Botswana in Depth (Reverse)

14 days - from $3490

This exciting camping safari boasts some of the best and most varied attractions of amazing Botswana. It offers an outstanding mixture of remarkable scenery and wonderful wildlife, and enables us to get really close to nature and to be part of our surroundings.

We experience the wonderful waterways, glorious scenery, magnificent bird-life and total magic of the Okavango Delta. Here, in one of Africa's last true wilderness areas, we explore beautiful surroundings by mokoros (dugout canoes), powerboats and on guided walks seeking a variety of wildlife and bird-life in a pristine environment.

We visit the game-rich areas of Nxai Pan, Moremi, Savuti and Chobe National Park, waking to some of the most wonderful sunrises, and returning to camp with some of the best sunsets in the world. In all of these parks you have the opportunity to look for big game, including large quantities of elephant, buffalo, hippo, many varieties of antelope and often sizable lion populations. These parks are truly a wildlife and birdlife haven with an incredible reputation for excellent game sightings.

As a added highlight, we finish our adventure at the superb Victoria Falls.

Highlights

• Nxai Pan National Park
• Moremi Game Reserve
• Okavango Delta
• Khwai River
• Savuti
• Chobe National Park
• Victoria Falls
• Sunset Cruise - Upper Zambezi

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Mon) Arrive in Maun and transfer to hotel. 2-3: Drive to Nxai Pan National Park which shares a border with Makgadikgadi Pans. Visit the famous Baines' Baobabs and explore this beautiful remote park over two days. 4: Travel to the safari capital of Maun. Optional scenic flight over the Delta. 5-6: Two days of game activities in the exceptional Moremi Game Reserve - well known for some of Botswana's best wildlife sightings, including a considerable lion population. 7: Explore the Okavango Delta on mokoro excursions and boat expeditions. Stay overnight on a remote island camp. 8-9: Travel to the lush Khwai River region - a favourite destination among many travellers and an excellent bird-watching destination. See hippos grazing along the grassy banks and elephants bathing amid the lily pads along the river. 10-11: Drive to Savuti region of Chobe where we search for big cats along the Savuti Channel and within the arid Savuti marsh. 12-13: Travel to Chobe. Morning and afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park - famous for its abundant elephant population. Sunset Cruise on Chobe River. 14: Drive to Victoria Falls where trip ends on arrival (Sun).
Included: An experienced English-speaking local Peregrine leader and camp cook, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities and entrance fees.
Not Included: Airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 13 breakfasts,12 lunches,12 dinners
Equipment Included: camping equipment, bedding provided (sleeping bags not needed)
National Parks: This trip includes 2 days in Nxai Pan National Park, 3 days in both the Okavango Delta region; 2 days in the Moremi Game Reserve, 4 days in the Chobe National Park (including 2 days in the Savuti region and 2 days in the Serondella region).
Notes: The accommodation is in 2 man dome tents that are totally insect proof. There are mattresses, sheets, sleeping bags and blankets provided. Guests are expected to help with putting up and breaking down of the camp; however, there is a cook along to help with the food and general chores around the camp. There is a hand basin per tent and shared bucket shower and toilet per 8 clients. There is no lighting in the tents and so it is advisable that all guests bring flash lights with them. Please note there are no laundry services available whilst camping, but sometimes when we stay at a campsite for at least two consecutive nights, there may be the opportunity to do some hand-washing. It is a legal requirement that all passengers participating in this trip, fill in an indemnity form on day one of the tour. Passengers will not be able to continue with the tour if this form is not completed. Please contact Peregrine Adventures if you would like a copy of this form before you travel.
Starts/Ends: Maun to Victoria Falls
Trip Reference: PFBDR