Rates:
from € 1 295.00 per person sharing
plus local payment of US$ 300.00

Departure: Scheduled Departure dates.
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights.
Accommodation: Participation camping.
Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.

Day 1: JOHANNESBURG TO KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY
» An early start as we depart Johannesburg at 06:30am and head north across the border into Botswana at Martins Drift.
» The Kharma Rhino Sanctuary is a 4300 hectare community based wildlife reserve and is an integral part of the conservation and re-introduction of the white rhino to Botswana.
» We arrive in the late afternoon, set up camp and enjoy a game drive in search of rhino, zebra and wildebeest.
» Our evening is enjoyed around a campfire and we fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness.
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Days 2-4: CENTRAL KALAHARI
» The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is one of the largest game reserves in the world (52,800 square kilometre).
» Made famous by Mark and Delia Owen in the book Cry of the Kalahari, its remoteness, unforgiving climate and harsh terrain have kept it pristine and untamed.
» This reserve is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds.
» During the summer months, when the rains fall, the Kalahari grasslands turn green and lush and the good grazing attracts large herds of zebra, wildebeest springbok and gemsbok (oryx). Following the herds we hope to find the Kalahari lions.
» We use 4WD vehicles to visit the northern portion of the reserve and camp wild for 3 nights.
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Day 5: MAUN
» Our next stop is Maun the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
» Here we restock on provisions and enjoy a swim in the pool, a cool drink in the bar and a restaurant meal (own expense).
» Opportunity to take a light aircraft flight over the channels Okavango in the late afternoon (own expense).
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Days 6-7: OKAVANGO DELTA
» We venture by 4WD into the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta where we meet our local community guides.
» Relax as your poler expertly guides your mokoro (dugout) through the winding channels of the delta.
» Camp is set up on the islands under a towering canopy of trees.
» We set out on foot for morning and evening game walks with local guides.
» During the heat of the day, time is spent relaxing in camp or swimming in the clear delta waters.
» Birdlife in the Okavango during the summer months is spectacular with all of the summer migrants returning to this water wonderland.
» The sound of birds are sure to wake you at dawn each morning!
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Days 8-9: NXAI PAN
» 4wd open vehicle We return to the “poling station” and continue with our 4WD to the vast fossil lake beds which form the unique and beautiful Nxai Pan national park.
» These pans surrounded by baobab and umbrella thorn trees are covered with short nutritious grass that attracts the wildlife.
» One of few parks that is best in rainy season, we spend the next two days on a game drives hoping to spot large herds of springbok and gemsbok and zebra.
» The seven giant trees that form the famous Baines Baobabs are a highlight of the visit.
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Day 10: MAKGADIKGADI PANS
» Camping wild on the flat Makgadikgadi pans is an experience you’ll never forget.
» After watching the sunset over the pans, the evening is spent enjoying wide open spaces and the canopy of stars.
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Days 11-12: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
» Chobe National Park is famous for large herds of elephants.
» We set up camp in Chobe and enjoy afternoon and morning game drives.
» The afternoon of day 12 we embark on a cruise on the Chobe River, a brilliant wildlife experience where we get close to the hippopotamus, crocodiles and elephants.
» Keep an eye out for the endemic Chobe puku.
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Days 13-14: VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE
» We cross the border into Zambia at the Kazangula Ferry.
» Our afternoon is spent exploring the Mosi au Tunya NP and enjoying the views as the mighty Zambezi plunges 100m over the Victoria Falls.
» The following day is free to enjoy the range of adventure activities including river rafting, bungee jumping and the Flight of Angels over the falls (own expense)
» We sample the local cuisine at a variety of restaurants in the evening (own expense).
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Day 15: LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS
» Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast.
» Transfers to local airports available.
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Included in this safari;
- 14 nights camping, Entrance fees, Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags), Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD, Meals as per itinerary, Professional guide, Okavango Delta excursion, Kalahari, Nxai Pan & Chobe excursion

Excluded from this safari;
- Flights, airport taxes, visa costs, drinks. when in livingstone / victoria falls - excursions and entrances, gratuities and personal expenses, airport transfers in livingstone