DAY 1 – 3: BAYETE GUEST LODGE, VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)        

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Overnight: Bayete Guest Lodge     

Bayete offers comfortable and affordable accommodation and is situated in the heart of the Victoria Falls Residential Area. The lodge is 2 km away from the Victoria Falls Centre and 22 km from the airport. Recently renovated, this family run lodge has 25 rooms which is set in a lush tropical garden. Central to the lodge is the large tear drop pool which is hugged by the Caldecott Boma and Ngwezi Tavern. Breakfast is served in the Caldecott Boma every day. Lunch and dinner are also available on special request and are delicious home cooked meals. Buffets and BBQ’s are available for group bookings or by special request.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Included

Private road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Bayete Lodge

2 x Night Accommodation – Bed & Breakfast

Excluded

Additional meals and drinks//Activities

Entrance fee to the Falls

DAY 3 – 5: RIVER VIEW LODGE, CHOBE RIVER FRONT  

Chobe River Front

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing. Safaris are conducted both by boat and on land. This section of the park is best known for its elephant and hippo populations but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them.

Activities

Afternoon boat cruise – 3 hours

Directions – Kasane Airport [BBK] to River View Lodge

Distance: 12.03km     Travel Time: 13 minutes

Overnight: River View Lodge          

River View Lodge is a private lodge situated on the banks of the beautiful Chobe River in Botswana. With eleven tastefully appointed rooms & chalets, a private home and charming public spaces set amongst beautifully manicured gardens, River View Lodge is an oasis of tranquillity and the perfect location for guests to relax and unwind after exploring the iconic surroundings of the Chobe.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Private road transfer from Bayete Lodge to River View Lodge – border crossing

Vehicle will be dropped off by our Botswana representative at 12:30 at River View Lodge. Assistance to finalize deposit payment and answer any questions you might have

2 x night accommodation – Dinner, Bed 7 Breakfast

1 x afternoon cruise – including park fees and non-alcoholic beverages (Requests for any alcoholic beverages are discussed upon prior the guests’ activities and are purchased from the lodge bar and sent with the lodge cooler box)

Day 3 day at leisure to explore Chobe N.P on your own. 1 x day National Parks entrance and vehicle fees ***Please note you must do shopping in advance for your camping days***

Excluded

Drinks at River View Lodge

DAY 5 – 7: KWALATE SAFARIS IHAHA CAMPSITE, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Chobe National Park

Elephants, elephants and more elephants, there are few places that can beat Chobe for elephant viewing, be from land or a boat.

Overnight: Kwalate Safaris Ihaha Campsite          

Located within the beautiful Chobe area, Kwalate Safaris Ihaha Campsite provides guests with a great campsite.

Basis

Self Catering

Included

Self-drive from River View Lodge to Ihaha campsite

2 x nights camping self-catering – shared ablutions

Game drives on your own. National Parks entrance and vehicle fees included

DAY 7 – 9: CAMP SAVUTI, SAVUTI – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK        

Savuti – Chobe National Park

Savuti, also known as Savute lies in the heart of Botswana’s beautiful Chobe National Park. This dynamic wilderness is a sweeping expanse of savannah brooded over by several rocky outcrops which guard a relic marsh and the dry channel that was once its lifeline.

The Savute goes through wet and dry cycles, where wild dogs hunt in the dry river channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago. Visitors to this spectacular area can spot abundant wildlife including: a variety of birds, elephants, antelope, lion prides, black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, kudu, hyena, cheetah Cape buffalo herds, and thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest.

Overnight: Camp Savuti      

Camp Savuti has become famous for its exceptional game viewing opportunities, in particular it is famed for lions that prey and hunt on elephants, which are found in abundance in the area.

Award-winning documentaries have been shot in the Savuti area, cementing its reputation as a prime wildlife destination. The Savuti channel was a dry channel that began flowing again in 2010. Minor earth tremors caused the unblocking of the Savuti channel which is linked to the Linyanti river system.

Camp Savuti overlooks the dense Savuti marsh area and all 5 of the Meru-style tented rooms have elevated balconies taking advantage of these views. The large, spacious tents are located in such a way that they enjoy privacy and exclusivity. For the adventurous, there are outdoor showers where you can cleanse while enjoy the tranquility of the African bush.

