Classic Botswana Safari

Safari through the wilderness of Botswana. Experience the Okavango Delta by traditional dug-outs and the abundant wildlife of Moremi game reserve and Savuti. Explore Chobe NP by boat and enjoy wonderful views of Victoria Falls!

Price: (Valid: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
€ 975 pps + local payment of US$ 300 pp
10 Days Safari

Highlights * Khama Rhino Sanctuary – game drive * Okavango Delta * Moremi Game Reserve – game drives * Savuti – game drives * Chobe National Park – game drive and river cruise * Victoria Falls – adventure activities

Departs from: Maun - Ends: Livingstone

Includes
* 13 nights camping
* Entrance fees
* Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags & pillow)
* Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD
* Meals as per itinerary
* Professional guide
* Okavango Delta excursion
* Moremi, Savuti, Chobe 4WD excursion

Classic Botswana Safari Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 MAUN [Camping]
Our adventure begins in Maun, a small town located on the South Eastern edge of the Okavango Delta and our access point to the wilderness of Botswana. For the more adventurous of heart there is a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (own expense). The day ends with a relaxing sundowner drink at the pool, and a meal in the lodge restaurant, (own expense) celebrating the start of the journey.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, with hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant
Distance/time: N/A
Optional Activities: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (+/-USD70-90 pp depending on number of people in each aircraft)

Day 2 - 5 MOREMI & SAVUTI [Camping BLD]
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 favourite drinking point for many elephant and the sunsets here are fantastic.
Includes: Entrance fees, morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle
Overnight: Wild camping – basic ablutions, bucket shower
Distance/time: 350kms ± 8½ hours, excludes game drives & stops for wildlife viewing (Maun – Savuti)

Day 6 – 7 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK [Camping Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]
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 7.
Includes: Entrance fees, morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle & sunset cruise on Chobe River
Overnight: day 6 wild camping – basic ablutions, bucket shower day 7 campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant
Distance/time: 150kms ± 5½ hours, excludes game drives & stops for wildlife viewing (Savuti – Chobe)

Day 8 – 9 VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE [Camping B;B]
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).
Includes: Entrance Fees to see the Victoria Falls
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant
Distance/time: 85kms – 1 hour, excluding border formalities (which can take 2 to 4+ hours)
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more

Day 10 LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS [ B]
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This safari has a 14h00 departure which means you can fly into Maun and join the tour on the day of your flight arrival. Please indicate if you require assistance with airport transfers and hotel reservations in the vacation planner when prompted.