Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
8 days
From
$ 2249
Duration8 days
This Classic trip showcases some of the best that Africa has to offer. Journey from Namibia, across Botswana and on to Zimbabwe on an authentic African adventure that includes the elephants of Chobe National Park. Meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe. A knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will ensure your accommodation will provide the most authentic travel experience possible, including a night camping in the Delta, for a bedtime you'll never forget.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 8 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Windhoek/Dekar
Continue through the eastern part of Namibia and cross into Botswana before travelling into the heart of the Kalahari.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp close to the village of Dekar. Enjoy a local meal before settling in for the night.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp close to the village of Dekar. Enjoy a local meal before settling in for the night.
Spend the night at the G Adventures supported Dqae Qare San Lodge, and meet the local San Bushmen on a walk to learn their desert survival skills.
End place: Dekar
Meals: B, D
Day 3: D'kar to Maun
Start place: Dekar
Travel along the northern portions of the Kalahari Desert throughout the day – this is a severely arid and barren landscape, though very beautiful.
After arrival in Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta.
Opt to fly over the delta by pre-booking the Okavango Delta Flight when booking your tour.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance group performance on the poolside terrace.
After arrival in Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta.
Opt to fly over the delta by pre-booking the Okavango Delta Flight when booking your tour.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance group performance on the poolside terrace.
Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the Okavango Delta. Opt to take a scenic flight over the delta.
If you pre-booked the Okavango Delta Flight, you will be flying today.
End place: Maun
Meals: B
Day 4: Okavango Delta
Start place: Delta de l'Okavango
The excursion begins with a drive in customized safari vehicles for about 1-2 hrs to the "dock" to board a mokoro (canoe) that takes us deep into the delta. After a 1-2 hrs in the mokoro, arrive to the camp.
Enjoy wildlife walks, birding and traditional mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. Learn the ways of the bush from the local 'polers'.
Camping equipment, a mattress and bedding are provided, but if you would like to bring your own sleeping bag, you can.
End place: Delta de l'Okavango
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Okavango Delta/Nata
Start place: Delta de l'Okavango
Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Stop in Maun, pick up your luggage, have lunch, and continue to Nata.
Travel to Nata. Opt for a sunset wildlife safari drive or bush walk in the area. Watch elephants drink from the camp's watering hole at night.
End place: Nata
Meals: B, D
Day 6: Nata/Kasane
Start place: Nata
Travel to Kasane outside the gates of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa.
Opt for an Chobe River Sunset Cruise or Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River. For photography enthusiasts, this place is heaven with hippos, elephants, and crocodiles all living by the river.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Opt for an Chobe River Sunset Cruise or Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River. For photography enthusiasts, this place is heaven with hippos, elephants, and crocodiles all living by the river.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Travel to Kasane. Opt to embark on a sunset boat cruise or photo wildlife safari on the Chobe River.
For those who have pre-booked the Chobe River Sunset Cruise, you will be cruising tonight.
Meals: B
Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Pre-book the Morning Photo Safari on the Chobe River at sunrise for one last chance to see the "big five".
Cross the border to enter into Zimbabwe and continue on to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. This is a great base to see natural wonders and take part in some adventure activities.
Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while visiting the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or, for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Cross the border to enter into Zimbabwe and continue on to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. This is a great base to see natural wonders and take part in some adventure activities.
Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while visiting the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or, for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Opt for an early morning safari on the Chobe river, before crossing into Zimbabwe. Choose to enjoy a visit to Victoria Falls, or try a helicopter flight over them.
Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Meals: B
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Traditional dinner
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, Walking, Mokoro, Safari vehicle -
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Lodge/chalet (4 nts), Basic camping (1 nt)