BOT03 - 11 Day Fish Eagle Camping Safari

This particular adventure trail tour in Botswana starts in Maun and continues to the western side of the Okavango Delta. It carries on to the Moremi Game Reserve, then the Chobe National Park and finally Livingstone (the home of the Victoria Falls). This tour will explore the highly fascinating Okavango Delta water system that passes through some of the best and most exciting wilderness systems located in Botswana. The scheduled departure dates can be found below and we require a minimum of two guests, with twelve being the maximum allowable number.

Zebra in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

The Route
Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun - Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park - Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Departures
Scheduled departure dates can be found below

Guests
Minimum 2 - Maximum 12



Days 1-2 of the tour
Guests will be collected from Maun at 07:30. Your Botswana adventure will then take you in a north westerly direction from Maun to the western side of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. Once you have reached the edge of the Delta, you will transfer your equipment to motorboats and cruise along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning landscape.  Deeper in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You will camp wild with bush ablutions.

Distance/ Time:     Maun - Okavango Delta: 320km, 4 hours

Overnight:     Camping - Okavango Delta (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)



Day 3 of the tour
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, you will retrace your route to Maun. You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta to return to Maun (1hr scenic flight is approx EUR 125 per person, min. 3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s unique water system and if you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite writing postcards or reading a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will travel back to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for the next stage of your adventure. After collecting you at the airport, you will shop for drinks and then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities. 

Distance/ Time:     Okavango Delta - Maun: 320km, 4 hours

Overnight:     Camping - Maun (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)



Days 4-6 of the tour
From Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. On Day 7 you will move campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions.

Distance/ Time:     Day 5: Maun - Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6 hours (including game drive)

Overnight:     Camping - Moremi Game Reserve (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 7-9 of the tour
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river and venture further into the park. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions.

Distance/ Time:     Moremi - Savuti: 120km, 5-6 hours
Distance/ Time:     Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5 hours

Overnight:     Camping - Chobe National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)



Day 10 of the tour
After a morning game drive you will cross the Zambezi River by ferry and then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios.  Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge. 

Distance/ Time:     Chobe River - Livingstone: 100km, 2-3 hours

Overnight:     Lodge - Victoria Falls (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)



Day 11 of the tour
The tour officially ends at 10h00 today. 

Post tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone, Victoria Falls or Kasane airports can be arranged at additional cost. There are many exciting activities offered at the falls, such as the exhilarating White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, elephant rides and Helicopter Flights over the Falls.

Types of Transport Used
These are custom-built game viewing vehicles that have been especially designed for our safaris. Each one of these vehicles takes a maximum of twelve passengers; this ensures both excellent game viewing and increased mobility. Each one of our vehicles has a cigarette lighter fitting, with a 12V DC that will easily recharge batteries for video cameras. We have designed our own trailers; each one of them contains a mobile kitchen plus space for all camping equipment and luggage. This complete unit travels together at all times on our safari in Botswana. times on our safari in Botswana.

Camping made easy!

Please Note

• This tour is operated as a scheduled tour. Departure dates can be found below.
• Please note that there is a baggage restriction on this tour of 12kg per person. The maximum size bag allowed is 700mm x 350mm x 350mm. Luggage should be packed in a soft bag (no hard suitcases or bags with frames or wheels) so that luggage can be fitted easily into the trailer. All supplies and equipment need to be carried with us for the duration of the trip hence the restrictions. You can also bring an additional day pack for camera equipment etc to keep with you in the vehicle.
• The Euro rate is just an indication of the price at the current exchange rate, it cannot be guaranteed until a confirmed booking is made.
• It is the responsibility of all guests to check on their own visa requirements before entering any countries that they may be travelling through on a tour booked with Journey Into Africa Tours & Safaris.

Important Medical Note
In May 2011 the World Heath Organisation (WHO) revised the Yellow Fever vaccination recommendations for Africa. The South African Department of Health has subsequently issued a statement that as of 01 October 2011 all travellers from Zambia going to South Africa, and travellers that have recently visited Zambia, will now require proof of a yellow fever vaccination. Previously, this was not required. All in-transit passengers between the two destinations, irrespective of the time period in transit, will also require proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Scheduled Departure Dates 2012