Botswana Wildlife Sampler

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Unwind on the Thamalakane River outside Maun, then meet your guide and group for the safari briefing.
  • Glide by mokoro through the Okavango’s backchannels from Guma Lagoon, plus a guided island walk for close-up wildlife and superb birding.
  • Explore the Greater Moremi/Khwai area on open 4x4 game drives by day and after-dark night drives for elusive nocturnal species.
  • Witness striking contrasts: Makgadikgadi’s vast salt pans at Nata and Chobe’s elephant-rich riverfront, topped with a sunset boat cruise.
  • Cross into Zimbabwe for Hwange’s big-game safaris and a grand finale at Victoria Falls with a guided falls tour and Zambezi sunset cruise.

 

Trip Includes

  • Shared arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 2 nights first-class accommodations in Victoria Falls
  • 1 night moderate accommodation on the Kwando River
  • 2 nights moderate accommodations in Okavango Delta
  • 3 nights moderate accommodations in greater Moremi
  • 1 night first-class accommodation in Nata
  • 2 nights first-class accommodations in Kasane
  • 3 nights first-class accommodations in Hwange
  • Transport throughout in fully equipped vehicle
  • Services of qualified English-speaking guide throughout
  • Included activities / sightseeing (max 12 guests):
    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
    • Morning game drive in Greater Bwabwata National Park
    • Game viewing by Mokoro in the Okavango Delta
    • Guided walk in the Okavango Delta
    • Morning and afternoon game drive in Greater Moremi
    • Full day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
    • Visit to the Nata Bird Sanctuary
    • Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
    • Afternoon boat cruise on Chobe River
    • Morning and afternoon game drives near Hwange
    • Visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre
  • All applicable park and entrance fees for included excursions
  • 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 11 dinners 

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire

 

On arrival into Maun International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your lodge. Thamalakane River Lodge is located on the banks for the Thamalakane River outside of Maun en route to the famous Okavango Delta. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many activities available at the Lodge. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest
of your group at the lodge at 18h00 for your pre-departure meeting.

Meal

Dinner

 

Maun, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Thamalakane River Lodge

Thamalakane River Lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. Character en-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools are positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, overlooking the river. Chalets, public areas and the swimming pool take advantage of the 180 degree view of the riverbanks lined with fluttering reeds visited by an ever changing array of water fowl and birds. It is a delightful place to come home to after a day spent exploring

Thamalakane River Lodge

This morning after breakfast we head to Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique.

Meal

Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

 

Maun to Okavango Delta, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Guma Lagoon Camp

Guma Lagoon Camp is situated along the banks of the Guma Lagoon on the northwestern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Guma Lagoon Camp is truly a fisherman's paradise and bird watchers' haven. Guma offers both self-catering and full board accommodation. Accommodation is provided in spacious canvas chalets, all en suite and located on the edge of the lagoon. Alternatively there are seven campsites under shady trees with private ablutions.

Guma Lagoon Camp

Today is spent exploring the network of water pathways through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), and discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. We have the opportunity to 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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Okavango Delta Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Guma Lagoon Camp

Guma Lagoon Camp is situated along the banks of the Guma Lagoon on the northwestern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Guma Lagoon Camp is truly a fisherman's paradise and bird watchers' haven. Guma offers both self-catering and full board accommodation. Accommodation is provided in spacious canvas chalets, all en suite and located on the edge of the lagoon. Alternatively there are seven campsites under shady trees with private ablutions.

Guma Lagoon Camp

After breakfast we head south travelling via Maun to our camp which is situated in a private concession in the Greater Moremi area. This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Greater Moremi Area, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Camelthorn Bush Camp

Experience one of Botswana’s finest game viewing areas in an unfenced camp located on a private concession in close proximity to the Moremi Game Reserve, a 2 hour drive from Maun. The comfortable tents are positioned privately under big Acacia trees. The camp is also equipped with a homely and communal dining and lounge area. Listen to the remarkable night sounds of the bush from the comfort of a safari tent equipped with twin beds, soft pillows and duvets. The tent openings and windows are fitted with mosquito screening. To limit the camp’s impact on the environment yet still afford the necessary comfort in the bush, the en-suite bathrooms are equipped with bucket showers, wash basins and flush toilets. Please note that the camp is solar powered, and cameras and mobile phones can be charged in the communal areas should the power levels allow it. In the evening, your private tents will have solar-powered lights. Clients travelling with CPAP machines need to inform reservations about this in advance as electricity will be limited throughout the night.

