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Delta & Beyond SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Experience the power of Victoria Falls, Explore the Okavango Delta's lush lagoons by mokoro, Camp on a remote island amid the delta's night music, Glide down the Chobe River as elephants take a sunset bath, Gaze over the unearthly salt expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Spot white rhinos at dusk at Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Departure: Selected Sundays. Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights. Accommodation: Overland - Participatory camping. Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 16 Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris. Rates: from US$ 1 640.00 per person sharing Local payment US$ 300.00 per person Currency Converter  Day 1: Johannesburg » Get acquainted with the energy of this city of contrasts. » we stay in comfortable twin share permanent dome tents with two beds, toilet facilities are shared. Day 2: Khama Rhino Sanctuary » This former hunting ground is now a thriving conservation area for the endangered white rhino. » Visits to this sanctuary benefit both the animals and the local communities that banded together to establish it. » Try to spot magnificent rhinos - and a wealth of other African creatures including wildcats, antelope, giraffes and wildebeest. » Tonight we overnight at a campsite with camp toilets and hot and cold showers. Days 3-5: Okavango Delta » We head to Maun, our base for heading into the Okavango Delta. » Our destination today is one of the world's most renowned and complex ecosystems, the Okavango Delta. » For those wanting more adventure there is an opportunity to fly over the delta in a small plane for a bird's eye view, a great way to appreciate the immensity of this watery world (optional). » On day 4 we traverse the waterways by mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe navigated by friendly local 'polers', as well as on foot. With luck, you might spot some of the delta's unusual wildlife and prolific birdlife while on these safaris. » We also spend time exploring the maze of lagoons, lakes and streams on foot, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. » We camp on a remote island in the heart of the wilderness. We dig a bush toilet and go without a shower but it is all part of the Delta experience. At night, the sounds of the African bush are the only things you will hear - a true wilderness experience! » Day 5 sees us driving the 240kms (approx. 3 hours) to Planet Baobab. Our campsite is situated around an ancient boabab forest- a wonderful chance to get up close to these magnificent trees. Day 6: Chobe National Park » This morning there is a chance to head out on an optional morning tour out to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans or enjoy some of the other adventure activities on offer. » We then take to the road again, driving 340km to Chobe, which will take around 5 hours including our lunch break. » Nestled in the northern corner of Botswana amid lush forest, Chobe covers a huge area of 12,000 sq km and is home to some of the largest elephant populations in Africa as well as lions and a flurry of bird life, including the famous African fish-eagle. » In the late afternoon, we enjoy a fish-eagle cruise on the Chobe River, a very relaxing way to see hippos in the shallows and maybe even a herd of elephants coming down to the river's edge for bath time. » Tonight we camp. There are hot showers and flush toilets at our campsite. Days 7-8: Livingstone/ Victoria Falls » Our day begins early, with the chance of an optional dawn game drive before heading for Zambia, its border naturally formed by the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers and we cross it aboard the Kazangula Ferry. » The powerful Victoria Falls is the perfect place to end this wilderness adventure. » After settling in to our campsite in Livingstone this afternoon we head to the Falls to experience this wonder of nature. » The falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow chasm below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. » In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below. » Tonight we overnight at a campsite near the mighty Zambezi River. Day 9: Nata » Departing around 7am, we begin our drive, heading towards the border post where we cross the Zambezi river by ferry. » From there we drive through the vast grasslands of Botswana to Nata. There may be the chance for some great wildlife viewing on our drive. » Total travel time today is about 6 hours. » This afternoon we head out on a sunset excursion to the Makigadikgadi Salt Pans (two hours driving time for the excursion). » This magnificent expanse has to be seen to be believed - if there is water in the pans (seasonal) it is also a great chance to see flamingos. » Tonight we camp. Our campsite has a swimming pool as well as a fully stocked bar and the chance to see bush babies ("little night monkeys") up close! Day 10: Johannesburg » Today you will be met by a vehicle in Mokopane to transfered back to Johannesburg. » Our tour ends on arrival around 6pm. Please do not arrange any ongoing flights until after 10pm this evening. Included in this safari; - While camping on Overland journeys, all meals will be included. - Evening game drive - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Mokoro trip - Okavango Delta - Guided walk - Okavango Delta - Fish-eagle river cruise - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls - Livingstone - Visit Makigadikgadi Salt Pans - Nata Excluded from this safari; - Flights, airport taxes, visa costs. gratuities and personal expenses. when in livingstone / victoria falls - additional excursions & entrance fees. - Booking Conditions |
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