Botswana Wild Parks 14 days
Botswana Wild Parks 14 days
Price from: €1995
Single supplement €670
Local Payment:US$ 300
Highlights: Khama Rhino Sanctuary – game viewing, Okavango Delta – mokoro excursion and bush walks, Moremi Game Reserve – 3 day 4WD game viewing, Chobe National Park – 4WD game viewing and river cruise, Victoria Falls – adventure activities
Tour Summary: A small group cabin safari through Botswana. Experience the vast Magadikgadi pans, the Okavango Delta by traditional dug-outs and the abundant wildlife of Moremi game reserve. Explore Chobe National Park by boat and enjoy wonderful views of Victoria Falls.
Itinerary
Day 1 JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana and the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. 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 Botswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources. This reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest. [chalets - LD]
[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
Day 2 MAUN
We drive through the central Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Since Maun's founding in 1915 as the tribal capital of the Batawana people, it has had a reputation as a hard-living 'Wild West' town helping the local cattle ranching and safari operations. The name Maun is derived from the San word 'maung', which translates 'the place of short reeds'. After preparing for the delta excursion, we have a relaxing afternoon by the pool. [lodge BLD]
Day 3, 4, 5 OKAVANGO DELTA
The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world and an experience not to be missed. The delta environment has large numbers of rare animal populations such as red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo and wattled crane. Our local guides will take us deep into the Okavango Delta on Mokoros (dugout canoes). We will overnight on remote islands, enjoy game walks and swimming in beautiful clear water. We return to Maun late in the afternoon on day 5 an evening at the lodge and a restaurant meal. [tented camp x2, lodge x1 Bx3 Lx3 Dx2]
For the two nights spent in the Okavango Delta you stay in a pre-erected tented camp. The facilities are very basic but you will be provided with a simple bucket shower and a toilet (of the “sand and bury” variety). All water, 
equipment and provisions need to be taken with us and all rubbish taken out again. All camping equipment is supplied including a sleeping bag and pillow. The tents used are dome tents with built-in insect nets. Mattresses are supplied and are about 5cm thick.
Please note: Out local guides are wildlife experts and it is important to pay close attention to their requests in terms of safety. The delta is an exciting place to explore, but it needs to be understood and respected, and following their advice is paramount.
The ultimate Okavango wilderness experience. On certain departure dates (see departures tab) we fly into the Okavango Delta to an 
area of permanent water for a two night stay at a rustic lodge. Flying over the Okavango gives you a different perspective of the Delta. Light aircraft flights from Maun to the lodge and back are included.
Please see the departure dates to see when this option is available.
Tour code BTaf14 price: €2345 pp sharing plus local payment US$300,
single supplement €590
Day 6, 7, 8 MOREMI
After a relaxing evening we take open 4WD Land Rovers into Moremi Game Reserve for 
fantastic game viewing! Chief's Island is the largest landmass within Moremi and was the Batswana tribe's richest hunting grounds, before being declared a game reserve by the tribe. We spend 3 days on game drives watching the abundant wildlife including elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game, both in Moremi Game Reserve and in private concession reserves surrounding the park. We return to Maun on the final night for an evening at the lodge. [lodge Bx3 Lx3 Dx2]
Day 9 MAKGADIKGADI PANS
We have time for an optional game flight over the Okavango before we head towards Nata to watch a magnificent sunset over the Magadikgadi Pans. The shimmering saltpans of Makgadikgadi appear as a glaring, white, endless plain. When the rain comes a dramatic change takes place as thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrate to the sweet nutritious grasslands and clouds of Flamingo feed in its algae rich waters. It is an area of low rainfall so this spectacle only lasts a short while. [tented lodge or chalets BL -]
Day 10 – 11 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
The Chobe River is a stunning feature of Botswana and will be the focus of our lodge stay. The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. Early morning 4WD game drive in the Chobe National Park and an afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise to see the mighty elephant herds return to the Chobe River to quench their thirst. [lodge BL -]
Day 12 – 13 VICTORIA FALLS/LIVINGSTONE
Staying at the Zambezi Waterfront Lodge we visit “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. These magnificent falls are one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls Bridge was commissioned by Cecil John Rhodes in 1900, and was completed by 1905, although Rhodes never lived to see it. It spans the impressive gorge and the famous adrenalin pumping Victoria Falls bungi jump is done from this bridge, with a terrifying drop of 360ft (111m). Opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, bungi jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense). [chalets Bx2 - -]
Day 14 LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS
Tour ends after breakfast. [- B - -]
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 on the booking form.
Included
11 nights lodges / tented lodge or chalets and 2 nights tented camp
Entrance fees
Use of camping equipment (including sleeping bags in the Delta)
Professional guide
Okavango Delta excursion & Moremi 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 $5
Departures
Departs: Johannesburg – Finishes: Livingstone
25 Oct 09 – 07 Nov 09
08 Nov 09 – 21 Nov 09
15 Nov 09 – 28 Nov 09
29 Nov 09 – 12 Dec 09
06 Dec 09 – 19 Dec 09
27 Dec 09 – 09 Jan 09
2010
17 Jan 10 – 30 Jan 10
07 Feb 10 – 20 Feb 10
28 Feb 10 – 13 Mar 10
28 Mar 10 – 10 Apr 10
18 Apr 10 – 01 May 10 *
09 May 10 – 22 May 10
30 May 10 – 12 Jun 10
06 Jun 10 – 19 Jun 10
20 Jun 10 – 03 Jul 10 *
11 Jul 10 – 24 Jul 10
18 Jul 10 – 31 Jul 10
25 Jul 10 – 07 Aug 10 *
01 Aug 10 – 14 Aug 10
08 Aug 10 – 21 Aug 10
15 Aug 10 – 28 Aug 10
22 Aug 10 – 04 Sep 10 *
12 Sep 10 – 25 Sep 10
19 Sep 10 – 02 Oct 10
26 Sep 10 – 09 Oct 10
03 Oct 10 – 16 Oct 10 *
10 Oct 10 – 23 Oct 10
17 Oct 10 – 30 Oct 10
24 Oct 10 – 06 Nov 10
31 Oct 10 – 13 Nov 10
07 Nov 10 – 20 Nov 10
14 Nov 10 – 27 Nov 10
21 Nov 10 – 04 Dec 10 *
28 Nov 10 – 11 Dec 10
05 Dec 10 – 18 Dec 10
12 Dec 10 – 25 Dec 10
19 Dec 10 – 01 Jan 11
26 Dec 10 – 08 Jan 11
* Fly-in Delta Itinerary departure dates
E2345 pps plus local payment US$ 300
Single supplement E590
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