Botswana Wildlife & Vic Falls Safari

A fantastic wildlife getaway for clients wishing to go into the bush away from the stresses of modern day life!

This Safari starts off in Johannesburg, South Africa and heads into Botswana where you will start of by spending a few nights in the beautiful Okavango Delta. From the Delta its off for some "Big 5" game viewing in Moremi, Savuti and Chobe National Parks.

From Botswana we head across the Zambian Border to the mighty Victoria Falls, the Adventure Capital of Southern Africa where you will get to partake in several optional activities such as White Water Rafting, Elephant Back Safaris and Canoe Trails to name a few.

Day 1: JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY - BOTSWANA [camping -LD]

(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
We depart from the city of Johannesburg on day 1 of the Botswana Wildlife & Vic Falls Safari at 06:30am and head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, birthplace of Botswana's first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 4300 hectare reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest. We take our first game drive around the open grassland of Malema and Serwe Pans.

Day 2: MAUN - BOTSWANA [camping BL-]

We drive through the central Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the famous Okavango Delta in Botswana. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, Maun is a bustling frontier town where we prepare for the watery delta excursion. After setting up camp we have a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool.

Day 3, 4 & 5: OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA [camping Bx3, Lx3, Dx2]

Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Makoro (dugout canoes). We explore the winding, reed-lined channels, secluded estuaries and remote islands in search of the numerus wildlife species inhabiting the Okavango Delta. The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the Botswanan flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for birds & wildlife. We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment & enjoy bush walks, bird watching & swimming in the clear water. Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle & culture. We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 5 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta.

Day 6 - 9: MOREMI & SAVUTI - BOTSWANA [camping BLD]

We have 4 nights in these wildlife areas with time to explore the varied natural habitats. We spend our time on game drives sighting the plentiful wildlife, including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game.

Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world and we take our open 4WD vehicle into Moremi for fantastic game viewing! Grasslands, floodplains, forests, lily lagoons and winding water channels combine to form a variety of rewarding game viewing habitats.

Moving north over the sand ridge and into the Mababe depression we arrive at the Savuti Marsh. This open grassland area attracts herds of zebra and wildebeest, which in turn draw the large lion prides for which Savuti is famous. The waterhole near camp is also a favourite drinking point for many elephant and the sunsets here are fantastic..

Day 10 - 11: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK - BOTSWANA [camping Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]

The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. In the early morning we search for game and return to camp for brunch. The late afternoon game viewing "sundowner" cruise is a highlight as we see the mighty elephant herds returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst. We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11 of the Botswana Wildlife & Vic Falls Safari.

Day 12 - 13: VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE - ZAMBIA [camping Bx2 - -]

We camp for 2 nights in Zambia near Livingstone town on the banks of the Zambezi River. Enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the "Mosi oa Tunya" as it is locally known, or "the smoke that thunders" - Victoria Falls. Opportunities to participate in adventure activities include, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungi Jumping, or taking a "flight of angels" among others (at own expense).

Day 14: LIVINGSTONE - ZAMBIA, TOUR ENDS [- B - -]

The Botswana Wildlife & Vic Falls Safari ends at 08:00 after breakfast on day 14. Transfers to local airports are available.

Please Note:

If road conditions in the parks prevent us visiting Savuti, then an alternative route will be run via Nxai pan (It is possible that this may happen between January - April, but it is subject to rainfall, so only in special circumstances).

Please  Note:

It is possible to start the Botswana Wildlife & Vic Falls Safari in Maun on day 2, making it a 13 day Maun to Livingstone safari, or in Maun on day 5, making it a 10 day Maun to Livingstone trip. Please contact African Budget Safaris for more details.