Day 1 JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY [camping
-LD]
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana and the Khama
Rhino Sanctuary. This reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several
natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and
wildebeest. 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.
Day 2 MAUN [camping BL-]
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.
Day 3, 4, 5 OKAVANGO DELTA [camping Bx3, Lx3, Dx2]
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.
Day 6 – 7 MOREMI [camping BLD]
Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world
and w e 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.
Day 8 – 9 SAVUTI [camping BLD]
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.
Day 10 – 11 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK [camping Bx2 Lx2
Dx1]
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.
Day 12 – 13 VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE [camping
Bx2 - -]
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).
Day 14 LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS [- B - -]
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.
Flights are available from Livingstone to Johannesburg or you can take
a free Sunway transit return to Johannesburg with the tour vehicle (all meals
and accommodation for own expense). 2 days, arrives Johannesburg at +/- 18:00
on Friday. Subject to availability.
