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Kwai River Lions

In Style: Botswana Lodge Safari - 2010/11 Itinerary

15 days - from $5290

• Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta
• Discover Chobe's elephant herds & wildlife
• Comfortable accommodation including houseboat & tented camp

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Into the Okavango Delta
Our journey begins at our comfortable lodge in the very heart of the Okavango Delta. Hundreds of species are attracted to this fertile, freshwater basin including elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu and innumerable birds. From our base we make daily excursion on game drives in the Xaxanaka area and a boat safari to explore the maze of channels that make up this unique ecosystem.


Panhandle Houseboat & Susuwe
Northwest from the delta lies 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 on a private houseboat and spend the afternoon and following day exploring the vast reed beds and lagoons. Next it's into Namibia as we traverse the lush savannah of the Caprivi strip to Susuwe on the Kwando river. Here we take a game drive among the wildlife of Bwabwata National Park looking out for elephant and lions.


Chobe & Victoria Falls
Heading back to Botswana we reach our river-side lodge at Kasane from where we make game drives into Chobe National Park to explore the forest and riverbanks, hopefully catching site of predators including lion and jackal as well as the elephant herds for which the park is famous. Finally we reach Livingstone, the adventure capital of Zambia and visit the raging 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls. You may also like to take a helicopter ride over the falls or a bush walk in nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park among a range of optional activities.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Maun (Botswana). Days 2/5 Okavango Delta Entering the world's largest inland delta we spend three days in search of some of the hundreds of species that are attracted to this fertile, freshwater basin including elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu and innumerable birds. We make daily excursions on game drives exploring this unique ecosystem. Days 6/7 Panhandle houseboat We enjoy the unique experience of a two-night stay on a private houseboat on the Okavango Panhandle and spend the afternoon and following day exploring the vast reed beds and lagoons. Days 8/9 Caprivi Strip Traversing the lush savannah of Namibia's Caprivi Strip we reach Susuwe on the Kwando river. Here we take a game drive among the wildlife of Bwabwata National Park looking out for elephant and lion. Days 10/12 Chobe NP Returning to Botswana we reach our river-side lodge at Kasane and make game drives into Chobe National Park to explore the forest and riverbanks, hopefully catching site of predators including lion and jackal as well as the huge elephant herds which make the park famous. Days 13/14 Livingstone Finally we reach Zambia and visit the raging 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls. You may also like to take an optional helicopter ride over the Falls or a bush walk in nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya NP among a range of optional activities. Day 15 Tour ends in Livingstone.

Accommodations: 7nts lodge, 3nts tented lodge, 2nts hotel, 2nts houseboat; 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners included.
Transport: 4WD Safari vehicle/Ferry.
Comment: An easy-paced safari using a range of comfortable accommodation from lodges to tented lodges and a unique stay on a private houseboat. Little physical exertion is required but come prepared for some long journeys.
Group: Approx. 9 to 12.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver/ guide plus various boat crew.
Trip Reference: OZ2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
19 Sep 1003 Oct 10$52900
14 Nov 1028 Nov 10$52900
03 Apr 1117 Apr 11$56600
24 Apr 1108 May 11$56600
15 May 1129 May 11$56600
05 Jun 1119 Jun 11$56600
26 Jun 1110 Jul 11$56600
17 Jul 1131 Jul 11$56600

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.