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Day Date Month Transport /Activities Accommodation
1 Arrive Livingstone and transfer to our guest houseAfter arrival we
will be transferred to our guest house. The afternoon is spent visiting
the spectacular Victoria Falls. From the Zambian side we stand directly
above the falls, watching the thundering water tumbling down. If time
permits we can arrange another optional activity like bungee jumping,
canoeing, white water rafting, elephant riding or a cultural visit to
name a few. Zig Zag, B&B
2 After Breakfast cross by ferry into Botswana and drive to Nxai Pan
National Park (app. 6 - 7 hours)En route we can stop at Kasane to change
money and replenish our supplies. After setting up our camp a first
game drive shows us around the area (if time permits). Possible sightings
include Oryx, Springbock, Cheetah, Lion and many more. Camping Nxai
Pan National Park, FB
3 Game drives in Nxai Pan National Park A full day of game drives lies
ahead of us, to explore the area and to get an impression of the special
flora and fauna of the dry grass pans. At the edge of Kudiakam Pan we
visit the famous Baine’s Baobabs that have been immortalized by
the painting of the explorer Bain. Camping Nxai Pan National Park, FB
4 Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve (5-6 hrs) with game viewing en-routeStart
to Moremi Game Reserve, which covers swamp areas that are part of the
Okavango Delta as well as dry bush land. The last part of the drive
takes us through part of the Reserve with plenty of game-viewing. Camping
Moremi, FB
5 Games drives in Moremi Game ReserveWe spent the whole day in the ever
changing habitats of one of Botswana’s best game-viewing areas.
Sightings may include a wide range of birds, buffalos, elephants, giraffe,
antelopes and large carnivores Camping Moremi, FB
6 Boat trip into the Okavango Delta, overnight on an islandEarly in
the morning we head back towards Maun. A few kilometres outside the
town we meet our motorboat that takes us and our equipment on an adventurous
trip into the Okavango Delta. We enter the system of crystal clear waterways
and enjoy a tranquil trip to one of the little islands in the delta,
where we set up camp and meet our polers with their Mokoros. The night
is spent in the remote loneliness of the delta. Island Camping in the
Okavango Delta, FB
7 Okavango DeltaThe 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 our guide. Island Camping
in the Okavango Delta, FB
8 Transfer to Maun, app 4 hoursWe leave the Okavango Delta. If water
level permits our boat takes us straight to Maun. We set up our tents
on the camp site of one of the lodges. The afternoon can be spent at
leisure or we can visit the frontier town of Maun. Camping in Maun,
FB
9 Transfer to Dquae Quare, app 3 hoursThe private Reserve of Dquae Quare
offers the chance to get an insight of the San culture as it is today.
In the afternoon we go on a guided bushwalk accompanied by a Bushmen
guide that will teach us about plants that can be used as medicine or
for food. The evening is spent listening to stories told in the ancient
San language. Camping at Dquae Quare, FB
10 Activities at Dquae QuareEarly in the morning we go on a game drive
around the reserve that is home to Oryx, Red Hartebeest, Kudu, Eland
and many other species of plain game as well as an occasional leopard
or cheetah visitor. After lunch we learn more about the Bushmen culture
and have the chance to participate in craft making. When it becomes
dark we sit around the fire and watch traditional bushmen dances. Camping
at Dquae Quare, FB
11 Transfer to Tsodilo Hills, 4-5 hoursFrom Dquae Quare we head north
towards Shakawe. After arrival at the Tsodilo Hills Campsite we set
up our tents and go on a first walk around the area that bears the testimony
of ancient cultures that settled here thousands of years ago. Camping
at Tsodilo Hills, FB
12 Visit of the Bushmen drawings at Tsodilo Hills,We spent the whole
day looking at some of the over 4000 Bushmen drawings, that have been
declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Some of these paintings are more
then 4000 years old. Camping at Tsodilo Hills, FB
13 Transfer to Mahangu, NamibiaThis day takes us into the Caprivi Strip.
We drive to the border at Mohembo and cross into Namibia. Here we set
up tents at Ngepi Camp. In the afternoon we go on a boats cruise on
the look out for hippo and crocodile and enjoy the spectacular African
sunset over the water. Camping Ngepi Camp, FB
14 Transfer to Linyanti Area, NamibiaAfter an early morning game drive
in Mahango National Park with a good chance to see the endangered Roan
and Sable Antelopes, large herds of Elephant and Buffalo, we head east
through the Caprivi Strip. The Linynati area offers a remote beautiful
landscape that is home to game like elephant, a variety of antelopes
and large predators. Camping Linyanti Area, FB
15 Transfer to Chobe National Park, BotswanaWe cross back into Botswana
at the Ngoma border. At Chobe National Park , famous for it’s
huge elephant herds, we set up camp and go on a first game drive along
the beautiful scenery of Chobe River. Camping Chobe Area FB
16 Game drives in Chobe, optional sunset cruise on the Chobe RiverChobe
National Park offers a great diversity of game and opportunities for
extraordinary observations along the Chobe River and Floodplains. Possible
sightings are elephant, buffalo, giraffe, a variety of antelopes, lion,
leopard, hippo, crocodile and many more. Camping Chobe Area FB
17 Transfer to Livingstone, ZambiaA last game drive takes us to Kasane
in game-viewing speed. From where we cross the border on the Kazungula
Ferry into Zambia and drive to Livingstone. Here we can spend the afternoon
at leisure or going on a shopping trip. Zig Zag, B&B
18 After Breakfast, Relax until meeting the connecting flight. Optional
a cultural visit can be arranged. End
Price Per Person Sharing, min 2 Pax: US$ 3,390.00
Single Supplement (un-forced singles only) US$ 190.00
Departure dates:17.02 – 05.0316.03 – 02.0406.04 –
23.0411.05 – 28.0501.06 – 18.06 13.07 – 30.0703.08
– 20.0824.08 – 10.0914.09 – 01.1019.10 – 05.1117.12
– 03.01 The safari might run the other direction. German and French
speaking guides are available on request.
INCLUDING : EXCLUDING:
§ All accommodation / transport as per itinerary.§ All meals
as indicated and all activities as indicated § Services of a Professional
Guide throughout the whole tour§ Medi-Vac coverage (emergency evacuation
only)§ National park fees § Tips, gratuities, curios, personal
items § All drinks § Sleeping-bag, pillow, towel§ International
flights, visas & taxes § Personal travel insurance§ Optional
activities§ Entrance fees to Victoria Falls
Itinerary & quote subject to change without prior notice
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