Camelthorn Bush Camp

We have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Greater Moremi area on morning and afternoon game drives 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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Greater Moremi Area, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Camelthorn Bush Camp

Experience one of Botswana’s finest game viewing areas in an unfenced camp located on a private concession in close proximity to the Moremi Game Reserve, a 2 hour drive from Maun. The comfortable tents are positioned privately under big Acacia trees. The camp is also equipped with a homely and communal dining and lounge area. Listen to the remarkable night sounds of the bush from the comfort of a safari tent equipped with twin beds, soft pillows and duvets. The tent openings and windows are fitted with mosquito screening. To limit the camp’s impact on the environment yet still afford the necessary comfort in the bush, the en-suite bathrooms are equipped with bucket showers, wash basins and flush toilets. Please note that the camp is solar powered, and cameras and mobile phones can be charged in the communal areas should the power levels allow it. In the evening, your private tents will have solar-powered lights. Clients travelling with CPAP machines need to inform reservations about this in advance as electricity will be limited throughout the night.

Camelthorn Bush Camp

Today, we embark on a full-day game drive in Khwai, situated on the fringes of the Moremi Game Reserve and boasts a diverse ecosystem of lagoons, plains, and forests. With a small population living in harmony with wildlife, Khwai attracts large herds of elephant and buffalo in the dry season, offering excellent opportunities for lion and leopard sightings alongside abundant birdlife and varied flora.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Khwai, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Camelthorn Bush Camp

Experience one of Botswana’s finest game viewing areas in an unfenced camp located on a private concession in close proximity to the Moremi Game Reserve, a 2 hour drive from Maun. The comfortable tents are positioned privately under big Acacia trees. The camp is also equipped with a homely and communal dining and lounge area. Listen to the remarkable night sounds of the bush from the comfort of a safari tent equipped with twin beds, soft pillows and duvets. The tent openings and windows are fitted with mosquito screening. To limit the camp’s impact on the environment yet still afford the necessary comfort in the bush, the en-suite bathrooms are equipped with bucket showers, wash basins and flush toilets. Please note that the camp is solar powered, and cameras and mobile phones can be charged in the communal areas should the power levels allow it. In the evening, your private tents will have solar-powered lights. Clients travelling with CPAP machines need to inform reservations about this in advance as electricity will be limited throughout the night.

Camelthorn Bush Camp

Leaving the bush behind us, we travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, once a large river fed lake which has become saline and empty. This area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikgadi which comprises the largest area of salt pans in the world, covering some 37,000 square km overall. We arrive at our lodge in the late afternoon.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Moremi Game Reserve to Nata, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Nata Lodge

An oasis set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the pans. It is ideally situated close to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is just off the main road, 10 km from Nata village. This is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown areas. Nata Lodge offers 22 Luxury thatched chalets built on stilts and set in rustic African style, 10 luxury safari tents are built on raised wooden platforms which are nestled under the lodges many Marula trees. The lodge also offers campsites; able to accommodate 150 pax.

Nata Lodge

We head off to Nata Bird Sanctuary in the morning, which offers us the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans (please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints). After breakfast, we continued our journey north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephants found on the African continent. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in optional activities or to relax by the pool.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Nata to Chobe, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Chobe Marina Lodge

The Chobe Marina Lodge is part of the leading hotel group, Three Cities, and is an ideal location from which to enjoy a Chobe safari. The lodge is located on the border of the prestigious Chobe National Park in Botswana. The Chobe National Park is famous for its high density of elephants, the highest in the world. In the eastern section of Botswana, this lodge is right where four African countries come together, namely Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, and the lodge is close to other famous natural landmarks, like the Victoria Falls which can be enjoyed in addition to a Chobe Safari.

All sixty-six rooms are river facing, providing a calm atmosphere. Modern amenities in each room include air-conditioning, satellite television, and mini bars. Families are accommodated in two or three bedroom units. The units have a choice of king or twin beds and two bathrooms.

