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Enjoy exploring the variety of wildlife, architecture and breath-taking scenic attractions of Botswana and Zimbabwe in this unforgettable safari, beginning at the famous Chobe National Park, across the Okavango Delta and ending at Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls.
Day One - Chobe National Park
Leaving the town of Vic Falls we head west, crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana. We enter the Chobe National Park, which is one of the richest wildlife areas in Botswana, renowned for its great herds of elephant. An afternoon game drive in open safari vehicles provides us with memorable sightings of some of Africa's most well known animals before enjoying a magnificent sunset over the Chobe River.
Day Two - Nata
A leisurely drive brings us to our lodge situated in the shade of palm trees, located close the the Nata Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a community project aimed at preserving wildlife living around the edge of the pan. The area around the Nata River delta is a bird watcher's paradise and at certain times of the year, Flamingos and Pelicans can be seen in their thousands.
Day Three and Four- Maun / Okavango Delta
Maun is the chief city of the Tswana people. It is also our gateway to the Okavango Delta, a fan-shaped oasis with a maze of channels, lagoons and islands, which changes dramatically with the seasons. There is the option to fly by small aircraft for a bird's eye view of this large and complex eco-system which attracts an abundance of animal and bird life.
Following sandy tracks, our transfer in 4x4 vehicles takes us through rural villages to the edge of the Delta. We continue in Mokoros (2 seater canoes steered by a skilled poler), which allows us the unforgettable experience of traveling through the waterways of the Delta, where sightings of Buffalo, giraffe, elephant, hippo and antelope are common. Our local guide shares some of his extensive bush knowledge while he leads us on a game walk. We return to Maun in the late afternoon.
Day Five - Makgadikgadi Pans
Leaving Maun we return along the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. The Pans are all that remain of a large inland sea which once covered Botswana. The open space is astounding and the wildlife is plentiful. It is not uncommon to see herds of Gemsbok and Springbok grazing in the grasslands.
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R18000-00 per person.
Max 7 pax - Min 4 pax
Includes Transport, all meals, lodge/camp/boat house accommodation, park entries, driver/guide.
Excludes all flights, restaurant meals, Visas, transfers, gratuities, Insurances, drinks and optional activities.
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Day Six and Seven - Bulawayo
Re-entering Zimbabwe, our destination is Bulawayo, noted for its unusually wide streets, designed to allow for the turning of a wagon and full span of oxen. We visit Matobo National Park and spend time exploring the reserve which is home to a small rhino population. We learn about some of the country's colonial past and visit Cecil Rhodes grave at World's View. The strange rock formations and unusual landscape of the park also offers fine examples of San rock art.
Day Eight - Hwange National Park
Relax and watch the passing scenery dotted with rural villages and giant baobab trees on the morning drive to Hwange. Once the old hunting reserve of the Ndebele kings, Hwange was proclaimed a National Park in 1928. This magnificent park is one of the last great elephant sanctuaries, where up to a hundred of these giants may be seen at any one of the many watering holes. With cameras ready, we venture out on a game drive in open Safari vehicles.
Day Nine - House Boat, Lake Kariba
Continuing to Lake Kariba, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, we board a houseboat, which will be our home for the night. Spend the afternoon enjoying the peace and tranquility of the lake while viewing game on the shore. The cry of fish eagles and the explosion of the lake in a breath-taking sunset will form a lasting memory.
Day Ten - Victoria Falls
Leaving the shores of Lake Kariba, a short drive brings us back to the town of Victoria Falls where our tour ends. Allow yourself time before or after the tour to experience the range of activities which surround this incredible natural spectacle.
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