BOTSWANA HYENA SAFARI
This safari brings you to the beautiful north western part of Zambia. This remote area is completely unexplored and offers some of the best hyena sightings in the whole of Africa. If you choose to extend your safari you will explore Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve.
Giorno 1 (2 notti): Chobe area, Camping
This safari expedition starts 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 over lunch and take you shopping for your safari drinks. You will then enjoy a game drive into the park and set up camp. The next day you will enjoy a morning game drive and an afternoon sunset boat cruise along the Chobe River.
(Day 1 - L, D & Day 2 - B,L,D)Giorno 3 (1 notte): Mango Tree road, wild camping
Today our journey to Liuwa Plains begins. After a very early start you will travel from Botswana through Namibia, stopping shortly in Katima Mulilo to get some fresh supplies and then into Zambia (Visa required). After crossing seemingly endless sand dunes covered in teak forests, you will descend onto the Zambezi floodplains and travel along the beautiful and picturesque Mango-Tree-Road which will lead you north to Kalabo. Beautiful Zambian villages are the highlight of this journey. At the end of this long day you set up camp in the forest to camp wild. Wild camping with bush ablutions (B,L,D).
Giorno 4 (5 notti): Liuwa plains national Park, camping
You will rise with the sun and have an early breakfast before continuing your journey to Liuwa Plains National Park. On arrival, you will set up camp before exploring this unique area. During this time of the year the wildebeest migration from the Angolan Kameia National Park to the Zambian Liuwa Plains National Park can be expected.
Thousands of wildebeest can be seen making this journey in search for palatable grass, following them are the kings of Liuwa plains, the hyena. The birdlife is also exceptional in this area. The next 5 days will be spent exploring this National Park during morning and afternoon game drives. Wild camping with bush ablutions (B,L,D)Giorno 9 (1 notte): Mango tree road, camping
You will leave Liuwa Plains National Park after an early morning drive and retrace your journey back along Mango Tree Road. Wild camping with bush ablutions. (B,L,D)
Giorno 10 (2 notti): Sioma Falls camping
This morning there will be time to visit the local market in Kalabo. You will then head south toward the Sioma Falls.
Sioma Falls (also known as Ngonye Falls) are, next to Victoria Falls, the most breath-taking waterfalls in Southern Africa. The horseshoe-shaped falls are mostly impressive because of the sheer volume of water that cascades over the staggered twenty metre drop. Until now, this pristine wilderness is completely unknown to tourists. The next two days will be spent exploring the falls, with a picnic lunch by the falls and swimming in the mighty Zambezi on Day 11. Camping is at a designated campsite with permanent ablutions (B,L,D).Giorno 12 (2 notti): Livingstone, zambia, lodge accomodation
After descending the gruelling road along the western bank of the Zambezi, we cross the river and arrive in Livingstone late afternoon. You will spend the next 2 nights staying at a comfortable lodge. During your stay in Livingstone there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls, enjoy one or more of the many activities on offer in Livingstone and Victoria Falls and shop for curios. The safari officially ends at 10h00 on Day 14. 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 12 B, L/Day 13 & 14 B only)
Giorno 14 (2 notti): Chobe National park, camping
You will depart early from Livingstone to catch the ferry at Kazangula across the Zambezi River. You will re-enter Botswana and drive to Chobe National Park through Kasane where we will resupply for the next 4 days in Botswana’s famous National Parks. On Day 14 you will enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Chobe River. The next day you will leave northern Chobe and head south to the dryer region of Savuti where elephants dot the plains. Camping will be in designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B,L,D)
Giorno 16 (2 notti): Moremi Game Reserve
You will rise with the sun and head south east to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next two nights 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. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Giorno 18 (1 notte): Safari ends, Maun
After a morning game drive you will travel south to Maun. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers in Maun at an additional cost. (B,L)
Durata
19 giorni / 18 notti
Partenze
17/11/2012
Prezzi
€ 2.150,00 (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
Bevande
Visti di ingresso
Pasti a Maun e Livingstone
Mance e spese personali
Tutto quanto non espressamente indicato nella quota comprende
Entrata alle cascate
Caratteristiche safari
Key features include:
• 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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