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 BLD]
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 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.
Day 8 - 9 MAKGADIKGADI PANS [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 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.
Please Note: Due to the early departure time of this safari we recommend that you stay in Johannesburg the night before safari. Please indicate if you require assistance with airport transfers and hotel reservations in the vacation planner when prompted.
