Itinerary

You can arrive at any time on day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting tonight at 6pm. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Please ask a member of reception for this information. Your leader will collect your kitty at this meeting. After the group meeting there is the option of joining the group for dinner.

Please note this is a combination trip. The composition of your group, your group leader and your overland vehicle may change in Livingstone.

Our journey begins in Johannesburg, a sprawling city of remarkable contrasts: in the townships, mansions stand alongside tin shacks and there are as many green parks on the outskirts of the city as there are conglomerations of concrete in the city centre. This is a good place to spend a couple of days to get an insight into South Africa's history and it's a great base for exploring the rest of the country.

In Jo'Burg we stay in comfortable twin share permanent dome tents with two beds, toilet facilities are shared.

Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Today we head to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary situated on the edge of the vast Kalahari Desert. This reserve is the result of local communities' efforts in 1989 to convert the Serwe Pan, previously a hunting area, into a conservation area. Now, the area is prime habitat for white rhinos, zebras, wildebeest and giraffes, and game may be observed around its many natural waterholes. A visit to this locally-based wildlife project benefits the local communities and you'll also be contributing to the protection of the highly endangered rhinoceros. We head out on a dusk game drive to see the rhinos when they are at their most active.

Tonight we overnight at a campsite with camp toilets and hot and cold showers.
Distance: 600km
Time travelled: 9 to 10 hours
Meals: Dinner
Note: Today we cross the border into Botswana. This border crossing at Martins Drift is normally quite smooth but there might be some delay during peak season e.g. school holidays

Day 3 Maun
Our destination today is one of the world's most renowned and complex ecosystems, the Okavango Delta. Springing from the Okavango River which begins life in Angola, this is a natural wetland system formed by the river dividing into an intricate floodplain of thousands of channels, spreading 1,600,000ha over northern Botswana. This fan-like network of waterways forms an inland delta, the only one of its kind in the world.

For those wanting more adventure there is an opportunity to fly over the delta in a small plane for a bird's eye view, a great way to appreciate the immensity of this watery world.
Distance: 520 km
Time travelled: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Days 4-5 Okavango Delta
Today we traverse the waterways by mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe navigated by friendly local 'polers', as well as on foot. With luck, you might spot some of the delta's unusual wildlife and prolific birdlife while on these safaris. We also spend time exploring the maze of lagoons, lakes and streams on foot, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides.

We camp on a remote island in the heart of the wilderness. We dig a bush toilet and go without a shower but it is all part of the Delta experience. At night, the sounds of the African bush are the only things you will hear - a true wilderness experience!
Distance travelled: 60km from Maun to poling station
Time travelled: 2 to 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On day 5 we start the morning with a final bush walk before taking down our camp. We take the mokoro back to the poling station for our transfer back to Maun. After lunch we drive 240km to Planet Baobab, our next camp. Our campsite is situated around an ancient baobab forest- a wonderful chance to get up close to these magnificent trees.
Distance: Maun to Planet Baobab, 240km
Time travelled: 4 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 Chobe National Park
After breakfast we drive to the town of Kasane through the Chobe Forest Extension with a chance to see animals such as elephants and giraffe.

Nestled in the northern corner of Botswana amid lush forest, Chobe covers a huge area of 12,000 sq km and is home to some of the largest elephant populations in Africa as well as lions and a flurry of bird life, including the famous African fish-eagle. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a fish-eagle cruise on the Chobe River, a very relaxing way to perhaps see hippos in the shallows and maybe even a herd of elephants coming down to the river's edge for bath time

Tonight we camp. There are hot showers and flush toilets at our campsite.

Distance: 420kms from Planet Baobab to Kasane
Time travelled: 7-8 hours including stops and lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Days 7-8 Victoria Falls/Livingstone
Our day begins early, with the chance of an optional dawn game drive before heading for Zambia, its border naturally formed by the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers and we cross it aboard the Kazangula Ferry.

