Okavango & Chobe

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This 9-day overland tour gives a taste of Botswana's contrasting scenery & wildlife, from the Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Pans to the wet and wonderful Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. We finish at Victoria Falls
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This 9-day overland tour gives a taste of Botswana's contrasting scenery & wildlife, from the Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Pans to the wet and wonderful Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. We finish at Victoria Falls

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKang
End CityKasane

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Botswana

Attractions

  • Okavango Delta

Trip includes

    • 8 night's accommodation either camping or in hotels/lodges/guesthouses (supplement applies)
    • All transport using our 25-seat expedition vehicle
    • All 'included highlights' as mentioned in the itinerary
    • 2 truck crew (driver/guide plus assistant/cook)
    • Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
    • Meals: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners

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Itinerary

Day 1 Johannesburg to Kalahari Gateway
We depart from the bustling city of Johannesburg, travelling through the North-West Province until we reach the Botswana border. We then begin travelling on the Trans-Kalahari highway until we reach our overnight accommodation. As the tour departs Johannesburg early this...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kang Ultra Stop or similar

| MEALS:
Lunch, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Extra nights in Johannesburg pre-tour; Johannesburg arrival airport transfer

Day 2 Kalahari Gateway to Ghanzi
This morning, we travel deeper into the Central Kalahari to our camp in the Ghanzi District where we will meet and get to know the fascinating San people. We will spend our afternoon joining the San guides for a guided walk that will explore the myriad of survival techni...
| OVERNIGHT:
Dqae Qare San Lodge or Ghanzi Trail Blazers

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Maun, gateway to the Delta
This morning we bid farewell to the San and make our way to Maun and the Okavango Delta. We will have some extra time this afternoon for those who wish to explore the Okavango Delta via a scenic flight over the area. Afterwards, your guides will provide your will informa...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sedia Riverside Lodge or Sitatunga

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Okavango Delta
We start our day off early, travelling by safari vehicle to the poling station - approximately a 1 hour transfer. We meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta, taking us through the beautiful, reed lined channels which open out into lagoons. After reaching ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sedia Riverside Lodge or Sitatunga

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Okavango Delta Upgrade

Day 5 Okavango Delta - Moremi Game Reserve
At first light, you will be picked up from the hotel for our drive to the South gate to enter Moremi Game Reserve. As we journey through the Okavango Delta ecosystem of channels and lagoons, sightings of different bird and animal populations will become more frequent. Th...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sedia Riverside Lodge or Sitatunga

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Okavango Delta Upgrade

Day 6 Nata
Those travellers who flew into the Delta will rejoin the group this morning. Our journey will then take us across the Northern stretch of the Makgadikgadi Pans where we can view beautiful examples of the iconic Baobab tree. We are also afforded the opportunity to enjoy a...
| OVERNIGHT:
Pelican Lodge or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Chobe National Park
This morning we continue our journey north to our camp along the banks of the Chobe River. In the afternoon there is an optional safari exploring the Chobe National Park in 4x4 vehicles, allowing us to get as close as possible with the many elephants that hang around the...
| OVERNIGHT:
Thebe River Safaris or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Kasane to Victoria Falls
This morning we travel across the border, a short distance to Victoria Falls, after an unforgettable time at Chobe National Park. Upon arrival to Victoria Falls, you will have the opportunity to book some exciting optional activities. Victoria Falls offers a wide selecti...
| OVERNIGHT:
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
None

Day 9 Tour ends in Victoria Falls
With the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls, today is the perfect day for the adventure that most suits your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River or enjoying a scenic flight over the falls below, there is more time today to enjoy the many attractions o...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Extra night in Victoria Falls - post tour; Victoria Falls departure airport transfer; 2-day transit from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg (Camping or accommodated)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,730
Price per day$216
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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What's excluded

    • International Flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees if required
    • Optional activities (see itinerary)
    • 'Accommodated hotel upgrade' (hotels/lodges/permanent camps instead of camping)
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for guides & drivers
    • Entrance fees and activities not mentioned above
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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