Botswana Explorer

10 Days/9 Nights
Maun to Victoria Falls

This exhilarating adventure will allow you to explore the wilderness hotspots of Botswana, from the flourishing waterways of the renowned Okavango Delta to the prolific wildlife of the pristine Chobe National Park and the contrasting arid landscape of Savute. End your trip on the banks of the immense Zambezi River and admire the magnificent scenes of Victoria Falls. Enjoy the serenity of private campsites and the comfort of spacious safari tents with their crisp linen-adorned beds and lovely ensuite bathrooms, which offer a flush w.c and refreshing bucket shower, as you journey through the African wilderness. The safari commences at Maun International Airport in Botswana and ends at Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe.

Itinerary

Days 1/2: Okavango Delta
Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you will be met by a representative from &BEYOND, who will direct you to your light aircraft flight to Nxabega Airstrip, where a safari vehicle will be waiting to take you to the campsite. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe), and enjoy game-viewing walks on the islands. Spend two nights at our &BEYOND campsite in a private concession area with a complement of camp staff to cater for your needs.

Days 3/4: Moremi Game Reserve
A short flight in a light aircraft will take you to Khwai in the North Gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The first protected area in Africa to be established by local people, the Reserve is rated as Africa's most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Spend two nights camping in the Reserve, with extensive and interpretive game-drives taking up your days.

Days 5/6: Savute
A long game drive (5 - 6 hours) takes you to Savute, renowned for lion and other predator viewing, where you will spend two nights camping next to the dry Savute Channel. Huge animal concentrations are attracted to this area and its artificial watering holes in the dry season.

Days 7/8: Serondela
From Savute, move up to northern Chobe (4 - 5 hours overland game drive), where you will camp for two nights in the Serondela area. This is the heart of elephant country and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the waters of the Chobe River on game drives or private boat cruises. Northern Chobe is renowned for its large variety of bird and animal life, beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets.

Day 9: Victoria Falls
It is a short drive from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you can enjoy &BEYOND Matetsi Water Lodge after a tour of the Falls (entrance fee to the Falls is included in the safari fare). Watch the mighty Zambezi River rolling by as you spend the night in a spacious suite on the shady river bank. Go in search of the abundant wildlife on an afternoon and morning game drive.

Day 10:
After breakfast at Matetsi, you will be taken to Victoria Falls International Airport by road.

2011 Departures: Maun to Victoria Falls
Over 140 departure dates are available in 2011 - Dates on application.

All prices in US Dollars

Notes:

• Minimum age limit is 12 years – upper age limit is 70 years
• Maximum - 6 guests on safari

Seasons:

High : 01 June - 31 October
Mid : 01 March - 31May / 01 November - 30 November
Low : 01 January - 28 February / 01 December - 31 December

Price includes: Accommodation (double/twin/single), Meet and Greet, Meals as specified in the itinerary, Scheduled road transfers as specified in the itinerary, Scheduled excursions and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary, Seat on charter as specified in the itinerary, Waterborne/game viewing activities as offered by the camps/lodges, National Parks entrance fees, Soft drinks, house wine, local beer, teas and coffees whilst camping, Domestic airport tax within Botswana, Emergency medical evacuation insurance.

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