Day 1: Johannesburg to Tuli Block, Botswana                LD
An early morning departure from Safari Club in Johannesburg takes us via Pretoria, Potgietersrus and through the Limpopo Province into Botswana via the the Platjan border post.  We set up camp at Limpopo River Lodge, set in the area known as the Tuli Block.   This thin strip of land in the south-east of Botswana, borders Zimbabwe to the north and South Africa to the south. It is one of the few areas of commercial farmland as it receives more rain than the rest of Botswana. The land in the extreme east is where the game reserves have been established with huge herds of elephants and hundreds of colourful birds.  We will head off for a game drive either in the evening of day 1 or the next morning, depending on the time of arrival.  We will enjoy our evening meal prepared by our guide around the campfire before spending our first night in the African wilderness.

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

Day 2: Tuli Block to Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana    BLD
Our destination for the day is the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing white rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Batswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources.  We explore the sanctuary on an afternoon game drive in search of White Rhinos.

Accommodation: Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camping or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar)

Day 3: Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana    BLD
Today will be a long driving day!  We will head north to Planet Baobab and stop at the Magkadigkadi Pans to have a closer look if the conditions allow us to do so. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we step off for our final stop of the day, Planet Baobab. The rest of the afternoon we spend relaxing at the camp.

Accommodation: Planet Baobab Camping or similar (tents, wash rooms with hot water, swimming pool & bar)

Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans to Maun, Botswana    BL
After breakfast we head off for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.  Here 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8 & 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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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