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Botswana Wildlife Breakaway - 14 nights 15 days
 
 
 
Jenman Safaris Botswana Zimbabwe Namibia
Excellent - this safari is a 'must-do' for any traveler that loves wildlife and photography! Safari Co. Rating
   
Duration: 15 days
Safari type: lodge safari
Group size: minimum of 4* people
Departure date: set dates (see below)
A Safari Co. Recommended Travel Supplier
 

 

   
 
 
 
Day to Day Itinerary
 
Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

On arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Amadeus Garden Guesthouse. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many activities available in Victoria Falls. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the Guesthouse at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.

Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Meals:
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

 
Day 2 - 4: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

This morning we depart Victoria Falls and make our way to Hwange National Park where we spend the next three nights. This afternoon you can partake in an optional game drive if time allows. Over the following two days we will have plenty of time to explore this vast wilderness on game drives. Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus varied birdlife. We will also visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to witness the work that is done to protect these endangered species.

Distance: 190 km (day 2) Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Ivory Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathroom, swimming pool & bar area)
Meals:
Day 2
Breakfast: At Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

Day 3
Breakfast: At Ivory Lodge or similar
Lunch: Lunchpack on Game drive
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

Day 4
Breakfast: At Ivory Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

 
Day 5: Hwange National Park to Nata Lodge, Botswana

We need to get up early, as today is our longest drive of the safari. We leave Hwange National Park and drive through the Matetsi safari area en-route to Botswana.  The drive is beautifully scenic, with the chance of spotting game along the way.  We arrive into Nata Lodge in the late afternoon.

Distance: 450 km Departure: 06h00

Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar (permanent safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Ivory Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide en-route
Dinner: Prepared by the guide

 
Day 6: Nata Bird Sanctuary and Khwai, Botswana

After breakfast we head off to the Nata Bird Sanctuary, where we get the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Magkadigkadi Pans.  (Please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints.) 
We make our way to our camp which is situated in a private concession in the Khwai area.   Khwai is renowned for its large concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. 

Distance: 450 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Nata Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide en-route
Dinner: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

 
Day 7: Khwai River, Botswana

We have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives in the Khwai area. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Khwai River region on a full day game drive hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region. After dinner your guide will take you on a night drive, and you will hopefully be able to spot some rare nocturnal animals.

Distance: 150 km Departure: 07h00

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Lunch: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

Dinner: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

 
Day 8 : Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Today we 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.

Distance: 150 km Departure: 07h00

Accommodation: Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar (semi-permanent tented camp with en-suite bathrooms)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Lunch: Lunchpack on game drive
Dinner: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar

 
Day 9: Khwai River to Maun, Botswana

This morning we travel to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.

Distance: 120 km Departure: 09h00

Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Khwai Bedouin Camp or similar
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

 
Day 10: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Early in the morning we leave Maun and drive to the Western Delta and onto Etsha 13. From here we head into the largest inland delta in the world, another highlight of Botswana, the Okavango Delta. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. We will float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife and will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.

Distance: 300 km Departure: 06h00

Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar (permanent tents with en-suite
bathroom, bar area)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide en-route
Dinner: At Guma Lagoon Camp or similar

 

 
Day 11: Mahangu, Namibia

Today we leave the lush verdant wetlands of Botswana and enter Namibia. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Greater Bwabwata National Park, which extends from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the east and incorporates the Mahangu Game Reserve.  Elephant, roan, kudu and buffalo are amongst the animals likely to be seen as well as prolific birdlife.         

Distance: 150 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Mahangu Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Guma Lagoon Camp or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide en-route
Dinner: At Mahangu Lodge or similar

 
Day 12 & 13: Mahangu National Park to Chobe National Park, Botswana

After a night spent at Mahangu Lodge we continue our journey through the Caprivi Strip, crossing the border back into Botswana until we reach our destination, Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Start your morning of Day 13 with a hopefully spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. You will return to the lodge for lunch, where you can relax until our boat cruise on the Chobe River starts around 3pm. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds, making for excellent up close photo opportunities.

Distance: 455 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathroom, swimming pool & bar)
Meals:
Day 12:
Breakfast: At Mahangu Lodge or similar
Lunch: Prepared by the guide
Dinner: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Meals:
Day 13:
Breakfast: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

 
Day 14: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Today we leave Botswana behind us and come to the place where we started this trip full of real African experiences – Victoria Falls. We visit the Victoria Falls on a guided tour and then have the rest of the day at leisure or to partake in one of the many optional activities. (For own expense).

Distance: 90 km Departure: 08h00

Accommodation: Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)
Meals:
Breakfast: At Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Lunch: For your own account
Dinner: For your own account

 
Day 15: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.

Meals:
Breakfast: At Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar

 
 
Rates include:
14 nights in fixed accommodation, all transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.
 
Rates exclude:

Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, telephone calls, gratuities, curios and all personal expenses.

 
 

Rates:

From: US$ 3,250.00 per person
 
 
 
   
 
 
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