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Night stop |
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We begin the tour in Kasane at 1.00pm. Transfers can be arranged from Victoria Falls, Livingstone or Kasane Airports to then meet for a
full safari briefing. In the evening we have a boat cruise along the Chobe River. We overnight in Kasane in a permanent campsite with toilet and shower facilities. |
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After breakfast we break camp and cross the Namibian border. Stopping for supplies in Katima Mulilo we head south towards Mamili National Park. Mamili is a small park on the Linyanti River. Time permitting we will have a guided walk and game drives. Bush camp with bush toilets and showers erected by staff. |
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We depart early on a game drive through Mamili hoping to spot animals at their most active. We will bass through Madumo National Park on our way to West Caprivi National Park. We spend most of today game driving to our bush camp. |
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Rising with the sun we travel west toward the mighty Okavango River, camping near Popa Falls on the banks of the Okavango. We will visit the rapids of the Falls at the tip of the Okavango Pan Handle. |
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Departing early we visit the small Mahango National Park and then cross the border to reenter Botswana through the Mohembo border
post. We will pick up supplies in the quaint fishing town of Shakawa and continue in our vehicle to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills
where we set up our bush camp. We explore the area by foot – there are several walking trails around the hills on which are over 3000 rock
paintings by the bushmen dating back to 800AD. |
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After an early morning walk, we will drive south through to the pan handle of the Okavango and transfer our equipment onto motorboats. We take a leisurely cruise deeper into the Delta via small twisting channels lined with papyrus. We land at one of the small islands in the Delta and meet our local polers with their mokoros (traditional dugout canoes). These canoes are ideally suited to gliding over the shallow waters, enjoying the abundance of bird life as well as the tranquil beauty of the area. We bush camp on one of the islands. |
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We spend the day exploring our surrounding on foot and in our mokoros. There is a fair amount of movement of animals through this area and we may the chance to see elephant, buffalo and antelope. |
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Tracing our route back through the channels we return to our vehicle, pack our gear and drive to Maun taking approx. 5 hours. If you prefer you have the option to fly over the Delta to Maun in a light aircraft providing a great perspective of the complexity and beauty of the Delta system. (approx. USD130 paid locally). |
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We now have the opportunity to explore one of the best wilderness areas of Africa. We spend the next three nights in the Moremi Game
Reserve trying to spot the Big Five and the prolific birdlife that inhabit this Reserve. We conduct our game drives as the sun rises and late in the afternoon allowing us better opportunities for game spotting. We return to camp for lunch and a siesta. We will usually move campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park. |
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As day 09. |
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As day 09. |
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Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes is our next destination. As we continue our search for wildlife, we will transfer
the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. We then head northwards to the Chobe River, where our game drives will
meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African fish eagle.
Camping will be in private designated areas with bush facilities. |
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As day 12. |
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We pack up camp for the final time and depart Chobe National Park, through Kasane and across the border into Zambia Here we spend the night in comfortable lodge accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. The afternoon is free to explore the Zambian side of Victoria Falls (optional USD10 entry). Your guide can also assist with any booking arrangements for other optional activities, changing money and general advice on how to spend your time in the area. |
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The trip concludes after breakfast. There are a huge variety of activities available in the Livingstone/Victoria Falls area and many clients
extend their stay to take advantage of this. We are happy to arrange extensions for you. Please ensure that you book any extra
accommodation arrangements well in advance. Transfers are not included on Day 15, but can be arranged for flights from Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone Airport (Zambia). |