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Botswana Safari Experience
10 days, Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
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Discover the Okavango Delta, where thousands of animals gather each year to drink from the fresh waters of the world’s largest inland delta. On a 10-day adventure, travel in a houseboat in the panhandle of the delta, take wildlife drives into Botswana’s top national parks, and visit one of the world's best preserved sites for prehistoric rock art. Plus, an exclusive evening of traditional Botswana storytelling around the fire is sure to stoke your own unbelievable travel stories.
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Trip Code: DZBNG
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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 9, Avg 7.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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In a part of the world not given to small gestures and bland landscapes, Botswana’s Okavango Delta still manages to leap out at a person as a singularly unlikely miracle,”—Alexandra Fuller, Best of the World, National Geographic Traveler, December/January, 2016
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Itinerary
Day 1Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Victoria Falls/Okavango Delta
Cross the border into Botswana, via Namibia, and head to the Okavango Panhandle to our houseboat, your home for the next two nights in the world's largest inland delta. Travelling by houseboat allows you to explore a more secluded area of the delta.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Okavango Delta
Enjoy your day on the houseboat with early morning and late afternoon wildlife excursions. Your small boat takes your into channels and waterways for optimal wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Opt to enjoy a cultural excursion to Tsoldilo Hills to view ancient San Bushman rock paintings or choose to relax on deck with a cool drink as you watch the scenery pass by.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Okavango Delta/Maun
Transfer to the frontier town of Maun and enjoy an evening of culture and traditional foods with celebrated author Bonty Botumile and the Thari-E-Ntsho Storytellers. This local enterprise is dedicated to preserving Botswana’s heritage and providing youth with employment opportunities in the arts. Option to take a scenic flight over the delta.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Maun/Moremi Game Reserve
Drive to the Khwai River area bordering Moremi Game Reserve. With astounding wildlife, this area has been rated one of the best for wildlife viewing in the world. Relax this evening on the camp deck, admiring the stunning views with a cool drink.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Moremi Game Reserve
Embark early on an open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Moremi and surrounding concession areas. Break for lunch before continuing on with the wildlife safari drive. Return to camp in the afternoon with time to relax at the comfortable tented camp.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Moremi Game Reserve/Chobe National Park
Travel deeper into the Chobe wilderness to Ghoha Hills. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding bush. Relax at our camp and learn more about the Savuti and Chobe parks and reserves during a talk with a local wildlife and bush-survival expert. Embark on a late afternoon wildlife viewing in open vehicles around the hills and waterholes. Be on the lookout for elephants, giraffes, hippos, and lions.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Chobe National Park/Kasane
In the morning, take a slow drive along the southern bank of the Chobe River. In the afternoon, opt to take a sunset photography river cruise or safari drive for wildlife viewing. You’ll be accompanied by an expert wildlife photographer and guide who will help you get the perfect shot.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 9Kasane/Victoria Falls
Cross the border back into Zimbabwe for our final evening.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner, Maun
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Chobe and Savuti National Parks Talk, Savuti Channel
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival transfer
- Open-vehicle wildlife safari drives in Savuti area, Chobe National Park, Khwai River, and Moremi area
- Okavango Panhandle two-night houseboat stay
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (4 nts), comfortable safari tents (3 nts), houseboat (2 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.
Transportation
4x4 vehicle, van, walking, boat.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local CEO in Victoria Falls, local guides.
Departures
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