Okavango and Chobe Trail North 8 days camping

Price from: R7450
Single Supplement: R110
Activity Package: R2090
Tour Summary: You'll cover the highlights of one of the most beautiful countries in Southern Africa, Botswana. Departing from Johannesburg on an amazing adventure where you'll meet the conservationists protecting the vanishing rhino. Discover the waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro, and encounter the gentle giants of Chobe National Park. Ending this amazing trip off at the smoke that thunders - Victoria Falls, the adrenalin capital of Africa.
Highlights: Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Exiting 4x4 drive into the Okavango Delta, 2 Night Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro Rides, Chobe National Park, Chobe River Cruise Victoria Falls National Park
Itinerary
Day 1 Botswana –
PalapyeWe depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana to cross the border and spend our first night in Palapye, located on the banks of the Lotsane River.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Maun
This morning we visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino. We arrive in Maun in the afternoon and prepare for the Okavango Delta. In the late afternoon there is often time to visit a local Crocodile Farm. Optional Activity: Crocodile Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Okavango Delta
During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature
has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. The rivers leading to the Okavango Delta have no passage to the ocean and irrigate instead some 15,000 square km’s of Kalahari Desert. This is a truly spectacular and unforgettable experience where wild animals are not familiar with people. We travel into the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle - in high water season boats will be used. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Gweta

We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Planet Baobab, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans. You can explore the bush around our campsite and view some of the oldest Baobab trees in the area. Optional Activity: Flight over the Delta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Kasane - Chobe National Park

Today we head north to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a river cruise, into the renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa’s spectacular wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi as it drops over 100m in to the gorge below. Optional Activities: Chobe National Park Early Morning Game Drive,
Zambezi Sunset Dinner CruiseMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Victoria Falls
Although your tour officially ends after breakfast, most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities so we recommend you add a post-tour night here. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive in Chobe, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Walking with Lions, Elephant Excursion, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast
Included
Accommodation: Two man large dome tents with plenty of extra room for your bags, plus a foam mattress to ensure your comfort.
Max Group Size: no more than 22 passengers
Transport in specialised vehicle
The service of two qualified guides
Meals, accommodation and activities as specified in the itinerary
Most National Park Fees
Scenic Flight into the Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta Excursion
Chobe National Park River Cruise
Victoria Falls National Park
Excluded
Activity Package - R2090
Vic Falls National Park entry
Chobe National Park boat cruise
3 day Delta drive in
Optional Activities
Botswana - Okavango - Tips for Polers – Per Person, Per Day - $5 to $8
Botswana - Kasane - Chobe National Park Game Drive - $40 to $45
Botswana - Maun - Crocodile Farm Visit - $5 to $6
Botswana - Gweta - Baobab Nature Walk - BWP173 to BWP183
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Dinner at local restaurant - $45 to $55
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - White Water Rafting - Full Day - $120 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Combo River Board and Rafting - Full Day - $150 to $200
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Bungee Jump - $120 to $150
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sunset Cruise - $39 to $45
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Elephant Encounter - $120 to $135
Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Lion Encounter (Walking with Lions) - $125 to $135
Visas
Vaccinations
Items of a personal nature
Alcohol
Snacks
Sleeping bag and towel
Departures
Starts: Johannesburg - Finishes: Vic Falls
2012
Departs: 03-Jan-2012 Returns: 10-Jan-2012
Departs: 17-Jan-2012 Returns: 24-Jan-2012
Departs: 31-Jan-2012 Returns: 07-Feb-2012
Departs: 14-Feb-2012 Returns: 21-Feb-2012
Departs: 28-Feb-2012 Returns: 06-Mar-2012
Departs: 13-Mar-2012 Returns: 20-Mar-2012
Departs: 27-Mar-2012 Returns: 03-Apr-2012
Departs: 10-Apr-2012 Returns: 17-Apr-2012
Departs: 24-Apr-2012 Returns: 01-May-2012
Departs: 08-May-2012 Returns: 15-May-2012
Departs: 22-May-2012 Returns: 29-May-2012
Departs: 05-Jun-2012 Returns: 12-Jun-2012
Departs: 19-Jun-2012 Returns: 26-Jun-2012
Departs: 03-Jul-2012 Returns: 10-Jul-2012
Departs: 17-Jul-2012 Returns: 24-Jul-2012
Departs: 31-Jul-2012 Returns: 07-Aug-2012
Departs: 14-Aug-2012 Returns: 21-Aug-2012
Departs: 28-Aug-2012 Returns: 04-Sep-2012
Departs: 11-Sep-2012 Returns: 18-Sep-2012
Departs: 25-Sep-2012 Returns: 02-Oct-2012
Departs: 09-Oct-2012 Returns: 16-Oct-2012
Departs: 23-Oct-2012 Returns: 30-Oct-2012
Departs: 06-Nov-2012 Returns: 13-Nov-2012
Departs: 20-Nov-2012 Returns: 27-Nov-2012
Departs: 04-Dec-2012 Returns: 11-Dec-2012
Departs: 18-Dec-2012 Returns: 25-Dec-2012
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