Africa in the Wild Tour
per person
From USD6,000 per person sharing | 14 Days, 13 Nights Camping or Tented Accommodation | Botswana & Zimbabwe
14 Days, 13 night
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DAY 1: Maun - Moremi Game Reserve
Our Meet and Greet team with their warm smiles awaits to welcome you at the Maun Airport upon your arrival. Soon thereafter you catch another flight, this one is in a light aircraft taking you directly to the Moremi Game Reserve. This a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta where you get to witness the landscape dominated by wetlands, floodplains, grasslands, and wooded forests. Once safely landed, you will be met by your safari guide and you can enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch. Thereafter you go on your first game drive, as you make your way towards your camp. Located in the heart of the wildlife action, your camp will serve as the ideal base for your upcoming safari activities. It also offers a level of comfort, not usually experienced on a camping safari. A comfortable bed awaits you in your walk-in mobile safari tent, with private en-suite bathroom and your very own hot water bucket shower. Make yourself at home, have a sundowner and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the camp kitchen. In the evening, you can sit around the campfire and soak in the natural ambience around you.
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DAY 2 - 3: Moremi Game Reserve
The early bird gets the worm , that’s right about being on a safari, on this day you will have an early morning game drive as it is during this hours that the animals are most active. Before you leave camp you will have your breakfast and after that you will leave camp accompanied by your skilled safari guide, in an open game viewing vehicle you explore the Moremi Game Reserve. The Moremi Game Reserve is rich in wildlife and provides a vital sanctuary to many threatened species. On your game drive you may very well encounter elephant, hippo, buffalo, crocodile, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and a host of uncommon antelope species such as the roan, sable, tsessebe, red lechwe and perhaps even the rare sitatunga. Where there is this much wildlife, predators are usually not far, and the Moremi is known to regularly provide quality sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and even African wild dogs. In between your game drive you will stop for a morning bush tea. After hopefully plenty of wildlife sightings on your morning game drive, you return to your camp for some downtime and perhaps a little nap before lunch. In the afternoon, you head out for another game drive and more safari action. Another delicious dinner awaits you in the evening and a good night’s rest in your comfortable bed.
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DAY 4 - 5: Moremi Game Reserve – Khwai Area
On a 3-4 hours drive, After an early breakfast you will travel to your next safari destination, the Khwai Area within the Moremi Game Reserve. With possible wildlife sightings on your way, it is worth it to always be on the lookout. Your guide has well trained eyes and perhaps can teach you some tricks to help you spot animals. You spend the following two nights in this fantastic area rich in wildlife East of the Moremi Game Reserve and named after the Khwai River. You will introduced to an interesting excursion on this area which will be on a traditional dugout canoe called “mokoro”, with a local ‘poler’ expertly gliding you through the maze of waterways. This silent form of transport is not only idyllic, but also perfect for anyone wishing to drift right up close to some of the many amazing bird species home to this region. On numerous game drives over the course of your stay, you can learn more about the fascinating ecosystem found in the Khwai region and in the evenings, you can enjoy enchanting night skies and relax in your beautiful surroundings.
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Day 6 - 7 & 8: Khwai Area - Savuti/Linyanti
You have a long and exciting day ahead of you and therefore, you are up before the first morning light. Your journey today takes you to the legendary Savuti and although the drive is considerable, you have possible wildlife sightings accompanying you each step of the way. The enigmatic Savuti region is widely regarded as an excellent destination for those hoping to see lions or leopard on their safari. The Savuti became famous however, in recent wildlife documentaries, which focused on the area’s elephant-hunting lions. After a day game packed drive and hopefully many wonderful sightings, you arrive at your mobile camp. Here you can reward yourself by putting your feet up and enjoying an ice-cold beverage before having a tasty dinner and a relaxed evening.
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Day 9 -10 & 11: Savuti - Chobe National Park
Early on this day you will make your way to Chobe, where you will be staying at tented accommodation which offers comfort and spectacular views. Chobe elephant valley lodge is set in a unique position overlooking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District, which is home to the largest population of African elephant in the world. The animals and birds move freely in the valley between the game-rich conservation areas of the neighboring Chobe Game Reserve and the National Parks of Zimbabwe.
On this 3 nights you will explore the mighty Chobe river and the National park. Chobe Riverfront is the scene of a wildlife spectacle. In addition to the thousands of elephants and buffalos congregating at the water’s edge you can also see giraffes, zebras, sable, red lechwe and the puku in large numbers. Lion and hyena sightings are common here and with the reintroduction of white rhinos in the region, you might even get lucky and spot one of these magnificent beasts.
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Day 12: Chobe - Victoria Falls
Approximately 2 hours drive
After a relaxed breakfast, your journey starts by crossing the border from Botswana into Zimbabwe, where you’ll be driven on a game viewer to the boarder and change over to a quantum on embark on your journey to Vicfalls. 2 hours later you will reach your accommodation, where you’ll have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure. You could even visit Victoria Falls (optional). With an impressive width of over 1,7 km, Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Its waters crash down approximately 110 m, creating an amazing natural spectacle. At times, when the water level of the river is particularly high, the mist created by the falls can reach up to 30 m in height and is visible from many kilometres away. It is little surprise that Victoria Falls is referred to as “Mosi oa Tunya”, which means “the smoke that thunders”. Overnight at The Palm River Hotel.
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Day 13
If you did not visit Victoria Falls the previous day, you’ll have time to do go today. Victoria Falls has so much to offer, especially for people seeking thrilling adventure. It’s called Africa’s adventure capital for its adrenaline pumping activities, here you can bungee jump, have a swim at the devil pool (seasonal) go white-water rafting or take a helicopter flight or a microlight over the falls. Or maybe take a relaxing walk through the luscious rainforest located next to the Falls? Other highlights include a boat cruise on the Zambezi River to watch the setting sun, exploring the small town of Victoria Falls or visiting the wood carver’s market (all activities optional). Overnight again at The Palm River.
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Day 14
Depending on what time your flight is, you get a chance to have breakfast and relax in your room or by the pool. The driver will take you to the airport on time for your flight, 30 mins drive to the airport. Good byes are never pleasant, we part hoping to see you on your next safari with us soon.
Journey mercies!