Itinerary

DAY 1; (1 Night)
JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY, Botswana  [Camping - lunch & dinner]

Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, birthplace of Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 430- hectare reserve, situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest. We take our first game drive around the open grassland of Malema and Serwe Pans.

The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community based wildlife project established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Motswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources.


Includes: Entrance fees to Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers.
Distance / Time: 630km, ± 7½ hours, excluding border formalities & stops for sightseeing & lunch.
Optional Activities: N/A

DAY 2; (1 Night)
MAUN, Botswana  [Camping - breakfast & lunch]

We drive through the central Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, Maun is a bustling frontier town where we prepare for the delta excursion. After setting up camp, we have a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool.

13-DAY FLY-IN DELTA OPTION: Fly into Maun on day 2 (Monday) and create a 12-night / 13-day Maun to Livingstone safari.  This itinerary skips the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and begins in Maun on Day 2.  The cost of air or other transportation to get to Maun is not included and must be booked separately.

Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar.
Distance / Time: 450km, ± 6½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing.
Optional Activities: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (+/-USD100-115 pp depending on number of people in each aircraft).

DAYS 3 - 5; (3 Nights)
OKAVANGO DELTA, Botswana  [Camping - breakfast x3, lunch x3, dinner x2]

We drive into the Okavango Delta to our remote tented camp in the heart of the largest inland delta in the world.  Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Mokoro (dugout canoes). The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for bird & wildlife. We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment & enjoy bush walks, bird watching & swimming in the clear water. Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle & culture. We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 5 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta.

Includes: Entrance to Okavango Delta, mokoro excursion, morning and afternoon game walks with local guides.
Overnight x2 Delta: Wild camping – basic facilities with bucket shower.
Overnight x1 Maun: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar.
Distance / Time: 2-hour 4WD transfer into the Delta, each way. When we reach the waters of the Okavango Delta, we transfer into Mekoros, for our transfer deeper into the Delta.
Optional Activities: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (+/-USD100-115 pp depending on number of people in each aircraft).

DAYS 6 - 7; (2 Nights)
MOREMI GAME RESERVE, Botswana  [Camping - breakfast, lunch & dinner]

Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world and we take our open 4WD vehicle into Moremi for fantastic game viewing! Grasslands, floodplains, forests, lily lagoons and winding water channels combine to form a variety of game viewing habitats. We spend 2 days on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game.

Includes: Entrance fees, morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
Overnight: Wild camping – basic ablutions, bucket shower.
Distance / Time: 150kms ± 4 hours, excludes game drives & stops for wildlife viewing (Maun – Moremi).
Optional Activities: N/A

DAYS 8 - 9; (2 Nights)
SAVUTI MARSH, Botswana  [Camping - breakfast, lunch & dinner]

Moving north over the sand ridge and into the Mababe depression we arrive at the Savuti Marsh. This open grassland area attracts herds of zebra and wildebeest, which in turn draw the large lion prides that Savuti is famous for. We camp in the area for 2 nights with time to explore the various habitats. The waterhole near camp is also a favorite drinking point for many elephant and the sunsets here are fantastic.

NOTE:  If road conditions in the parks prevent us visiting the Savuti Marsh, then an alternative route will be run via Nxai pan (It is possible that this may happen between January – April, but it is subject to rainfall, so only in special circumstances).

Includes: Entrance fees, morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
Overnight: Wild camping – basic ablutions, bucket shower.
Distance / Time: 200kms ± 5 hours, excludes game drives & stops for wildlife viewing (Moremi – Savuti).
Optional Activities: N/A

DAYS 10 - 11; (2 Nights)
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, Botswana  [Camping - breakfast x2, lunch x2, dinner x1]

The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. In the early morning we search for game and return to camp for brunch. The late afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise is a highlight as we see the mighty elephant herds returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst. We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11.

Includes: Entrance fees, morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle & sunset cruise on Chobe River.
Overnight - night 10: Wild camping – basic ablutions, bucket shower.
Overnight - night 11: Campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant.
Distance / Time (Savuti – Chobe): 200kms ± 4 hours, excluding game drives & stops for wildlife viewing.
Distance / Time(Chobe – Kasane): 75kms ± 2½ hours, excluding stops for wildlife + 3 hour boat cruise.
Optional Activities: N/A

DAYS 12 - 13; (2 Nights)
LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS, Zambia  [Camping - breakfast x2]

We camp for 2 nights in Zambia near Livingstone town on the banks of the Zambezi River. Enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. Opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungi Jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense).

Includes: Entrance Fees to see the Victoria Falls.
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant.
Distance / Time: 85kms – 1 hour, excluding border formalities (which can take 2 to 4+ hours).
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more.

DAY 14
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia  [Tour ends - breakfast]

Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.

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