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Botswana Delta and Wildlife Explorer

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12 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
15 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Search for wildlife on a mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta

Revel in 4x4 game drives in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Witness the awe-inspiring sight of water thundering over Victoria Falls

Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans with its striking Baobab trees

Experience a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River

Itinerary

Journey through Botswana’s untamed wilderness and Zimbabwe’s legendary Victoria Falls on the "Botswana Delta and Wildlife Explorer" tour. Designed for experienced travelers and seniors, this easy-going, 12-day trip departs from Victoria Falls, guiding you through Maun, Chobe National Park, the Moremi Reserve, and other world-class wildlife destinations.

Highlights include mokoro canoe safaris in the Okavango Delta, sunset cruises on the Chobe River, and game drives in Moremi teeming with elephants, lions, and hippos. Guests stay in well-appointed accommodations brimming with local charm, ensuring comfort throughout the adventure. The journey culminates with the unforgettable spectacle of Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River plunges into the gorge below.

What sets this tour package apart is its comprehensive coverage of Botswana’s diverse habitats—allowing for unparalleled wildlife viewing and scenic variety. For those eager to witness southern Africa’s natural wonders in style and ease, this trip offers a truly memorable safari experience.

day 1 - Arrive in Victoria Falls

The tour starts at 15:00hrs on Day 1 with a group meeting in the foyer of the Sprayview Hotel. The afternoon is free to view Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The following morning is 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 flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).

Overnight: Sprayview Hotel or Waterfalls Lodge (or similar accommodation).

day 2 - Victoria Falls

This morning is 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 flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).

Overnight: Sprayview Hotel or Waterfalls Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Makgadikgadi Pans (approx 380 kms/6 hrs drive)

Departing after breakfast, we travel through Botswana to the Nata area. Late afternoon we visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake. Overnight Nata Lodge (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 4 - Moremi Wildlife Reserve (approx 420 kms/7 hrs drive)

A 3 hour drive takes us to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We change from our overland vehicle into open 4x4 vehicles and proceed to our accommodation situated at the edge of Moremi game reserve. Moremi is lush and varied, shallow flooded pans, plains and forests. It is one of Africa's finest areas for wildlife, with particularly high game densities including all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region and over 400 species of birds.

Overnight: Gomoti River Lodge (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 5 - Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Our day is spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in the private concession and inside Moremi.

Overnight: Gomoti River Lodge (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 6 - Maun (approx 120 kms/3 hrs drive)

A 3 hour transfer takes us back to Maun. The afternoon is free for an optional 1 hr scenic flight over the vast Okavango Delta (own expense).

Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 7 - Okavango Delta (approx 320 kms/4 hrs drive; plus 2-3 hour boat trip)

Driving round the pan handle we traverse to the north west of the Okavango Delta. We arrive at Swamp Stop and our lodge on the edge the Okavango Delta.

Overnight Swampstop chalets (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 8 - Okavango Delta

After breakfast, we transfer by boat approximately 30 minutes into the Delta. Activities include mokoro and boat excursions through the back channels of the Nxamasire area, as well as guided game walks on the smaller islands (subject to seasonal water levels).

Overnight Swampstop chalets (or similar).

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 9 - Caprivi (approx 500 kms/7 hrs drive)

Departing the Delta we return to our vehicle and we cross into Namibia. We continue to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Kwando River. A lush area teeming with wildlife and birdlife.

Overnight Zambezi Mubala Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 10-11 - Kasane to Chobe River (approx 150 kms/2.5 hrs drive)

Crossing back into Botswana we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The afternoon of arrival is free for an optional game drive (own account). On Day 11 we enjoy a morning game drive, and in the afternoon we relax on a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals:Breakfast and Dinner

day 12 - Transfer to Kasane Airport or Victoria Falls Airport, trip concludes

The tour ends today after breakfast with a transfer to Kasane Airport or Victoria Falls Airport for onward flight.

Meals:Breakfast
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What's Included

Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
Transport
Private transportArrival transfer from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) on Day 1 only; departure transfer to Kasane Airport (BBK) or Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) on Day 12 only
Guide
English speaking local guide
Others
9 nights in 3-4 star hotels and lodges on a twinshare basis2 nights in 3-4 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basisChobe River game cruiseOkavango Delta mokoro excursionGame drives as listed in itineraryNational park and conservation fees

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