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15 Day African Highlights Camping Safari
TOUR
INFORMATION:
Safari Type:
Scheduled Guided Safari (Guaranteed Departure Dates)
Style: Camping (limited participation, assisted camping)
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Departure Date: Saturdays (see departure dates below)
Departure Location: Kasane - Botswana
Tour Ends: Livingstone - Zambia
Transport: Specially equipped safari vehicles
Routing Highlights:
Kasane - Chobe River - Mamili National Park - Susuwe - Bwabwata
National Park (Caprivi National Park) - Popa Falls - Kavango River
- Mahango National Park - Tsodilo Hills - Okavango Delta - Mokoro
Excursion - Maun - Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park - Savuti
- Chobe River - Livingstone - Victoria Falls - Zambia
This trail forms
a circular route around the Okavango Delta, starting in Kasane and
ending in Victoria Falls, Zambia. The Elephant Trail offers a great
value camping adventure through three countries - Botswana, Namibia
and Zambia.
ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Kasane - Chobe River
The tour officially begins in Kasane at 13h30. Transfers can be
arranged from Victoria Falls, Livingstone or Kasane to meet in Kasane
for a full safari briefing. The first highlight will be a sunset
cruise on the Chobe River.
Camping on the banks of the Chobe River at a site with permanent
ablution facilities. (Meals: L, D)
Day 2:
Mamili National Park - Namibia
We cross the Namibian border, stop for supplies in Katima Mulilo
and then head to Mamili National Park, enjoying a scenic drive en-route
to our campsite. Time permitting we will have a guided walk in Mamili.
Camping is in a designated campsite with bush ablutions. (Meals:
B, L, D)
Day 3:
Susuwe - Bwabwata National Park (Caprivi National Park) - Namibia
We depart early on a game drive through Mamili and then cross the
Kwando River to enter Susuwe National Park, where we will set up
camp and then explore the area on game drives.
Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent ablutions. (Meals:
B, L, D)
Day 4:
Popa Falls - Kavango River - Namibia
Rising with the sun we head west toward the Okavango River, camping
near the Popa Falls area on the banks of the Okavango, we will visit
the rapids of Popa Falls at the tip of the Okavango Pan handle.
Camping is with permanent ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 5:
Mahango National Park - Tsodilo Hills - Botswana
After a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango National
Park and then cross the border to re-enter Botswana. After stopping
for supplies, we drive through to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo
Hills and set up camp. Here we visit the museum and can 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 bush ablutions. (Meals: B,
L, D)
Day 6 &
Day 7
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Excursion
We drive to the edge of the Okavango, transfer to a motorboat and
cruise through the papyrus lined channels of the Delta to meet up
with our traditional mokoro's and local guides. We spend two nights
and three days on a camping adventure in the delta, exploring the
area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands
and floodplains of the Okavango.
Wild Camping in the Okavango Delta (Meal: B, L, D)
Day 8:
Maun
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, we retrace our route to
Maun. You have the option of taking a scenic game flight across
the Delta to return to Maun (own account), providing another perspective
of this unique water system.
Camping at a private camp outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities.
(Meals: B, L, D)
Day 9 &
Day 11:
Moremi Game Reserve
The big game aspect of our tour commences today as we enter Moremi
Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana. The
park covers swamp areas as well as dry land. The next three nights
are spent in this park searching for the wide variety of animals
and birds in the reserve, while absorbing the sounds and beauty
of this region. Game drives as the sun rises, and in the late afternoon
as the sun sets for 3-4 hours are the norm, returning to camp for
lunch and a siesta, usually we move campsites to explore a different
area of this diverse park.
Camping will be in private designated campsites where we erect bush
ablutions. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 12 &
Day 13:
Chobe National Park - Savuti - Chobe River
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, is
our next destination. As we continue our search for wildlife, we
will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot
the plains. We then head northwards to the Chobe River, where our
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.
(Meals: B, L, D)
Day 14 &
Day 15:
Livingstone - Victoria Falls - Zambia
We cross the Zambezi River by ferry, then drive to Livingstone on
the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, where we overnight at a
comfortable lodge. This afternoon there is time to visit the thunderous
Victoria Falls and shop for curios. Dinner is at your own expense
at the lodge.
Accommodation in a lodge in Livingstone (Meals: Day 14 - B, L &
Day 15 B only)
The tour officially
ends at 10:00 on Day 15.
Post tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone,
Victoria Falls or Kasane airports can be arranged at additional
cost.
Livingstone is the hot-spot of activity and tourism, offering an
array of Adventure options. Here are some activities from adrenalin-packed
adventure, the astonishing Zambezi sunsets, to the unparallel beauty
of the real Africa..., Game Drive, Cultural History Tours, White
Water Rafting, White Water Rafting, BUNGI Jumping, River Boarding/Boogie
Boarding, Kayaking, Jet Boating, Abseiling/Gorge Swing, Canoeing,
Zambezi River Cruises, Micro-lighting, "Flight of Angels",
Walking Safaris, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mobile Photographic
Safaris
Price per person
: Low season - €1795, High Season - €1895
Price includes:
All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), chalets
at the 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 Namibian and Botswana park entries for activities
included on itinerary, transport in specialised safari vehicles.
Does not
include:
Restaurant meals (Zambian Vic Falls), visas (with the exception
of the Zambian visa waiver, subject to government regulations),
airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions (scenic flight
over the delta and activities in 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
Departure dates
( * indicates high season)
June - 28th*
July - 12th*, 26th*
August - 9th*, 23rd*
September - 6th*, 20th*
October - 4th*, 18th*
November - 1st*, 15th*, 29th*
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