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9 Day Okavango & Beyond (BS-YBSB)

9 Day Okavango & Beyond (BS-YBSB)
Day 1 Victoria Falls

Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe.

You will need to arrive by 10am on day 1 for our welcome meeting. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Your leader will check your passport and insurance details at this meeting.

In the afternoon we visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow chasm below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. The spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. It's no wonder the local name Mosi oa Tunya, means the "smoke that thunders". In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below.

Our campground for tonight is centrally located on the Zambezi River, the perfect base for the vast array of adventure activities on offer in the area. It has clean shared facilities, comprising hot and cold showers and toilets.

Day 2 Chobe National Park

Leaving Zimbabwe behind we cross the border into Botswana and head towards Chobe National Park (100 km, 2-3 hours).

Botswana's first National Park, Chobe is perhaps best known for its high concentration of elephants, which can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River. The river also attracts wallowing hippos, a variety of birdlife, crocodiles sunning themselves by the water's edge, and cheetahs and lions which come down to drink.

In the late afternoon, we enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, a very relaxing way to spend the afternoon.

Tonight we camp on the outskirts of the park at a basic camp with shared facilities.

Day 3 Maun

This morning there is time for an optional dawn game drive for those who would like to further explore this beautiful park.

We then head to Maun (600 km, approx. 8-10 hours), gateway to one of the world's most renowned and complex ecosystems, the Okavango Delta.

Tonight we camp with shared facilities.

Days 4-6 Okavango Delta/Maun

This morning we have an early start as we head into the unspoiled wilderness for an adventurous bush camping experience

Okavango Delta is formed by the Okavango River which fans out into an intricate maze of streams, creating 16,000 sq km of wetlands. A constant water source near the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta attracts a variety of wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, elephants and big cats. The wildlife can be difficult to spot however, and the prime attraction of a visit to the Delta is exploring the meandering clear waterways, green islands and lush plains of one of the world's most fascinating ecosystems.

We camp on a remote island in the heart of the wilderness and explore the maze of lagoons, lakes and streams, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. Traverse the waterways by mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe navigated by friendly local 'polers', as well as on foot. With luck, we may spot some of the delta's unusual wildlife and prolific birdlife while on these safaris. At night, the sounds of the African bush are the only things you will hear - a true wilderness experience.

You will need a sleeping bag for these night. We are able to arrange sleeping bag hire for a nominal fee - please ask us at time of booking.

For those wanting more adventure there is an opportunity to fly over the delta in a small plane for a bird's eye view, a great way to appreciate the immensity of this watery world.

We return to Maun for night 6 where we camp with shared bathroom facilities.

Day 7 Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Today we head to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary (520 km, approx. 7-9 hours).

Situated on the edge of the vast Kalahari Desert, Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a result of locals' efforts to convert a former hunting area into a conservation project. Built to protect Botswana's only remaining populations of both black and white rhinos, the sanctuary is also home to other wildlife including zebras, giraffes, leopards, ostriches and wildebeest, which have all moved in and can be seen around the many natural waterholes. Visiting this project benefits local communities as well as contributing to the protection of the highly endangered white rhinoceros.

We head out tonight on a dusk game drive where we hope to have a close encounter of the rhino kind. Please note: Our dusk game drive will be replaced with a dawn game drive if the tour arrives at the sanctuary late for any reason.

Tonight we camp with shared facilities.

Days 8-9 Soweto/Johannesburg

Today we cross the border into South Africa and travel to Soweto a township of Johannesburg (600 km, approx. 9-10 hours).

The following day we take to the streets of Soweto on bicycle, where we learn about the Soweto uprising and the resistance against Apartheid, how the community has changed and developed to what it is today, and visit a former migrant workers' hostel and many other local landmarks.

We should finish our cycle adventure at around 3pm.

No accommodation is provided for tonight, but we are able to book you additional accommodation in Johannesburg. Please ask at time of booking.

Important: Please do not book any international flights until after 8pm this evening.

Included activities

Visit Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls

Fish eagle cruise - Chobe National Park

Mokoro trip - Okavango Delta

Guided walk - Okavango Delta

Game drive - Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Cycle trip around Soweto - Johannesburg

Meal Inclusions

5 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

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$1599
Rates are per person and are subject to change without prior notice. Rates are valid during 2012.
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