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DELTA & VIC FALLS SAFARI

$2199 per person

Ghanzi – Okavango Panhandle – Linyanti Concessions – Chobe River Front – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Kavango . This trip will offer you the chance to see the San/Bushman people, the Okavango Delta, the Caprivi Strip and Chobe National Park before you arrive in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and the famous Victoria Falls.

VEHICLE USED:
1-4 guests: Toyota Quantum / Landcruiser with a purpose built trailer.
5-14 guests: Toyota Dyna truck (a modified safari vehicle)

Minimum 2 & maximum of 14 travelers per tour

No Single Supplement, throughout the duration of the tour you will be required to share with another traveller of the same gender

Included :
All transport
Three meals a day (unless differently specified)
Tea & coffee in camp
All camping equipment
Park entrance fees
Camping OR accommodation fees
Professional guide
Camp Assistant (unless differently specified)
Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek

Excluded:
Sleeping bag (can be hired)
Pillow
Alcoholic beverages
Soft drinks & bottled water
Personal travel insurance

09 DAYS

No children under the age of 12 years.+ Age

Africa

Destination

Africa
Departure

WINDHOEK/VICTORIA FALLS
Departure Time

This tour departs on selected Friday from Windhoek at 0730
Return Time

With the guided return to Windhoek the trip returns on a Sunday, late afternoon/early evening. For those who aren’t returning, it ends on the Saturday in Victoria Falls town.
Dress Code

Neat Casual
Included

Accommodation

All Transport

Arrival Transfer

Departure Transfer

Entry Fees

Group Equipment

Inclusions as per Itinerary

Most meals

Professional Guide
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

Our gallery

DAY 1 : Windhoek – Ghanzi, Kalahari, Botswana (500 km)

You will be collected between 07:30 & 08:00. We drive to our wilderness bush camp, which is based on a local farm in the Kalahari, near Buitepos Border, via the eastern village of Witvlei. On arrival we set up camp, enjoy a relaxing afternoon, wait for the sun to set and enjoy a fire cooked dinner and the tranquility of an evening in a remote wilderness environment. Included activity: Bushman dancing. Meals : LD Overnight: Dqae Qare San Lodge - Campsite

DAY 2 : Ghanzi – Guma/Okavango Delta (450 km)

An early start and a quick stop in Ghanzi to collect any last minute supplies before continuing east and north, traversing the linear dunes of the Kalahari and passing through small towns along the way. A change in vegetation heralds our arrival on the very western edge of one of the natural wonders of the world, the Okavango Delta. Here we turn north for some way before again pointing our wheels west as we enter the Delta proper. We see our first glimpse of the crystal waters through the lush vegetation and we make our camp on the banks of a pristine African lagoon. Meals : BLD Overnight: Guma Lagoon Campsite

DAY 3 : Guma Lagoon Campsite, Okavango Panhandle

Included activity: We are in the territory of the River People, so this morning we leave our vehicle behind and travel in a more appropriate fashion, first by motor-boat and then by traditional Mokoro (dugout canoe), deep into the Delta. Mokoro’s will be our main form of transport. These amazing traditional craft are perfectly designed for the narrow waterways of the Okavango and allow us to travel further into the Delta than if we were using more modern forms of transport. Mokoro’s carry three people, two seated passengers and one driver. The driver stands in the rear of the canoe, (a real feat of balance), and uses a long wooden pole to propel and steer the Mokoro through the twisting channels. It really is the only way to travel in this area. The duration of the mokoro activity is subject to weather conditions and guest interest. We hope to stay out till midafternoon, however it guests find it too hot then we will return to camp earlier. Meals : BLD Overnight: Guma Lagoon Campsite

DAY 4 : Okavango Delta – Caprivi, Namibia (345 km)

Back on the road today, destination Namibia. Passport formalities completed we travel on the main road through the Mahango Game Reserve to Bagani. Continue your drive along the Caprivi Strip, Namibia. This strip of land is a long narrow stretch of territory running along Botswana’s northern border. It is a landscape of broadleaf forest with many small communities dotted along our route. Overnight along the banks of the Kwando River. Meals: BLD Overnight: Camp Kwando

DAY 5 : Kwando – Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana (230 km) (420 km)

Lizauli Traditional Village is a community tourism product that gives visitors a glimpse of life in a traditional village. Amongst the things they show visitors are how to stamp a millet, how grain used to be stored, the chicken house (stantwe), and transportation that were used. You can also see how blacksmiths forge metal tools and knives while an assistant operates the hand-made bellows. Visitors also have the opportunity to interact with a traditional healer. We transit to Namibia’s easternmost town, Katima Mulilo. A short break here before crossing back across the border into Botswana. The road takes you directly into the world famous Chobe National Park. Chobe has the world’s largest population of African Elephants and the chances of seeing some big game are very good as you transit through the park to the small town of Kasane for overnight on the banks for the Chobe River. Meals: BLD Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge - Campsite

DAY 6 : Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

An early hot drink before we head off on a leisurely game drive, exploring the wonders of the Chobe National Park by road. Game drives within the park offer the opportunity to view abundant elephant and other big game species up close, and there is also the possibility of an encounter with one of the large predators. Time to relax over lunch at our camp before joining a river boat cruise, back into the park. From the boat we will have the chance to see a huge amount of wild game, both on the river banks and in the waters swirling around us. Crocodiles and hippos abound in the forbidding Chobe River and on the land side there is often a kaleidoscope of different antelope and species such as elephant, buffalo and even the Big Cats come to the river banks for their sundowner drink. The Chobe River provides a very broad habitat for bird life and it is possible to see many beautiful species of our feathered friends. Meals: BLD Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge - Campsite

DAY 7 : Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (80 km)

Our journey today takes us to the Kazangula border, this is the near meeting point of four countries (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe). Upon completion of border formalities, we make the short drive to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosioa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. In more modern terms Victoria Falls is known as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. Our campsite is situated right in the middle of Victoria Falls town making it a perfect place to be based with all amenities within walking distance. The Rest Camp is only 2km’s from the falls making it the closest campsite to the Victoria Falls. This afternoon your guide will help you organise the many optional activities available in Victoria Falls. These include white water rafting, bungi jumping, other excursions on the river and scenic flights to mention but a few. Dinner will be in a local restaurant at your own expense. NB: All extra activities are subject to availability and are done at the clients own risk and expense. Meals: BL Overnight: Victoria Falls Rest Camp

DAY 8 : Victoria Falls

This is a free day for you to explore the area or to take part in optional activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax a bit after your trip. For some of you, this will be your final night and what a fantastic place to enjoy your last evening with your group. Lunch and dinner today, are not included in the price of the trip. Meals: B Overnight: Victoria Falls Rest Camp

DAY 9 : Victoria Falls

We say farewell to all the travellers flying out today where your tour ends. Please also note that for clients not returning to Namibia (maybe flying out later), your tent and all equipment, guide and assistant will all be leaving around 06.30 am so you will need to be up and about that morning early. If you would like to have a more leisurely morning, you may want to consider booking into an hotel for this night. Should you wish to return to Windhoek with the truck this can be arranged for an additional $285.00 per person. Note this is two full days of driving approx. 1500km duration with a night accommodation included.

All evening meals on camping safaris (unless stipulated) are cooked on an open fire. Salads and fresh vegetables will be served daily where readily available. Fresh fruit will also be supplied when possible. We cater for vegetarians, but please notify us prior to departure. Airport transfers and pre-and-post safari accommodation can be arranged on request. It is customary in Namibia to tip 10% at restaurants. Your guide and assistant can be tipped at your own discretion, but we ask that the guide be tipped separately from your assistant