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DURATION
15 DAYS
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  • You will have an hour-long guided bush walk with a local guide.
  • Explore Moremi Wildlife Reserve on early morning and late afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
  • Spend the day exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (a type of open-air canoe).
ACTIVITIES ON THIS TRIP
Primary: Safari, Wildlife
Other: Canoeing, Off-road Auto & 4x4, Hang Gliding, Helicopter Touring, Bungee Jumping, Waterfalls, Local Culture & Cuisine, Powered Boating, whitewater rafting, elephant ride, walking, boating, Camping
$4250USD
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Botswana Overland Adventure

The Botswana Overland Adventure is an all-encompassing natural wildlife experience. Begin in the Kalahari Desert, where you will be able to view the spectacular wildlife by day while enjoying stays in immersive bush camps by night.
The Botswana Overland Adventure is an all-encompassing natural wildlife experience. Begin in the Kalahari Desert, where you will be able to view the spectacular wildlife by day while enjoying stays in immersive bush camps by night. Learn about the Bushmen way of life by visiting a local community, and enjoy guided nature walks to learn about the unique ways in which the people and the environment of the Kalahari come together. Then it’s on to the Okavango River Delta, where you will spend several days exploring the waterways of the Okavango and searching for unique wildlife in Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Finally, your adventure will take you across the border into Zambia, where you will have the opportunity to view the spectacular Victoria Falls. Conclude with a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, before making your way back to Johannesburg and onward. For the traveler looking for an immersive nature and culture experience, the rustic splendor of the Botswana Overland Adventure provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy Africa from within its heart.

Note: Opt. sleeping bag rental: $35 pp

Additional Information:
  • 2012 Itinerary Changes: Extra night in Chobe added and Khama Rhino Sanctuary removed.
Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa
Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Protea Waterfront Hotel, Centurion (or similar) for your overnight stay.
Lodging Protea Waterfront Hotel
Description The 4–Star Protea Hotel Waterfront Centurion is located on the safe and tranquil Centurion Waterfront, midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Hotel is situated adjacent to the Centurion Mall shopping complex with its variety of restaurants, bars, boutiques, cinemas and banks.
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
An early departure from your hotel in Johannesburg will take you in the direction of the Botswana border. Your bush camp will be set up in the Kalahari Desert, where the evening is spent admiring the bright stars of the southern hemisphere around the campfire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Dqae Qare Bushman Village
Arriving in Ghanzi for lunch, you will set up camp at Dqae Qare Bushman village in the Kalahari. The project is owned and run by the local Bushman community, with all proceeds directly benefiting the community. The afternoon is spent observing the traditional Bushman way of life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Maun
In the morning you will have an hour-long guided bush walk with a local guide, who will explain and show you the many uses of the surrounding environment. Drive to Maun, the “gateway” to the Okavango Delta. The evening will be spent relaxing around the campfire and preparing for your 4x4 excursion into Moremi Wildlife Reserve the following morning.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - 6: Okavango Delta area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Explore Moremi Wildlife Reserve on early morning and late afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, and spend the day exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (a type of open-air canoe). You will have lunch on an island in the delta and enjoy a game walk (subject to the water level of the delta).

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Day 7 - 8: Khwai Area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve
The Khwai area is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, with rich green vegetation and palm trees teeming with bird life and a vast population of wild animals. You will enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in an open 4x4 safari vehicle.

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Day 9: Moremi / Maun / Planet Baobab
Enjoy a final early morning game drive as you leave Moremi, returning to Maun in time for lunch. After lunch, drive to Planet Baobab where camp is set up among the giant Baobab trees.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - 11: Livingstone, Zambia / Victoria Falls
Travel across the Zambia border to Livingstone. Victoria Falls is without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are your to spend at leisure browsing the local markets and experiencing the many optional activities on offer in the adrenaline capital of Africa, including white water rafting, bungee jumping, microlighting (essentially, hang-gliding with a motor), airplane or helicopter rides over the falls, rhino walks, elephant-back safaris, etc. (All activities are booked locally at own expense.)

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Day 12: Chobe River / Kasane
Your camp for the evening is set up on the banks of the Chobe River, which is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets, and abundance of wildlife and birds. Enjoy sunset while on a relaxing game-viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Making your way south through Botswana, you arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary around mid-afternoon. The following morning is free for optional excursions such as rhino or giraffe tracking, game drives, and nature walks (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Limpopo Area
Your camp for the last night will be set up near the mighty Limpopo River, which forms the border of Botswana and South Africa. Enjoy this, your final night in the sublime wildness of wild Botswana.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel via the “Jacaranda City” of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and home of the famous Union Buildings, to Johannesburg, where your journey ends around 4:00 p.m. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
TRIP INCLUDES
  • Meals as noted in (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Each night in double occupancy accommodations
  • Land transfers between components
  • English speaking guides
  • Park or site entry fees
  • Surface transport
  • Equipment other than personal gear
  • Government tax
  • Airport transfer assistance
  • In-country ticket reconfirmation & check-in assistance (where permitted)
  • Complete pre-departure packet
  • Toll-free pre-departure phone assistance
TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Meals not noted as included
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages (except tea or coffee at meals)
  • International or domestic airfare unless specified
  • Airport departure taxes not included with air tickets
  • Visas
  • Itinerary changes after confirmation
  • Any services not included in itinerary
  • Any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights
  • Acts of nature or other happenings beyond our control
  • Other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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