Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari (JT20)
Botswana, a land locked country with a population of about 1.7 million, is home to many unique species of bird life and wild game and is one of Africa's last unspoiled wildernesses. The country is dominated by the Okavango Delta, with its crystal clear channels, lagoons and hundreds of small islands.
Zimbabwe, another land locked country with a population of about 10 million, is a "never to be forgotten destination." Bordered in the North by Lake Kariba and the mighty Zambezi River, home to the Victoria Falls. Lake Kariba, a man-made lake provides a natural sanctuary for game and bird life.
DAY ONE Maun to Okavango Delta
Arrival in Maun, Botswana. Depart by light
aircraft (single engine, 5 seater) to the Okavango Delta. This is a huge delta
of channels, lagoons, islands and floodplains. Lunch on arrival followed by
late afternoon water activities. (Overnight OKAVANGO DELTA) (LD)
DAY TWO Okavango Delta
A full day in the Okavango Delta with an early
morning and late afternoon makoro (dug out canoe) ride. (Overnight OKAVANGO
DELTA) (BLD)
DAY THREE Okavango Delta
to Chobe
Breakfast at the lodge before departing by light
aircraft to Kasane. met on arrival for transfer to Chobe Lodge. Chobe National
Park is home to more than 35 000 elephants, lion, buffalo, sable, leopard, roan
antelope and hippo. Late afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park, returning
at sunset for dinner. (Overnight CHOBE) (BLD)
DAY FOUR Chobe
A full day at Chobe with the choice of two
safari activities including the option of a game drive in an open 4X4 vehicle,
sunset river cruise or game viewing from a small boat. (Overnight at CHOBE)
(BLD)
DAY FIVE Chobe to
Victoria Falls
An early morning game drive, departing by road
transfer to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Afternoon at leisure. Sundowner cruise
on the Zambezi River. (Overnight VICTORIA FALLS) (B)
DAY SIX Victoria Falls
Breakfast in the hotel before departing on a
guided walking tour of the falls. Visit the African Craft Village. Afternoon at
leisure. Evening attendance of the African Spectucular Tribal Dance Show.
(Overnight VICTORIA FALLS) (B)
DAY SEVEN Victoria Falls
to Airport
Transfer after breakfast to the Victoria Falls
Airport for onward flight. (B)