BOTSWANA ADVENTURE
$3595
per person
Traversing Botswana via Khama Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy game viewing and camping in the wild Moremi game reserve, mokoro excursions and bush walks in the Okavango delta, wild animals and breath taking sunsets on the Chobe River and Makgadigadi Pans. Witness the majestic Victoria Falls with its many adrenaline activities on offer and end with the wild game of the Tuli Wilderness area on the banks of the Limpopo River.
***This tour, which includes camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag and small pillow, is a fully serviced camping safari complete with a team of three staff members to take care of all camp duties such as cooking, cleaning and tent assembly. ***
VEHICLE USED:
Tour is conducted in a overland vehicle Open 4×4 vehicles used in Moremi
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
1 night accommodated in Johannesburg
4×4 games drives in the Khwai area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Mokoro excursion and walks in the Okavango Delta
Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
2 nights accommodated in Victoria Falls
Sunset on Makgadikgadi Pans
Game drive & walk in Tuli block of Botswana
+ $180 / single supplement
+ $USD200pp / Local fee-Activity payment paid locally in cash
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Destination
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Departure
Johannesburg/Johannesburg
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Departure Time
1800
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Return Time
1700+/-
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Dress Code
Neat Casual
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Included
Accommodation
All Transport
Arrival Transfer
Departure Transfer
Entry Fees
Group Equipment
Inclusions as per Itinerary
Most meals
Professional Guide
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Not Included
Airfare/taxes
Alcohol & soft drinks
Bottled water
Items of a personal nature ie Laundry/telephone
Optional excursions
Permits
Taxes
Tips
Travel Insurance
Visas
A shuttle bus from ORT International Airport takes you to the starting hotel. The day is free and the tour starts with a pre departure meeting at 18h00 in the reception of the hotel.
Overnight at Peermont Metcourt (or similar). (Accommodated. Dinner own account).
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DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG - SEROWE BOTSWANA
An early departure from Johannesburg takes us through the province of Limpopo we cross the border into Botswana and set up camp at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
(Serviced Camping – B & D. Lunch own account)
Early morning clients can partake on an optional 2 hour game drive in search of the many white rhino inhabiting Khama Rhino Sanctuary. We then travel along the western edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans arriving in Maun late afternoon. The evening is spent relaxing around the campfire and preparing for our 4x4 excursion into Moremi Wildlife Reserve the next day.
(Serviced Camping – B, L, D)
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DAY 4/ 5: KHWAI AREA OF MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
We change vehicles to our open sided 4x4 vehicles and arrive at Moremi by lunchtime. After lunch at South Gate we enter the park and travel to the Khwai area. This is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Our private campsite is located inside the park where we set up bush toilets and bush showers.
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
After an early morning game drive we exit Moremi and travel back to Maun. The afternoon is free for a 1 hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (own expense).
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
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DAY 7: OKAVANGO DELTA / MAUN
Today we enjoy a Mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta. Depart Maun at 07h30 and road transfer approximately 1 -2 hours depending on water levels. Upon arrival at the mokoro boat station, a mokoro poler will be introduced to you and will be your boatman and guide throughout the excursion. We enjoy the Delta by Mokoro and nature / game walks. Mid afternoon road transfer back to Maun.
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
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DAY 8/ 9: CHOBE RIVER – KASANE
We continue through Botswana to Kasane and our camp is set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The following day sunset is enjoyed on a relaxing game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. Optional morning game drive in the Chobe National Park (own expense).
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
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DAY 10/ 11: VICTORIA FALLS "MOSI-OA-TUNYA" - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS
We travel across the Zimbabwe border to view Victoria Falls - one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Overnight Spayview Hotel (or similar) (Accommodated – breakfasts included. Lunches & dinners own account)
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DAY 12: MAKGADIKGADI PANS
Crossing back into Botswana we set up camp at Nata. We visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake.
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
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DAY 13/ 14: TULI WILDERNESS CAMP
Traveling South we travel to the Tuli area of Botswana. It is a great wild game area that is unfenced as to preserve natural migratory patterns. We camp on the banks of the Limpopo River which forms the border to South Africa. Day 13 we enjoy a guided morning game walk and a late afternoon / evening game drive.
(Serviced Camping - B, L, D)
We exit Botswana and travel back to Johannesburg. Tour ends at 17h00 with drop off at Peermont Metcourt or ORT International Airport. (Breakfast only. Lunch own account)
This itinerary will depend on local conditions
Accommodation: 11 nights fully serviced camping & 3 night’s hotel in Johannesburg & Victoria Falls.
Meals: All meals when camping. Breakfast only in Johannesburg & Victoria Falls.
Group Size: 4-16 participants.
Camp Bed, mattress, Sleeping Bag & Pillow included.
Pre / Post Accommodation &Transfers: Arrival & departure transfers in Johannesburg are included to Peermont Metcourt Hotel.
Any additional pre or post accommodation and transfers may be pre-booked.
Important: This safari is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.