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16 day Botswana Overland Camping Safari
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Explore the unique flora and fauna that Botswana has to offer on this 16 day Botswana Overland Camping Safari.
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Summary of this Botswana Overland Camping Safari: Accommodation: Camping Activities: Boat trip, White Water Rafting, cycling. Destinations: Johannesburg, South Africa. Nata, Okavango Delta, Maun, Botswana. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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What you can expect from this 16 day Botswana Overland Camping Safari:
The casual visitor to Botswana could be excused for seeing the country as kilometre upon kilometre of flat, desolate scrubland with little or no surface water. However, to the north lies the magnificent Okavango waterway, with its green and fertile plains, flowing straight into the sea of sand, the Kalahari Desert, which creates a unique natural wonderland – home to a multitude of Africa’s fauna and flora.
Almost a quarter of this country is devoted to wildlife sanctuaries and these remote and unspoilt wilderness areas are widely acknowledged as offering the finest game viewing in Africa. Two variations of safaris are offered to this area, covering the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti, Chobe and Victoria Falls. These tours offer the traveller, photographer, birdwatcher and naturalist the ultimate natural paradise.
These trips require a valid passport and for certain nationalities, a visa for Zimbabwe and Botswana. Seasonal malaria precautions are necessary and are locally obtainable. A barrel bag or internal frame backpack is best suited for this trip (suitcases do not fit into the space provided). An extra tog bag or camera bag is advised.
All trips are accompanied by 2 professional guides for optimum efficiency, catering for a maximum of 14 people per vehicle. Remember, to keep an open mind and remain flexible.
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Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa - Nata, BotswanaDeparting from Johannesburg in the early morning, you will set off for the Botswana border. On completion of Customs and Immigration formalities you will head for Nata Lodge, an oasis-like camp on the edge of the impressive Sowa salt pan, here you will camp the night. Familiarise yourself with the procedures of the tour over a catered meal at the Lodge. (own expense) |
Day 2: Nata - Makgadikgadi Pans, BotswanaAfter a leisurely breakfast you will transfer to the 4x4 vehicle for an initial visit. You will then return to Nata Lodge for a welcome swim and a bite to eat.
Relax for a few hours during the heat of the day before breaking camp and packing up to head down the Maun road out to the Makgadikgadi Pans to view these spectacular depressions, known for their unique birdlife and the other desert species of animals they attract. |
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Explore the area for Springbok, Gemsbok and other unique species. Camp wild and take in the isolation and serenity of the star-studded night. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. |
Day 3: Maun, Botswana(13-day fly-in passengers join here)
A leisurely start, after exploring a little more you will leave the pans and then drive to the Drifters Maun Camp. This camp is situated on the banks of the Boteti River, near Maun, and offers you the opportunity to rid yourself of the Makgadikgadi dust under a warm shower.
In the afternoon a walk will be conducted to a local village for an insight as to how the local inhabitants cope in these harsh conditions. Any fly-in passengers will be collected in Maun this afternoon. Tonight you will enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque) before camping the night. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. |
Days 4 - 7: Okavango Delta, BotswanaThe Okavango, a massive river spilling its contents into the Kalahari desert sands, creating one of the world's only true inland deltas, and a unique eco-system that supports a huge variety of animal and plant life.
The sight of a nervous Lechwe pounding across a flooded plain, the Jacana striding delicately amongst the flowering lilies, the Bee Eater diving to prey on an unsuspecting insect, and of course the familiar cry of the African Fish Eagle all combine to create one of nature's masterpieces. |
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You will travel either by light aircraft or on sandy tracks to the heart of the Delta then continue by mokoro (traditional aquatic mode of transport) to a remote camp where you will spend 3 nights in true wilderness, exploring the area on ...
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You will spend 3 nights at the Drifters Victoria Falls Inn, thus allowing people the opportunity to explore, either on foot or bicycle, by themselves. Two of the nights you will eat out in local restaurants (own expense). Relax to the sou ...
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Chobe Lions
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Chobe National Park is famous for its wildlife and is probably the only place where the Lions hunt Crocodiles.
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Springbok
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There is no finer way to enjoy the essence of the African bush like on foot. You can view the Springbok famous for its springing behaviour, which the buck readily exhibits when fleeing a predator.
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Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
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You will have the chance of a lifetime to view the majestic Victoria Falls in all its splendour.
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