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Highlights...Okavango Delta, Moremi, Northern Chobe
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Day 1 Johannesburg/ Okavango Delta
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport where you will be met by our representative and assisted with check in formalities for your flight to Maun Airport in Botswana, where an air charter company representative will meet you in the Arrivals Halls, and accompany you to the light aircraft for your 20 minute scenic flight across the Okavango Delta to Oddballs Camp.
On arrival at the Oddballs airstrip you will be met by the Guide who will be looking after you during your stay at Oddballs (one private guide for every two people).
Oddballs Camp is a relaxed, informal camp where people from many countries, cultures and age groups have the opportunity to experience one of Africa's last wildlife oases. Oddballs' is situated on Noga Island, and on the other side of the main channel is the Moremi Game Reserve and Chiefs' Island, which is a beautiful area to explore during your stay. Oddballs' lies on the edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Day 2 Okavango Delta
*You will collect all your camping equipment and a hamper of food (all included in your Tour) and, accompanied by your Guide, will go out on the Mokoro Trial. Your Guide will find a suitable camping spot on an island in the Okavango Delta, and assist you to set camp, and build a fire. Whilst on the Mokoro Trail your food is provided, but you will be responsible for its preparation.
Your Guide is a man of the swamp, born and bred. From your base camp your Guide will take you out on Walking Safaris - truly the only way to go out on safari, enabling you to be 'at one' with the environment, and obtain stunning views of both the wildlife and bird life of the Okavango Delta. Your Guide will be happy to track and stalk particular animals that you are interested in seeing.
The Mokoro Trail will take you to the further reaches of the delta. All equipment and provisions are packed into your mokoro as you set off with your guide for an unforgettable wilderness experience. Camping equipment is provided (tent, sleeping mat and pillow, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, food) but you must bring your own sleeping bag.
Your trail will take you along winding channels lined with reeds, into the Moremi Game Reserve, an area renowned for its diverse bird and animal life.
*Please note that the Mokoro Trail and sleeping on an island is not available during Green Season, and is subject to Okavango Delta water levels.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
An early morning wake-up, and after some coffee an early morning walk in the Moremi Game Reserve, returning after three hours or so for a hearty breakfast. During the heat of the day you can relax, and then after lunch another excursion by mokoro into the Moremi Game Reserve. Dining by the light of the camp fire under the canopy of the 'African Sky' completes your day. If you are particularly energetic you can go out on a longer walking safari taking a picnic breakfast or lunch with you.
The area is renowned for its diverse animal and bird life. Guests can expect to see hippos, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile and giraffe. If guests are lucky enough they might see cheetah. There is a variety of antelope species and some endemic species such as tsessebe, red lechwe and sitatunga as well as smaller carnivores, such as spotted hyena, jackals, wild cats, mongooses and honey-badgers etc. Activities are conducted by professional guides, a maximum of two guests are allocated per guide. Activities focus on mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions to the nearby islands as well as guided walking safaris.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Another early morning safari, then return to Oddballs for lunch, and a rest before going out again for a mokoro excursion. Your final evening will be spent relating tales around the campfire before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
Day 5 Moremi Game Reserve
An early morning activity and breakfast, and then you will return to the airstrip for your charter flight to Khwai, 40 minutes away. Your Guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to the Guest House, a short distance away.
Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a true African experience, offering a pristine immersion into Botswana’s unique nature and culture.
Days 6 and 7 Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai area
During your stay, you will have the chance to enjoy some of the many activities on offer:
Game drives in the Moremi Game Reserve
Game drives in the Khwai Concession
Night drives in the Khwai Concession
Mekoro excursions (dugout canoes)
Village tour and cultural experience
The Khwai area is a big game experience - Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe and many different species of antelope abound. The area offers a blend of open grasslands, seasonal floodplains and the permanent water of the Khwai River system.
You may even see the elusive leopard and a profusion of smaller nocturnal animals. At dusk, the sand grouse fly down to the banks of the river and the hippos leave the water in search of the night's pastures. A night drive reveals another world -- bush babies, hyenas, jackals and genets will all show themselves, as well as nocturnal birds.
Khwai is truly one of Botswana birding Mecca’s. The western reaches are prime habitat for the uncommon Rosy-throated Longclaw. The entire length of the river is hunting domain for the Bat-Hawk. Other interesting raptors here are Cuckoo Hawk (rare), Long-crested Eagle and Black Sparrowhawk. More commonly spotted are the Tawny Eagle, Steppe Eagle*, Lesser-spotted Eagle*, Martial Eagle, Bateleur and African Hawk-Eagle. The waterways host Africa Rail, African Crake*, Greater Painted Snipe, Allen’s Gallinule*, Lesser Jacana and Lesser Moorhen*.
