Botswana, Kalahari & Delta Safari
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| Safari Price: Euro 1,295 |
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Number of Days:
15 |
| Countries visited: Botswana, Zambia |
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Vehicles, Guides & Equipment |
Booking Code: SSBK15 |
Safari Price
Includes:
Entrance fees
Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags &
pillows)
Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD
Meals as per itinerary
Professional guide
Central Kalahari & Okavango Delta mokoro excursion
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Safari Price
Excludes:
International airfares
Arrival and departure transfers
Travel and medical insurance
Personal spending money
Visas
Passports
Vaccinations
Personal taxes (including departure and border taxes)
All optional activities unscheduled or optional National Parks
/ Reserves Entrance fees
Gratuities
Restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature.
All drinks, even on days with full board basis. |
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A true exploration of Botswana. We visit the awe inspiring Central
Kalahari, the famous Okavango Delta, the game rich Nxai Pan, the
vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the elephant herds of Chobe,
and finish off with a natural wonder of the world – Victoria
Falls! A true African adventure.
Botswana, Kalahari & Delta Safari Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Kharma Rhino Sanctuary |
Camping |
Lunch, Dinner |
An early start as we depart Johannesburg at 06:30am
and head north across the border into Botswana at Martins
Drift. The Kharma Rhino Sanctuary is a 4300 hectare community
based wildlife reserve and is an integral part of the conservation
and re-introduction of the white rhino to Botswana. We arrive
in the late afternoon, set up camp and enjoy a game drive
in search of rhino, zebra and wildebeest. Our evening is enjoyed
around a campfire and we fall asleep to the sounds of the
African wilderness.
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| Day 2: |
Central Kalahari |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is
one of the largest game reserves in the world (52,800 square
kilometre). Made famous by Mark and Delia Owen in the book
Cry of the Kalahari, its remoteness, unforgiving climate and
harsh terrain have kept it pristine and untamed. This reserve
is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient
riverbeds. During the summer months, when the rains fall,
the Kalahari grasslands turn green and lush and the good grazing
attracts large herds of zebra, wildebeest springbok and gemsbok
(oryx). Following the herds we hope to find the Kalahari lions.
We use 4WD vehicles to visit the northern portion of the reserve
and camp wild for 3 nights. |
| Day 3: |
Central Kalahari |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 2 for Itinerary |
| Day 4: |
Central Kalahari |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 2 for Itinerary |
| Day 5: |
Maun |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch |
Our next stop is Maun the gateway to the Okavango
Delta. Here we restock on provisions and enjoy a swim in the
pool, a cool drink in the bar and a restaurant meal (own expense).
Opportunity to take a light aircraft flight over the channels
Okavango in the late afternoon (own expense). |
| Day 6: |
Okavango Delta |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
We venture by 4WD into the vast wilderness
of the Okavango Delta where we meet our local community guides.
Relax as your poler expertly guides your mokoro (dugout) through
the winding channels of the delta. Camp is set up on the islands
under a towering canopy of trees. We set out on foot for morning
and evening game walks with local guides. During the heat
of the day, time is spent relaxing in camp or swimming in
the clear delta waters. Birdlife in the Okavango during the
summer months is spectacular with all of the summer migrants
returning to this water wonderland. The sound of birds are
sure to wake you at dawn each morning! |
| Day 7: |
Okavango Delta |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 7 for Itinerary |
| Day 8: |
Nxai Pans |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
We return to the “poling station”
and continue with our 4WD to the vast fossil lake beds which
form the unique and beautiful Nxai Pan national park. These
pans surrounded by baobab and umbrella thorn trees are covered
with short nutritious grass that attracts the wildlife. One
of few parks that is best in rainy season, we spend the next
two days on a game drives hoping to spot large herds of springbok
and gemsbok and zebra. The seven giant trees that form the
famous Baines Baobabs are a highlight of the visit |
| Day 9: |
Nxai Pans |
Camping |
Breakfast, Dinner |
See day 8 for Itinerary. |
| Day 10: |
Makgadikgadi Pans |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Camping wild on the flat Makgadikgadi pans
is an experience you’ll never forget. After watching
the sunset over the pans, the evening is spent enjoying wide
open spaces and the canopy of stars. |
| Day 11: |
Chobe National Park |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Chobe National Park is famous for large herds
of elephants. We set up camp in Chobe and enjoy afternoon
and morning game drives. The afternoon of day 12 we embark
on a cruise on the Chobe River, a brilliant wildlife experience
where we get close to the hippopotamus, crocodiles and elephants.
Keep an eye out for the endemic Chobe puku. |
| Day 12: |
Chobe National Park |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 11 for Itinerary |
| Day 13: |
Livingstone - Zambia |
Camping |
Breakfast |
We cross the border into Zambia at the Kazangula
Ferry. Our afternoon is spent exploring the Mosi au Tunya
NP and enjoying the views as the mighty Zambezi plunges 100m
over the Victoria Falls. The following day is free to enjoy
the range of adventure activities including river rafting,
bungee jumping and the Flight of Angels over the falls (own
expense). We sample the local cuisine at a variety of restaurants
in the evening (own expense). |
| Day 14: |
Livingstone - Zambia |
Camping |
Breakfast |
See day 13 for Itinerary |
| Day 15: |
Livingstone - Zambia |
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Breakfast |
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers
to local airports available. |
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Botswana, Kalahari & Delta Safari Departure Dates
2010 Safari Departures
Jan Departures |
Feb Departures |
Mar Departures |
Apr Departures |
May Departures |
Jun Departures |
9 January 2010
30 January 2010 |
20 February 2010
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27 March 2010 |
17 April 2010 |
8 May 2010
29 May 2010 |
19 June 2010
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Jul Departures |
Aug Departures |
Sept Departures |
Oct Departures |
Nov Departures |
Dec Departures |
10 July 2010 |
14 August 2010 |
11 September 2010 |
9 October 2010 |
6 November 2010 |
4 December 2010 |
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