9-Day Botswana Safari Tour - Gateway Africa Safaris

^GATEWAY^AFRICA^SAFARIS Small group semi-participation Botswana camping safari from Maun to Victoria Falls, covering Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park.
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This camping safari includes; Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and various activities. Safari Highlights: Chobe National Park game drive, River cruise on the Chobe River, Khwai River Game Drive and Night Drive, Moremi National Park, Okavango Delta experience including Mokoro excursion, tour of the Victoria Falls. All Camping - Price: Per Person Tour Fare 2012 USD 1675 / EUR 1195 Single Supplement: USD 145 / EUR 105 Local Payment: ZAR 1500 Included in the price: Transport on days 7-9 in a Quantam or similar, transportation for the remainder of the safari in an open, fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals (prepared by the guide) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide. 6 nights camping and 2 nights in fixed accommodation All Lodge - Price: Per Person Tour Fare 2012 USD 2165 / EUR 1545 Single Supplement: USD 445 / EUR 315 Local payment: ZAR 1500 Included in the price: : 8 nights fixed accommodation. Transport on days 7-9 in a Quantam or similar, transportation for the remainder of the safari in an open, fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals (prepared by the guide) and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide. Not included in the price: Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, telephone calls, gratuities, curios and all personal expenses. Group Size: Maximum 12 people Type of Safari: semi-participation Botswana tented camping safari Vehicle: 4x4 Land Cruiser Departure Dates & Availability Day 1 Maun, Botswana BL On arrival in Maun please make your way to Thamalakane River Lodge where you will meet your guide and the rest of the group. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and ere you have the opportunity to stock up on supplies, relax at the pool of our lodge or take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (optional and for own expense). Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge Camping or similar (tents, camping with basic facilities) Day 2: Maun to Khwai River, Botswana BLD After breakfast we leave Maun and reach the Mokoro station after a short drive. From here, we will float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other deltas in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. Afterwards, we make our way to a private concession in the Khwai River area to our camp. This evening we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we will have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals. Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area) Day 3: Khwai River, Botswana BLD Today we spend game driving in the Khwai area. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Khwai River region on a morning and afternoon game drive hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area) Day 4: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana BLD After having explored the Khwai area we now head into the famous Moremi game reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve. Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area) Days 5 & 6: Khwai River to Chobe National Park, Botswana BL, BD We have to get up early, as there is another exciting day ahead of us! We leave the camp in Khwai River and transit through the national parks of Moremi, Savuti and Chobe to Kasane. Keep an eye out for the wildlife that call this area home. We reach Chobe Safari Lodge late in the afternoon. The next day is spent with a morning game drive in search of Africa’s Big Five! We enjoy the afternoon on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars – You’ll be close enough for close-up photographs. Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Camping or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar) Day 7: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe BL A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. You have the afternoon to relax or to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer at Lokuthula Lodges (own expense). Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool) Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe B After breakfast we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided walk. You have the afternoon at leisure for activities (own expense). Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool) Day 9: End of Tour B Our safari ends after breakfast when we have arranged a transfer to the airport for your onward flight for you. We hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures. Gateway Africa All Rights Reserved. This is a work of joint authorship, courtesy of our safari partners. No text or images on this page may be reproduced without written authorization from Gateway Africa Safaris	African Safari Options Overview of Safari Tours Camping Safaris Mix Lodge & Camping Mid-range Lodge Overland Adventures Luxury Lodge Holidays Wilderness Explorations African Family Holidays Tailor Made Travel Namibia Packages Botswana Vacations Zambia Adventures Zimbabwe Tours Mozambique Beach Trips South Africa Holidays Victoria Falls Safaris

Day 1 Maun, Botswana   BL
On arrival in Maun please make your way to Thamalakane River Lodge where you will meet your guide and the rest of the group. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and ere you have the opportunity to stock up on supplies, relax at the pool of our lodge or take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (optional and for own expense).

Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge Camping or similar (tents, camping with basic facilities)

Day 2: Maun to Khwai River, Botswana    BLD
After breakfast we leave Maun and reach the Mokoro station after a short drive. From here, we will float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other deltas in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. Afterwards, we make our way to a private concession in the Khwai River area to our camp. This evening we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we will have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals.

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area)

Day 3: Khwai River, Botswana    BLD
Today we spend game driving in the Khwai area. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Khwai River region on a morning and afternoon game drive hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region.
Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area)

Day 4: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana   BLD
After having explored the Khwai area we now head into the famous Moremi game reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve.

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (tents, shower tents with hot water, bar & restaurant area)

Days 5 & 6: Khwai River to Chobe National Park, Botswana    BL, BD
We have to get up early, as there is another exciting day ahead of us! We leave the camp in Khwai River and transit through the national parks of Moremi, Savuti and Chobe to Kasane. Keep an eye out for the wildlife that call this area home. We reach Chobe Safari Lodge late in the afternoon. The next day is spent with a morning game drive in search of Africa’s Big Five! We enjoy the afternoon on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars – You’ll be close enough for close-up photographs.

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Camping or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar)

Day 7: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe       BL
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. You have the afternoon to relax or to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer at Lokuthula Lodges (own expense).

Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool)

Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe       B
After breakfast we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided walk. You have the afternoon at leisure for activities (own expense).

Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool)

Day 9: End of Tour       B
Our safari ends after breakfast when we have arranged a transfer to the airport for your onward flight for you. We hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures.

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Small group semi-participation Botswana camping safari from Maun to Victoria Falls, covering Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park.

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