Itinerary

Day 1 JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, birthplace of Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 4300 hectare reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest. We take our first game drive around the open grassland of Malema and Serwe Pans. [camping -LD] 

[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
Day 2 MAUN
We drive through the central Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, Maun is a bustling frontier town where we prepare for the delta excursion. After setting up camp we have a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool. [camping BL-]

Day 3, 4, 5 OKAVANGO DELTA
Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Makoro (dugout canoes). The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the Botswanan flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for birds & wildlife. We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment & enjoy bush walks, bird watching & swimming in the clear water. Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle & culture. We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 5 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta. [camping Bx3, Lx3, Dx2]

Day 6 – 9 MOREMI and SAVUTI
We have 4 nights in these conservation areas with time to explore the various habitats. We spend our time on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game.
Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world and we take our open 4WD vehicle into Moremi for fantastic game viewing! Grasslands, floodplains, forests, lily lagoons and winding water channels combine to form a variety of game viewing habitats.

Moving north over the sand ridge and into the Mababe depression we arrive at the Savuti Marsh. This open grassland area attracts herds of zebra and wildebeest, which in turn draw the large lion prides for which Savuti is famous. The waterhole near camp is also a favorite drinking point for many elephant and the sunsets here are fantastic. [camping BLD]

Day 10 – 11 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. In the early morning we search for game and return to camp for brunch. The late afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise is a highlight as we see the mighty elephant herds returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst. We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11. [camping Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]

Day 12 – 13 VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE
We camp for 2 nights in Zambia near Livingstone town on the banks of the Zambezi River. Enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. Opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungi Jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense). [camping Bx2 - -]

Day 14 LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available. [- B - -]

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM:
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 Motswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources.

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Due to the early departure time of this safari we recommend that you stay in Johannesburg the night before safari. Please indicate if you require assistance with airport transfers and hotel reservations in your enquiry .

Single supplement
If you are travelling on your own, we will “room” you with another same gender client so you do not pay extra when booking as a single person. If however, you request a single room, then the single supplement is applicable.

Local payment
A local payment is required on this safari and this will be collected by the tour leader on departure. This covers a portion of the local operational costs including entrance and park fees. This ensures that a major portion of your tour price goes directly into the country you are visiting, benefiting local communities and contributing to the conservation of the area.

Included

13 nights camping 
Entrance fees 
Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags) 
Professional guide 
Okavango Delta excursion 
Moremi, Savuti, Chobe 4WD excursion
Maximum group size: 12 Travellers

Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD
Vehicle - for longer distance travel, place to place, we use custom-built safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. Your comfort is catered for with individual seats (with safety belts), ample legroom and large vertical sliding windows for unobstructed viewing and photography.
There are roof hatches for excellent "open" views and an integral cab and passenger compartment so contact with the driver is easy. Each truck also have large packing compartments, a built in kitchen, freezers, drinking water tanks, interior lights and gas stoves (to minimise use of wood and destruction of forest areas). There is also a pullout set of steps into the passenger compartment, making access for clients easier.

or Toyota Hiace minibuses with 10 forward facing seats (roof rack and trailer for equipment and baggage); or Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 16 forward facing seats (and trailer for equipment and baggage). There are a couple of long days of travelling but the vehicles have a comfortable cruising speed.

For the national parks of Botswana we use custom built 4WDs, with individual "bucket" seats, with trailers for the equipment. Game viewing from an “open” vehicle is the best way to go for Botswana – small groups in Land Rovers and Land Cruisers have the best wildlife sightings!
We are pleased to announce the introduction of its new Land Cruiser 4WD open game viewing vehicles in Botswana (July2008). These custom built game viewing vehicles are the first of their kind in Botswana. Each new vehicle has a built in “roll cage” that conforms to the latest safety standards of South Africa, and each individual bucket seat has a lap belt. The vehicles are constructed by a registered coach builder and ensure structural integrity of the passenger cabin in the unlikely event of a roll.

