Days 14 & 15: Okavango Delta , BotswanaAn early morning pickup awaits the guests where you will all be transferred to the “mekoro” poling station by vehicle. You will be assigned your makoro - each complete with a poler/guide. After a two to three hour makoro journey in the delta you will stop and set up camp. The Delta is an incredible maze of inland waterways and lagoons.
You’ll be on safari ‘makoro’ style, poled gently along in “makoro’ (canoes, hand hewn from logs), floating through this haven of wildlife and birds. You will be taken on game walks by your poler guides to experience the full splendor of the region.
Please note that there are no ablution facilities what so ever, and camps will be bush camps. Meals will be carefully planned for this duration. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Camping (Bush camp in the Okavango Delta – no contact details available). Day 16: Nata, BotswanaAfter breakfast the guests are gently poled back to the vehicle pick up point and transferred by vehicle back to the base camp near Maun. You then collect your vehicle and depart for Nata. Breakfast and lunch. Camping (Nata Lodge) Main road between Maun and Francistown, Nata. Day 17: Chobe National Park, BotswanaEveryone departs Nata and heads for Kasane to the camp on the banks of the Chobe River. You will arrive in time for an included guided river cruise with game viewing. The fabulous Chobe National Park is famous for its huge herds of Elephant and your guided river cruise should provide excellent sightings of Elephant, Hippo, Crocodile, and an impressive array of birds and plains game. There is also a swimming pool at the camp for relaxing. Breakfast and lunch. Camping (Chobe Safari Lodge). Day 18 & 19: Victoria Falls, BotswanaA short drive from Chobe takes you to the spectacular Victoria Falls - one of the ‘seven natural wonders’ of the world. You are free to explore it at your leisure. Take a sundowner cruise or enjoy hoards of other adventure activities.
The camp is close to all the bars, restaurants and hot spots for that last big splurge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 18, Breakfast on day 19. Camping (Victoria Falls Rest Camp). Day 20: Tour EndsThe tour ends after Breakfast. Airport transfers and additional accommodation can be booked if need be. Included:
- Itinerary as specified
- Fully equipped safari vehicle
- Services of tour leader and camp courier
- All accommodation, camp meals, camping / catering equipment
- National Park entrance fees
Not Included:
- International airfares, travel and medical insurance
- All items of a personal nature, personal spending money, visas, passports
- Vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes)
- All optional activities
- Unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities
- Gratuities, sleeping bag if required
- Restaurant meals
- All drinks - even on days with full board basis.
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