Days 1, 2 & 3: Okavango Delta

After arrival in Maun, fly into the heart of the Okavango Delta to our Mokoro Trails Camp where you will spend the next three nights. Here we explore papyrus fringed channels, lily-covered lagoons and forested islands.  Transport is by mokoro, punted by Bayei boatmen.  The elusive Sitatunga, Buffalo and the beautiful Red Lechwe are frequently encountered, as well as all of the Okavango’s big game.  Swamp Boubou, Slaty Egret, Pygmy Goose, Copperytailed Coucal and Lesser Jacana are among the special birds one may encounter.  African Fish Eagles and waterbirds are plentiful.  Here, in a secluded private camp under a profusion of stars, one may enjoy the exquisite tranquillity of the Delta night punctuated by the calls of owls and nightjars and the distant grunting of a Hippo.

Days 4, 5 & 6: Moremi Game Reserve

This morning we will fly back to Maun before driving into the Moremi Game Reserve where our game viewing begins.  Our private campsite is in Moremi, one of Botswana’s most scenic reserves. Time is spent traversing the floodplains and open woodlands in search of Wild Dog, Leopard, Lion and birds such as Meyer’s Parrot and Green Pigeon.

Days 7 & 8: Savute\Chobe National Park

Savute is our next stop, and we camp alongside the now dry Savute Channel.  Lion prides and clans of Spotted Hyenas are resident in the area and are frequently seen around the camp.  Cheetah and Wild Dog are also found in the area, and large herds of ungulates gather on the open grasslands.

Opportunities for photography are exceptional. Several award-winning documentaries, including “Eternal Enemies” and “Patterns in the Grass”, have been filmed in this area.

Days 9 & 10: Chobe National Park

From Savute we head north to the Chobe River.  Camp is set up on a private campsite near the banks of the Chobe River within the park. This is superb elephant country. Antelope, including the rare Puku, as well as predators such as Lion, abound in this region. Water birds are also abundant.

Day 11: Victoria Falls

From northern Chobe it is a leisurely drive to Victoria Falls. We expect to be at the Ilala Lodge by midday. The Victoria Falls is twice as high as Niagara and one and a half times as wide and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. In addition to viewing the falls, there is plenty to keep one occupied.  For those with more time on their hands there is the possibility of extending your stay to include a Zambezi River trip with one of the canoeing companies.  These companies offer white water river trips below the falls and kayaking trips above the falls.  Contact us for more details. If you want to do a river trip, please ensure you book early. Victoria Falls accommodation is on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 12: End of Safari

Your safari ends at midday in the Falls.

What Is Included

• All accommodation on a per person sharing camping basis

• Use of all camping equipment

• All meals, except in Victoria Falls which is on a bed and breakfast basis

• Twice daily game activities at camps

• All excursions and transfers by vehicle, mokoro and light aircraft

• Services of a guide and staff

• Park fees

• The Zimbabwe Tourism Levy

What Is Not Included

• All scheduled flights and their departure taxes

• All items of a personal nature

• Travel insurance

• Visas

• All drinks

• Any new Botswana Government or Zimbabwe taxes

• Gratuities to guide and camp staff

• Any activities or excursions which are not specified

• Zimbabwe departure tax which is US$20 per person

• The entry fees of US$20 per day into Victoria Falls National Park to see the falls

  PLEASE NOTE

• Baggage in charter aircraft is restricted to 12kg per person in a soft bag (including camera equipment and carry on baggage). If guests exceed this limit, they will have to pay considerable amounts to have a privately chartered plane fly their excess baggage around Northern Botswana.

• On a participation camping safari, guests must do their own laundry, but tubs are provided.

• All guests must cover themselves with cancellation and baggage insurance for the duration of their trip.