Botswana Wildside Safari

Day 1: Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary

• Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, birthplace of Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
• This 4300-hectare reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest.
• We take our first game drive around the open grassland of Malema and Serwe Pans
• Camping -LD

Day 2: Maun

• We drive through the 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 3-5: Okavango Delta

• Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Makoro (dugout canoes).
• The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the Botswanan flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for birds & wildlife.
• We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment & enjoy bush walks, bird watching & swim in the clear water.
• Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle & culture.
• 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 6-9: Moremi & Savuti

• We have 4 nights in these conservation areas with time to explore the various habitats.
• We spend our time on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game.
• 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.
• 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 prides of lion, for which Savuti is famous.
• The waterhole near camp is also a favourite drinking point for many elephants 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 herds returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
• We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11.
• Camping Bx2, Lx2, Dx1

Days 12-13: Victoria Falls, Livingstone

• 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 - Botswana Wildside Safari Ends

• Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available
• B - -