Botswana Lodge Explorer - 8 days
Explore Botswana and enjoy its hospitality on this 8 day lodge safari. Visit Moremi Game Reserve and discover the wide open spaces of Makgadikgadi Pans. Enjoy a night game drive in the Khwai area and relax during a sunset cruise on the Chobe River! This safari of a lifetime ends in the magnificent Victoria Falls!
The Botswana Lodge Explorer is a non participation lodge safari. Group size 2-10.
On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met by your guide, and transfered to our accommodation. The afternoon is yours to spend at your leisure. You could do some last minute shopping or enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavanago Delta (optional activity, payable locally).
Overnight - Thamalakane River Lodge - Maun
Maun - Khwai River. After breakfast we leave Maun and reach the Mokoro station after a short drive. From here, we will float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. Unlike other Delta’s in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique.
After this exciting excursion we make our way to camp which is close to the famous Khwai River. We will enjoy dinner and embark upon a night game drive - a fantastic opportunity to spot some of the nocturnal animals that are difficult to see during the day.
Overnight - Khwai Bedouin Camp - Khwai River (B, L, D)
Botswana Lodge Explorer - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Today we spend a full day in the Khwai area. Enjoy an early morning game drive and sunset game drive, spotting a variety of game that frequent this region that borders Moremi and Chobe. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many types of wildlife during just one game drive, including elephant, buffalo, cheetah, lion, leopard and wild dog. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.
Overnight - Khwai Bedouin Camp - Khwai River (B, L, D)
Khwai River - Moremi Game Reserve - Maun. After having explored the Khwai area we now head into the famous Moremi game reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve. After our wildlife experiences in the Moremi Reserve, we head back to Maun.
Overnight - Thamalakane River Lodge - Maun (B, L)
Maun - Makgadikgadi Pans. After breakfast we head onto Nata Lodge, lying close to the Makgadikgadi Pans. This area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikagidi which comprises the largest area of salt pans in the world covering some 37 000 sq km in overall extent. It is the last vestiges of Africa’s largest inland sea and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery. En-route we stop at the Nata Bird Sanctuary. The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. With a little luck, you will witness this majestic spectacle today.
Overnight - Nata Lodge - Makgadikgadi & Naxi Pan N.P. (B, L, D)
Makgadikgadi Pans - Chobe National Park. Today we make our way to Chobe Safari Lodge on the Chobe River. Once we have reached the Lodge and settled into our accommodation, we enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to even reach for our binoculars!
Overnight - Chobe Safari Lodge - Chobe N.P. (B, L, D)
Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls. Today we leave Botswana behind us and after a short drive we enter Zimbabwe, home to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls. We get to view the falls on a guided tour through the Victoria Falls National Park. You have the rest of the day at leisure to partake in one of the many activities on offer.
Overnight - Amadeus Garden Guest House - Victoria Falls (B, L)
Depending on your departure flight details you will be taken to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.
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Extend Your Stay
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Victoria Falls offers a wealth of exciting activities, from Walking with Lions and Elephant Back Safaris to White Water Rafting, Helicopter Flights over the falls and bungee jumping. Consider extending your stay to make the most of all there is on offer. Contact us for further details.
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Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. The price per person applies when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price.
Note: The price below is based upon a minimum group size of 4. This tour will run with 2-3 passengers, however please note that a 2-3 pax supplement will apply, see below.
Should more passengers subsequently join the group, the difference in cost will be refunded. Please contact our reservations team to make a booking.
This itinerary can also be run as a private tour, please contact us for details.
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USD $1640 |
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Botswana Lodge Explorer - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Experiences
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| Victoria Falls, known in Zambia as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Located between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zambezi River widens to 1.7 km and then the full width of the river plunges 108m down into the Zambezi Gorge. The force of the tumbling water sends clouds of spray up to 500m into the air, sustaining a lush rainforest all around.
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Highlights & Inclusions
Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.
Trip Highlights
- Maun
- Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion
- Makgadikgadi Pans and the Nata Bird Sanctuary
- Victoria Falls - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
| - Khwai River Region that borders Moremi and Chobe - Game Drives
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Sunset Cruise on Chobe River in Chobe National Park
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What's Included
- 7 nights mid range lodges, chalets and tented camps Please Note: Accommodation named, may be subject to change but will be of a similar standard.
- Transportation in a fully equipped 4x4 safari vehicle (Toyota Landcruiser or similar with comfortable seating, windows for game
viewing and a music system).
- Game drives in Khwai Region and Moremi Game Reserve,
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8
| - 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Services of an experienced local guide/driver
- Okavango Delta Mokoro Trip
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls
- All park entrance fees
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Optional activities
| - Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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