Wild camping in the Kalahari - Game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicle in Moremi Wildlife Reserve - Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion in the Okavango Delta area of Moremi - Game viewing sunset cruise on the Chobe River - 2 nights in Victoria Falls - Sunset on Makgadikgadi Pans (weather permitting)

TOUR CODE: BC  

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG - KALAHARI DESERT
We depart at 06h30 from our hotel in Johannesburg and travel in the direction of the Botswana border. Our bushcamp is installed in the Kalahari Desert where the evening is spent admiring the bright stars of the southern hemisphere around our campfire. (All meals).

DAY 2: KALAHARI DESERT - MAUN
Arriving in Maun – the ‘gateway’ to the Okavango Delta, the evening is spent relaxing around the campfire and preparing for our 4x4 excursion into Moremi the following morning. (All meals).

DAY 3/4: OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
Entering Moremi Wildlife Reserve, we explore the area on early morning and late afternoon game drives in our open 4x4 vehicles, and spend the day exploring the channels of the Okavango Delta by mokoro. We lunch on an island in the delta and enjoy a game walk (subject to the water level of the delta). (All meals).

DAY 5/6: KHWAI AREA OF MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
The Khwai area 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 enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in our open 4x4 safari vehicle. (All meals).

DAY 7: MOREMI – MAUN
An early morning game drive is enjoyed as we leave Moremi, returning to Maun in time for lunch for an optional scenic flight (own expense)over the Okavango Delta. (All meals).

DAY 8/9: CHOBE RIVER - KASANE
Camp is set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. We enjoy an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park and a game viewing sunset cruise on the Chobe River. (All meals).

DAY 10/11: VICTORIA FALLS/LIVINGSTONE "MOSI-OA-TUNYA" - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS
We travel across the Zimbabwe (or Zambia) border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/airplane or helicopter over the Falls, rhino walks, elephant back safaris etc. and to visit the Falls (own expense). (All meals excluding 1 dinner).

DAY 12: MAKGADIKGADI PANS
Making our way back into Botswana we set up camp at Nata. We visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km 2 lake. (All meals).

DAY 13: MAKGADIKGADI PANS - MOLALA TAU
Crossing the Limpopo River we re-enter South Africa and install our camp for the last night 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 travel via the ‘Jacaranda City’ of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and home of the famous Union Buildings, returning to our hotel in Johannesburg at +-16h00. (Breakfast and lunch).

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

OUR GRADING: - Participation Safari

Important: This safari is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.

LOCAL PAYMENT: NOT APPLICABLE

TRANSFERS: TRANSFERS IN JOHANNESBURG MAY BE PRE-BOOKED.

START: THE RANDBURG TOWERS HOTEL, JOHANNESBURG AT 06H00.

END: THE RANDBURG TOWERS HOTEL, JOHANNESBURG AT +-16H00.

GROUP SIZE: 4 - 16 PASSENGERS. DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS.

SLEEPING BAG HIRE: MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

AS A GUIDELINE - THIS SAFARI IS RECOMMENDED FOR HEALTHY AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE HOLIDAY.