Motorbike Southern Africa Safari

A truly unique 15-day safari adventure through parts of South Africa, Botswana and the Victoria Falls in Zambia.

This Motorbike Safari is suitable for any motorbike enthusiast.

The Motorbike Tour departs from Johannesburg showcasing several magnificent highlights of Botswana including Nata, the wetlands of Okavango Delta and the Makgadigkadi Pans and Chobe National Park. We cross the border into Zambia and visit the Victoria Falls, the Adventure Capital of Southern Africa.

We head into Namibia's Caprivi Strip before heading back south to the rocky cliffs of the Tsodil Hills, passing through Khwai River and back to Johannesburg where the adventure tour ends.

Our route includes some of the best-biking roads with the security of a support vehicle with an off-road trailer, which carries the luggage and camping equipment. Minimum age on the Motorbike Southern Africa Safari is 25 years old.

DAY 1: Johannesburg, South Africa

Arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to Airport Game Lodge. The afternoon is spent relaxing and is free for your leisure. You'll meet your guiding team and the rest of the group.

Day 2: Kwa Nokeng Lodge, Botswana BLD

Today our adventure starts. We leave Johannesburg and drive through the Northern part of South Africa entering Botswana at the border post Martin's Drift. Your camp will be set up for you and you can relax by the fire and enjoy your dinner with a cold beer.

Distance: 440 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot along the route

Day 3: Nata Lodge, Botswana BLD

Today we head deeper into Botswana and drive along the Makgadikgadi Pans up to Nata.
The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata Lodge offers guided tours in open safari vehicles into the sanctuary, not to be missed.

Distance: 440 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

DAY 4: Toro Lodge, Chobe NP, Botswana BLD

A morning departure takes us further north. You'll ride through the African bush to our next stop close to the Chobe National Park. On this route you'll have a good chance of seeing some of the regions elephants crossing the road. Once we've reached our destination we'll set up camp and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars - close enough for close-up photographs of Africa's big five.

Distance: 267km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 5 - 6: Chobe National to Livingstone, Zambia BL, BL

We'll leave Chobe National Park behind us and cross the Zambezi by ferry entering Zambia. Today and tomorrow you'll have enough time to explore the magnificent Victoria Falls and it's surroundings by foot and by bike.

Distance: 200 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 7: Livingstone to Mahango National Park BLD

Today we leave Livingstone and follow the road to Kazungula and Katunda and cross the border into Namibia at Sesheke. We then ride through the Eastern Caprivi onto the Caprivi Strip. Our destination for the day is Mahango National Park, which lies on the western banks of the Okavango River and is one of Namibia's most captivating and species-rich conservation areas. Main features of the Mahango are enormous baobab trees, flood plains with large herds of elephant, buffalo and red lechwe.

Distance: 430 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 8: Tsodilo Hills, Botswana BLD

Today you'll experience real adventure and real Africa. After we've left the Mahangu National Park we head south to the Tsodilo Hills (God's Hills) whose rocky cliffs rise up about 400m above the surrounding plane and can be seen from the Okavango Delta. These hills are one of the most significant historical rock art sites in the world with as many as 3500. We'll explore this site by foot.
After this we'll set up camp and spend the night in the African wilderness - camping with bush facilities, a real African adventure.

Distance: 200 km Departure: 09h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 9 - 10: Okavango Delta, Botswana BLD, BLD

Another highlight of Botswana - Early in the morning we'll leave Tsodilo Hills and drive to the Western Delta and onto Etsha 13, from here we head into the largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta. We transfer to our camp in the Delta where we'll spend the next two nights listening to the sounds of the wilderness. Unlike other Delta's in the world it runs into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. You'll float in Mokoros through the thick vegetation of the Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. You'll stop at a secluded island and take a 1 ½ hour guided walk on one of the islands hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise.

Distance: 288 km Departure: 9h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

DAY 11: Okavango Delta to Khwai river, Botswana BLD

We head off for Maun and onto a private concession close the Khwai River where Mankwe lodge is found. Once we've set up camp - we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we'll have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals.

Distance: 400 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: En route

DAY 12: Khwai River, Botswana BLD

Today we spend a full day in the bush on a game drive. Departing after breakfast we take our 4x4 and drive through the wilderness area of the Khwai region spotting a variety of game that frequent this region that borders Moremi and Chobe. Picnic-lunch will be in the wilderness area. With some luck we'll see all of the Big Five.

Distance: 300 km Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: Khwai River

DAY 13-14: Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana BLD, BLD

We leave Mankwe and the next few days will be a real adventure. We head towards Maun and from here south through the area of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Here the roads can be a bit rougher but it will allow us to drive off-road for the next 2 days. You will learn to appreciate the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky. On Day 14 we'll be back in civilization and camp at Mokolodi Game Reserve close to Gaborone.

Day 13
Distance: approx. 300 km Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 14
Distance: approx. 300 km Departure: 07h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route

Day 15: Drive back to Johannesburg BL

On Day 15 we make our way slowly back to Johannesburg. Today is our last day of the tour and we'll leave Mokolodi mid-morning and enter South Africa and take a few back-roads to finally reach our destination - Johannesburg.

Distance: 358 km Departure: 10h00
Lunch Stop picnic spot en-route

PLEASE NOTE:

• This motorbike safari package is a sample itinerary only and can be tailor-made on request 
• The motorbike safari is available for group bookings of 6 or more.

For more details and tour pricing please contact African Budget Safaris.

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