Botswana Wildside Safari
14 Days
Safari through the wilderness of Botswana. Experience the Okavango Delta by traditional dug-outs and the abundant wildlife of Moremi game reserve and Savuti. Explore Chobe NP by boat and enjoy wonderful views of Victoria Falls!
Limited participation:
On our camping safaris we will require some participation during the tour. This includes putting up and taking down your tent (your trusty guides are never to far away to lend a helping hand), packing and unpacking the vehicle and a some help with the meals on the tour. The guides do all of the provisioning, meal planning and cooking, but a bit of help with preparation before and cleaning up after the meal is always appreciated. Our guides are phenomenal “bush chefs” and you will be amazed at the variety of the meals they will present to you. They are also well trained in catering for special diets.
from AUD $3190pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Okavango Delta – mokoro excursion
- Moremi Game Reserve – game drives
- Savuti – game drives
- Chobe National Park – game drive and river cruise
- Victoria Falls – adventure activities
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 2: Maun
- Day 3 to 5: Okavango Delta
- Day 6 to 9: Moremi & Savuti
- Day 10 and 11: Chobe National Park
- Day 12 and 13: Victoria Falls / Livingstone Zambia
- Day 14: Zambia - Livingstone - Tour Ends
Day 1: Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, the birthplace of Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 4300 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 Serowe Pans.
Day 2: Maun
We drive through the 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.
Day 3 to 5: Okavango Delta
Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on mekoro (dugout canoes). The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the Botswanan flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for birds & 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.
*Day 5: Dinner will be an own expense meal at a local restaurant
Day 6 to 9: Moremi & Savuti
We have 4 nights in these conservation areas with time to explore the various habitats. We spend our time on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game.
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.
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 for which Savuti is famous. We camp wild in the central Chobe National Park at either Savuti or ZweiZwei.
Day 10 and 11: Chobe National Park
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 on the flood plains of the Chobe River. 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.
*Day 11: Dinner will be an own expense meal at a local restaurant
Day 12 and 13: Victoria Falls / Livingstone Zambia
Overnight 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, bungee
jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense).
Day 14: Zambia - Livingstone - Tour Ends
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.
Dates | From | Special Offer |
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13 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
27 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
03 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
10 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
24 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
01 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
08 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
15 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
22 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
29 Dec 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 | AUD $3240pp | Contact us |
26 Jan 2025 - 08 Feb 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
09 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
16 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
23 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
02 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
16 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
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06 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
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04 May 2025 - 17 May 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
11 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
18 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
01 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
08 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
15 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
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28 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
12 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
26 Oct 2025 - 08 Nov 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
02 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
09 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
07 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 | AUD $3190pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
City | Accommodation |
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Khama Rhino Sanctuary | Campsite or similar |
Maun | Campsite or similar |
Okavango Delta | Campsite or similar |
Moremi Game Reserve | Campsite or similar |
Chobe National Park | Campsite or similar |
Victoria Falls | Adventure Village Rooms or similar |
Whats included?
- Accommodation in camps or lodges
- Tours with English speaking guides
- Transfers
- Meals as specified
- Entrance fees
What’s not included?
- International Airfares
- Internal airfares
- Airport entrance/departure taxes
- Passport, visa, and immigration fees
- Additional hotel nights
- Compulsory local payment of US$300 pp collected by the tour leader on departure.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Travel Protection Plan
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
- Limited participation:
On our camping safaris we will require some participation during the tour. This includes putting up and taking down your tent (your trusty guides are never to far away to lend a helping hand), packing and unpacking the vehicle and a some help with the meals on the tour. The guides do all of the provisioning, meal planning and cooking, but a bit of help with preparation before and cleaning up after the meal is always appreciated. Our guides are phenomenal “bush chefs” and you will be amazed at the variety of the meals they will present to you. They are also well trained in catering for special diets.