Meals as per itinerary
We pride ourselves on giving very good healthy meals to our clients and will provide three meals per day, except where shown in the itinerary, where we try out local restaurants.
The tour leaders do the shopping and meal planning for each group. He/she will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. A rough idea of what these will consist of is: Breakfast - cereals or coffee and toast or the occasional fried breakfast, Lunch - cheese, cold meats, salads on bread or rolls, Dinner - braais (local barbecue), potjies (stews), stir fries etc. We use regular plates, cups and cutlery. All cooking and eating utensils will also be provided.
We do cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or allergies.)
We will supply fruit squash served with breakfast and tea or coffee served with breakfast and dinner

Excluded

All other beverages will be for your own expense. We will not supply bottled drinking water although it is available at many shops on tour
Botswana:
Flight over Okavango 45min $100-120 (subject to the number of people sharing the aircraft).
Zambia / Zimbabwe:
Game drives (2 hours) $35, Horse riding (2-3 hours) $50-70, Flight – fixed wing $55, Flight – helicopter $85-170, Flight – micro light $80-140, Rafting ½ day $95, Rafting full day $95, River boarding $135, Bungi jumping $85, Canoe upper – Zambezi ½ day $75, Canoe upper – Zambezi 1 day $88, Zambezi cruise $35-48, Elephant rides $110, Crocodile farm $12, Snake park $5

Excluded

Starts: Johannesburg – Finishes: Livingstone
18 Oct 09 – 31 Oct 09 
25 Oct 09 – 07 Nov 09
01 Nov 09 – 14 Nov 09
08 Nov 09 – 21 Nov 09
15 Nov 09 – 28 Nov 09
22 Nov 09 – 05 Dec 09
29 Nov 09 – 12 Dec 09
06 Dec 09 – 19 Dec 09
13 Dec 09 – 26 Dec 09
20 Dec 09 – 02 Jan 10
27 Dec 09 – 09 Jan 10
2010
10 Jan 10 – 23 Jan 10
17 Jan 10 – 30 Jan 10
31 Jan 10 – 13 Feb 10
07 Feb 10 – 20 Feb 10
21 Feb 10 – 06 Mar 10
28 Feb 10 – 13 Mar 10
14 Mar 10 – 27 Mar 10
21 Mar 10 – 03 Apr 10
28 Mar 10 – 10 Apr 10
04 Apr 10 – 17 Apr 10
11 Apr 10 – 24 Apr 10
18 Apr 10 – 01 May 10
02 May 10 – 15 May 10
09 May 10 – 22 May 10
23 May 10 – 05 Jun 10
30 May 10 – 12 Jun 10
06 Jun 10 – 19 Jun 10
13 Jun 10 – 26 Jun 10
20 Jun 10 – 03 Jul 10
27 Jun 10 – 10 Jul 10
04 Jul 10 – 17 Jul 10 
11 Jul 10 – 24 Jul 10
18 Jul 10 – 31 Jul 10
25 Jul 10 – 07 Aug 10
01 Aug 10 – 14 Aug 10
08 Aug 10 – 21 Aug 10
15 Aug 10 – 28 Aug 10
22 Aug 10 – 04 Sep 10
29 Aug 10 – 11 Sep 10
05 Sep 10 – 18 Sep 10
12 Sep 10 – 25 Sep 10
19 Sep 10 – 02 Oct 10
26 Sep 10 – 09 Oct 10
03 Oct 10 – 16 Oct 10
10 Oct 10 – 23 Oct 10
17 Oct 10 – 30 Oct 10
24 Oct 10 – 06 Nov 10
31 Oct 10 – 13 Nov 10
07 Nov 10 – 20 Nov 10
14 Nov 10 – 27 Nov 10
21 Nov 10 – 04 Dec 10
28 Nov 10 – 11 Dec 10
05 Dec 10 – 18 Dec 10
12 Dec 10 – 25 Dec 10
19 Dec 10 – 01 Jan 11
26 Dec 10 – 08 Jan 11

 

 

 

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