14-day Botswana Adventure

An adventure for those who want to experience the true wilderness of Africa up close, the campfires, the starry skies, the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Highlights:

• Wild camping in the Kalahari.
• Guided Bushmen walk experience.
• Game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicle in Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
• Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion in the Okavango Delta area of Moremi.
• Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
• 2 nights in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls.
• Optional Rhino walk at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

Group Size: Maximum 16 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping

Price: From  NZD3474 pp sharing*

Includes: All transport, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, camping and park entrance fees, experienced local guide & driver.

Excludes: Travel insurance, international flights, pre and post tour accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios.

Day 1: Johannesburg - Kalahari Desert
We depart at 07h30 from our hotel in Johannesburg and travel through the Central Kalahari Desert. Overnight Kang Ultra Stop Chalets (or similar) (Accommodated - L, D).

Day 2: Kalahari (Bushmen Experience)
We set up camp at a Bushmen village in the Kalahari. The project is owned and run by the local Bushmen community with all proceeds directly benefiting the community. A 1 hour guided bush walk is undertaken, with a local guide explaining and showing us the many uses of the surrounding environment. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 3: Maun
Arriving in Maun – the ‘gateway’ to the Okavango Delta – we have the option of a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (own expense). The evening is spent relaxing around the campfire and preparing for our 4x4 excursion into Moremi the following morning. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 4/ 5: Okavango Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Entering Moremi Wildlife Reserve, we explore the area on early morning and late afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Time is spent exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 6/ 7: Khwai Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
The Khwai area is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in open 4x4 safari vehicles. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 8: Moremi – Maun – Planet Baobab
An early morning game drive is enjoyed as we leave Moremi, returning to Maun in time for lunch. After lunch we drive to Planet Baobab where camp is set up among the giant Baobab trees. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 9/10: Livingstone/ Victoria Falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - The Smoke that thunders
We travel across the Zambian border to view Victoria Falls - one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter over the Falls, rhino walks, elephant back safaris etc. and to visit the Falls (own expense). (Camping - all meals excluding 1 lunch & 1 dinner).

Day 11: Chobe River – Kasane
Camp is set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Sunset is enjoyed on a relaxing game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 12: Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Making our way South through Botswana we arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary mid afternoon. The following morning is free for optional excursions such as Rhino or Giraffe tracking, game drives, nature walks (own expense). (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 13: Limpopo Area
Crossing the border into South Africa, we install our camp for the last night in the scenic Limpopo Province. Optional game viewing night drive is available (own expense). (Camping - B, L, D).

Day 14: Johannesburg
We travel via the ‘Jacaranda City’ of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and home of the famous Union Buildings, ending at +-16h00. (B, L).