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The Kalahari and Okavango 4x4 Safari
This Botswana Safari will offer you a combined experience of some of the best wildlife regions to visit in Botswana. We bring you this Botswana Safari with some new and unique destinations and on every route will incorporate one serviced Fly Camp or a night spend out in the open Hemingway style (This is weather permitting and seasonal). The Safari route will allow you to not only experience some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, but you will also get to interact with the local people and take part in traditional cultural activities. To enhance your experiences we incorporate local guides and activities at each stop over with specific knowledge of each region. This Botswana Safari is done in an equipped 4x4 vehicle with a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1 Moremi Game Reserve Day 2 Moremi Game Reserve Day 3 Moremi Game Reserve Day 4 Deception Valley - Central Kalahari Day 5 Deception Valley - Central Kalahari Day 6 Makgadikgadi Pans Day 7 Makgadikgadi Pans Day 8 Chobe Game Reserve Day 9 Chobe Game Reserve Day 10 Departure
Highlights:
- Moremi Game Reserve - Deception Valley and the Central Kalahari - Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island - Chobe Game Reserve
Activities: 4x4 Game Viewing (Kalahari, Moremi, Okavango, Kwai River, Chobe, Makgadikgadi), Mokoro Game Viewing (Dugout Canoe), Bushman Cultural Interaction, Boat Based Game Viewing, Bush Walks (On Foot Safari), Night Game Drive, Kubu Island Historical Site, Traditional Cattle Post Visit, Bird Watching
Detailed Itinerary:
The Kalahari and Moremi 4x4 Safari
3 nights Moremi Game Reserve
The world renowned Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve is one of the most spectacular and wild places to visit. From mighty herds of Elephant, numbering in their 100’s to Lions on the prowl, this is a wildlife haven that everyone needs to visit at least once in a life time. Your days will be spent doing 4x4 Game Drives and Bush Walks. Most of the game driving will be done in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve and in the Kwai River area which is renowned for its excellent game viewing. You will also have the option of visiting the Okavango Delta region in Moremi.
Day 1: Moremi – The start of a Safari Adventure (D)
Your Guide will meet you at the Maun Airport from where you will depart for your Safari. Before departure you will have a last chance to do some shopping and sending e-mails. The drive is approximately two hours to the lodge and the first day will be spent relaxing at the Safari lodge. You will experience the first true sense of wilderness at night with all the night sounds and endless skies.
Day 2: Moremi – Kwai River Region and the Okavango Delta (B,L,D)
The day will start bright and early with a good breakfast and after packing the car with all you camera equipment you will be off for a full day of game viewing and excitement. This is big game country and you may encounter elephant, lion and leopard amongst many other species of wildlife. Lunch will take the form of a picnic under one of the age old trees in the bush. In the afternoon we will explore the channels of the Okavango Delta and experience the spectacular beauty and rich birdlife of the Delta. By late afternoon we will head back to the lodge for and relaxing evening, chatting about the sights of the day and watching the moon trod across the night sky.
Day 3: Moremi - Wilderness Experience of a different kind (B,L,D)
Today will be a different sort of wilderness experience. After breakfast we will head out on foot to explore the surrounding areas of the lodge and spot many of the not so well known aspects of the Moremi wilderness region. Lunch will be at the lodge and after lunch we will depart for another short game drive. This evening we will go on a night game drive for a chance to spot some of the very elusive nocturnal animals.
Accommodation is in a luxury Permanent Tented Camp on a private concession in the Moremi Game Reserve Region
Accommodation Grading: 3 Star Plus
Meals: 3 x Dinners 2 x Picnic Lunch (Served by Guide) 3 x Breakfast
Drinks: Some Local Beers and drinks while on Game Drive (Cash Bar at the Lodge)
Activities: 2 x Game Drives 1 x Night Game Drive 1 x Bush Walk
1 x Mokoro Ride
Highlights include: 4x4 Game Drives, Bird Watching, Night Game Drive, Mokoro Ride
2 nights Deception Valley (Central Kalahari Game Reserve)
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the middle of Botswana and is one of the biggest game reserves on the African continent. This is home to many predators and chances are high to spot some of the big cats. Bird watching fans will also be in their element as there are many species of Bird of Prey. The region is relatively new on the safari circuits and not many visitors venture this way. The days are spent doing 4x4 game drives in a private concession bordering the Central Kalahari Game Reserve renowned for its Big Cat experiences, bird watching and a unique San (Bushman) Cultural experience.
