Experience some of the finest game and bird-watching that the continent offers by boat, on foot and in open safari vehicles in the wilderness of northern Botswana and Namibia. You’ll have the best opportunities to see Africa’s magnificent Big 5 – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard.
3. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Boat rides, guided walks and game drives
through the waterways of Botswana’s
Okavango Delta and Namibia’s Caprivi region
• Safari by riverboat and in open vehicles in
Botswana’s Chobe National Park, home to
Africa’s largest concentration of elephants
• Zimbabwe’s top attractions - viewing the
breathtaking Victoria Falls and big game
watching in Hwange National Park
4. TOUR INFORMATION
• Departs: 09/02/2015, 09/03/2015,
13/04/2015, 11/05/2015, 15/06/2015,
20/07/2015, 10/08/2015, 14/09/2015,
12/10/2015, 16/11/2015
• Duration: 10 days/9 nights
• Includes: 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners, 9 nights’
accommodation, porterage, transportation,
game-watching activities and sightseeing as
specified.
• Note: Minimum 2, maximum 20 guests
5. DAY 1
Maun, Botswana
Transfer from Maun International Airport to lodge on the banks of the
Thamalakane River. Late afternoon sunset cruise looking for the abundant bird
life and the occasional hippo and crocodile. Overnight at Maun Lodge or similar.
[Dinner]
6. DAY 2
Maun - Okavango Panhandle
View the Okavango Delta by one hour private charter flight (optional, for own
account). Alternatively explore Maun with an early morning walk. After breakfast
depart Maun and travel along the panhandle of the Okavango Delta. Spend the
next 2 nights at Lawdons Lodge (or similar) alongside the Okavango River.
[Breakfast, Dinner]
7. DAY 3
Okavango Panhandle, Botswana
Optional (for own account) mokoro day trip. Lunch and return transfers are
included. (NB you will not be back in time for the sundowner cruise). The rest of
the group will enjoy a day at leisure and a late afternoon sundowner cruise on
the Okavango River. Overnight at Lawdons Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]
8. DAY 4
Okavango Panhandle - Caprivi, Namibia
Cross the border post between Botswana and Namibia and enter the
Mahango National Park to enjoy a game drive. Continue to Popa Falls, where we
take a short walk and then enter the Caprivi Strip. Overnight at Camp Kwando (or
similar) on the banks of the Kwando River. [Breakfast, Dinner]
9. DAY 5
Caprivi, Namibia
Enjoy an early morning game drive (in an open vehicle) including drinks and
snacks en route. Tour a traditional village. Optional early morning or sunset boat
trip on the Kwando River (for own account). Overnight at Camp Kwando (or
similar) on the banks of the Kwando River. [Breakfast, Dinner]
10. DAY 6 & 7
Chobe, Botswana
Enter Botswana and enjoy a game drive (in an open vehicle) in the Chobe
National Park and sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Encounter the largest
concentration of elephants in Africa. Spend the next 2 nights at Mowana Safari
Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]
11. DAY 8 & 9
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Travel to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Guided tour of the Falls and rainforest.
Activities available (optional and for own account) include Flight of the Angels,
elephant back safari, lion walk or a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Spend
2 nights at A’Zambezi River Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]
12. Transfer from lodge to Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport. [Breakfast]
DAY 10
Victoria Falls/Livingstone
13. CONTACT US
Tel: +27 (0)21 460 4700
Fax: +27 (0)21 448 0003
reservations@springbokatlas.com
PO Box 819, Cape Town, 8000
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