Botswana has long been heralded as the jewel in Africa’s crown and is nature at its very best.  It is also the land of truly memorable sunsets.  Vast expanses on untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife create what is perhaps the ultimate safari destination, with the shimmering beauty of the Okavango Delta and neighbouring Chobe National Park being high on most visitors’ wish lists.  Great herds of elephant and antelope roam freely between the red sands of the Kalahari, home to the San Bushmen, and the grand channels of the Okavango Delta, Linyanti and Chobe Rivers.  Botswana’s abundance of predators adds to the intensity of the game viewing experience.

Botswana – Essential Activities

Spend hours watching huge herds of elephants up close on the Chobe River

·         Explore the crystal clear waterways of the Okavango Delta by Mekoro (dug out canoe)

·         Wake to the sounds of the wild after an overnight stay at the Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Experience game up close on a tented safari
Botswana
Botswana’s National Parks

Chobe - The ease of access from both Livingstone and Victoria Falls means that Chobe is ideally located for most visitors. It is also the northern gateway via Kasane Airport, to the Okavango Delta and Savute. Chobe can either be enjoyed as the focus of your visit or a place to relax before or after the Delta. The Chobe River borders the park, providing a unique experience of leisurely coasting close to the banks, often populated by huge herds of elephants, antelope and a myriad of different birds. This is the place to get up-close and watch elephants cavorting in the river channels. Fishing in the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers is superb and both are known for their tiger fish.

Savute - In the southern stretch of the Chobe National Park lies Savute; a dry parched terrain famed for its multitude of animals. Dry season game-viewing, from April to October, reveals droves of bull elephants bullying each other around half-empty waterholes while thirsty warthog, kudu and impala wait in the skimpy shade. When the rains come, they bring hundreds of birds and a feast for lions and hyenas as thousands of migrating zebra assemble in a chaotic pattern on the marsh. Best months for viewing these migrations are November/December and February/March.

Okavango Delta (Moremi) - From its origins in the highlands of Angola, the Okavango River descends to the desert of northern Botswana, where it fans out as the world’s largest inland delta. Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffe, lions and the continent’s largest elephant herd find refuge and replenishment in the ebb and flow of fresh water into the Delta. The seasonal floods,during May to September, make this a phenomenon. Here, the floods cover vast areas of savannah and attract herds from the surrounding dry lands. If you want to experience water-based activities it is important to pick your camp carefully, depending on when you visit. It is also wise to combine a couple of camps in order to experience the full potential of the region. The Okavango is at its best between April and October.

Kalahari - The Kalahari is the epitome of space, tranquillity and ancient ways of life. Discover the traditions and amazing existence of the San Bushmen, Southern Africa’s original people. Gain knowledge of this harsh environment through the eyes of these hunter-gatherers who live in harmony with their surrounds.

Botswana

Botswana Safari - 10 Days from Maun to Victoria Falls - From £1829 per person 

What better way to discover the wilderness areas of Botswana than on a tented safari? From Maun to Victoria Falls you will travel in a small group in specially modified 4x4 safari vehicles accompanied by an expert guide who will lead every gameviewing activity. This special experience will live in your memory long after you return home.

Departures: Regular weekly departures

Day 1: Maun – Okavango Delta

A transfer by light aircraft from Maun will take you into the heart of the Okavango Delta where your safari adventure will begin. Get ready to explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe). Your two nights are spent in a private concession with a complement of camp staff to cater for you.(Dinner included) Overnight: Exclusive Campsite, Okavango

Day 2: Okavango Delta

Today’s activities include boating into remote papyrus fringed lagoons, exploring the Okavango and gameviewing walks on the islands. Your guide's knowledge will add immeasurably to your enjoyment and understanding of this unique wilderness area, rich in flora and fauna and world renowned as a paradise for birdwatchers.(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3: Okavango Delta – Moremi Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast, depart by light aircraft to Khwai, the north gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The reserve is rated as Africa’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuary; here you will spend the next two days on extensive and interpretative game drives. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Overnight: Campsite, Moremi Reserve

Day 4: Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Wake to the sounds of the wild and set off on another day of discovery. Enjoy elephant and hippo sightings and see a wide variety of birds before settling back at your campsite to enjoy dinner under the stars. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5: Moremi Wildlife Reserve – Chobe

Today you will negotiate the sandy tracks of the Magwihkwe Sand Ridge into the Chobe National Park, crossing the pre-historic lakebed of the Mababe Depression to Savute, an area known for large concentrations of wildlife during the dry season. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Overnight: Campsite, Savute

Day 6: Chobe

Extensive gameviewing drives are sure to provide you with excellent sightings and photographic opportunities; here lion and other predator viewings are usually plentiful. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7: Chobe

From Savute, move up to northern Chobe to the Serondela area, for your second two-night stay at the national park. This is the heart of elephant country and you can spend hours watching huge herds of these magnificent yet graceful creatures in and around the waters of the Chobe River. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Overnight: Campsite, Serondela

Day 8: Chobe

Another fantastic day awaits; northern Chobe is renowned for its large variety of bird and animal life, stunning scenery and the most magnificent sunsets, so more surprises are always in store! Make sure you have your cameras at the ready for any chance wildlife encounters. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 9: Chobe - Victoria Falls

Today a short drive from Chobe across the border to Zimbabwe takes you to Victoria Falls, known by locals as ‘Mosi-Oa-Tunya’ (The Smoke that Thunders). The day is free for you to pursue the various optional excursions available at Victoria Falls or to simply enjoy the entertainment and facilities at Matetsi Water Lodge. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Overnight: Matetsi Water Lodge

Day 10: Depart Victoria Falls

Today your safari adventure ends. Enjoy breakfast and a dip in the pool before continuing your onward journey. (Breakfast included)

Prices Include

Transportation as detailed, including a professional tour guide and a guaranteed window seat

Tented accommodation with private facilities and meals as detailed in the itinerary

All soft drinks, house wine, local-brand spirits and beers whilst camping and at Matetsi Water Lodge (premium brands at your own expense)

Fully serviced camping including equipment
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