Okavango Delta safari in Botswana
| country: | Botswana |
| location: | Okavango Delta |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 1 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec 2011: 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 Jun |
| price: | From £2499 - £2899 (16 days) including flights from the UK, from £1549 - £1649 excluding flights. Single supplement £65. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
read 3 travellers reviews
"A highlight for me on this trip would be the blend of tranquillity and excitement; floating along the Okavango Delta, in dug-out canoes whilst watching the world of wildlife drift by in the water, the trees and the sky. To then fall asleep, cosy in my sleeping-bag, to the sounds of hippos, lions and elephants would be the perfect end to the day."
- Lisa, responsibletravel.com
- Lisa, responsibletravel.com
the amazing things you'll be doing
This is a genuine wilderness safari through some of the finest areas of southern Africa and the full service camping offers a wonderful mix of being able to sleep close to nature in comfort. Famed for its beautiful sunset cruises, Chobe National Park has a large concentration of both elephant and lion. Moremi has a dense variety of wildlife and there is every opportunity of viewing buffalo, lion, leopard and even the endangered wild dog. The Okavango River is the third largest in Africa. Unlike most rivers, the Okavango does not end at the sea: it has created the largest inland delta in the world in the heart of Botswana. The best way to appreciate the beauty of this unique habitat is to travel by mokoro (dugout canoe) and spot the countless species of game and birds that reside here.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Maun and transfer to our campsite for the night. |
| Day 3: | To Okavango Delta; board our mokoros to travel deeper into the Delta. |
| Day 4: | Morning game walk; sunset mokoro ride. |
| Day 5: | To Nxai Pan N.P.; afternoon game drive. |
| Day 6: | Morning game drive; afternoon visit the Magadigadi Salt pan. |
| Day 7: | Cross the Zambezi River to Livingston. |
| Day 8: | Free day in Livingston for optional activities such as white water rafting, elephant back safari or a helicopter flight over the falls. |
| Day 9: | Free morning to visit Victoria Falls; afternoon drive to the Chobe River. |
| Day 10: | Into Chobe N.P. and visit the Savuti area. |
| Day 11: | Full day of game drives on the Savuti marsh. |
| Day 12: | Game drive all the way to Moremi game reserve. |
| Day 13: | Full day of game drives. |
| Day 14: | Morning game drive; to Maun. |
| Day 15: | Depart Maun. |
| Day 16: | Arrive London. |
travellers' tales
The most memorable part of the holiday was the locations of the campsites. Right there in the midst of the wild life... we drifted off to sleep to the sounds of hippo's deep bellied chuckles, lion's roars and elephant's trumpeting. Magical! (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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We restrict these groups to a maximum of 12 to minimise our impact on the environment. All the staff and leaders are sourced locally, so they provide a great insight into the country, not just the wildlife, but the way of life to. We use very small private campsites and buy all the camp food on location, which helps maintain a flow of dollars into the local economy.
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