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Botswana Wildside Safari
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Safari through the wilderness of Botswana. Experience the vast Magadikgadi pans, the Okavango Delta by traditional dug-outs and the abundant wildlife of Moremi game reserve. Explore Chobe NP by boat and enjoy wonderful views of Victoria Falls....
Departure:Scheduled departure dates
Duration: 14 days/ 13 Nights
Price: From €1 245.00 per person
Price: Local payment US$ 300.00 per person
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG TO KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY
» Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana and the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
» The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community based wildlife project established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Botswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources
» This reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest
» Camping -LD
DAY 2: MAUN
» We drive through the central Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta
» Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, Maun is a bustling frontier town where we prepare for the delta excursion
» After setting up camp we have a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool
» Camping BL-
DAYS 3,4,5: OKAVANGO DELTA
» Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Mokoros (dugout canoes)
» The delta is home to a diverse range of wildlife such as red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, lion as well as the other more common mammals and abundant bird life
» We will camp wild on remote islands in this excellent wildlife area & enjoy game walks, bird watching, learning more about local culture and swimming in beautiful clear water
» We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 5 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta
» Camping Bx3, Lx3, Dx2
DAYS 6,7: MOREMI
» Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world and we take our open 4WD vehicle into Moremi for fantastic game viewing!
» Grasslands, floodplains, forests, lily lagoons and winding water channels combine to form a variety of game viewing habitats
» We spend 2 days on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game
» Camping BLD
DAYS 8,9: SAVUTI
» Moving north over the sand ridge and into the Mababe depression we arrive at the Savuti Marsh.
» This open grassland area attracts herds of zebra and wildebeest, which in turn draw the large lion prides that Savuti is famous for
» We camp in the area for 2 nights with time to explore the various habitats
» The waterhole near camp is also a favorite drinking point for many elephant and the sunsets here are fantastic
» Camping BLD
DAYS 10,11: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
» The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa
» In the early morning we search for game and return to camp for brunch
» The late afternoon game viewing "sundowner" cruise is a highlight as we see the mighty elephant return to the Chobe River to quench their thirst
» We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11
» Camping Bx2 Lx2 Dx1
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DAYS 12,13: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA)
» We camp for 2 nights in Zambia near Livingstone town on the banks of the Zambezi River
» Enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the "Mosi oa Tunya" or "the smoke that thunders" - Victoria Falls
» Opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungi Jump, or take a "flight of angels" (own expense)
» camping Bx2 - -
DAY 14: LIVINGSTONE - TOUR ENDS
» Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available
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The above Botswana Wildside Safari rates are inclusive of: -
» 13 nights camping
» Entrance fees
» Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
» Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD
» Meals as per itinerary
» Professional guide
» Okavango Delta excursion & Moremi 4WD excursion
» Booking Conditions
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BOTSWANA SAFARI GUIDE
BOTSWANA SAFARI
» CAMPING SAFARIS
» LUXURY CAMPING SAFARIS
» FLY IN SAFARIS
» OKAVANGO SAFARIS
» MOREMI SAFARIS
» CHOBE SAFARIS
» WALKING SAFARIS
» BOTSWANA OVERLAND SAFARIS
BOTSWANA LODGE GUIDE
BOTSWANA ACCOMMODATION
» OKAVANGO DELTA LODGES
» MOREMI LODGES
» CHOBE PARK LODGES
» KALAHARI DESERT LODGES
» MASHATU LODGES
BOTSWANA TRAVEL INFO
BOTSWANA SAFARI PLANNER
BOTSWANA TRAVEL GUIDE
VISA REQUIREMENTS
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
BOTSWANA MALARIA
BOTSWANA WEATHER
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
WHAT TO TAKE ON A SAFARI
BOTSWANA DISTANCE TABLE
BOTSWANA MAP

GAME RESERVES
BOTSWANA GAME RESERVES
» OKAVANGO DELTA
» MOREMI GAME RESERVE
» CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
» CENTRAL KALAHARI PARK
» KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER
» MASHATU GAME RESERVE
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