Southern Africa safari
| country: | Botswana, Namibia, Zambia |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 25 Dec 2009: 19 Feb, 16 Apr, 11 Jun, 6 Aug |
| price: | From £895 (10 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $300 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Botswana, Kalahari, Maun, Chobe National Park and Boat cruise, Okavango Delta, Zambia, Victoria Falls.
Botswana is a mecca for nature enthusiasts. From the flooded plains of the Delta to the elephant rich Chobe, Botswana is sure not to disappoint. A glimpse into Zambia offers the spectacle of Victoria Falls, one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world.
Botswana is a mecca for nature enthusiasts. From the flooded plains of the Delta to the elephant rich Chobe, Botswana is sure not to disappoint. A glimpse into Zambia offers the spectacle of Victoria Falls, one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Windhoek. Arrive in Windhoek at any time. |
| Day 2: | Kalahari. Explore Windhoek before departing towards the east of Namibia through the Kalahari. |
| Day 3: | Maun. Cross the border into Botswana. Enjoy some free time in the city, but get a good night's sleep before the excursion into the Okavango Delta - the next day! |
| Day 4-5: | Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is one of the premiere African experiences. Fly into the Delta, spend a night, enjoy game walks, mokoro excursions, birdlife and game viewing in this pristine wilderness area. |
| Day 6: | Gweta. Fly back to Maun and proceed from there towards Gweta where you overnight in traditional mud huts. |
| Day 7: | Chobe National Park. Travel towards Chobe in the morning and arrive at Kasane (the gateway to the famous Chobe National Park). Expect to take lots of photos as this park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Southern Africa, not to mention lions, crocodiles, hippos and many unique species of birds. |
| Day 8-9: | Touring Victoria Falls from Livingstone, Zambia. Take the Kazangula ferry crossing from Botswana to Zambia before settling in Livingstone. There's time to shop, take in some culture in the city or explore the natural wonder of Victoria Falls. |
| Day 10: | Depart Livingstone, Zambia. |
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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In order to keep the environmental and negative social impact of travel to a minimum, we operate this tour with a maximum of 16 passengers. The majority of our hotels are small, locally owned and family operated establishments. This tour also includes two nights of participation camping. No area of the world is more suitable for camping and being in touch with your environment than Africa.
 By working with local guides and operators, we provide economic benefits directly to the local people and businesses. Our local guides are experts in flora, fauna, and history and culture, and provide our travellers with insight into local knowledge. Our tour leaders receive special training in low-impact travel and regional conservation issues and projects. They are also provided with a Sustainable Travel Manual. Tour leaders are selected based on their knowledge of, and commitment to sustainable travel. All our tour leaders speak English and have first aid and CPR certification. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |