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Livingstone to the Okavango

travelling from the adventure capital of Africa, Livingstone, to the prime safari wilderness of Okavango

The Safari Experience

mokoro trips and game walks in the delta

• visit to the world heritage site of Victoria Falls (Livingstone)

• visit to traditional village

game drives & boat cruises in Chobe national park


Lechwe Jumping

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Livingstone
After the transfer to the hotel the afternoon can be spent at leisure.
Optional scenic flights (helicopter or microlight) above the Victoria Falls or a boats cruise on the Zambezi can be arranged.

Accommodation:
Bushfront, Waterfront or similar, B&B

DAY 2
: Livingstone
visit of the famous Victoria Falls From the Zambian side we stand directly above the falls, watching the thundering water tumbling down. In the afternoon we visit Chief Mukunis Village, where we get an insight into traditional life in Zambia (optional).

Accommodation:
Bushfront, Waterfront or similar, B&B

DAY 3: Transfer to Kasane, Botswana
We cross the Zambezi to Botswana on the Kazungula Ferry. The afternoon is spent at leisure or going on a small shopping trip through Kasane. Optional a game drive or boats cruise can be arranged.

Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge or similar, DB&B

DAY 4 - Game drive and boats cruise in Chobe National Park Chobe National Park offers a huge variety of game and is famous for the highest density of elephant population in the world. From the boat we have the chance to watch bathing elephants, hippos and crocodiles from close up.

Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge or similar, DB&B

DAY 5 - Transfer to Maun Airport and charter flight to OddBalls Camp From the air we get a view on the meandering arms of the Okavango, while we fly deep into the delta.

The camp offers the following activities: Mokoro-trips (traditionally dug-out canoes steered from the stern by skilled poler-guides) and game walks.

In the afternoon we start exploring the area on our first game walk in Moremi Game Reserve.

Accommodation: OddBalls or similar, FB

DAY 6 - Mokoro Trips and Game Walks
The Okavango Delta offers indescribable experiences.
Nowhere else it is possible to embrace nature as close as by gliding through flowering water plants in a Mokoro in the complete silence of the untouched delta, or during a game walk with a trained guide.

Accommodation: OddBalls or similar, FB

DAY 7

Flight to Maun and a 1,5 hours drive to Le Roo La Tau (lunch is optional)

The Lodge is situated on the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans and offers day and night game drives as well as game walks.

There are good chances to see large herds of Zebra and Wildebeest that are closely followed by lions along the partly watered Boteti River.

Accommodation:
Le Roo La Tau or similar, FB

DAY 8
A full day of game activities awaits us. The special flora and fauna of this dry region offers many possibilities for interesting sightings.
Optional a day trip to Nxai Pans can be arranged.

Accommodation:

Le Roo La Tau or similar, FB

DAY 9 - Transfer to Audi Camp in Maun

Audi Camp is situated 12km outside of Maun on the banks of the Thamalakane River.

The poolside and the bar are inviting to relax in the shade. The afternoon can be spent at leisure.
Optional: a cultural visit to the Bayei Tribe can be arranged.

Accommodation: Audi Camp or similar, B&B

DAY 10
Early departure to Moremi Game Reserve
During the whole day-trip (10-12 hrs) we have the chance to observe game.

Sightings may include a big variety of birds, buffalos, elephants and antelopes.
During midday we enjoy a packed lunch including cool drinks.

Accommodation: Audi Camp or similar, B&B

DAY 11
Transfer to the Maun airport

Mokoro Ride

Mokoro Ride © Wilderness

Rates from

November 2007 - March 2008
US$ 2680 | €1826 | ZAR19290

April - May 2008
US$ 2860 | €1948 | ZAR20586

June - October 2008
US$ 3220
| €2194 | ZAR23178

price per person sharing - minimum 2 persons

Single Supplement:
November 07 – May 2008
US$ 490| €334 | ZAR3527

June – October 08
US$ 620 | €422 | ZAR4462

Includes

All accommodation / transport as per itinerary
All meals as indicated and all activities as indicated Medi-Vac coverage (emergency evacuation only)

Excludes
Tips, gratuities, curios, personal items
All drinks
International flights, visas & taxes
Personal travel insurance
Optional activities

Note: There might be some fluctuations in the Euro and ZAR.

Notes:

Itinerary & quote subject to change without prior notice

Please note that there are no more Air-Botswana flights between Kasane and Maun.
Therefore a strict luggage allowance of 15 kg per person is applicable for all charter flights as small light aircrafts are used.

All luggage must be soft and manageable bags, no suitcases.

Cultural Village

Cultural Village

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