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Botswana
Mobile Safari.
THE
BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA & ZAMBIA SAFARI
14
NIGHT / 15 DAY SAFARI.
Nov
- June: 1666 (Low Season)
July
Oct: 1759 (High Season)
14 NIGHT/15 DAY SAFARI
This adventure safari forms a circular route around the
Okavango Delta, starting in Kasane and ending in
Livingstone, Zambia. The Safari
offers a great value camping adventure through three
countries - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River
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2 nights in North Eastern Namibian National Parks - Caprivi area
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1 night Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site
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Central Okavango Delta & mokoro excursions
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Motorboat in the Delta
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Optional Game/Scenic Delta flight (EUR 100 per person, subject to
change)
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3 nights Moremi Game Reserve
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3 nights Chobe National Park
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Optional visit to the Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia (US$ 10,
subject to change)
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1 night at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, Zambia
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Day
1: Chobe Area, camping
The
safari officially begins in Kasane, Botswana, at 13h00. Bush
Ways Safaris is happy to assist with pre-tour arrangements
such as accommodation and transfers from
Livingstone, Zambia or Kasane, Botswana, if
required. On arrival in Kasane
your guide will give you a full safari briefing and take you
shopping for your safari drinks. The first highlight of your
safari will be a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Camping will be in Kasane at a campsite with permanent
ablutions. (L, D)
Day
2: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park, camping
You
will depart Kasane early to cross the Namibian border and
then drive to Susuwe National Park.
After setting up camp you will explore the area on an
afternoon game drive. Camping is in a designated campsite
with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day
3: Popa Falls, camping
You
will rise with the sun and head west towards the Okavango
River. You will camp on the banks of the Okavango River
overlooking Popa Falls and have the opportunity to visit
these rapids in the afternoon. Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent ablutions.
(B, L, D)
Day
4: Tsodilo Hills, camping
After
a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango
National Park before crossing the border to re-enter
Botswana. You will journey through to the World Heritage
Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. This afternoon you
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 ablutions. (B, L, D)
Days
5-6: Okavango Delta, camping
Rising
with the sun, you will drive to the edge of the Okavango
Delta, a
special corner of paradise.
You will transfer
your equipment to motorboats cruise
along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the
exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning
landscape. Deeper
in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their
mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil
transfer to an island. You will spend two days exploring
this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided
walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You
will camp wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day
7: Maun, camping
Inspired
by the beauty of the Okavango you will travel south to Maun.
You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the
Delta to Maun (1hr scenic flight is EUR 100 per person, min.
3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience
provides another perspective of the Okavango Deltas
unique water system and if you choose to take the flight,
you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite
writing postcards or reading a book while you wait for your
afternoon flight. Your
guide will travel to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for
the next stage of your adventure.
After collecting you at the airport, you will shop
for drinks and then spend the night at a campsite just
outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities.
(B, L, D)
Days
8-10: Moremi Game Reserve, camping
From
Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of
the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and
dry areas. The
next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety
of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while
absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region.
Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and
in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm.
After your morning game drive you will return to camp for
lunch and a siesta. Camping will be in private designated
campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Days
11-13: Chobe National Park, camping
Chobe
National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes,
will be your next destination.
As you continue your search for wildlife, you will
traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot
the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your
game drives will meander along the banks of the river,
followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle.
Camping will be in private designated areas with bush
ablutions. (B, L, D)
Days
1415: A night in a comfortable lodge in Livingstone,
chalet accommodation
After
a morning game drive you will
cross the Zambezi River by ferry and then drive to
Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, (Visa
required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable
lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the
thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios.
Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge.
The safari officially ends at 10h00 on Day 15.
Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation,
activities and transfers to Livingstone airport or lodges,
Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an
additional cost. Activities
in Livingstone include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi
Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Elephant rides and
Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your
guide for further details.
Price
includes:
All
accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), rooms at
a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, all transfers and
activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are
indicated (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner) and
tea/coffees, services of a Professional Guide and Camp
Assistant, all Botswana park fees for activities included on
itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Does
not include:
Restaurant
meals (Livingstone, Zambia), entrance to the Falls, visas,
airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions (scenic
flight over the Delta and activities in Livingstone/Victoria
Falls,), beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral
water), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment,
medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, sleeping bag (and
small pillow) on all camping sectors.
Contact us to Desighn the Botswana Lodge Safari experience
of a lifetime.
ONLINE
BOTSWANA SAFARI ENQUIRY FORM
(14
nights/15 days) 2009
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Nov - June:
1666 (Low Season)
July
Oct: 1759 (High Season)
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CODE
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DATES
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SEASON
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BWE 900
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17
Jan 31 Jan
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Low
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BWE 901
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07
Feb 21 Feb
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Low
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BWE 902
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07
Mar
21 Mar
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Low
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BWE
903
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21
Mar 04 Apr
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Low
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BWE
904
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04
Apr 18 Apr
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Low
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BWE
905
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25
Apr 09 May
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Low
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BWE
906
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09
May 23 May
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Low
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BWE
907
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23
May 06 Jun
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Low
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BWE
908
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13
Jun 27 Jun
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Low
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BWE
909
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27
Jun 11 Jul
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High
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BWE
910
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11
Jul 25 Jul
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High
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BWE
911
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25
Jul 08 Aug
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High
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BWE 912
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08 Aug 22 Aug
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High
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BWE
913
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22
Aug 05 Sep
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High
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BWE
914
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05
Sep 19 Sep
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High
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BWE
915
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19
Sep 03 Oct
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High
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BWE
916
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03
Oct - 17 Oct
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High
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BWE
917
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17
Oct 31 Oct
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High
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BWE
918
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31
Oct 14 Nov
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Low
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BWE
919
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14
Nov 28 Nov
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Low
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BWE920
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28
Nov 12 Dec
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Low
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Contact us to Desighn the Botswana Lodge Safari experience
of a lifetime.
ONLINE
BOTSWANA SAFARI ENQUIRY FORM
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