11-day Botswana Wildparks

Explore Botswana's finest National Parks during this 11-day safari.  You will travel in 4WD vehicles from Maun to Victoria Falls.  See giraffe, elephant, zebra, lion and wildbesst in Savuti and Moremi Game Reserve.  Discover the Okavango Delta in traditional dug-out canoes and enjoy Chobe National Park's wildlife on a boat cruise on the Chobe River.  This is a true African adventure!

Highlights: Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai River Game Drive and Night Drive, Okavango Delta experience including Mokoro excursion, Savuti National Park, Chobe National Park
Group Size: Maximum 9 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping/accommodated safari
Vehicle: 4x4 Land Cruiser

2010 Price: Two accommodation options are available:

• Standard:   2 night cabin/chalets + 8 nights camping USD$1540 pp sharing*
• Upgraded:  5 nights cabins/chalets + 5 nights camping USD$1885 pp sharing* 

Local payment: USD 175

Includes: All transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, use of full camping equipment, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, camping and park entrance fees, experienced local guide & driver.

Excludes: Optional scenic flight over delta, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, all drinks, tips and curios.

Day 1: Maun and the Khwai River
On arrival in Maun we head off onto a private concession in the Khwai area. Once we've set up camp - we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we'll have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals.

Day 2: Khwai River, Botswana
Today we spend a full day in the bush on a game drive. Departing after breakfast we take our 4x4 and drive through the wilderness area of the Khwai region spotting a variety of game that frequent this region.. Picnic-lunch will be in the wilderness area. With some luck we'll see the Big Five.

Day 3: Moremi Game Reserve
After having explored the Khwai area we now head into the famous Moremi game reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve. Our mode of transport will be changed to a vehicle especially equipped and designed to take us through the rough terrain that we will face in the next six days.

Day 4: Moremi Game Reserve
This morning we'll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Reserve discovering a variety of birds and wildlife hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. Unlike other Delta's in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. You have the opportunity to listen to the sounds of the wilderness whilst sitting around the campfire at night.

Day 5: Savuti Game Reserve
We leave the Moremi Reserve behind us and enter the bordering Savuti Game Reserve, which also borders the famous Chobe National Park. The day is spent game driving through the park. Savuti is often described as the best wildlife-viewing area in all of Africa. It boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife, where all of the major species can be seen: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and more. The bird life is diverse and photograph opportunities abound. Savuti is known for its many predators also, including lion, spotted hyaena, jackal, bat-eared fox, wild dog and even cheetah.

Days 6 & 7: Chobe National Park
These two days are spent exploring the Chobe National Park with its abundance of wildlife. One of the most famous game reserves in the world, Chobe National Park is home to large animal populations and over 450 bird species.

Day 8: Chobe National Park and Kasane
After breakfast and a last game drive we exit the Chobe National Park and make our way to Kasane and Toro Safari Lodge, where we will meet our driver and the vehicle, that we started the tour with. Once we've reached the lodge we'll set up camp and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars - You'll be close enough for close-up photographs.

Day 9: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
A mid morning departure takes you from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. You have the afternoon to relax or to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer at Lokuthula Lodges (own expense).

Day 10: Victoria Falls
After breakfast we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided walk. You have the afternoon at leisure for activities (own expense).

Day 11: End of Tour
Our safari ends after Breakfast and we hope we can welcome you again one day on another of our African Adventures.