TOUR DESCRIPTION
Wake up to the sound of singing birds and the roar of a distant lion while first rays of sunlight turn the dark night into a golden burst of color. Your tour guide will take you through far stretching landscapes and ever-changing sceneries while you can enjoy some good African music. Be on the lookout for wildlife crossing the road and with some luck may have to give ‘right of way’ for some elephants. You arrive at your next destination and you will embark in a open safari vehicle on a private game drive and see many antelopes and some big game up close. After the excitement, a refreshing siestas at the camp spot with some relaxation under the shades of huge trees. At sunset, this landscape shows its most beautiful side. Make some time to watch this natural wonder of changing colors see how shadows grow longer; listen to the howling of the jackal calling in the ending of another adventurous day in Botswana. Time for dinner around a roaring campfire complimented by fine wine. Finally, fully satisfied, fall asleep under the starry sky and the sound of chirping crickets knowing that Botswana waits for tomorrow, with more adventures and unforgettable memories.
DAY 1 MAUN
Welcome to Botswana! As you start your 10-Day Safari in Maun, Botswana, where most epic Botswana safaris start. Enjoy a peaceful night sleep at one of the lodges here and prepare for the adventure ahead. Note: This trip can also start from Kasane to Maun.
DAY 2 MAUN TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Pick-up from the lodge around 730am, briefly on your itinerary before you heading out to Moremi Game reserve which is about 3- 4 hours’ drive depending on what to see on your way.</p.
It is the first reserve in Africa that was established by local residents. Concerned about the rapid depletion of wildlife in their ancestral lands – due to uncontrolled hunting and cattle encroachment. It is the only officially protected area of the Okavango Delta, and as such holds tremendous scientific, environmental and conservation importance. And, undoubtedly, Moremi ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa, possibly in the world.
Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the central and eastern areas of the Okavango, and includes the Moremi Tongue and chief’s island, boasting one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems on the continent. This makes for spectacular game viewing and bird watching, including all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region, and over 400 species of birds, many migratory and some endangered. Both Black and White Rhino have recently been re-introduced, now making the reserve a ‘Big Five’ destination.
On arrival find your camp already set by our camp staff, siesta, shower, dinner around the fire with your safari team, share your daily experience before your good night sleep.
Day 3 Moremi Game Reserve
Early breakfast followed by a full day drives, our main focus is to see big game. We will have Bush lunch as we continue with our drives till sunset. Return late to the camp, shower and dinner at the camp, share your daily experience before you go under canvas.
Day 4 Moremi to Khwai community Reserve
Wake around 06:00am or 530am depend on the season for a full-breakfast and a game drive along the way, as you depart from Moremi, heading out for Khwai. This will take us only bit hour’s game view on transit.
Khwai is a community run reserve that we think is a really good area with good resident wildlife and beautiful landscape. Being community run Khwai also gives back to the surrounding villages so that wildlife and conservation also becomes an important part for the people living in the area. Khwai also allows off-roading which might be a very good chance for you to see animals very closer.
Short siestas at the camp before proceed on an afternoon game drive. We expect to see giraffes, impalas, wildebeest, zebras, wild dogs, predators, then heading to the camp to have some quality time to shower and then you will have time to relax.
Day 5 Khwai community Reserve
After breakfast you go for mokoro dugout canoe experience for about 2 -3 hours. Flow slowly on top of the waterways, good atmosphere bird watching is excellent, after mokoro we go back to camp for lunch, siesta will follow before you continue with afternoon game drives, till sunset when we enjoy the snack.
Day 6 Khwai to Savuti
Wake up in the morning for a light breakfast and a game drive along the way, as we depart Khwai, the drive takes you from one amazing place to another.
The Savuti area is a prime game viewing destination, which offers great game viewing and a remarkable history. The Savuti Channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere - a mystery that has intrigued geologists and other researchers for many years. The channel dried up in 1885 and started flowing again in 1967 until the end of 1982. Since 1982, the channel has been dry but in late 2009 it started to flow again. It is slowly filling up the marsh and has transformed the area from having 3 small water points artificial pumped to a wetland. This has also changed the cycle of animals that used to migrate out of the area in the dry season, they are now staying. It is very exciting and it will be fascinating to see how the area develops.
