8 DayGuided Safari Tour Botswana
Okavango Delta & Chobe Trail
This 8-day Botswana guided safari tour - Delta & Chobe Trail - is ideal for guests who dare to step outside of their comfort zone and enjoy a nomadic experience of the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria FallsOkavango Delta & Chobe Trail Experience
In just 8-days you will discover the wonders of the rugged African bush, as you travel to 3 countries to experience Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls. Your adventure truck will take you through an epic journey pass game parks, villages and dusty cities. Bond with other guests as you prepare meals and embark on this epic journey together.
Experience tribal dancing and enjoy a lovely evening around the campfire, listening to the stories of the San people. Get lost in a world of serenity as you cruise through the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro boat in hopes of seeing a diversity of wildlife. Venture on action-packed game drives in the Chobe National Park. Witness the mighty Victoria Falls and discover the many ways to admire its beauty.
Okavango Delta & Chobe Trail Highlights
- Countries visited include Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
- Affordable way to see Botswana
- Choice between accommodated and tented
- Safety of group travel
- Go on a desert walks with local San Bushmen
- Explore the Delta on a dug-out canoe and on a guided walk
- Cruise the Chobe River
- Experience a thrilling game drive in Chobe National Park
- Optional adventures activities in Victoria Falls
Day 1: Johannesburg to Kalahari Gateway
Leave behind Johannesburg for a change of scenery and to embark on an unforgettable journey through the North-West Province en-route to the Botswana border. Expect border formalities before continuing to the Trans-Kalahari to your overnight stop. After a long day of travelling, enjoy a slumber in the small village of Kang.
Day 2: Gateway to Okavango Delta
Today you will learn all about the San people and how they have survived in the harshest weather conditions over the years. Slap on some sunblock as you journey on an optional desert walk with knowledgeable San guides.
Pack light - a small daypack or overnight bag - before you venture to the banks of the Okavango River for your excursion in the Delta. Due to space restrictions at the camp, your guide will advise you on what to pack for your Delta tour.
Day 3: Okavango Delta
Your 2-day excursion of the Okavango Delta starts today. The Delta is a result of what happens when the Okavango River flows in the Kalahari Desert, and you can discover the secrets that are hidden between its intricate channels on an exciting excursion.
If you are lucky you might get a glimpse of elephant, buffalo, hippo, lechwe, wildebeest, giraffe, lion, cheetah and crocodile. Sail on a dugout boat into the heart of the Delta and and absorb peace and tranquility, as you admire the wonderful bird sightings.
Day 4: Explore the Delta Waterways
Spend the afternoon cruising through the channels of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro ride and witness prolific wildlife flock to the riverbanks for a sip of water. Spot the colourful birds soaring in the African skies on a boat cruise and keep an eye open for howling hippo.
If you want a closer glimpse of the bush, track creatures great and small on guided walking safaris in this magnificent natural wonder.
Day 5: Khwai to Nata
The Botswanan salt pans are passed on the route from Khwai to Nata today. The stunning scenery and rich cultural legacy of Botswana are on display throughout the picturesque trip from Maun to Nata. A wildlife encounter or two is always possible before you get at your overnight site near Nata, so keep an eye out.
Day 6: Safari in Chobe National Park
Today you travel from the Nata Kalahari Sands to Kasane, arriving in time for lunch and a short nap before setting out in the afternoon to explore the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park from the river. You will take a leisurely boat safari that gives a close-up look at the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons.
Day 7: Thrilling Victoria Falls
Leaving Botswana behind, you will cross the border to Zimbabwe. Today you are granted the opportunity to witness the smoke and thunders of the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Spend the day exploring Victoria Falls the way you want to - visiting the craft markets, enjoying a cup of coffee at a cafe,or get the adrenaline pumping on bungee jumping experiences.
You have the option of dining out for dinner, ask your guide for recommendations that will suit your taste.
Day 8: Victoria Falls and Onwards
On the last day of your tour you can choose to enjoy the day at your own leisure. Optional activities to explore Victoria Falls include bungee jumping, white water rafting, helicopter flights of the falls, and sunset cruises of the Zambezi River.
Included
- Transport in an overland adventure vehicle for the 8 days
- Experienced english speaking tour guides
- Activity Package which includes: Bush walk with San guides, Okavango Delta excursion, Chobe National Park game drive, Chobe National Park boat cruise, Victoria Falls National Park Entry Fee
- Meals (Breakfast x 7 / Lunch x 6 / Dinner x 5) unless otherwise specified, all meals are prepared and served at the truck
- Cultural San evening dance performance
- Shared accommodation OR shared camping tents
- Assist your safari team by participating in preparing the meals and doing some light chores
Not Included
- All drinks, snacks and meals not mentioned
- Optional activities and all items of a personal nature
- Entrance fees (unless mentioned above)