Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail

Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail 15 Days

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Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail
Explore the Landscapes and Wildlife of Botswana Elephant Trail

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Duration: 15 Days
Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
Language: English
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Trip ID: 70084
Start Location: Kasane, Botswana
End Location: Park View, Zambia

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Primary Activities: Safari
Other Activities: Canoeing, Elephants, Waterfalls, Wildlife, national parks, 4x4, okavango delta, Camping, Walking Tour
Activity Level: Basic

The diverse and beautiful wilderness of southern Africa is showcased on this itinerary across Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. We camp in the Okavango Delta with its burgeoning wildlife-filled channels and islands. Travelling by traditional dugout canoe, or 'mokoro' , and on foot we hope to see elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest and hippo. We visit the semi-arid parks of Namibia that provide an alternative habitat for wildlife such as elephant, giraffe and zebra.

The big game haunts of Moremi and Chobe are home to lions and cheetahs and provide us with the opportunity to see large herds of elephants. We have opportunities to walk amongst World Heritage rock art sites, created over the eons by the diminutive bushmen of southern Africa. Our journey ends in Livingstone, Zambia, home to the mighty Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River plummets more than 100m down a gorge to create the Falls and is a breathtaking spectacle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kasane: We begin the tour in Kasane at 1.00pm. Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls, Livingstone or Kasane Airports to then meet for a full safari briefing. In the evening we have a boat cruise along the Chobe River. We overnight in Kasane at a campsite with permanent toilet and shower facilities.

Meals: L,D
Day 2: Kasane to Susuwe - Camp in West Caprivi National Park (270km, 3 - 4 hrs): We will depart Kasane early to cross the Namibian border and then drive to the Susuwe region in the Caprivi Strip. After setting up camp we will explore a section of this largely untouched area on an afternoon game drive. With woodlands and sprawling floodplains the region has a rich diversity of wildlife to whet our appetites for game viewing. Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Day 3: To Popa Falls (220km, 4 hrs): We will rise with the sun and head west towards the Okavango River, where we willl camp on the banks overlooking Popa Falls. In the afternoon there is opportunity to visit these falls, which are a broad series of rapids (about 1.2km) dropping a short four metres over a fault line. Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Day 4: Mahango Game Drive and Tsodilo Hills (120km, 4 hrs): By now we are used to the routine of rising with the sun to make the most early mornings, one of the periods when wildlife is most active. We search for animals in Mahango Game Reserve, within the Bwabwata National Park. This area is remote with very little development and has a rich abundance of wildlife across landscapes of floodplain, forest and open grassland. The drive through here is fascinating before we cross the border back into Botswana. We travel to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. This afternoon we will visit the museum and explore the walking trails around the ancient hills, home to thousands of traditional Bushmen paintings dating back to 800 AD. Camping is in a designated site with permanent facilities.

Meals: B.L,D
Days 5-6: Okavango Wildlife Viewing on Boat (travel time from Tsodilo Hills 120km, 2hrs): Early this morning we will drive to the edge of the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta and a very special place. We will transfer our equipment to motorboats before puttering along the narrow papyrus-lined channels catching glimpses of brilliant birds as well as admiring the stunning landscape.

Deeper in the Delta we will meet local polers with their mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and enjoy a leisurely transfer to an island. We will base on the island and spend two days exploring this beautiful area by mokoro excursions and guided walks. The floodplains and islands of this unique natural environment provide a myriad of options for exploring and observing wildlife at ground level. We are really immersed in the wilderness, surrounded by the calls of nature and empowered by exquisite sunsets. Camping is basic with bush facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Day 7: Okavango Delta to Maun (320km, 4hrs): Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango we will travel on to Maun. There is an option to take a scenic flight over the Delta to Maun at own expense (1hr flight, EUR 125 per person, min. 3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s unique waterways.

If you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely morning in the Delta campsite reading a book or relaxing while you wait for your afternoon flight. If you choose not to take the flight, you will retrace the journey back to the vehicle on the edge of the Delta and travel to Maun with the guide. After collecting those on the flight at the airport, we will spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Days 8-10: Moremi Game Reserve (Maun to Moremi is 150km, 2 - 3 hrs): From Maun we will drive to Moremi Game Reserve, rated as one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds for which this area is known while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. The Reserve was named after a chief from the local Batawana community and includes contrasting habitats ranging from thick mopane woodland, to drier acacia forests, to floodplains and lagoons. The familiar routine of game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and then again in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After our morning game drive we will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Days 11-13: Chobe National Park Game Drive: This morning we will drive 120km from Moremi to Savuti, in Chobe National Park. The journey takes 5 - 6 hrs, game driving en route to our first camp. With its diverse and striking landscapes, Chobe is the second largest national park in Botswana and is famous for its huge elephant population. As we search for wildlife, we will cross the drier plains region of Savuti in the south where bull elephants can often be seen.

We will head northwards the following day to the Chobe River, game driving along the way (170km, 5hrs). We will explore the banks and wetlands along the river, hoping to glimpse elephants feeding and playing. As well as these giant creatures, birdlife is also prolific. We will start to recognise the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle and the brilliant colours of the Lilacbreasted Roller. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush facilities.

Meals: B,L,D
Day 14: Ferry Cruise to Livingstone (100km, 2 - 3 hrs): After a morning game drive in Chobe National Park we will leave Botswana and cross the Zambezi River by ferry into Zambia. We then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, where we will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there is time to visit the legendary falls - or “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (The Smoke that Thunders).

Meals: B,L
Day 15: Trip concludes: Our safari officially ends in Livingstone at 10:00am (after breakfast). Please ask your Reservations Consultant to arrange post-tour accommodation, at an additional cost,if you require it as there are many optional activities in Livingstone such as white water rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, elephant rides, scenic fllights over the Victoria Falls and many more. These are not part of the inclusions on this tour and must be arranged and paid for locally.

Meals: B

Nuts & Bolts

Trip Includes

14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners
National Park and conservation fees
Services of professional local guide and camp assistant on safari who will take care of all camp chores
Accommodation at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, twin share
Spacious tents with mattresses in a combination of bush camps and permanent camps
Private safari transport in specialised safari vehicles

Trip Excludes

Optional activities such as scenic flight across Okavango Delta and activities in the Livingstone - Victoria Falls area
Entrance to Victoria Falls
Airport Transfers
Sleeping bag and small pillow for camping
Dinner in Livingstone
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
Tips
International Airfares and taxes
Visa
Travel Insurance

Trip ID#: 70084

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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