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Botswana Explorer
Drift silently through the crystal clear waterways of the Okavango Delta before exploring a verdant delta island in search of wildlife. Adventure through pristine sanctuaries in search of elusive game, track predators in their natural habitats and tuck into gourmet dishes. Our 10 day Botswana Explorer visits the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute National Park, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls. A maximum of six guests stay in spacious safari tents with comfortable beds, pressed linens, bedside tables and lamps, and an en suite bathroom with flush toilet, hand basin and hot bucket shower. Eight nights are spent camping, with the final night at an intimate lodge upstream from Victoria Falls.
DAYS 1-2 : OKAVANGO DELTA
Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you are met and assisted onto the light aircraft transfer to Nxabega (Na-bek-ah) Airstrip where you will be transferred to the beautiful camp site on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Explore this remarkable eco-system in a 17,300 acre private wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Meaning Place of the Giraffe, your camp site at Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango the largest inland delta in the world. A wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains, the Delta is home to a magnificent array of wild animals and exceptional birdlife. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mokoro and enjoy game-viewing walks on the islands. Two night Nxebega campsite. [D on day 1, BLD day 2]
DAYS 3-4 : MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE, OKAVANGO DELTA
You are transferred by light aircraft this morning to the North gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Set aside in 1963 by the Batawana tribe, this reserve is often rated as Africa's most beautiful wildlife sanctuary and covers nearly 20% of the Okavango Delta. Spend your days on extensive and interpretive game drives, exploring wide stretches of the Delta. Two nights Moremi campsite. [BLD]
DAYS 5-6 : SAVUTE
Travel overland this morning, spotting wildlife during a 5-6 hour game drive north through the Delta and into the Savute region. This area is characteristically dry and is an excellent for lions, cheetahs and other predators. Your overnights here are spent camping next to the mostly dry Savute Channel; seasonal flooding in 2008 brought water down the channel to places where flood waters have not been seen in 24 years! In the winter months, large concentrations of animals are attracted to this area in search of water. Two nights Savute campsite. [BLD]
DAYS 7-8 : CHOBE WILDLIFE RESERVE
From Savute you move up to northern Chobe during a 4 to 5 hour overland game drive. This area is justly famous for huge herds of elephants; you may spend many hours watching these massive creatures interact with each other and surrounds in and around the waters of the Chobe River on game drives or private boat cruise. The river also attracts a wide variety of birdlife, including the vibrant Malachite Kingfisher. Two nights Serondela campsite. [BLD]
DAY 9 : VICTORIA FALLS
It is a short drive from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, where you will welcome the chance to wash off Botswana's dust, relax over a cold beer, and dicuss the events of your safari after a tour of the Falls. Overnight accommodation is at Matetsi Water Lodge, situated on the banks of the spectacular Zambezi River just 40 kilometers upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. Set under Mangosteen and Waterberry trees, the lodge consists of three small, exclusive camps, each with six elegant suites and beautiful open thatched dining areas overlooking the River. [BLD]
DAY 10 : DEPART
After one last breakfast in the bush you are transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport for your departing flight. [B] Note: There are frequent departures for this trip; please see below and call us for more departure dates.
| - Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services - |
Days: 10 | Grade: I-II, Luxury Camping (click for grades definition) | 2008 Price: From $4295 per person | | | 2009 Price: From $4295 per person. Land cost based on Season | Season | Per Person Sharing | Single Supplement | High | $5445 | $1825 | Mid | $4895 | $1540 | Low | $4295 | $1345 |
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| Single Supplement: $1345 (click for info) | *High season: Jun-Oct. Mid season: Mar-May, November. Low season: Jan-Feb, Dec. | | | | | 2008 Departure Dates | 2009 Departure Dates | | | (Weekly departures) | Jan 7 - Jan 16, 2009
Jan 19 - Jan 28, 2009
Feb 18 - Feb 27, 2009
Mar 12 - Mar 21, 2009
Mar 24 - Apr 2, 2009
Apr 7 - Apr 16, 2009
Apr 19 - Apr 28, 2009
May 9 - May 18, 2009
May 23 - Jun 1, 2009
Jun 6 - Jun 15, 2009
Jun 14 - Jun 23, 2009
Jun 28 - Jul 7, 2009
Jul 4 - Jul 13, 2009
Jul 16 - Jul 25, 2009
Jul 22 - Jul 31, 2009
Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2009
Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2009
Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2009
Sep 18 - Sep 27, 2009
Oct 4 - Oct 13, 2009
Nov 1 - Nov 10, 2009
Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2009
Dec 18 - Dec 27, 2009
Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2010
(Weekly departures) |
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| | | Included: Light aircraft transfers between Maun and the Okavango Delta; land transfers on safari as noted in specialized safari vehicle; all accommodation on a camping basis; all meals, soft drinks, wine and beer with meals, twice daily game activities on safari; all excursions and transfers by vehicle, mokoro and light aircraft on safari; services of our guide and staff; park fees; laundry service at Matetsi. Also included are services of in-bound land operator for airline reconfirmation when possible, and Wildland Adventures travel consultation and pre-departure services. | | | Not Included: International flights; airport departure taxes; any new Botswana Government or Zimbabwe taxes; visa fees; gratuities to camp staff; imported drinks and beverages; additional excursions and services on own; all items of a personal nature; cancellation, baggage, emergency evacuation or medical insurance; and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond control. | | | Trip Notes: This trip has a minimum age of 13 years. Wildland Adventures, Inc. has arranged your trip utilizing the travel services of local in-country ground operators who are independent contractors. These local outfitters, lodges, hotels and other suppliers of your travel services will make every effort to conduct this trip as described in the itinerary. It is however possible that due to transportation schedule changes, weather, delays and unforeseeable acts of God, humans or nature, this itinerary may vary from what is described. Participants must assume all risks whether identified in advance or unforeseen. Extra costs due to unexpected changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control are not included. We highly recommend purchasing travelers insurance for trip delay, trip cancellation, baggage, accident or sickness. Representatives are available for assistance at any time during your trip. All information and services provided are subject to our Reservation Form Terms and Conditions. Reservations for this trip require a non-refundable 20% deposit and trip cancellation insurance.
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