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.

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

Dates & Prices
Start	End	Prices in US$	Local Payment	Availability
11 Jul 09	25 Jul 09	$2900	0
18 Jul 09	01 Aug 09	$3040	0
25 Jul 09	08 Aug 09	$3040	0
01 Aug 09	15 Aug 09	$3040	0
15 Aug 09	29 Aug 09	$3040	0
22 Aug 09	05 Sep 09	$3040	0
05 Sep 09	19 Sep 09	$3040	0
12 Sep 09	26 Sep 09	$3040	0
26 Sep 09	10 Oct 09	$3040	0
03 Oct 09	17 Oct 09	$3040	0
10 Oct 09	24 Oct 09	$3040	0
17 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	$3040	0
24 Oct 09	07 Nov 09	$3040	0
07 Nov 09	21 Nov 09	$3040	0
20 Mar 10	03 Apr 10	$3190	0
03 Apr 10	17 Apr 10	$3190	0
17 Apr 10	01 May 10	$3190	0
01 May 10	15 May 10	$3190	0
15 May 10	29 May 10	$3190	0
22 May 10	05 Jun 10	$3190	0
05 Jun 10	19 Jun 10	$3190	0
19 Jun 10	03 Jul 10	$3190	0
03 Jul 10	17 Jul 10	$3190	0
17 Jul 10	31 Jul 10	$3190	0
24 Jul 10	07 Aug 10	$3190	0
31 Jul 10	14 Aug 10	$3190	0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.

Botswana Wildlife Safari

15 days - from $2900

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