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Summary of Itinerary
Days 1
Deception Valley Lodge
Days 2 & 3
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Days 4 & 5
Okavango Delta
Days 6 & 7
Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Day 8 & 9
Savute, Chobe National Park
Day 10 & 11
Northern Chobe National Park
Day 12
Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls
Day 13
End of Safari
(This safari also operates in the reverse direction)
Botswana Safaris
Botswana Hemingway Great Explorer Safari
12 night / 13 day Safari
Tour direction - Maun to Victoria Falls
(also operates in the reverse direction)Six nights exclusive fully serviced wilderness camping
Five lodge overnights; one hotel overnight
Exciting game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicles
Delicious bush cuisine (all meals and drinks included)
Guide, chef and five camp/backup staff
Maximum seven guests
Discover a breathtaking diversity of habitats, from the Chobe and Moremi Wildlife Reserves to the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, on an exceptional, fully serviced 13-day classic camping and accommodated safari.
Guides and Staff
Discover wild Africa with professional guides, who lead the safaris throughout. The guides are rigorously trained and exceptionally experienced, with unmatched wildlife tracking skills.
Guests are offered an incomparable personal, informative, interpretive and memorable experience of the African wilderness. The guides are also passionately committed to the conservation of Africa’s wild places and to the safety of our guests.
Each safari is accompanied by trained backup staff who ensure that camp is set up before guests arrive. We are licensed as safari professionals and, with our ongoing training programmes, will offer you safety, security and consummate professionalism throughout your African safari. We have exclusive camping rights in wilderness campsites, and ensure that we leave behind only the lightest of footprints.
We also have professional support staff and offices in Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls, further ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Emergency evacuation: medical care, repatriation
Game drives and activities as per itinerary
Non-alcoholic drinks
Charter flight as per itinerary
Wine with evening meal(s).
Game or Park entrance fees and permits
Mattress / rollmat
Meals as per itinerary
Bedding, linen, towels
Radio communication where communication lines are not available
Accommodation specified as per itinerary
Qualified professional guide
Trained cook who prepares meals whilst on tour
Camp assistant to set up camp
Transport provided by tour company
Rates Exclude:
Visas and visa fees required
Laundry
Anti-malarial and vaccinations
Any items bought prior and during the tour for personal use
Bottled water
Insurance for the full duration of the tour
Airport Tax, Departure Tax and / or Government Tax
Optional additional excursions to be paid whilst on tour.
Flight costs for specific routing
Gratuities/tips & porterage for tour guide and staff
Itinerary
D
ay 1: Deception Valley Lodge [B, L, D]
This exhilarating safari commences in Maun – gateway to the world-famous wildlife areas of Botswana. Upon arrival you will be met by a representative who will assist you with formalities and boarding your charter flight to Deception Valley Lodge – set on the edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. You will meet your guide at the Lodge before embarking on an exciting night game-drive where you will have a good chance of encountering some fascinating nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 & 3: Central Kalahari Game Reserve [B, L, D]
Enjoy a unique morning walk led by a San tracker before continuing into the Reserve where you will be met by our warm and friendly camp staff. Spend the days exploring the desert environment on extensive and interpretive game-drives.
Day 4 & 5: Okavango Delta [B, L, D]
Fly by light aircraft into the heart of the Okavango Delta, and explore the area by canoe, powerboat, overland game-drives, and on nature walks guided by the resident naturalist. Enjoy two overnights at the superb Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp – located in an exclusive 7000-hectare private wildlife concession – in spacious East African style safari tents with en suite facilities.
Day 6 & 7: Moremi Wildlife Reserve [B, L, D]
After an early morning game-drive and delicious breakfast, proceed by charter aircraft to the North Gate (Khwai) region of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Enjoy two days of exciting game-viewing, and spend two overnights in the fully serviced mobile safari camp – pre-erected by our efficient camp staff.
Day 8 & 9: Savute, Chobe National Park [B, L, D]
After breakfast, continue overland to Savute (5 – 6 hours overland game drive) – world renowned for its exciting year-round game-viewing and excellent birding. Our camp staff will break camp and relocate it to Serondela while you enjoy a two-night stay at Savute Elephant Camp – a deluxe 24-bedded lodge overlooking the dry Savute Channel. Extensive game-drives are sure to provide you with excellent sightings and photographic opportunities.
Accommodation is in luxurious twin-bedded tents, each which private timber deck, spacious en suite facilities, electric heater, overhead fan, and mosquito net. Relax at the camp’s specially constructed ‘elephant proof’ swimming pool, or visit various San (Bushman) rock paintings a short distance from the camp.
Day 10 & 11: Northern Chobe National Park [B, L, D]
Proceed to Serondela in the north of Chobe National Park (4 – 5 hours overland game drive) where you will spend two overnights at our fully serviced camp. The Park offers exceptional game-viewing and birding, and you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Day 12: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls
Continue to Victoria Falls by road where you will enjoy a guided tour of the Falls. Spend the rest of the day at leisure pursuing the various optional excursions available at Victoria Falls, and enjoy an exciting evening watching a traditional dance show followed by a farewell dinner. You will spend the night at the gracious Victoria Falls Hotel.
Day 13: End of Safari [B]
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport where the safari terminates.
Extra information
Luggage Limitations
As you will be travelling in vehicles and small aircraft with limited luggage capacity, your luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag weighing a maximum of 10kg. A reasonable amount of photographic equipment is allowed.
Children Policy
Regrettably children under 12 cannot be accommodated on scheduled safaris, and an adult relative or guardian must accompany participants between 12 and 18 years old.
Best seasons to visit
Expeditions offer exceptional safari experiences and superb wildlife viewing throughout the year. Botswana’s rainy season – generally in the form of magnificent afternoon thundershowers – is from late December to the end of February, sometimes continuing into March. The sunlight after an African storm is incredibly intense and superb for wildlife photography. The summer rains also bring spectacular migrant birds to Botswana. March to May is beautiful as the vegetation turns green after the rains and many species of wild flower come into bloom. The Okavango Delta is generally at its highest flood levels from June to August. Daytime temperatures range between 24°C/75°F - 27°C/81°F lowering to approximately 6°C/43°F at night. As September to December tends to be dry and hot, the game viewing is excellent with wildlife congregating at various waterholes and along the Chobe River. The average temperature is 35°C/95°F, but can reach 40°C/104°F.
Camera and battery charging facilities
On Great Explorer and Lodge-Accommodated Safaris, film can be replaced at various lodges, and can be bought at Nxabega Trails Camp on Pioneer Safaris.
Please note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor will be required (that is compatible with camera make)
Dietary requirements and special occasions:
All Expeditions (Africa Under Canvas Safaris) are world-renowned for their delicious hearty meals prepared on the coals using fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
