Okavango Delta & Chobe Accommodated Overland Safari…

Depart Johannesburg to Botswana and travel to Palapye, on the banks of the Lotsane River. Visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and arrive in Maun, then head into the Okavango Delta to go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro.

Travel east to Gweta, close to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Head north to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River, for game viewing on a boat cruise.

After crossing into Zimbabwe, arrive in Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi. A sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. Enjoy white water rafting, bungee jumping and elephant excursions.

Day 1: Palapye – Botswana

We depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana. After border formalities we continue towards Palapye, previously known as Phalatswe, where we'll spend our first night. Palapye is located on the banks of the Lotsane River. We will spend the night at the lively Camp Itumela, featuring a pool and a bar.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Maun – Botswana

On the morning of day two we visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project. The project was established in 1992 to assist in saving the rhino, threatened by extinction. We arrive in Maun in the afternoon and prepare for our trip into the famous Okavango Delta. In the late afternoon there may be time to visit a local Crocodile Farm. We overnight at Sitatunga in en-suite rooms sharing two people per room. Optional Activity: Crocodile Farm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - 4: Okavango Delta - Botswana

Our journey takes us through to Maun. We arrive in the afternoon where we leave our truck behind, board our planes, and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and If possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is truly spectacular and unforgettable experience.

During our time in the Okavango Delta we enjoy the best that nature has to offer. We go on nature walks in the bush and if water levels are high enough we explore the Delta waterways by mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe). The Okavango is the world’s largest inland delta. The rivers leading to the Okavango Delta have no passage to the ocean and irrigating some 15,000 square km’s of the Kalahari Desert. This is a truly spectacular and unforgettable experience in unspoilt wilderness, where wild animals are not familiar with people.

In the morning we fly over the watery netwoks into the Delta system. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. We will be staying at Moremi Crossings, where facilities include en-suite tents, a bar, hot water and a swimming pool.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Gweta – Botswana

We take a scenic flight out of the Okavango Delta, leaving the watery world behind us and travel east to Gweta. Gweta is located halfway between Maun and Nata, close to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Our evening accommodation is at the unique, and a little quirky, Planet Baobab Campsite, which is set among giant Baobab trees. You can explore the bush around the campsite and view some of the oldest Baobab trees in the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Kasane to Chobe National Park – Botswana

Today we head north to Kasane, situated on the banks of the Chobe River. Apart from being the 2nd biggest National Park in Botswana, Chobe NP is renowned for its high population of migratory elephants. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a boat cruise, into the famous Chobe National Park. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa's spectacular wildlife, as Chobe boasts one of the greatest concentrations of game in Africa. You also have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the next day. We stay at Thebe River Safaris which has hot showers, en-suite rooms, a bar and a swimming pool.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

After crossing into Zimbabwe, we arrive at our final destination, Victoria Falls. This afternoon we will visit the impressive Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi as it plunges 100m in to the gorge below. This is the widest sheet of falling water in the world and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. We overnight at Elephant Hills Resort on the last night of this Okavango Delta and Chobe safari. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi sunset cruise, dinner out.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

This accommodated safari officially ends after breakfast, but most people spend the day white water rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Victoria Falls offers many exciting alternatives, which is why we recommend that you add an extra night after the tour to give you more time. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion.

Meals: Breakfast

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