15-day Botswana Wildlife Safari

Discover Botswana's finest National Parks and Game Reserves on this 15-day non-participation full-service camping safari. Travelling by 4WD we spend our first night at Nxai Pan, the world's largest salt pans. From there we make our way through to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta; then on to Moremi Game Reserve, where we discover the delta in traditional dug-out canoes. We camp in Savuti, an area well known for Wild Dog, lion and large herds of ‘bull' elephants. We finish in Chobe National Park where we take a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. A total of 10 days are spent in wildlife parks/reserves - this is a true African wildlife adventure!

2010 Price: From USD$3695 per person sharing*

Date: August 1 to 15, 2010 

Highlights: Nxai Pan, Moremi Game Reserve, Maun, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Livingstone
Group Size: minimum 4 - maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: non-participation full service camping safari (you don't have to lift a finger - tents, cooking, showers etc are all taken care of by camp staff.)
Accommodation: spacious 2-person canvas dome tents (3mx3m). Shower tent and toilet tents are
set up in a central area at each campsite. The showers are bucket showers and the toilets are portable toilets. Tents contain camp cot, mattress, fitted sheet, duvet, blanket, pillow and pillowcase.

*Subject to African Safaris Ltd's Terms and Conditions

Includes:

• Use of specially modified 4x4 vehicles (Toyota Landcruiser)
• Professional guide and back up staff
• Use of all camping equipment
• Camping on a full board basis
• Botswana National Parks camping and entrance fees (excluding drinks)
• Accommodation for one night in Livingstone (B & B basis - dinner at own expense)
• Accommodation for one night in Maun (B & B basis - dinner at own expense).

Excludes:

• All airfares
• Mineral water
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except tea and coffee)
• Activities in Livingstone
• Any gratuities, any personal expenses, visa fees.

Day 1: Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia
Independent arrival, overnight at hotel on B&B basis.

Day 2: Nata Sanctuary
Depart Livingstone by road transfer (08h30), border crossing to Botswana where you will meet your guide. Guide will assist with drinks purchase in Kasane and then drive to Nata Sanctuary. Nata Sanctuary is situated on the edge of the Madgadigadi Salt Pans which offers spectacular scenery and various water birds (in season) and makes for a truly unique camping experience. Enjoy a sunset on the pans. (L, D)

Day 3: Nxai Pan National Park
After a light breakfast, we break camp and head for Nxai pan National Park. Lunch is taken en route and after a short rest we continue to Nxai pan. Camping for the next two nights is in the Nxai pan national park. Afternoon game drive. The area is known for large herds of Springbok and the water-hole at the heart of the pan allows for some spectacular scenery. (this water-hole is where the National Geographic IMAX documentary "roar" was filmed(B, L, D)

Day 4: Nxai Pan National Park
We start with a light breakfast in the early hours of the morning, heading out as it starts to get light. The drive normally lasts until about 10:30 am. Thereafter, brunch is served and everyone takes the opportu-nity to have a siesta throughout the heat of the day. As the air starts to cool towards late afternoon, we embark on our afternoon game drive. . (B, L, D)

Day 5: Maun, Tree Lodge
Today we move on to the frontier town of Maun. A short drive takes us to our hotel where there is a pleasant bar and a swimming pool. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner at guests own expense (B, B)

Day 6: Xaxanaka, Moremi Game Reserve
We travel by road to Xakanaxa which forms part of the permanent Delta. The area boasts some of the best game sightings in Botswana. Game viewing is done along the waterways and floodplains. Species such as giraffe, Zebra and wildebeest are but a few that occur here. Overnight in the Xakanaxa area. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Okavango delta, Moremi Game Reserve
We explore the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta by motor boat with a picnic lunch. Return to the mainland for the evening meal and camping. (B, L, D)

Day 8: North gate, Moremi Game Reserve
We take a leisurely drive to our campsite in the Khwai area of Moremi Game reserve. This area's
diversity of game is astounding and the reserve has been hailed one of the best in the world. Afternoon game drive and overnight camping Moremi (B, L, D)

Day 9: North gate, Moremi Game Reserve
Today is spent on early morning and afternoon game drives. There is of course, that obligatory siesta during the hottest part of the day. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Savuti, Chobe National Park
Moving through the Mababe depression, we relocate to Savuti. We camp on the edge of the dry Savuti Channel. Game viewing in the afternoon along the fringes of the dry marsh and surrounding water holes. The area is best known for large populations of Bull Elephants. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Savuti, Chobe national park
Again we have the opportunity to spend many hours on morning and afternoon game drives. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Serondella area, Chobe National Park
We journey north toward the Chobe River - home to some of the world's largest elephant breeding herds; large numbers of big game such as buffalo, hippo and lion can be seen here. (B, L, D)

Day 13: Serondella area, Chobe National Park
Morning game drive and optional afternoon boat cruise along the Chobe River. (B, L, D)

Day 14: Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia
A short transfer via Kazungula border-post to Victoria Falls. Afternoon at leisure for optional activities (guests own expense). Overnight Zambezi Waterfront (B, B) VF entry is not included in tour.

Day 15: Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia
After breakfast the safari ends. (B)