The Best of Botswana – Okavango Delta, Salt Pans, Chobe National Park & Victoria falls 12D/11Nbeyonders2024-01-10T10:13:24+00:00
In this adventure travel and enjoy nature on safaris during the day and settle down in comfortable lodges to rest at night. This tour covers all the important and diverse experiences that Botswana has to offer and also includes the glorious Victoria Falls, just next door in neighboring Zimbabwe.
Immerse yourself in nature in the rich floodplains of the Okavango Delta, the rich wildlife of the Moremi Game reserve, the varied ecosystems of the Chobe National Park, the beautiful isolation of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and end it in the sprays of the iconic Victoria Falls.
Situated deep within the Kalahari Basin, Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is often referred to as the ‘jewel’ of the Kalahari. Experiencing safaris on the traditional canoes (Mokoros)on the floodplains is unlike any other safari that you may have been on in Africa; a unique opportunity to observe wildlife up and close.
The Chobe National Park, with a very high density of wildlife has distinct ecosystems within it – ranging from floodplains, river systems to savannahs. Famous for its large herds of Elephants and buffaloes, enjoy this park on a river cruise, game drives and walking safaris. With more than 450 species of birds recorded in the park, this is truly a birder’s idea of paradise
$3,725 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Namibia: West Caprivi National Park
Start the adventure in Livingstone, Zambia. Travel to the Caprivi Strip in Namibia through Botswana. Stay in a lodge with a lovely vista over the Kwando River, a tributary of the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia.
Day 2 - Susuwe: Cruising down the Kwando
Go on a morning Game drive in the Mudumu Game Reserve. Enjoy a boat cruise down the Kwando river soaking in a picturesque sunset.
Day 3 - Okavango: Falls and Plains
The safari continues east along the Caprivi Strip. Admire the beauty of Popa Falls located on the Okavango River. Watch the rapids in the last stretch of the Okavango River before entering the flood plains of the delta. Cross the Mahango Game reserve & travel to Botswana. Overnight stay in a lodge in the Okavango Delta.
Day 4 - Okavango Delta: Cruising in Mekoros
Get ready for a morning Motorboat cruise to Mekoro station. Get into the traditional dugout canoes, for a full day excursion to the Okavango delta. This experience makes this safari different from others.
Day 5 - Maun: River City
Travel to Maun. Explore the city and the city museum. Go for a scenic flight over the delta which provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s distinctive water system.
Day 6-7 - Moremi: Game Reserves
Indulge in game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession).
Day 8 - Nata: Bird Watching
Travel to Nata Bird Sanctuary through Maun, on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Watch the landscape change from green swamplands to vast saltpans.
Day 9 - Kasane: Elephant City
After a visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary, enjoying the sightings of large flocks of flamingos and pelicans feeding and nesting on the pans, the safari heads North towards Kasane, on the edge of Chobe National Game Reserve. Explore Kasane at leisure.
Day 10 - Chobe: Safari by the River
Go for an early morning game drive into the park and a river cruise on the Chobe River. Discover this incredible area from both land and water and enjoy to the fullest.
Day 11 - Zambia: Victorian Falls Day
Take a Ferry ride down the Zambezi River to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. Enjoy the breathtaking sight of thunderous Victoria Falls. Go for a White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge or Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, and Elephant rides or Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls.
Day 12 - Departure: Go Siame!
Travel back to the airport to catch your flight back home
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All accommodation (rooms in 3-star lodges or luxury tents)
- All safaris mentioned in the itinerary in specialized safari vehicles
- All transfers in a comfortable Minibus
- All meals except on Day 1 and last 2 days
- Park Fees and Permits
- English- speaking driver guide naturalists
Exclusions
- Taxes as applicable
- International airfare
- Visas & Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and excursions – not included in the itinerary
- Other optionals like Entrance to the Falls, Delta flights, all activities in Livingstone
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