6-day Classic Botswana - Camping

This Botswana camping safari takes you on an incredible safari from Livingstone in Zambia through a country where one wishes the time would stand still - Botswana! Our Botswana Safaris are extremely popular - read our itinerary below and find out what you can experience on our Botswana Classic Safaris.

This safari departs from Livingstone in Zambia and finishes in Maun, Botswana.

Highlights: Chobe Game Reserve, Magkadigkadi pans, Bush walk, Maun, Moremi National Park, Okavango Delta, Khwai River Game Drive.
Group Size: Maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation
Vehicle: 4x4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation: Value for money fully equipped camping/accommodated safari

2010 Price: Two accommodation options are available:

• Camping:  5 nights camping USD$1210 pp sharing*
• Accomodated: 5 nights cabin/tent/chalet  USD$1565 pp sharing*

Local Payment: USD 145

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.

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

Day 1 - Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana
A morning departure takes you from Livingstone, Zambia and into Botswana. We'll cross the Zambezi River by ferry and make our way to Toro Camp on the Chobe River. 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. [LD]

Day 2 - Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
We need to get up early, as today is our longest drive of the safari. We'll head south to Planet Baobab and stop at the Magkadigkadi Pans to have a closer look. If the conditions allow we'll take a drive onto the Pans. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we step off for our final stop of the day, Planet Baobab. The rest of the afternoon we spend with a hike to the elephant hole and relaxing at Planet Baobab's facilities. [BLD]

Day 3 - Maun and the Khwai River, Botswana
After breakfast we head to Maun stopping en route for a quick visit to the Nxai pans - one of the pans incorporated in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Weather and Road condition dependent). After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we make our way via Maun to a private concession and Mankwe lodge. 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. [BLD]

Day 4 - 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 that borders Moremi and Chobe. Picnic-lunch will be in the wilderness area. With some luck we'll see the Big Five. [BLD]

Day 5 - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
After having explored the Khwai area, we'll 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. [BLD]

Day 6 - Maun, Botswana
After our game experience, we'll head back to Maun. Here you have the option of a flight over the Delta and we'll drop you off at your Lodge or at Maun Airport for your connecting flight. You would have experienced the best Botswana has to offer at the end of a game filled safari. [B]