Okavango Adventure - a Family Holiday in Botswana, Namibia & Zambia - 2010/11 Itinerary
12 days - from $3160
• Discover Moremi's big game & Chobe's elephant herds
• Explore the Okavango waterways by houseboat
• Discover Livingstone & feel the 'Smoke that Thunders'
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The Okavango Delta
We begin with a drive to our bush camp at Xaxanaka, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta. 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 exploring by safari vehicle. Hippo, crocodile, red lechwe and numerous other game as well as birdlife are normally easy to spot.
Houseboat & Tsodilo Hills
Heading northwest we reach 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 two-night stay aboard a houseboat, cruising the vast reed beds and lagoons on the lookout for birds and wildlife. There is also the opportunity to visit Tsodilo Hills to discover the rock paintings imbued in myth and legend on these remote outcrops rising abruptly from the desert. Next it's into Namibia as we traverse the lush savannah of the Caprivi strip.
Chobe National Park & Vic Falls
From our comfortable lodge at Kasane back in Botswana we make forays into the beautiful game park of Chobe in search of some of the large herds of elephant that made it famous. Birdwatching is also superb, particularly along the banks of the Chobe River. Next, we cross the mighty Zambezi River into Zambia and reach the adventure capital of Livingstone. Our highlight here is the raging 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls, one of the World's great spectacles and a fitting end to a remarkable journey.
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Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Maun. Days 2/4 Okavango Delta We base ourselves for three nights in the Xaxanaka area of Moremi Game Reserve. The world's largest inland delta is a haven for wildlife and we make several game drives in search of its many species including elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe and wild dog. Days 5/6 Houseboat adventure We explore the waterways of the Okavango Panhandle from our private houseboat with an optional trip to Tsodilo Hills, the birthplace of man according to Botswanan tradition. Days 7/9 Elephant herds Crossing Namibia's Caprivi Strip we reach Chobe National Park on the banks of the Chobe River and search for the large herds of elephant that have made it famous. Days 10/11 Smoke that thunders Crossing to Zambia we arrive on the shores of the Zambezi River and experience the mighty spectacle of Victoria Falls. Day 12 End Livingstone.
Accommodations: 6nts hotel/lodges, 3nts camping, 2nts houseboat - our camp in the Okavango Delta is at a simple private wilderness site to maximise our experience of getting closer to nature. Family tents with camp beds, mattresses, sheet/sleeping bags and pillows are provided. A simple bush shower and toilet will be pre-erected by our staff; 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners included.
Transport: 4WD Safari vehicle and support vehicle whilst camping/ Houseboat.
Comment: An active safari with a few long road journeys. Camp assistants take care of camp chores whilst camping so no participation is required.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver, guide, camp assistant, cook whilst camping and boat crew.
Trip Reference: FOA2010