Day 8 Northern Chobe
After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred back to Khwai airstrip for your 60 minute flight into Kasane Airport, across the Chobe National Park. A representative of Chobe Safari Lodge will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, and will transfer you to the Lodge, just 10 minutes’ drive away.
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the Chobe River, just outside the Chobe National Park, which is famous for its large elephant and buffalo herds. The area offers unique beauty, with the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe river system forming lakes, islands and floodplains.
Days 9 and 10 Chobe National Park
Chobe's wildlife roams in profusion and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephant in Africa and during the dry season the herds congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Large herds of Buffalo also concentrate on the floodplains during the dry season. Other major species such as Lion, Wild Dog, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope are encountered in many areas of the Reserve.
Activities take the form of boat trips on the Chobe River, and game drives inside the Chobe National Park. Two activities are offered each day.
On one of the days, you will have the opportunity to embark on a full day unguided Victoria Falls Day Trip. Included will be your transfers to Victoria Falls and back. You may spend the day wandering around the Rainforest (entry fees are US$30 each), having lunch at any of the hotels or establishments in the area, or shopping at the craft markets. You will be required to settle your Zimbabwean visa fees directly at the border crossing.
Activities included during your 3 night Chobe Safari Lodge stay: 1 x Boat Cruise, 1x Game Drive, 1x Private Boat Cruise, 1x Victoria Falls day trip unguided, and 2 days park fee. The Victoria Falls day trip may be exchanged for two other Chobe activities including park fees, such as a boat cruise, a game drive, a Namibian village walk, or a 2hr fishing trip.
Day 11 Kasane Airport
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport in time to check in for your scheduled flight back to Johannesburg International Airport.
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport where you will be met by our representative and assisted with check in formalities for your flight to Maun Airport in Botswana, where an air charter company representative will meet you in the Arrivals Halls, and accompany you to the light aircraft for your 20 minute scenic flight across the Okavango Delta to Oddballs Camp.
On arrival at the Oddballs airstrip you will be met by the Guide who will be looking after you during your stay at Oddballs (one private guide for every two people).
Oddballs Camp is a relaxed, informal camp where people from many countries, cultures and age groups have the opportunity to experience one of Africa's last wildlife oases. Oddballs' is situated on Noga Island, and on the other side of the main channel is the Moremi Game Reserve and Chiefs' Island, which is a beautiful area to explore during your stay. Oddballs' lies on the edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Day 2 Okavango Delta
*You will collect all your camping equipment and a hamper of food (all included in your Tour) and, accompanied by your Guide, will go out on the Mokoro Trial. Your Guide will find a suitable camping spot on an island in the Okavango Delta, and assist you to set camp, and build a fire. Whilst on the Mokoro Trail your food is provided, but you will be responsible for its preparation.
Your Guide is a man of the swamp, born and bred. From your base camp your Guide will take you out on Walking Safaris - truly the only way to go out on safari, enabling you to be 'at one' with the environment, and obtain stunning views of both the wildlife and bird life of the Okavango Delta. Your Guide will be happy to track and stalk particular animals that you are interested in seeing.
The Mokoro Trail will take you to the further reaches of the delta. All equipment and provisions are packed into your mokoro as you set off with your guide for an unforgettable wilderness experience. Camping equipment is provided (tent, sleeping mat and pillow, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, food) but you must bring your own sleeping bag.
Your trail will take you along winding channels lined with reeds, into the Moremi Game Reserve, an area renowned for its diverse bird and animal life.
*Please note that the Mokoro Trail and sleeping on an island is not available during Green Season, and is subject to Okavango Delta water levels.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
An early morning wake-up, and after some coffee an early morning walk in the Moremi Game Reserve, returning after three hours or so for a hearty breakfast. During the heat of the day you can relax, and then after lunch another excursion by mokoro into the Moremi Game Reserve. Dining by the light of the camp fire under the canopy of the 'African Sky' completes your day. If you are particularly energetic you can go out on a longer walking safari taking a picnic breakfast or lunch with you.
The area is renowned for its diverse animal and bird life. Guests can expect to see hippos, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile and giraffe. If guests are lucky enough they might see cheetah. There is a variety of antelope species and some endemic species such as tsessebe, red lechwe and sitatunga as well as smaller carnivores, such as spotted hyena, jackals, wild cats, mongooses and honey-badgers etc. Activities are conducted by professional guides, a maximum of two guests are allocated per guide. Activities focus on mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions to the nearby islands as well as guided walking safaris.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Another early morning safari, then return to Oddballs for lunch, and a rest before going out again for a mokoro excursion. Your final evening will be spent relating tales around the campfire before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
Day 5 Moremi Game Reserve
An early morning activity and breakfast, and then you will return to the airstrip for your charter flight to Khwai, 40 minutes away. Your Guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to the Guest House, a short distance away.
Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a true African experience, offering a pristine immersion into Botswana’s unique nature and culture.
Days 6 and 7 Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai area
During your stay, you will have the chance to enjoy some of the many activities on offer:
Game drives in the Moremi Game Reserve
Game drives in the Khwai Concession
Night drives in the Khwai Concession
Mekoro excursions (dugout canoes)
Village tour and cultural experience
The Khwai area is a big game experience - Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe and many different species of antelope abound. The area offers a blend of open grasslands, seasonal floodplains and the permanent water of the Khwai River system.
You may even see the elusive leopard and a profusion of smaller nocturnal animals. At dusk, the sand grouse fly down to the banks of the river and the hippos leave the water in search of the night's pastures. A night drive reveals another world -- bush babies, hyenas, jackals and genets will all show themselves, as well as nocturnal birds.
Khwai is truly one of Botswana birding Mecca’s. The western reaches are prime habitat for the uncommon Rosy-throated Longclaw. The entire length of the river is hunting domain for the Bat-Hawk. Other interesting raptors here are Cuckoo Hawk (rare), Long-crested Eagle and Black Sparrowhawk. More commonly spotted are the Tawny Eagle, Steppe Eagle*, Lesser-spotted Eagle*, Martial Eagle, Bateleur and African Hawk-Eagle. The waterways host Africa Rail, African Crake*, Greater Painted Snipe, Allen’s Gallinule*, Lesser Jacana and Lesser Moorhen*.
Day 8 Northern Chobe
After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred back to Khwai airstrip for your 60 minute flight into Kasane Airport, across the Chobe National Park. A representative of Chobe Safari Lodge will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, and will transfer you to the Lodge, just 10 minutes’ drive away.
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the Chobe River, just outside the Chobe National Park, which is famous for its large elephant and buffalo herds. The area offers unique beauty, with the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe river system forming lakes, islands and floodplains.
Days 9 and 10 Chobe National Park
Chobe's wildlife roams in profusion and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephant in Africa and during the dry season the herds congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Large herds of Buffalo also concentrate on the floodplains during the dry season. Other major species such as Lion, Wild Dog, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope are encountered in many areas of the Reserve.
Activities take the form of boat trips on the Chobe River, and game drives inside the Chobe National Park. Two activities are offered each day.
On one of the days, you will have the opportunity to embark on a full day unguided Victoria Falls Day Trip. Included will be your transfers to Victoria Falls and back. You may spend the day wandering around the Rainforest (entry fees are US$30 each), having lunch at any of the hotels or establishments in the area, or shopping at the craft markets. You will be required to settle your Zimbabwean visa fees directly at the border crossing.
Activities included during your 3 night Chobe Safari Lodge stay: 1 x Boat Cruise, 1x Game Drive, 1x Private Boat Cruise, 1x Victoria Falls day trip unguided, and 2 days park fee. The Victoria Falls day trip may be exchanged for two other Chobe activities including park fees, such as a boat cruise, a game drive, a Namibian village walk, or a 2hr fishing trip.
Day 11 Kasane Airport
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport in time to check in for your scheduled flight back to Johannesburg International Airport.
Included:
Not Included:
- Johannesburg International Airport Meet & Greet service
- Scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Maun Airport
- Air charter from Maun Airport to Oddballs Camp
- 4 Nights at Oddballs Camp - 2 in domed tents with basic en-suite facilities and 2 camping on the Mokoro Trail
- All meals, teas, coffees, guided activities, park fees (meals on a self-preparation basis whilst on the Mokoro Trail)
- Camping equipment except for sleeping bags
- Air charter from Oddballs Camp to Khwai Guest House
- 3 Nights at Khwai Guest House in an en-suite chalet
- All meals, activities, park entry fees
- Air charter from Khwai to Kasane Airport
- Road transfer from Kasane Airport to Chobe Safari Lodge
- 3 Nights at Chobe Safari Lodge in an en-suite luxury room
- All meals, a boat cruise, a private boat cruise, a game drive, a full day unguided Victoria Falls Day Trip, park entry fees
- Road transfer from Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport
- Scheduled flight from Kasane back to Johannesburg International Airport
Not Included:
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visa requirements
- Drinks
- Entry fees to Victoria Falls (US$30 each)
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
