$3,955 to $4,360 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Maun to Central Kalahari
Maun to Central Kalahari
The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 14h30 at Maun Airport. You will travel 120km to the Kalahari Private Reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will be given a safari briefing. Night spent in a comfortable camp.
Maun – Kalahari Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 120km, 4h.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Deception Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Central Kalahari
Central Kalahari
You will explore the Kalahari, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share their intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. You will also do game drives explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx and predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Deception Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kalahari Private Reserve to Makgadikgadi National Park
Kalahari Private Reserve to Makgadikgadi National Park
You will wake up as the sun rises and do a short game drive before heading to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend one night at a camp, an oasis on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Arriving for Lunch at the camp you will have time for a short siesta and then enjoy a game drive along the Boteti river in the late afternoon.
Kalahari Private Reserve – Boteti River Camp: 120km, 4-5h (including game drive).
- Main Destination:
- Boteti River (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Boteti River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-6
Makgadikgadi National Park to Khwai Concession
Makgadikgadi National Park to Khwai Concession
After breakfast you will make your way west with a stop in Maun for lunch. Your adventure proceeds to Khwai, your drive will take you through wildlife areas, game viewing as you go. You will have the option of taking an air transfer that afternoon to Khwai (1 hour, inclusive of a 15-minute scenic flight, rate TBA by your guide/agent – to be booked during the safari, payment in USD cash only). Your journey is to the Khwai River area, on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve - one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana.
The next days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for. Enjoy game drives in the early morning and late afternoon. The next two days you will further explore this region of the famous Okavango Delta, you will do game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River. You will also have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion where your guide will share with you the hidden secrets of this water system.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Khwai Guest House
Wildlife in Khwai Concession
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Khwai to Chobe National Park
Khwai to Chobe National Park
The safari then heads north towards a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park, where you will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. This day will be a full day activity as we will do a full day of game drives through the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park towards the Chobe flood plains. You will have your lunch break en-route and arrive late afternoon at your lodge.
Khwai – Chobe: 200 km, 10 hrs (including game drives).
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Elephant Camp
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chobe Riverfront
Chobe Riverfront
Time is spent in northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at Chobe Elephant Camp you will do a game drive and boat cruise within the Chobe National Park where you immerse yourself into this incredible area from both land and water.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Elephant Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chobe to Victoria Falls
Chobe to Victoria Falls
Today the journey takes you to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (Visa required) where you will spend two nights at a comfortable lodge. The lodge team will assist you with arranging activities of your choice that you can enjoy during your stay (at own expense). Spend the afternoon at leisure, visiting the majestic falls or shop for curios. Dinner at own expense.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Pioneers Victoria Falls
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
The lodge has an activities desk where you can make bookings for the day to explore Vic Falls town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked. Lunch and dinner at own expense.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Pioneers Victoria Falls
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure
Departure
We are happy to arrange post-tour accommodation and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, Kasane, or any nearby lodges at an additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
