South Africa-Botswana

Deluxe / Luxury Camping / Serviced Camping / Budget Camping / Victoria Falls

Botswana Overland Safari

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG - KALAHARI DESERT
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers, in Randburg, north of Johannesburg and travel in the direction of the Botswana border. We install our bushcamp in the Kalahari Desert. In the evening we admire the bright stars of the southern hemisphere around our campfire. (All meals)

DAY 2: KALAHARI DESERT - MAUN
We arrive in Maun - the 'gateway' to the Okavango Delta. We prepare for the excursion in the delta and organize last supplies before going into the bush. (All meals)

DAY 3/4: OKAVANGO DELTA AREA OF MOREMI
We set up our bushcamp in a remote area and explore the delta by mokoro or boat (subject to the water level of the delta). The birdlife is prolific and we take time to simply appreciate the remoteness and serenity of the Okavango. (All meals)

DAY 5/6: MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
Moremi Wildlife Reserve, created in 1968 by the Tawana tribe, is considered by many travellers to be the finest game park in southern Africa. The reserve is situated in the northern corner of the Okavango Delta. It is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, with rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We spend our time exploring the reserve in our open 4x4 safari vehicle. (All meals)

DAY 7: MOREMI - OKAVANGO RIVER LODGE
We return to Maun for an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Okavango Delta. (All meals)

DAY 8/9: CHOBE RIVER
The 11 600 km² Park contains one of the largest concentrations of wild animals in Africa. Vast herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra, kudu, lechwe, puku and many others inhabit the waterways of Chobe. Predators such as lion and leopard are regularly observed. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. We enjoy an early morning game-drive and in the afternoon a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. (All meals).

DAY 10/11: VICTORIA FALLS/ LIVINGSTONE "MOSI-OA-TUNYA" - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS
We travel across the Zimbabwean or Zambian border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa, where the waters of the mighty Zambezi River tumble down in continuous thunder. Days spent at leisure for optional excursions. (All meals excluding 1 dinner ).

DAY 12: MAKGADIKGADI PANS
The pans are the remains of a gigantic ancient lake of 6 500 km² where the Okavango River used to flow. The sunset over the pans is unforgettable. (All meals).

DAY 13: MAKGADIKGADI PANS - MOLALA TAU
We cross the Limpopo River into South Africa and install our camp at Molala Tau (the resting place of the lion). We enjoy the grassy campsite under the shade of acacia trees. (All meals).

DAY 14: JOHANNESBURG
We return to the Randburg Towers, Johannesburg at +-16h00. (Breakfast and lunch).

This itinerary is flexible and will depend on the local conditions.

Tour grading: participation safari - All the camp duties are shared amongst the participants. A camp assistant/ cook helps the guide with the cooking. Your participation and involvement is part of the fun. It builds the group dynamic and plays an important role in the enjoyment and success of the tour.
Accommodation: 13 nights camping. We provide spacious, comfortable tents (W 2.4m, L2.4, H 1.9m) accommodating 2 persons each. Each tent is insect proof and equipped with a built in ground sheet for insulation as well as two aerating windows with mosquito nets. Each passenger is provided with a foam mattress and a comfortable safari folding chair. A comprehensive set of cooking and camping equipment, water containers, first aid box, reference books on mammals and birds of the area and a set of spare parts is carried in the vehicle. In fact the only things the participants need to bring are their personal effects and a sleeping bag or blanket, and small pillow.
Meals: All meals when camping except 1 dinner in Victoria Falls/ Livingstone.
Group Size: 8-16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: EURO 24 - must be booked in advance.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.

POSSIBLE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (booked locally)
· Scenic delta flight from Maun
· White-water rafting, microlighting, bungi jumping and abseiling
at Victoria Falls / Livingstone

2005 Price: EURO 1163 (US$1421) + Local Payment :EURO 200 (US$240)for dates Jan.-June, EURO 1256 (US$1535) + Local Payment :EURO 200 (US$240) for dates July-Dec.

2005 Dates: June 6-19, 13-26, July 4-17, 11-24, Aug. 1-14, 8-21, 15-28, Sept. 5-18, 12-25, 19-Oct. 2, Oct. 3-16, 10-23, 17-30, Nov. 7-20, 14-27, Dec. 5-18, 19-Jan. 1

2006 Prices: Jan.-June = euros, July + Sept.-Dec. = euros, Aug. = euros
transfers in Johannesburg + 1 night hotel there = euros

2006 Dates: Jan. 9-22, Feb. 6-19, March 6-19, April 10-23, May 8-21, 15-28, June 5-18, 12-25, July 3-16, 10-23, 31-Aug. 13, Aug. 7-20, 14-27, Sept. 4-17, 11-24, 18-Oct. 1, Oct. 2-15, 9-22, 16-29, Nov. 6-19, 13-26, Dec. 12-Jan. 2

2006 departures guaranteed with 4 passengers.