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Best of Botswana Safari - Detailed Information

DAY 1

Nata Sanctuary. Depart Livingston by road transfer (08h30), border crossing to Botswana where you will meet your guide. Guide will assist with drinks purchase in Kasane and then drive to Nata Sanctuary. Nata Sanctuary is situated on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans which offers spectacular scenery and various water birds (in season) and makes for a truly unique camping experience. Enjoy a sunset on th pans. (LD)

DAY 2

Nxai Pan National Park. After a light breakfast, we break camp and head for Nxai Pan National Park. Lunch is taken en route and after a short rest we continue to Nxai Pan. Camping for the next two nights is in the Nxai Pan National Park. Afternoon game drive. The area is known for large herds of Springbok and the water hole at the heart of the pan allows for some spectacular scenery. Overnight camping (BLD)

DAY 3

Nxai Pan National Park. We start with a light breakfast in the early hours of the morning, heading out as it starts to get light. The drive normally lasts until about 10:30am. Thereafter, brunch is served and everyone takes the opportunity to have a siesta throughout the heat of the day. As the air starts to cool towards the late afternoon, we embark on our afternoon game drive. Overnight camping (BLD)

DAY 4

Maun. Today we move on to the frontier town of Maun. A short drive takes us to our hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner at guests own expense. (BB)

DAY 5

Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve. We travel by road to Xakanaxa which forms part of the permanent Delta. The area boasts some of the best game sightings in Botswana. Game viewing is done along the waterways and floodplains. Species such as giraffe, Zebra and wildebeest are but a few that occur here. Overnight in the Xakanaxa area. (BLD)

DAY 6

Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve. We explore the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta by motor boat with a picnic lunch. Return to the mainland for the evening meal and camping. (BLD)

DAY 7

North Gate, Moremi Game Reserve. We take a leisurely drive to our campsite in the Khwai area of the Moremi Game Reserve. This area's diversity of game is astounding and the reserve has been hailed one of the best in the world. Afternoon game drive and overnight camping Moremi. (BLD)

DAY 8

North Gate, Moremi Game Reserve. Today is spent on early morning and afternoon game drives. There is of course, that obligatory siesta during the hottest part of the day. Overnight camping. (BLD)

DAY 9

Savuti, Chobe National Park. Moving through the Mababe depression, we relocate to Savuti. We camp on the edge of the dry Savuti Channel. Game viewing this afternoon takes place along the fringes of the dry marsh and surrounding water holes. The area is best known for its large population of Bull Elephants. (BLD)

DAY 10

Savuti, Chobe National Park. Again we have the opportunity to spend many hours on morning and afternoon game drives. (BLD)

DAY 11

Serondella Area, Chobe National Park. We journey north toward the Chobe River - home to some of the world's largest elephant breeding herds; large numbers of big game such as buffalo, hippo and lion can be seen here. (BLD)

DAY 12

Serondella Area, Chobe National Park. Morning game drive and optional (at extra cost) afternoon boat cruise along the Chobe River. (BLD)

DAY 13

Livingstone, Zambia. A short transfer via Kazungula border to Victoria Falls. Afternoon at leisure for optional activities (guests own expense). Victoria Falls entry is not included in the cost of the tour. (B)

DAY 14

Livingston, Zambia. Ater breakfast the safari ends. (B)

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