Guests can enjoy a range of activities from game drives through the Chobe National Park and exploring the fringes of the channel and the marsh. The area is diverse and guests will delight in the superb game viewing on offer. From photography to bird watching and predator sightings, Camp Savuti is the authentic safari gem of the Chobe region.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Included

Self-drive from Ihaha to Camp Savuti

2 x Nights’ Accommodation – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis

Game drives on your own. National Parks entrance and vehicle fees included

Excluded

Drinks

Activities

DAY 9 – 11: MBUDI CAMPSITE KHWAI, KHWAI CONSERVANCY        

Khwai Conservancy

Botswana’s Khwai Conservancy lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is an unfenced boundary allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful, and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season.

The Khwai area offers the same wildlife experience as the reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives. Visit the Khwai village and take part in eco-tourism and cultural activities.

Species in the conservancy include lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, hippo, hyena and an array of nocturnal species. The area is also home to the relatively rare Roan and Sable Antelope.

Directions – Camp Savuti to Mbudi Campsite Khwai

Distance: 92.46km     Travel Time: 2:30 hours

Activities

Mokoro excursion – 2hours

Overnight: Mbudi Campsite Khwai            

Mbudi Campsite Khwai is located outside the Moremi Game Reserve and features four campsites with hot shower facilities. The camp is ideal for those who wish to use it as a base to explore the surrounding areas.

Basis

Self Catering

Included

Self-drive from Camp Savute to Mbudi campsite

2 x Nights Camping Self-catering – shared ablutions

Game drives on your own. National Parks entrance and vehicle fees included

1 x mokoro excursion (morning)

DAY 11 – 13: MOREMI SOUTH GATE CAMPSITE, MOREMI GAME RESERVE  

Moremi Game Reserve

The amazing foresight of Chief Moremi created one of the world’s most famous reserves, conserving part of the Okavango Delta and the plains to its east. The reserve covers more than 4871kms of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and thick forest.

This diversity supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, and lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on the Botswana national bird list.

A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offer visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.

Directions – Mbudi Campsite Khwai to Moremi South Gate Campsite

Distance: 41.84km     Travel Time: 1:06 hours

Overnight: Moremi South Gate Campsite

South Gate Campsites is situated at the Southern entrance to the Moremi Game Reserve. There is clean ablution blocks available at the campsite, surrounded by trees. Solar panels are used for hot water and light.

Basis

Self Catering

Included

Self-drive from Mbudi campsite to Moremi South Gate campsite

2 x nights camping self-catering – shared ablutions

Game drives on your own. National Parks entrance and vehicle fees included

DAY 13: CROCODILE CAMP, MAUN    

Maun

Maun is the starting point for most expeditions into the Okavango Delta and as a result, has developed into a bustling metropolis that is considered Botswana’s tourism capital. Area attractions include boat cruises up and down the Thamalakane River or daytrips in to Moremi Game Reserve.

Directions – Moremi South Gate Campsite to Crocodile Camp

Distance: 78.50km     Travel Time: 1:20hours

Overnight: Crocodile Camp

Crocodile Camp is located a 12 km drive away from the small town of Maun, towards the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, the camp hosts an abundance of bird life with the occasional hippo or crocodile. The camp grounds are beautifully maintained with a private swimming pool for residents and a restaurant for scrumptious meals. The guest accommodations offer well equipped standard chalets for a comfortable stay, and deluxe chalets for a more luxurious experience. All chalets feature en suite bathrooms, with wooden verandas, ceiling fans, mosquito nets and housekeeping.

Basis

Self Catering

Included

Self-drive from South Gate campsite to Crocodile Camp

1 x night camping – shared ablutions

Park fees also included for that day in order for you to profit a game drive before returning to Maun

Possibility of dining on-site or at nearby places. Please, ask me for advice

DAY 14: END OF ITINERARY

Directions – Crocodile Camp to Maun Airport [MUB]

Distance: 12.02km       Travel Time: 14 minutes

Basis

Breakfast

Included

Self-drive from Crocodile Camp to Maun Airport

Drop-off rental vehicle

Safari ends