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10 Day / 9 nights -Botswana Explorer - prices: from $2900 per person double occupancy

Explore the best of Botswana on this serviced camping safari, The exhilarating expedition involves some hiking and rugged conditions so is best suitable for reasonably fit people. This safari travels with a maximum of seven guests in a specially customized 4x4 safari vehicle, and accompanied by an expert  safari guide throughout.

Day 1 & 2: Maun – Okavango Delta

Upon arrival at Maun you will be met and transferred  by light aircraft from Maun into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe), and enjoy game-viewing walks on the islands. Spend two overnights at a campsite in a private concession area with a complement of camp staff to cater for you.

Day 3 & 4: Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Continue by light aircraft to Khwai – North Gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Set-aside in 1963 by the Batawana tribe, the Reserve is rated as Africa's most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Spend your days on extensive and interpretive game-drives, and two overnights camping in the Reserve.                                             

Days 5, 6, 7 & 8: Chobe National Park

Travel to Savute (5-6 hour overland game drive) – excellent for lion and other predator viewing – where you will spend two overnights camping next to the dry Savute Channel. Depending on the time of the year, huge animal concentrations are attracted to this area. From Savute, move up to northern Chobe (4-5 hour overland game drive) where you will camp for two nights in the Serondela area of the National Park. This is the heart of elephant country and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the waters of the Chobe River, on game drives and a private boat cruise. Northern Chobe is renowned for its large variety of bird and animal life, beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets.

Day 9: Victoria Falls

It is a short drive from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you will welcome the chance to wash off Botswana's dust, relax over a cold beer, and enjoy the varied entertainment and facilities at Matetsi Water Lodge after a tour of the Falls.  Entrance fee to the Falls is included in the safari fare. Overnight accommodation is at The Matetsi Water Lodge in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 10:  End of the safari

After breakfast at the lodge, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight home or continue with your selected extension

Unique Features of this Safari

• Private exclusive campsites
• Victoria Falls
• Variety of habitats
• Guaranteed window seat
• Private boat cruise on the Chobe river
• Mekoro & boat cruise in the Okavango Delta
• Serviced camping safari, suitable for reasonably fit people. Involves some hiking and rugged conditions. This safari travels with a maximum of seven guests, in a specially customized 4x4 safari vehicle, and accompanied by an expert  safari guide throughout. All meals – from dinner on day one to breakfast on day ten – are included. A reasonable amount of bottled water, local wine, beer and soft drinks are included on camping days. Airport transfers at Victoria Falls are also included. Window seat guaranteed throughout.
• The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, clients between the age of 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided that they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel.  Minimum age limit is 12 years.
• Accommodation is in

Notes:

• Safari ends in Victoria Falls. This safari also operates from Victoria Falls to Maun.
• Private departures are possible, subject to vehicle and guide availability.
• The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, clients between the age of 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided that they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel.  Minimum age limit is 12 years.

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