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Botswana Adventure Safari

14 days, 13 nights

+- Overview

One of the best ways to experience the ‘real’ Africa is to sleep under canvas in wilderness areas where the stars of the Southern Constellations blaze in the night sky, and this 14-day Botswana safari is tailor made to make just such an experience a reality. Botswana offers many unique highlights and this camping adventure has them all.

Start with a trip through the Kalahari Desert, home to the nomadic San or Bushmen. Meeting these fabled people is one of the highlights of your journey when you take a guided walk with them to see how they use their environment to survive.

Route Details

Johannesburg Trans Kalahari Route (1) › Kalahari Desert (1) › Moremi Wildlife Reserve (2) › Khwai/Moremi (2) › Okavango/Moremi (1) › Chobe (2) › Livingstone (2) › Nata (1) › Limpopo (1) › Johannesburg

In the Moremi Game Reserve, not only will you have exciting game drives every day through the animal-rich Okavango Delta and Khwai sections of the reserve but you’ll spend time in a mokoro, following waterways carved through the reeds by hippos in a bird-filled paradise.  Then see one of Africa’s greatest wonders, Victoria Falls.  Experience first-hand the awesome power of ‘Mosi Oa Tuyna’ - the ‘Smoke That Thunders, as the waters of the Zambezi River drop 900 feet over the Falls.  Here there’ll be lots of time for exciting optional activities.  Next it’s off to Chobe National Park, famous for its scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife as well as its large herds of elephants.  While taking a sunset cruise on the Chobe River watch huge herds of elephants come down to drink.  Finally cross the Limpopo River into South Africa where this memorable adventure ends in Johannesburg.

+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Johannesburg › Kalahari Desert
Arrival

Depart early this morning from Johannesburg, travelling into the Kalahari Desert.

Overnight Accommodations

Nkisi Guesthouse

Included Meals

Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 2 Kalahari Desert

Continue travelling through this vast desert where at the end of the day camp set up near a Bushmen village in the Kalahari. Take a guided walk with the Bushmen and learn how they survive in this harsh environment. 

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 3 & 4 Kalahari Desert › Maun › Okavango Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Entering the Okavango area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, spend the next 2 days exploring this game rich area on early morning and late afternoon game drives.  Also explore the channels of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (dugout canoe).

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 5 & 6 Moremi Wildlife Reserve › Khawai Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Travel into the Khwai sector of Moremi Wildlife Reserve.  Enjoy daily early morning and late afternoon game drives as you explore the reserve looking for the big cats, elephants and herds of antelope.

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 7 Khawai Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve › Maun

Enjoy a last morning game drive on way out of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, arriving in Maun at lunchtime.  There is an opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (own expense). 

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 8 & 9 Maun › Chobe River

Today, travel to the banks of the Chobe river to enjoy beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and bird life.  An optional morning game drive is possible (own expense).  Sunset is enjoyed on a relaxing game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 10 & 11 Livingstone

Today we travel across the Zambian border to Victoria Falls.  The day is at leisure to browse the local markets, and to experience the many optional activities on offer including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter over the Falls.  You can also take rhino walks, elephant back safaris and visit the Falls (all activities at own expense).

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 12 Livingstone › Nata

Crossing back into Botswana we travel South through.  Later in the afternoon we visit Makgadikgadi Pans for an unforgettable sunset (weather dependant)

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 13 Limpopo Area › Limpopo Area

Head south and east crossing the mighty Limpopo River into South Africa, and enjoy your last campsite.  Optional game viewing is available.

Overnight Accommodations

Camping

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 14 Johannesburg

Drive via the ‘Jacaranda City’ of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, arriving in the late afternoon in Johannesburg for the end of the tour.

Departure

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Information

One night pre-tour accommodation in Johannesburg and return airport transfers may be pre-booked.  Please contact us for details.

Note

This itinerary is contingent on weather conditions and is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.

Insurance

Kindly ensure that you are holding Comprehensive Travel Insurance covering cancellation, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and assistance, as this is compulsory on this tour.

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

+ - Nkisi Guesthouse
+ - Camping

The concept behind this tour is for guests to enjoy the tasks they are responsible for, while still feeling like valued visitors who are on holiday. Clients’ involvement is an integral part of an enjoyable and successful journey. Clients are required to participate in certain tasks such as assisting the guide and assistant with the making and breaking up of camp, erecting and dismantling their tents with ease.

Camping Equipment
Large, spacious, comfortable tents (W2.4m x L2.4m x H1.9m) accommodating 2 persons are provided. Each tent is insect proof and equipped with a built-in ground sheet for insulation as well as two large aerating windows with mosquito nets. Each passenger is provided with a 6 cm thick foam mattress and a comfortable safari folding chair. A comprehensive set of cooking and camping equipment, water containers, first aid box, reference books on mammals and birds of the area and a set of spare parts are carried in the vehicle. Clients are requested to bring their own small pillow and sleeping bag (alternatively sleeping bags may be hired).

All meals are prepared by the guide & assistant cook with special emphasis placed on good, wholesome food. A continental breakfast: cereals, bread, jams, tea, coffee and milk are served in the morning. Lunch is usually a “cold picnic” with the main meal being enjoyed in the evening with a sit down dinner at a lantern lit table. Freezers on each vehicle allow us to be self-sufficient. Drinks and mineral water are not included on the tours and may be purchased from a bottle store or supermarket at reasonable prices and stored in the cooler box/fridge provided. Tea and coffee is available when in camp.

Additional Information

Accommodations

1 night accommodation 12 nights camping at selected camp-sites. Note: Sleeping bags are available (USD 33) and must be booked in advance.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • Meet & Greet

    We'll meet you at Protea Waterfront hotel in Johannesburg at 7am on Day 1

  • 13 Nights Accommodations

    We provide you with overnight accommodations at camp-sites and guesthouses for 13 nights as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with the meals as described in the daily itinerary. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Daily Transfers

    We cover your transportation from the door of your hotel to the next destination each day on a fully equpped expedition truck.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

Not Included

  • International Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our prices are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.

  • Meals not described on the itinerary

    Food and beverages not described in the itinerary may be purchased as needed.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be awarded at your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary. Hotel or room services enjoyed during your stay that are not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as telephone/Internet usage, laundry, gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

Dates & Pricing

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Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.

Booking Details

Departure Dates

Join in Johannesburg on selected departure dates listed below (minimum of 4 passengers).
Group Size: Max.16 Avg. 10

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