Day 7 Savuti
Today we will explore the Savuti Marsh and Channel on the morning and afternoon game drive. There should be good numbers of elephants and other plains game in the area. Savuti used to be famous for its lions, so hopefully we can find a pride of lions today. Back to camp in time for and lunch, siesta, followed by afternoon game drive and enjoy sunset with drinks and snacks, shower before we sit down for dinner and go behind Canvas.
Day 8 Savuti to Chobe
We now travel northwards and install our camp near the Chobe River. This journey will take approximately 5 and half hours.
Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. The largest elephant population (+-30 000) in Africa lives in the region and we may have the opportunity to watch herds of elephant drinking at the river.
We aim to reach Chobe so that the evening will be at the river bank to see herd by herd come to drink water on the river. This will give you lots of elephants and other animals in a fantastic sunset on the river then go to the camp.
Day 9 Chobe
Morning game drive along the famous chobe river, continue with game drives, your chance to see lot of game by the river bank while still mornings. Brunch at the campsite before your afternoon boat cruise which will be magical.
Day 10 Chobe to Kasane
Morning game drives heading to Kasane for your road transfer to Vic-falls. Activities and accommodation at Vic-falls at your own expenses. Transfer to Vic falls available on request, Extra charge.
INCLUDED IN THE COST
- Park entry and camping fees.
- Game drives vehicle and fuel.
- 1x boat activities in Chobe River.
- Services of a professional guide.
- Fully staffed and equipped camps on nights spent in our mobile camp on sahara dulux with en-suite 6m x 2.9m.
- Safari style as stated in itinerary – full-service camping.
- Other accomodation as stated in itinerary
- Transfers as stated in the itinerary.
- Bedding,towels and face cloth.
- Meals and drinks (bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine for dinner.
- 14% VAT.
EXCLUDED FROM THE COST
- Transfer from Kasane to Vic Falls Or Vic Falls to kasane
- International air & taxes.
- Many of our safaris are tailor made to suite the traveller and you are welcome to do a combination of lodge and mobile safaris on request.
- All items of a personal nature, such as hotel extras, room service, phone calls, laundry and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gratuities to guides and staff.
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance.
- Visa fees where relevant
Important Notes:
- All costs based on passengers traveling together
- If number of passengers changes, Itinerary will be re-priced accordingly
- Costs Based on Current Exchange Rate of BWP 13.40 to 1 United States Dollar
- Final Balance will be adjusted accordingly if rate of exchange differs at time of final payment
- Air fuel surcharges and taxes subject to change & not guaranteed until final payment
Cancellation Penalties
Any cancellation of a booking must be in writing to confirm cancellation and charges shall apply in the following circumstances:
- Time of deposit through 61 days prior to departure Forfeit deposit
- 60 days to 31 days prior to departure 75 % of total package
- 30 days or less prior to departure and “no shows” 100 % of total package
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to confirm your safari. Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
USE OF THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS-DISCLAIMER
The travel services in connection with the above itinerary will be provided by third party suppliers who are independent of Enjanga Tours & Safaris. Such third-party suppliers are exclusively responsible for providing services including transportation, lodging, meals, recreational activities, etc. Enjanga Tours & Safaris maintains no control over the operation, equipment or personnel of such suppliers and therefore assumes no liability or responsibility for personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, delay or inconvenience, which may be occasioned by any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any company or person engaged in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. You agree to look solely to the actual suppliers of the services for any remedy in the event of any loss, damage, injury or claim.
PLEASE NOTE
All of your land arrangements have been costed in United States Dollars. Final cost may vary depending on the rate of exchange on day of final payments. All rates quoted are subject to availability at time of reservation. The cost shall be subject to any increases levied by either the hotels or tour operators prior to final payment.