Day 4: Deception Valley and the Central Kalahari (B,L,D)
We will depart soon after breakfast for our next destination, the Central Kalahari. On the way we will stop over in Maun for a bit of shopping and you will have the opportunity to catch up with your e-mail at one of the internet shops in town, or you could just relax. The drive is quite long and we will arrive at Haina Safari Lodge by late afternoon. At the lodge we will be welcomed by cold refreshments and friendly staff. You will have the option to go on a evening game drive or to just relax at the lodge for the rest of the day.
Day 5: Deception Valley a San (Bushman) Encounter (B,L,D)
This morning we will go out on an early morning Game drive, with brunch afterwards. The highlight for the day will be the afternoon activity – Bushman Interaction. The rest of the afternoon will be spent under the clear skies of the Kalahari and for the adventurous we will be doing a night game drive.
Accommodation is in a luxury Permanent Tented Camps in a private concession bordering the Central Kalahari National Park.
Accommodation Grading: 3 Star Plus
Meals: 2 x Dinners 2 x Picnic Lunch (Served by Guide) 2 x Breakfast
Drinks: Local Wine, Beer & Softdrinks
Activities: 1 x Game Drives 1 x Night Game Drive 1 x Bushman Interaction
Highlights include: 4x4 Game Drives, Bird Watching and a Night Game Drive, Cultural Interaction and Bushman Activity
On the way to Deception Valley you will have a last chance to do some shopping and e-mailing for the next 5 days.
The Makgadikgadi Pans are indescribably vast. These ancient salt lake pans, stretch as far as the eye can see and are bordered with grasslands hosting herds of wildlife. The Pans, especially Soa Pans, serves as breeding grounds to millions of flamingo’s each year and you may have a chance to experience this spectacle (Seasonal and Weather Permitting). The Safari Camp is approximately 15km from Kubu Island where you will visit the Historical Ruins which was recently been declared as a world heritage site.
Day 6: The Makgadikgadi Pans (B,L,D)
The Makgadikgadi Region is vast and driving to our Safari camp is quite far. We will depart after breakfast and make our way to this magnificent and beautiful place. Along the way we will stop for a picnic lunch and some photo shoots if we see something interesting. The road can be very difficult to navigate during the wet season so we will make our way to camp as quickly as possible. The accommodation is completely different from what you would have experienced so far and we will sleep over in a Safari Camp with dome tents and a communal ablution facility. You will be amazed by the open space in this region and we will have sundowners on the edge of the expanses of Sowa Pans. Night time is truly an amazing experience and if the skies are clear this is one of the best places to visit for stargazing.
Day 7: The Makgadikgadi - Explore Kubu Island (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will do some exploring and take a drive to the historical site of Kubu Island. This area was recently declared a world heritage site and you can view the ruins of an age old trading post. There are also many photo opportunities at Kubu Island and of the many stunted Baobab trees of the site. Along the way we will have a chance to visit one of the cattle posts of the region and to interact with the locals. Lunch will be picnic style, before we visit the pans and explore the local nature on foot. Your guide will prepare a BBQ this evening as you sit mesmerized at the vastness of the skies and the pans.
Accommodation will vary from season to season and are in serviced fly camping on the Makgadikgadi Pans or near the edge of the pan. During the wet season driving on the Pans can be dangerous.
Accommodation Grading: 2 Star Serviced Camping (With Clean Ablutions and Showers)
Meals: 2 x Dinners (Served by Guide) 2 x Picnic Lunch (Served by Guide) 2 x Breakfast (Served by Guide)
Drinks: Some Local Beers and softdrinks while on Game Drive (It is possible to bring your own drinks)
Activities: 1 x Visit to Kubu Island 1 x Visit to Sowa Pans (Flamingo Breeding Grounds) 1 x Cattle Post Visit (Time permitting)
The Highlights of the Makgadikgadi pans include a visit to some of the well known Baobab trees mentioned by long gone explorers, the Botswana Migration (Seasonal), a sleep out on the Pans, Flamingo Breeding Grounds (Seasonal. Guests will also have the option to go on bush walks, and a visit to the historical Kubu Island ruins.
