Delta & Falls Discoverer
8 days
From
$ 2199
Duration8 days
Journey from Zimbabwe and Botswana and into Namibia on an incredible African adventure that includes the elephants of Chobe National Park and the mist of the thundering Victoria Falls. Meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and explore the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro canoe. With a knowledgeable CEO at the helm and experiences that reflect local customs and traditions, including overnight stays in community lodges and tents, this tour is the trip of a lifetime.
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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: Victoria Falls
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Day 2: Victoria Falls/Kasane
Drive to the border and cross from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Continue to the Kasane area, outside the gates of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa.
Opt to check out one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
There are options here for a casual cruise to enjoy the scenery with a cocktail or a photo safari by boat, with the opportunity to capture some great shots with instruction, a professional camera, and zoom lens. Evening is a great time to be on the river.
Opt to check out one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
There are options here for a casual cruise to enjoy the scenery with a cocktail or a photo safari by boat, with the opportunity to capture some great shots with instruction, a professional camera, and zoom lens. Evening is a great time to be on the river.
Cross the border into Botswana, and stay in Kasane, just outside of Chobe NP. Try to spot the elephants, crocodiles, and hippos this region is famous for during an optional sundowner cruise or photo river safari.
Travellers have the option to prebook either the Evening Photo Safari on the Chobe River, OR Chobe Sunset Cruise for this evening. Please note that the Morning Photo Safari on the Chobe River is also pre-bookable the following morning at sunrise.
Meals: B
Day 3: Kasane/Nata
Prebook the Morning Photo Safari on the Chobe River at sunrise for one last chance to see the "big five".
Opt to rise early for a sunrise safari on the Chobe River. Travel to Nata. Opt for a bush walk or sunset wildlife safari drive in the area. Watch elephants drink from the camp's watering hole at night.
End place: Nata
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Nata/Maun
Start place: Nata
Travel to Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed, and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta.
You can pre-book the Okavango Delta Flight extra on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance group performance on the poolside terrace.
You can pre-book the Okavango Delta Flight extra on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance group performance on the poolside terrace.
Prepare for a 1-night/2-day journey into the 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 5: Okavango Delta
Start place: Maun
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 basic bush camp.
Enjoy wildlife walks, traditional mokoro excursions, and birding. 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 6: Maun/D'kar
Start place: Maun
Enjoy the sunrise in the delta before travelling back to Maun by mokoro. Travel along the northern portions of the Kalahari Desert throughout the day – this is a severely arid and barren landscape, though very beautiful.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp close to D'kar. Enjoy a traditional local meal before settling in for the night.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp close to D'kar. Enjoy a traditional local meal before settling in for the night.
Traverse the Kalahari Desert. 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 7: D'kar/Windhoek
Start place: Dekar
Depart from the heart of the Kalahari and head through the eastern part of Namibia.
Travel to Windhoek, the fascinating capital city of Namibia.
Meals: B
Day 8: Windhoek
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- Kalahari Desert visit and traditional meal
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, Safari vehicle, Walking, Mokoros -
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Lodge/chalet (4 nts), Basic camping (1 nt)