The powerful Victoria Falls is the perfect place to end this wilderness adventure.
After settling in to our campsite in Livingstone this afternoon we head to Victoria
Falls to experience this wonder of nature. The falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow chasm below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below.

This is a combination trip and the composition of your group and your group leader may change. There will be a group meeting at 1pm on day 7 before heading to Victoria Falls so that you can meet your new travelling companions and find out more about the second part of your adventure. Your leader will collect the second part of your kitty today.

Day 8 is free for you to enjoy the range of activities this region has to offer. This charming town is quickly becoming known as Africa's adrenaline capital with bungee-jumping, white water rafting and abseiling are just a handful of the activities on offer.

Our accommodation for these nights is in tents. There are toilet blocks with hot and cold showers and flush toilets.
Distance: Today we travel a total distance of 90km with a Ferry Crossing over the Zambezi.
Time travelled: 4 to 5 hours depending on delays at the ferry
Meals: Breakfast on day 7. Please note there are no meals provided on day 8.

Notes: Please note that this ferry crossing at Kazangula can get very busy due to the trucks travelling up and down Africa. The trucks use this ferry crossing because of the weight restriction over the Victoria Falls Bridge as well as the political situation in Zimbabwe. Normally there are two ferries operating but most of the time only one is operational. In cases like this we might expect some delays crossing the ferry into Zambia.

Day 9 Northern Botswana
Departing around 8am, we begin our drive, heading towards the border post where we cross the Zambezi River by ferry. From there we drive through the vast grasslands of Botswana towards Nata. There may be the chance for some great wildlife viewing on our drive as we drive through the Chobe Forest Extension.

Tonight we camp in Northern Botswana. Our campsite has a swimming pool as well as a fully stocked bar.

Distance travelled: 75 km from Livingstone to Ferry at Kazangula, 325km from Kasane to our campsite
Time travelled: 6-8 hours depending on ferry crossing over the Zambezi River
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Notes: Please note that this ferry crossing at Kazangula can get very busy due to the trucks travelling up and down Africa. The trucks use this ferry crossing because of the weight restriction over the Victoria Falls Bridge as well as the political situation in Zimbabwe. Normally there are two ferries operating but most of the time only one is operational. In cases like this we might expect some delays crossing the ferry into Botswana

Day 10 Johannesburg
Today we head for the bright city lights of Johannesburg. You will be met by a vehicle in Mokopane to transfer back to Johannesburg.

Our tour ends in Johannesburg in the late afternoon/early evening of day 10 (approximately 8pm).

On arrival in Johannesburg you can be dropped at the airport or at Amadwala Lodge. (Please advise you leader)

Please note accommodation is not provided to tonight - post tour accommodation is available at Amadwala Lodge, please ask at time of booking.

Please do not arrange any ongoing flights until after 11pm this evening.

Included

Accommodation: Permanent erected tents with built in mosquito netting over the door and windows and two proper single bed mattresses

Max Group Size: 20 pax

Evening game drive - Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Mokoro trip - Okavango Delta
Guided walk - Okavango Delta
Fish-eagle river cruise - Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls - Livingstone
Visit Makigadikgadi Salt Pans - Nata

Excluded

White water rafting (full day), Victoria Falls - US$145
Jet boat, Victoria Falls - US$95
Kayaking, Victoria Falls - US$150
Abseil Full Day, Victoria Falls - US$95
Gorge Swing ( 2 Jumps), Victoria Falls ; US$65
Flying Fox, Cable Slide, Rap Jump - Victoria Falls - US$35each
Horse riding (2 hours), Livingstone - US$75
Flight over the falls (Microlight), Victoria Falls - US$120-240
Flight over the falls (Helicopter), Victoria Falls - US$130-260
Elephant Ride, Victoria Falls - US$150 (plus Park Fees)
Canoeing Upper Zambezi (half day), Victoria Falls - US$95- 120
Bungy jumping, Victoria Falls - US$110
Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls - US$45-55
Discounts are available for multi activity packages at Victoria Falls

Scenic flight, Okavango Delta - -prices vary depending on plane size, and number of passengers.

Departures

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

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