secret lagoons by motor boat, and the surrounding palm fringed islands on foot. After a full day on the water, we return to dry land and head north-east, en route to the Khwai community area.
The Khwai River forms a boundary between the reserve and the community area. We spend the following two nights camping at an exclusive campsite in the community area, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives both during the day and at night.
Exploring after dark with spotlights offers you an opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal animals that are rarely encountered during the day. We will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding wilderness on foot and enjoy an up close and personal encounter with Botswana 's flora and fauna. It is important to note that night drives and guided walks are not permitted within the national parks and reserves. These activities are conducted outside the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Khwai community area.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 6 to 8: Camping at Savuti within the Chobe National Park
We head further north en-route to Chobe National Park, were we spend the following three nights camping in an exclusive wilderness campsite in the Savuti region, exploring the dessert-like landscape of game drives.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 9 to 10: Camping along the Chobe river front within the Chobe National Park
Leaving this parched landscape, we continue our journey north to the contrasting Chobe region of the park. We spend the last two nights camping in an exclusive wilderness campsite along the Chobe River , exploring the river banks and surrounding flood plains on game drives. The grand finale being a leisurely afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River against the backdrop of a magnificent African sunset.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 11: Safari ends in Kasane
Following breakfast and an early morning game drive, our safari ends in Kasane mid morning, around 10:00am . Your guide will drop you off either at Kasane Airport for onward flights or road transfers to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, or at your hotel, should you be spending a night in Kasane.
Meal Planner: B
NOTE: Although every effort to adhere to schedules and itineraries is made, these are subject to change in light of changing local conditions (weather, roads, animal movements) and availability. You will be notified accordingly.
REVERSE ITINERARY (Kasane – Maun)
Day 1 to 2: Camping along the Chobe river front within the Chobe National Park
Our meeting and departure point in Kasane is the reception at Chobe Safari Lodge. Your guide will be there to welcome you on arrival. We expect to leave Kasane and begin our journey at 12:00 . We can arrange accommodation at Chobe Safari Lodge the night before the safari departs.
We begin our journey in the Chobe region, spending the first two nights camping in an exclusive campsite along the banks of the Chobe River , exploring the river banks and surrounding flood plains on game drives. On day two, we take to the water to enjoy a leisurely afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River against the backdrop of a magnificent African sunset.
Meal Planner: L & D
Day 3 to 5: Camping at Savuti within the Chobe National Park
Leaving the lush landscape of the Chobe riverfront behind, you will travel south to the contrasting Savuti region of the park, where we will spend the following three nights camping in an exclusive campsite, exploring the dessert-like landscape of game drives.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 6 to 7: Camping in the Khwai Community Area Bordering the Moremi Game Reserve
Following an early breakfast, we continue further south towards the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The Khwai Rivers forms a boundary between the Moremi Game Reserve and the community area. We spend the following two nights camping at an exclusive campsite in the community area, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives both during the day and at night.
Exploring after dark with spotlights offers you an opportunity to experience some of the nocturnal animals that are rarely encountered during the day. We will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding wilderness on foot and enjoy an up close and personal encounter with Botswana 's flora and fauna. It is important to note that night drives and guided walks are not permitted within the national parks and reserves. These activities are conducted outside the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Khwai community area.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 8 to 10: Camping in Xakanaxa within the Moremi Game Reserve
Following an early morning game drive en-route to the Xakanaxa boat station, you will embark on a water world adventure, exploring the endless network of crystal clear waterways and secret lagoons by motor boat, and the surrounding palm fringed islands on foot. After a full day on the water, we return to dry, spending our last three nights camping in the Xakanaxa region, we explore the surrounding wilderness on game drives during the day.
Meal Planner: B, L & D
Day 11: Safari ends in Maun
Following breakfast and an early morning game drive, our safari ends in Maun at approximately 13:00 , where you will be dropped off at the airport for an onward flight, or at your hotel, should you be spending a night in Maun.
Meal Planner: B
Extension Option: Victoria Falls, only an hour and a half way, a superb end or start to your safari holiday.
Check our Victoria Falls Tour in the tours section or request details.
Prices vary per date. $3760 - Vehicle has guaranteed window seat x 9 whilst the $3300 has 12 seats on the safari.
Departure Dates departing Maun, ending Kasane
03 June 2009 - SOLD OUT
06 June 2009 - $3385
05 July 2009 - $3300
06 Aug 2009 - $3300
07 Sept 2009 - $3760
09 Oct 2009 - $3760
12 Oct 2009 - $3760
10 Nov 2009 - $3760
13 Nov 2009 - $3300
12 Dec 2009 - $3300
Departure Dates: departing Kasane, ending Maun
13 May 2009 - $3760
16 May 2009 - $3300
14 June 2009 - $2970
17 June 2009 - $3385
10 Aug 2009 - $3300
17 Aug 2009 - $3760
21 Aug 2009 - $3300
22 Sept 2009 - $3760
12 Oct 2009 - $3760
20 Oct 2009 - $3760
21 Nov 2009 - $3760
24 Nov 2009 - $3760
Includes:
* Spacious and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds and bed linen, with a private bathroom en-suite
* Services of a professional guide and safari team, including a camp manager, safari chef and camp assistants, complete with a supply vehicle
* Game drives and local transfers in customised safari vehicles with a guaranteed window seat
* Exclusive camping in private campsites within the national parks and reserves
* All entrance and camping fees within the national parks and reserves
* All meals and drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and G&T – no other spirits)
* All activities as specified in the itinerary
* Medical Evacuation Insurance
* 10% Vat
Excludes:
* International & domestic flights
* Pre and post safari accommodation and transfers
* Travel and medical insurance
* Visas
* Optional safari extensions
* Spirits (you are welcome to bring your own)
* Items of a personal nature.
Air Botswana:
Johannesburg to Maun: $221 USD pp + tax
Maun to Johannesburg: $160 USD pp + tax
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