Chobe Marina Lodge

Start your morning of day 9 with a hopefully spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. You will return to the lodge for a late breakfast and relaxation 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.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Chobe, Botswana

 

Your Accommodation

Chobe Marina Lodge

The Chobe Marina Lodge is part of the leading hotel group, Three Cities, and is an ideal location from which to enjoy a Chobe safari. The lodge is located on the border of the prestigious Chobe National Park in Botswana. The Chobe National Park is famous for its high density of elephants, the highest in the world. In the eastern section of Botswana, this lodge is right where four African countries come together, namely Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, and the lodge is close to other famous natural landmarks, like the Victoria Falls which can be enjoyed in addition to a Chobe Safari.

All sixty-six rooms are river facing, providing a calm atmosphere. Modern amenities in each room include air-conditioning, satellite television, and mini bars. Families are accommodated in two or three bedroom units. The units have a choice of king or twin beds and two bathrooms.

Chobe Marina Lodge

Today, we make our way into Zimbabwe to Robins Camp, situated in the northwest corner of Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, covering an area of approx. 14 600. km2. Named after a local chief, Hwange is situated in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Victoria Falls. Due to its close proximity to the Falls, Hwange boasts an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, and a plethora of African wildlife. There are over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded here. Upon arrival, you can choose to partake in an optional game drive (for own account) to kickstart your wildlife experience.

Meal

Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

 

Chobe, Botswana to Hwange, Zimbabwe

 

Your Accommodation

Robins Camp

Robins camp is situated in the rugged northern basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area.
It is the home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park. Robins Camp area is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and African Wild Dog.

Robins Camp

Today, get ready for an exhilarating full-day game drive in Hwange National Park, one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife. Marvel at the vast herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, and witness the impressive concentration of giraffes. Keep an eye out for predators, endangered species, and the diverse birdlife that thrives here.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Hwange, Zimbabwe

 

Your Accommodation

Robins Camp

Robins camp is situated in the rugged northern basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area.
It is the home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park. Robins Camp area is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and African Wild Dog.

Robins Camp

Indulge in a morning game drive, offering yet another chance to witness the untamed wilderness in all its glory. As the afternoon approaches, you can enjoy leisure time at the lodge or opt for additional activities (for own account) that the lodge offers.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Hwange, Zimbabwe

 

Your Accommodation

Robins Camp

Robins camp is situated in the rugged northern basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area.
It is the home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park. Robins Camp area is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and African Wild Dog.

Robins Camp

After breakfast, we head back towards Victoria Falls. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure enjoying one of the many optional activities available in Victoria Falls.

Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in US Dollars. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum number of passengers to operate.
Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.

Helicopter Flights, Boma Dinner Incl. Transfers, Bungee Jump Flying Fox (Cable Slide), Bridge Slide, Canopy Tour, Gorge Swing, Horse Back Safaris (Novice), Livingstone Island: Lunch Departure, Victoria Falls Bicycle Tour and Zip Line.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

Your Accommodation

Shearwater Explorers Village

Need somewhere to stay in Victoria Falls? Shearwater Explorers Village is the perfect place, only 400m from the mighty Falls you can see the spray from the swimming pool. Here luxury meets affordability in the stylish hotel.

Whether a helicopter flies over the mighty Victoria Falls, an adrenaline rush leaping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, a relaxing cruise on the Zambezi, a high-speed jet boat ride under the Falls, a theatrical and historic bridge tour, a grade five rafting adventure or a game walk in the Zambezi National Park, they can help you create the memories that will last a lifetime.

Shearwater Explorers Village

Today you will have at leisure to explore Victoria Falls, the town and all of its unique offerings, from adventure activities to cultural experiences. Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- "the Smoke that thunders". In the afternoon we embark on a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

Your Accommodation

Shearwater Explorers Village

Need somewhere to stay in Victoria Falls? Shearwater Explorers Village is the perfect place, only 400m from the mighty Falls you can see the spray from the swimming pool. Here luxury meets affordability in the stylish hotel.

Whether a helicopter flies over the mighty Victoria Falls, an adrenaline rush leaping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, a relaxing cruise on the Zambezi, a high-speed jet boat ride under the Falls, a theatrical and historic bridge tour, a grade five rafting adventure or a game walk in the Zambezi National Park, they can help you create the memories that will last a lifetime.

Shearwater Explorers Village

Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight, kindly note it is advisable to book international flights not earlier than 13h00. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.

Meal

Breakfast

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