OVERLAND ADVENTURE
Chobe National Park andOkavango Delta
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- Tour Information
What's included
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- All transport, as described in itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- Services of an English speaking driver/tour leader
- Tour highlights
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visa arrangements
Embark on an overland trip of a lifetime. Visit Chobe National Park and the beautiful and infamous Okavango Delta. Join a group of like-minded, adventurous people and go on an overland tour where you will explore wildlife off the beaten track.
Included Highlights:
- Chobe NP, Sunset Cruise
- Chobe NP, Game Drive
- Gweta Village Walk
- Okavango Delta Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Departing from Victoria Falls we travel a short distance to the Botswana border and cross into the small town of Kasane, and on to our lodge. This afternoon we head out onto a game drive and boat cruise in the Chobe National Park.
Accommodation: Thebe Safari Lodge or similar - twin share room with en-suite facilities
Meals Included: Dinner
Chobe National Park - Gweta
After a delicious breakfast, we depart for Gweta. We may be lucky to encounter an elephant or buffalo alongside the road. We will stop in a small settlement of Nata for lunch or snack before continuing on to our destination. There is an optional tour available to the Baobab Forest to see these natural giants. The night is spent at Gweta Lodge or similar.
Accommodation: Gweta Lodge or similar - Twin-share chalet with en-suite facilities
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Gweta - Maun
Early morning breakfast followed by a guided walk through a local Tswana village to learn more about the community, schools, doctors and traditions. Heading west to Maun which is also known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, we will be staying in a beautiful, simple guesthouse/lodge or hotel. The afternoon is spent at leisure with a cool beverage and a pack for the Delta excursion for the following day.
Accommodation: Delta Rain's Sitatunga Camp or similar - Twin-share chalet with en-suite facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Maun - Okavango Delta
It's an early morning start after breakfast as we begin our excursion into the Okavango Delta. For the first part of our journey we head down a 4x4 route over rought sandy paths to the 'mokoro' station. Local Tswana 'polers' will meet us at the river's edge, our guides for the excursion and transfer of our luggage and equipment. Travelling in mokoros (dug-out canoes), we will float amongst the giant lily pads, tall grasses and head to our camp on the edge of the Okavango. Once settled in at our camp we will head off on a guided walk.
Accommodation: Elephant Camp - Twin share pre-erected tents with en-suite facilities (basic-style bucket shower & toilet)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Okavango Delta - Maun
This morning we explore the surrounds on a nature walk. After the bush we enjoy breakfast and pack up onto our mokoros and make our way back to our 4x4 ride and then on to Maun. There are optional activities that can be arranged should you wish to spend your afternoon being adventurous e.g. Scenic flight over the Delta.
Accommodation: Delta Rain's Sitatunga Camp or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Khama Rhino Sanctuary
A long journey awaits as we rise early to head out into the greater Kalahari where we can catch a glimpse of the salt pans of central Botswana. Enjoy n afternoon game drive to catch sight of some of the rhino with guides who point out interesting facts about the area. Our last night on safari is spent at the Stevensford private nature conservancy, home to many species of antelope, crocodile, hippo, zebra, giraffe and birds.
Accommodation: Stevensford Game Reserve or similar - Twin share with en-suite facilities
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Martins Drift - Pretoria, South Africa
Our last morning is spent travelling along the main route of Martin's Drift border post. We will cross over the mightly Limpopo River into South Africa. Scenic views along the way with a noticeable change in vegetation, infrastructure and population welcomes us as we arrive in Pretoria where our tour ends in the mid to late afternoon.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals included: Breakfast
TOUR STYLE: Small Group Safaris – Twin Share comfort accommodation tour. Minimum age on this
tour is 8 years old.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Tour highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of an English- speaking driver /tour leader.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, optional activities, laundry, gratuities, passport; visa fees, items of a personal nature. Meals not included are purchased ‘en-route’ for lunches, and in restaurants for dinner when in towns. Please ensure you budget for these.
SAFARI PASS: The mandatory Safari Pass is paid to your tour leader at the beginning of the tour in USD cash, US dollars in clean, un-torn post 2008 edition notes (or pre-paid by arrangement at the time of booking). It is separate and in addition to the Tour Price and covers the cost of selected park entries, activities and excursions as well as some accommodation along the way. The purpose of the separate payment is to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from your visit at the time of travel.
SAFARI PASS INCLUDES:
- Chobe NP Fish Eagle Cruise
- Chobe NP Game Drive
- Okavango Delta Excursion
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary Entrance & Game Drive
ACCOMMODATION: Selected lodges with en-suite facilities and one night at a tented camp with basic en- suite facilities in the Okavango Delta. Most lodges are situated in comfortable and picturesque locations with a pool, restaurant and bar.
TRANSPORT: Minibus, custom-built vehicle, 4x4 open safari vehicle, river cruise boat, Mokoro. Maximum group size: 12 passengers (please note vehicles are not air-conditioned).
