Botswana & Zambia holiday
| country: | Botswana, Zambia |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec |
| price: | From £1699 - £1899 (17 days) including flights from the UK, from £859 excluding flights. Local payment US $300 |
| late availability: | Late availability on 11 July departures |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Wildlife safari and explorations of the mighty Zambezi
Remote Wildlife Safaris
Your first safari experience is one of the most special. From your lodge on the Lower Zambezi you’ll head downriver by canoe – drifting past elephants and hippos is simply magical! From here you head north to the huge and remote Kafue NP. Discover numerous natural habitats and great wildlife opportunities without the tourists. The little visited Lochinvar NP is a haven for birdlife and herds of lechwe antelope.
Chobe Elephants & Victoria Falls
Chobe is said to be home to some 120,000 elephants and offers fantastic opportunities to see large herds as they come down to the river to drink. The finale of your adventure is at the impressive mile wide Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River crashes into the Batoka Gorge providing one of the most unforgettable sights in Africa. There’s time to view the falls and try one of the many adrenalin fuelled activities!
Remote Wildlife Safaris
Your first safari experience is one of the most special. From your lodge on the Lower Zambezi you’ll head downriver by canoe – drifting past elephants and hippos is simply magical! From here you head north to the huge and remote Kafue NP. Discover numerous natural habitats and great wildlife opportunities without the tourists. The little visited Lochinvar NP is a haven for birdlife and herds of lechwe antelope.
Chobe Elephants & Victoria Falls
Chobe is said to be home to some 120,000 elephants and offers fantastic opportunities to see large herds as they come down to the river to drink. The finale of your adventure is at the impressive mile wide Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River crashes into the Batoka Gorge providing one of the most unforgettable sights in Africa. There’s time to view the falls and try one of the many adrenalin fuelled activities!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Overnight flight to Livingstone via Johannesburg. |
| Day 3: | Lake Kariba. |
| Day 4-5: | Lower Zambezi, canoe safari. |
| Day 6: | Lusaka. |
| Day 7-9: | Kafue National Park, game viewing. |
| Day 10-11: | Lochinvar National Park, excellent birdlife. |
| Day 12-13: | Chobe National park, famed for elephants. |
| Day 14-15: | Livingstone; Victoria Falls, optional activities. |
| Day 16-17: | Overnight flight to London. |
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.how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: The Lochinvar NP is excellent for conservation of bird life especially water birds. The community bordering the park is assisted by funds raised from entrance fees and fishing permits and it provides much needed employment. Anti poaching patrols are employed by the park.
Our small-group style of travel ensures we have little impact upon the environment. The national park fees that you pay contribute to conservation and preservation of these areas. Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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