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7 days - Okavango Delta Trails

Zambia, Botswana, South Africa

Trip Cost - £340 or €480

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Chobe (Botswana)

Leaving Livingstone Zambia, we cross via the Kazungula ferry into Botswana and set up camp in Kasane, on the edge of the Chobe National Park. This afternoon there is an optional cruise on the Chobe River for your first chance of game viewing. (D)

Day 2 - Maun (Botswana)

Early morning we head off on a 4x4 game drive inside Chobe for more game viewing. Chobe is renowned for its big game, including elephants and lions and is often a highlight for many passengers. After a late breakfast we depart for Maun, the gateway to the Delta. In Maun we prepare for our Delta excursion tomorrow. You may also visit nearby Crocodile Farm. (B,D)

Day 3,4,5 - Okavango Delta (Botswana)

This morning we venture into the wild bush of Africa, far from any form of civilisation. Our journey begins by 4x4 and once in the Delta we join local villagers/ guides on mokoros (2 man dug out canoes). We begin our search for abundance of wildlife that inhabits the Delta. Drifting silently through the channels. We set up camp on islands in the Delta. After a breathtaking sunset, relax around the campfire listening to the magical sounds of the night. The days are filled with game walks, tracking different species and exploring the waterways of the world renowned Okavango Swamps. On the last afternoon we return to Maun and enjoy a braai (BBQ). (B.L,D)

Day 6 - Khama Rhino Sanctuary (Botswana)

After an optional game flight over the Delta for a fantastic overview of the area, we make our way to Khama rhino sanctuary, where we spend our final evening together. The Rhino Sanctuary is a project designed to reintroduce Rhino to Botswana and we get to see how it is working up close while on a game drive. (B,D)

Day 7 - Johannesburg (South Africa)

Today we drive through southern parts of Botswana, northern province in South Africa and then to Johannesburg. (B)

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