Botswana and Zambia Discovery

15 days - from $8405

This superb two week safari takes us into some of the most undiscovered and prolific wildlife sanctuaries in all of Africa. We begin our journey with a visit to Victoria Falls (known as 'The Smoke That Thunders') before heading north to Zambia's premier game parks. Spending six days in the National Parks of Kafue and South Luangwa ensures an incredible wealth of wildlife experiences. The parks are home to many species that are rarely seen in other parts of Africa, including the beautiful roan antelope and the majestic sable antelope. Their remote locations coupled with our use of intimate safari tents ensure surprising and rewarding encounters. Botswana, a diverse country rich in culture and spectacular scenery, is home to the famous pristine natural wonderland of the Okavango Delta. Four nights in an atmospheric tented camp overlooking Moremi Game Reserve, makes an excellent base for us to explore the nearby Okavango Delta by mokoro and the Khwai River region by open safari vehicles. A visit to Chobe National Park and the vast expanse of Makgadikgadi Pans completes our comprehensive southern African safari!

Highlights

• Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
• South Luangwa National Park
• Kafue National Park
• Chobe National Park
• Makgadikgadi Pans
• Moremi Game Reserve

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Sun) Arrive in Livingstone and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to Victoria Falls. 2 Journey to the remote Kafue National Park, home to a large variety of antelope species as well as lion and leopard. 3-4 Two full days at Kafue National Park, embarking on morning and evening game drives. Overnight in an exclusive wilderness camp.
5 Depart Kafue for Lusaka. Afternoon flight to Mfuwe in the Luangwa Valley. Evening game drive in South Luangwa National Park. 6-7 Two full days of game viewing in the prolific wildlife sanctuary of South Luangwa. Stay in tented camp along the Luangwa River - home to huge pods of hippos and crocs. 8 Morning flight to Lusaka. Continue south to Livingstone where we spend the night. 9 Cross the border into Botswana. Sunset cruise on the Chobe River. 10 Travel south to Nata. Guided tour to Makgadikgadi Pans on quad bikes.
11 Depart Makgadikgadi Pans for Khwai River region. Stay in atmospheric tented camp in private concession. 12 Full day game drive in the Khwai region, bordering Moremi Game Reserve in search of Africa's 'Big Five'. 13 Full day excursion into the unspoilt wilderness of the Okavango Delta using mokoros (traditional dug-out canoes).14 Explore the brilliant Moremi Game Reserve on a full day game drive. 15 Transfer to Maun where tour ends on arrival (Sun).
Included: An experienced English-speaking local leader, specialist local guides, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, entrance fees and domestic flights.
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: 14 breakfasts,13 lunches,13 dinners
National Parks: This trip includes 3 days in both the South Luangwa National Park and Kafue National Park, a visit to Victoria Falls, 1 day in Chobe National Park, 4 days in the Moremi Game Reserve/Okavango Delta Region and half a day on Makgadikgadi Pans.
Notes: With water comes insects, especially mosquitoes - please remember to take precautions against them and also bring plenty of repellent. 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.
Starts/Ends: Livingstone to Maun
Trip Reference: PFBZ