Botswana Wildlife Safari
15 days - from $2900
Explore the Okavango waterways by houseboat
World-class game-viewing in Chobe and Moremi Reserves
Discover Livingstone and feel 'the smoke that thunders'
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Okavango Houseboat & Caprivi Strip
From Maun, our journey begins at the Okavango Panhandle, a geological fault that restricts the meandering river until its release into the main delta. Here we enjoy the unique experience of a three-night stay on a houseboat spending the days exploring the vast reed beds and lagoons. There's also plenty of time for walks, village visits, bird-watching and fishing and we also include an excursion to visit the famous rock paintings at Tsodilo Hills.
'Vic Falls', Chobe & Moremi Reserves
After traversing Namibia's Caprivi Strip, we reach Livingstone, the adventure capital of Zambia. We'll visit the raging 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls, and a range of optional activities including a bush walk to nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. During the next 5 days we'll explore the wildlife parks of Chobe and Moremi, a lush landscape of forests and flood plains. Giraffe, buffalo and large herds of elephant are commonly sighted, as well as predators such as lion, leopard, jackal and hyena.
Into the Okavango Delta
Finally we head into the Okavango Delta itself. A huge freshwater oasis in the Kalahari Desert, hundreds of species are attracted to this fertile, freshwater basin including elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu and innumerable birds. We'll spend our time here among the plentiful game, exploring by safari vehicle. Hippo, crocodile, red lechwe and numerous other animals as well as birdlife are normally easy to spot.
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Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Maun (Botswana); free day. 2 Drive to houseboat on Okavango Panhandle; afternoon activities. 3 On houseboat; cruises and optional activities. 4 On house; excursion to Tsodilo Hills. 5 Drive to Livingstone (Zambia) via Caprivi Strip (Namibia). 6 In Livingstone; view Victoria Falls. 7 To Chobe N. Park (Botswana). 8 & 9 Game viewing in Chobe. 10 & 11 Game viewing in Moremi Reserve. 12 Drive to Xaxanaka in Okavango Delta; game viewing. 13 Game viewing in Okavango Delta. 14 Game drive; drive Maun. 15 End tour Maun.
Accommodation: 2nts comfortable hotel, 2nts standard lodge, 3nts houseboat, 7nts standard camping - twin-share en-suite cabins during our time on the houseboat. Camping is in private wilderness sites with large dome tents, beds, mattresses, sheet/sleeping bags and pillows provided plus shower and toilet facilities; 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 11 dinners included.
Transport: 4WD Safari vehicle with support vehicle/Ferry/Shared cabin on Houseboat/On foot.
Comment: A varied and comprehensive safari with some long journeys. Little physical exertion and camp assistants take care of camp chores so no participation is required.
Group: Approx: 9 to 12.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/Driver/Guide/ Camp assistant/Cook plus various boat crew.
Trip Reference: BW