Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods.
Day 1 Arrive Maun (D) (By Flight) / Maun – Okavano (By Flight)
Arrive Maun meet ad assist and transfer to Okavano delta by flight. On arrival transfer to Camp,
Camp Okavango is an enchanting and authentic African safari camp hidden in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, which provides an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience. The Okavango Delta offers a number of activities like game viewing, birding and fishing. It includes the elusive Sitatunga antelope which has found refuge in this pristine wetland ecosystem, while birds such as the African fish eagle, Pel’s fishing owl and many others provide a spectacular display. Overnight stay at Camp Okavango.
Day 2: Okavano (B-L-D)
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the water activities in Okavango delta. These water-based activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate you through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. 1) Camp Okavango motorboat – Roam through the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat. 2) Camp Okavango mokoro safaris – Explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the quiet, old-fashioned way, in the traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). Overnight at Camp Okavango.
Day 3 Okavano – Moreni (B-L-D) (By Flight)
After breakfast, checkout from Camp Okavango and proceed to Camp Moremi by your shared scheduled light aircraft transfer. Check-in to the camp and rest of the day is at leisure. The camp faces the Okavango Delta and access to activities include the mainland of Moremi Game Reserve. This Game reserve covers more than 4871 Sq. Kms of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and thick forest. This diversity supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, and lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on the Botswana national bird list. Overnight at Camp .
Day 4: Moremi (B-L-D)
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the activities in Moremi Game Reserve. 1) Camp Moremi Game drives – It includes morning and afternoon game drives throughout the many different ecosystems that the Moremi Game Reserve has to offer. The Moremi Game Reserve is renowned for exceptional wildlife sightings including lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant and exceptional general game. 2) Camp Moremi motorized boating trips – Explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and its surrounding channels by boat for a chance to enjoy the picturesque waters of the Okavango Delta, with its kaleidoscope of birdlife. Overnight at Camp .
Day 05 Moremi – Kasane (B-L-D) (By Flight) /Kasane-Chob NP (4 Km/ 10 min)
After breakfast, checkout from Camp Moremi and proceed to Kasane Airport by your shared scheduled light aircraft transfer. On arrival at Kasane airport, proceed to Chobe National Park by shared land transfer. Check-in to Chobe Game Lodge and rest of the day is at leisure. It is the only permanent lodge within the boundaries of Chobe National Park. The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing. Safaris are conducted both by boat and on land. This section of the park is best known for its elephant and hippo populations but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. Overnight stay at Chobe NP.
Day 06 Chobe NP (B-L-D)
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the activities in Chobe River Front area. 1) Chobe Game Lodge game viewing – Chobe’s wildlife roams in abundance and diversity and is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa. During the dry season these large herds, as well as vast herds of buffalo, congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River where the animals come to drink, bathe and play. Lion, leopard, African wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope are often seen. 2) Chobe Game Lodge birding experience – Birding is spectacular with Schalows turaco, barred owlet and white-browed coucal resident in the gardens as well as rosythroated longclaw, western-banded snake-eagle and hooded vulture among a few of the 450 species of the Chobe region. 3) Chobe Game Lodge boat cruises – These game drives and boat cruises are conducted by resident environmentalist. Overnight stay at Chobe NP.
Day 07 Chobe NP – Kasane (B) (By Road) (4 kms / appx 10 min) / Dep. Kasane
After breakfast transfer to Airport for onward journey.
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Place | Nights | Hotels |
Okavango | 02 | Camp |
Moremi | 02 | Camp |
Chob | 02 | Chob Game Lodge |
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Accommodation as per the program
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Meals as per the program
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Entrance fees.
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Local English speaking guide.
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All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
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- Shared light aircraft transfers: Maun International Airport – Camp Okavango – Camp Moremi – Kasane Airport and shared road transfers: Kasane Airport – Chobe Game Lodge – Kasane Airport
- National Park Fees in Moremi and Chobe
- Wildlife Activities per lodge as mentioned in the itinerary
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All taxes.
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Personal Expenses.
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
- Any other sightseeing/optional tours other than mentioned above
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.