BOTSWANA ELEPHANT SAFARI
This adventure safari forms a circular route around the Okavango Delta, starting in Kasane and ending in Livingstone, Zambia. The Elephant Safari offers a great value camping adventure through three countries - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River 2 nights in North Eastern Namibian National Parks - Caprivi area 1 night Tsodilo Hills – World Heritage Site Central Okavango Delta & mokoro excursions Motorboat in the Delta Optional Game/Scenic Delta flight (EUR 120 per person, subject to change) 3 nights Moremi Game Reserve 3 nights Chobe National Park Optional visit to the Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia (US$ 20, subject to change) 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, Zambia
Giorno 1 (1 notte): Italia – Johannesburg - Maun
Flights from Italy to Johannesburg and arrival in Maun (EXCLUDED). Transfer to the Island Lodge. BB
Giorno 2 (1 notte): Chobe Area, camping
The safari officially begins in Kasane, Botswana, at 13h00. Bush Ways Safaris is happy to assist with pre-tour arrangements such as accommodation and transfers from Livingstone, Zambia or Kasane, Botswana, if required. On arrival in Kasane your guide will give you a full safari briefing and take you shopping for your safari drinks. The first highlight of your safari will be a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Camping will be in Kasane at a campsite with permanent ablutions. (L, D)
Giorno 3 (1 notte): Maun, camping
You will depart Kasane early to cross the Namibian border and then drive to Susuwe National Park. After setting up camp you will explore the area on an afternoon game drive. Camping is in a designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 2: Kasane – Susuwe: 270km, 3-4hrsGiorno 4 (1 notte): Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park, camping
You will depart Kasane early to cross the Namibian border and then drive to Susuwe National Park. After setting up camp you will explore the area on an afternoon game drive. Camping is in a designated campsite with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Giorno 5 (1 notte): Popa Falls, camping
You will rise with the sun and head west towards the Okavango River. You will camp on the banks of the Okavango River overlooking Popa Falls and have the opportunity to visit these rapids in the afternoon. Camping is in a designated campsite with permanent ablutions. (B, L, D)
Giorno 6 (1 notte): Tsodilo Hills, camping
After a very early start we visit the jewel that is Mahango National Park before crossing the border to re-enter Botswana. You will journey through to the World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and set up camp. This afternoon you will visit the museum and explore the walking trails around the ancient hills, home to thousands of traditional Bushmen paintings dating back to 800 AD. Camping is in a designated site with permanent ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Popa Falls - Tsodilo Hills: 120km, 4hrsGiorno 7 (2 notti): Okavango Delta, camping
Rising with the sun, you will drive to the edge of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. You will transfer your equipment to motorboats cruise along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning landscape. Deeper in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You will camp wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Tsodilo Hills – Okavango Delta: 120km, 2hrsGiorno 9 (1 notte): Maun camping
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango you will travel south to Maun. You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta to Maun (1hr scenic flight is EUR 120 per person, min. 3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s unique water system and if you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite writing postcards or reading a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will travel to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for the next stage of your adventure. After collecting you at the airport, you will shop for drinks and then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Okavango Delta – Maun: 320km, 4h .Giorno 10 (3 notti): Moremi Game Reserve, camping
From Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive).Giorno 13 (3 notti): Chobe National Park, camping
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Moremi – Savuti: 120km. 5-6h
Day 12: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5hGiorno 16 (1 notte):
A night in a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, chalet accommodation
After a morning game drive you will cross the Zambezi River by ferry and then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios. Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge. The safari officially ends at 10h00 on Day 15. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone airport or lodges, Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost. Activities in Livingstone include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Elephant rides and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.
(Day 14 – B, L & Day 15 B)
Day 14: Chobe River – Livingstone: 100km, 2-3
Durata
17 giorni / 16 notti
Partenze
19/05/2012 - 02/06/2012 - 23/06/2012 - 07/07/2012 - 21/07/2012 - 04/08/2012 - 18/08/2012 - 01/09/2012 - 15/09/2012 - 29/09/2012 - 13/10/2012 - 27/10/2012 - 10/11/2012 - 24/11/2012
Prezzi
bassa stagione: € 1.950,00 (a persona, min. 2 partecipanti)
alta stagione: € 2.100,00 (a persona, min. 2 partecipanti)
Quota di iscrizione e assicurazione medico/bagaglio
50,00 €
Note prezzi
La quota comprende
Guida Locale professionista
Voli Johannesburg Maun a/r
Pensione completa drinks inclusi in campo mobile
Auto 4x4
Assicurazione Sanitaria fino a 7.500,00 €
Tutti i trasferimenti
La quota non comprende
Voli intercontinentali
Voli interni
Entrata alle cascate
Bevande
Visti di ingresso
Pasti a Maun e Livingstone
Mance e spese personali
Tutto quanto non espressamente indicato nella quota comprende
Caratteristiche safari
• Designed to seat 16 guests but we have a maximum of 12 guests to allow for plenty of space on each row for day packs, camera equipment and space between guests. Each vehicle has 4 rows with a maximum of 3 guests per row for increased comfort and space. Our seats are bench seats to allow for great flexibility for guests and are not bucket seats which can be restricting.
• Folding windscreen so guests can enjoy unobstructed views/photographs on game drives
• Removable canvas roof, which enables guests to stand up on seats and enjoy the sights and smells of the African bush from a higher perspective.
• Perspex windows to protect against the cold and rain.
• Fridge for cold beverages for that perfect sundowner ;-)
• Each vehicle has coil springs with double shocks – this reduces the bouncing felt by guests on very bumpy bush roads.
• 2 meters in width which is wider than standard vehicles and is also designed for people 195cm in height, so again plenty of room for legs and knees, camping equipment etc.
• Folding side door for ease of entry and exit
• There is no cab between the guide and the guest which allows for communication and interaction between the guest/guide
• There is an inverter (220VAC with two pin europlug adapter) that guests are welcome to use to charge camera batteries. I have attached photos for easy reference.
The only thing that we ask of our guests is that they erect and take down their own tents, all other aspects of running the campsite will be taken care of by our guide and camp assistant. Of course if any of our guests need assistance when erecting or taking down their own tents then the guide and camp assistant will be more than happy to assist.
Si tratta di un viaggio di esplorazione delle aree più selvagge del Botswana: si richiede pertanto un buon spirito di adattamento, pazienza e approccio ottimista in caso di imprevisti.
Assicurazione annullamento viaggio
È possibile sottoscrivere un'assicurazione che copra la mancata partenza per cause gravi e imprevedibili al momento della stipula. Il costo è pari al 5,00 % dell'intera quota di partecipazione al viaggio.
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