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Botswana

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    Northern Botswana & the Falls

    An African safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta takes you to the largest inland delta in the world, and one of Africa’s most scenic and remarkable wilderness regions. Almost the entire Delta is a protected area. Each winter, floods pour down from the highlands of Angola into the Okavango River and flow on through a vast network of narrow waterways, lagoons and out over the floodplains until they are soaked up by the sands of the Kalahari Desert. A fraction of the water may remain to flood lakes further south and eventually to end in the huge depression of the Makgadikgadi Pan. The floods reach their peak some time between May and August and then gradually subside. This continual change in water levels gives rise to a remarkable variety of habitats and landscapes makingfor a very varied African safari. There are permanent water channels, lined with thick papyrus, seasonally flooded grass plains with islands of palm trees and dense vegetation, and some areas of higher ground with mopane forests and permanent savannah.

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    Included

    All transfers (flights and road), all drinks, laundry, all gameviewing activities in Botswana (inc boats, mokoros, walks, fishing, morning and evening game drives). tour of the Falls, Zambezi river boat cruise, transfer to LIV airport.

    Not included

    Flights, visas, travel insurance, optional activities at Victoria Falls.

    For you

    This is an easy trip, suitable for all. Children welcome from 8 yrs (younger in off-peak or if booking the whole camp).

    Best time

    The Okavango Delta region is at its very best between May and September, though you can still travel on safari here up to December and have decent game viewings. Victoria Falls has the most water in the rainy season, but in the dry season you get better views of the chasm which is no less spectacular.

    Getting there

    International flights UK-Joburg-UK, plus Johannesburg-Maun-Johannesburg will cost from £800.

    Weather and highlights

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    • Fantastic game viewing and scenery
    • Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans
    • Remote wilderness areas
    • Comfortable intimate camps

     

    Itinerary

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    Duration: 10 days

    1. Day 1:
      Arrive Maun for the start of your safari. Fly to Kwara Camp in the Moremi Game Reserve. (D)
    2. Days 2-3:
      Gameviewing at Kwara. (FB)
    3. Days 4-6:
      Fly to Lagoon Camp in the Kwando Reserve, west of Chobe. Gameviewing. (FB)
    4. Day 7:
      Fly to Kasane and transfer by boat and road to Livingstone in Zambia.  (FB)
    5. Days 8-9:
      Based at Stanley Safari Lodge near Livingstone you have two days to explore the Victoria Falls region. (FB)
    6. Day 10:
      Transfer to airport for your onward arrangements. (B)

    Family Safari
    To make the above into a family safari with a guide and private vehicle, the supplement would be £220 per night per family. A family-orientated guide will ensure that suitable activities are included for the children. This is possible on other itineraries too. Please ask for more details.

    Pricing guidelines for Botswana

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    We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

    International flights will add from about £700 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Botswana combines well with Zambia and South Africa.

    For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

    • Example tripPrice per person
    • 1 week small group mobile camping safariBetween £2000 and £2500
    • 10 day tailor made safari in mid or high season in small, very good lodgesBetween £2500 and £5000
    • 1 week ‘green season’ safariBetween £1300 and £2000
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    Your reviews

    Read what our clients think of the places they've been with Tribes. Here are the most recent reviews.

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    • Absolutely wonderful. Cannot speak highly enough of the staff at Xakanaxa, Kwara and Lebala camps.

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    • Perfect! Memorable. A BIG thank you to Julie and the team. With thanks, Wilf.

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    • One of the best holidays I've ever taken.

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    • We had an exceptional holiday, packed with activities from start to finish. Highly recommend all of the camps we stayed at and Julie for the itinerary...

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