The Chobe Game Reserve, home to some of the largest herds of Elephant on the planet. Chobe Game Reserve is any nature lovers dream, wildlife, birdlife and nature in abundance. One of the highlights in Chobe is the river or boat based game viewing where you get the chance to get up close to the wildlife. Chobe offers some spectacular photo opportunities and game viewing second to none.
Day 8: Chobe, Home of the Elephant (B,L,D)
Today will be a long drive again as we depart for Chobe soon after breakfast. Along the way we will stop over at the crop fields of Pandamatenga for a picnic lunch before we head on to Chobe. On arrival we will check in at the lodge, freshen up and depart for the village of Kasane for some shopping and the internet.
Day 9: Chobe by Boat and 4x4 (B,L,D)
Today will be game viewing, but with a twist. After breakfast we will head for the waters of the mighty Chobe River and will spend the morning doing game viewing by boat. This is an experience of a lifetime because with the boat we have the chance to get really close to the animals. After the game viewing excitement we will head back to camp for lunch before we depart on another 4x4 game drive in the Chobe Reserve. The Chobe Reserve is home to more than 70 000 African Elephant and we may encounter big herds with more than 100 elephants at a time; a truly magnificent site. This is our last evening together so we will do a special farewell dinner. We will use this occasion to give people the opportunity to talk about their highlights of the safari and to exchange addresses and digital pictures.
Accommodation is in a Comfortable Permanent Tented Camp on a private concession bordering the Chobe Forest Reserve.
Accommodation Grading: 3 Star Plus
Meals: 2 x Dinners (Served by Guide/Lodge) 2 x Picnic Lunch (Served by Guide) 2 x Breakfast (Served by Guide/Lodge)
Drinks: Some Local Beers and drinks while on Game Drives (It is possible to bring your own drinks)
Activities: 1 x Game Drives 1 x Boat Based Game Viewing
Highlights include; 4x4 Game Drives, Boat Based Game Drives, Bird Watching
The Highlights of Chobe includes spectacular Game Viewing, boat based and in 4x4 vehicles. Chobe is also an excellent region for bird watching enthusiasts.
Chobe will be your last destination on this Mobile Safari and on the last day your guide will see you of to your next destination. You will also have the chance to visit Kasane where you can do some shopping and e-mailing.
Day 10: The Departure (B) Always a sad day, but also a good day, because you may be heading back to family and friends to tell them of your great experience of Botswana and Africa.
USD $3,850.00 per person sharing for a Private Safari
A minimum of two persons are needed for this option and the safari can be customized. The Private Safari Can Depart on Request and any day of the week depending on availability.
USD $2,850.00 per person sharing for a Small Group Safari USD 550.00 single Supplement
A minimum of four persons are needed and this Safari runs on a set schedule The Small Group Safari only departs on the set departures dates as mentioned below.
2009 PRICING SCHEDULE:
USD $4,350.00 per person sharing for a Private Safari A minimum of two persons are needed for this option and the safari can be customized. The Private Safari can depart on request and any day of the week depending on availability.
USD $3,250.00 per person sharing for a Small Group Safari USD 550.00 single Supplement A minimum of four persons are needed and this Safari runs on a set schedule.
Please Note: - 2009 Rates includes an Island Sleepover in the Okavango Delta. - 2009 Rates include Lodge Meals at Makgadikgadi
Big Game, Big Adventure and Unforgettable Experiences are what this Botswana Safari is built on.
Set Departure Dates:
- The tour will be done in reverse on every second departure. - Future Dates to Follow - Please enquire if you would like to have provisional dates and pricing for the 2009 Season.
30 September 2008 - 09 October 2008 Maun to Kasane
12 October 2008 - 21 October 2008 Kasane to Maun
24 October 2008 - 02 November 2008 Maun to Kasane
05 November 2008` - 14 November 2008 Kasane to Maun
18 November 2008 - 27 November 2008 Maun to Kasane
30 November 2008 - 09 December 2008 Kasane to Maun
50% deposit required at the time of booking. Prices listed are discounted and are based on payment by check. You can use a credit card for 4-5% additional.
