Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will met and transferred to your Lodge to meet the Group. Since Maun’s founding in 1915 as the Capital of the Batswana people, it has had a reputation as a hard living Wild West Town helping the local Cattle Ranching and Safari Operations. The name Maun is derived from the San word ‘Maung’, which translates to 'the place of short reeds’.
Today, we depart Maun and drive into the Okavango Delta to the Launch Station where we board our Mekoro and Pole to our Tented Camp in the heart of the largest inland Delta in the world. This amazing environment has large numbers of Red Lechwe, Buffalo, Elephant and Birds, particularly Kingfishers! One of the best experiences in the Okavango Delta is to be poled along reed lined channels in a Mokoro, dugout canoe' Sit back and relax as the water gurgles gently under the Mokoro while your skilled poler points out the fauna and flora. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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After breakfast, we depart on an Open 4WD into Moremi Game Reserve for fantastic Game Viewing! Chief’s Island is the largest landmass within Moremi and was the Batswana Tribe’s richest hunting ground before being declared a Game Reserve by the Tribe. We spend 3 days on Game Drives watching the abundant wildlife including Elephants, Hippos, Buffalos, Lions and other Game both in Moremi Game Reserve and in private concession reserves surrounding the Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning at breakfast, enjoy a Game Drive watching the abundant wildlife including Elephants, Hippos, Buffalos, Lions and other Game. At midday, we return to Maun for our overnight stay and an evening restaurant meal (at own expense). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we head to Nata before spending the day exploring the Makgadikgadi Pans. The shimmering Saltpans of Makgadikgadi appear as a glaring white, endless plain. When the rain comes, a dramatic change takes place as thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra migrate to the sweet nutritious grasslands and clouds of Flamingo feed in its Algae rich waters. It is an area of low rainfall, so this spectacle only lasts a short while. Overnight stay in Nata. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we depart the Lodge in Nata and continue to the Lodge in Kasane. The Chobe River is a stunning feature of Botswana and will be the focus of our Lodge stay. The Chobe River flows lazily along the Northern Boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of Elephant in Africa. Overnight stay in Kasane. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy an early morning 4WD Game Drive in the Chobe National Park. This afternoon, enjoy a Game Viewing Sundowner Cruise on Chobe River to see the mighty Elephant herds return to the River to quench their thirst. Overnight stay in Kasane. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we visit Mosi-oa-Tunya or the smoke that thunders, Victoria Falls. These magnificent Falls are one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. A rich and fertile Rainforest, fed by the spray or smoke, surrounds the Falls attracting colourful Birdlife. Opportunities for White Water Rafting on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungee Jumping or a Flight of Angels are on offer at your own expense. Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, your Tour ends and you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and cruises are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (sws)
