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WILDERNESS DAWNING BOTSWANA
Wilderness Dawning offers two very good overland safaris through northern Botswana for the more budget conscious traveler. These participation camping safaris accommodate a maximum of eight guests, and cover all the major game-viewing highlights of Botswana, including the Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta, the Savuti Channel, and Chobe National Park, ending in Victoria Falls. The 14 day safari includes the Kalahari Desert.
Best of Botswana - 14 Day Overland Safari
Day 1: Nata Sanctuary
This morning we depart Victoria Falls, and cross the border into Botswana. We head for the Nata Sanctuary, situated on the edge of the Makgadigadi salt pans, with a picnic lunch en-route. We arrive at Nata in the late afternoon, and enjoy our first spectacular sunset on the pans before returning to camp for dinner. (Lunch and Dinner included).
Days 2-3: Nxai Pan
On the morning of day 2 we move camp due west to Nxai Pan National Park, enjoying lunch at the ancient Baines' Baobabs along the way. The next two nights are spent camping at Nxai Pan, with game-drives during the day to search for the many species of antelope that graze on the Pan, and the predators that stalk them. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 4: Maun
After a morning drive we say good bye to this unique area and its wildlife. A short drive to Maun and Riley's Hotel, where it is time to relax and restock. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 5: Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa)
This morning we travel by road to the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve, in an area of permanent flood within the Okavango Delta. We arrive at our campsite around lunch time, then relax before our afternoon game-drive. This is a very game-rich part of the Delta and the Moremi Reserve, and we can expect to see a lot of wildlife along the waterways and in the floodplains. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 6: Moremi Game Reserve (Geodikwe)
This morning we venture into the Okavango Delta proper. A scenic boat ride takes us to Marula Island, where we continue our exploration on foot. Lunch is served on a sandbank in the water, and guests can also cool off at a safe swimming area. After lunch and a final swim, a short boat ride takes us to our camp on a small island adjacent to Geodikwe Lagoon, in the heart of this permanent water system. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 7 and 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Kwai)
We start our journey to Kwai by boating to the mainland at Xakanaxa, and then travel by vehicle along the Kwai River flood plain to our private camping site, where we will spend the next two nights. Early morning and evening game-drives deliver game-viewing of the highest standard, with animals being drawn to the area by the waters of the Kwai River. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 9 and 10: Chobe National Park (Savuti)
We travel by vehicle to the mysterious Savuti Channel, located in the south western portion of Chobe National Park, and is most famous for its concentrations of lion, and bull elephants. We camp here for two nights, conducting game-drives through the area in search of the wildlife that has made Savuti famous. We also visit some San Bushman paintings hidden in the rocky outcrops. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 11 and 12: Chobe National Park (Serondela)
Continuing northwards, we make our campsite at Serondela, close to the great Chobe River. This part of Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephant, said to be the largest in Africa. We explore the banks of the Chobe River and the adjacent teak forests in the course of our morning and evening game-drives, searching for elephant, hippo, lion, and the many other species of game that make their home in this area. Game-viewing by boat is also available as an extra activity at guests' own expense. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 13
After a final game-drive along the Chobe, we head for the border post at Kazungula, and cross into Zimbabwe. We reach the Sprayview Hotel in Victoria Falls in time for lunch. Then it's time for relaxing or shopping in town. This afternoon we visit one of the seven great natural wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls. Dinner this evening at one of the restaurants in town is for guests' own account. (Breakfast, and Lunch).
Day 14
This morning, after breakfast, guests are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for their onward arrangements. This marks the end of the safari. (Breakfast).
Highlights of Botswana - 10 Day Safari
Day 1: Moremi Game Reserve
Guests arrive at Maun airport, where they are met by a Wilderness Dawning representative and fly by light aircraft to Xakanaxa. This game-rich area forms part of the permanent Okavango Delta and also falls within Moremi Game Reserve. This evening we enjoy our first game-drive along the waterways and around the floodplains of the Delta. (Dinner included).
Day 2: Moremi Game Reserve (Geodikwe)
This morning we venture into the Okavango Delta proper. A scenic boat ride takes us to Marula Island, where we continue our exploration on foot. Lunch is served on a sandbank in the water, and guests can also cool off at a safe swimming area. After lunch and a final swim, a short boat ride takes us to our camp on a small island adjacent to Geodikwe Lagoon, in the heart of this permanent water system. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 3 and 4: Moremi Game Reserve (Kwai)
We start our journey to Kwai by boating to the mainland at Xakanaxa, and then travel by vehicle along the Kwai River flood plain to our private camping site, where we will spend the next two nights. Early morning and evening game-drives deliver game-viewing of the highest standard, with animals being drawn to the area by the waters of the Kwai River. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 5 and 6: Chobe National Park (Savuti)
We travel by vehicle to the mysterious Savuti Channel, going via the Mababe Depression. Savuti is located in the south western portion of Chobe National Park, and is most famous for its concentrations of lion, and bull elephants. We camp here for two nights, conducting game-drives through the area in search of the wildlife that has made Savuti famous. We also visit some San Bushman paintings hidden in the rocky outcrops. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Days 7 and 8: Chobe National Park (Serondela)
Continuing northwards, we make our campsite at Serondela, close to the great Chobe River. This part of Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephant, said to be the largest in Africa. We explore the banks of the Chobe River and the adjacent teak forests in the course of our morning and evening game-drives, searching for elephant, hippo, lion, and the many other species of game that make their home in this area. Game-viewing by boat is also available as an extra activity at guests' own expense. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 9
After a final game-drive along the Chobe, we head for the border post at Kazungula, and cross into Zimbabwe. We reach the Sprayview Hotel in Victoria Falls in time for lunch. Then it's time for relaxing or shopping in town. This afternoon we visit one of the seven great natural wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls. Dinner this evening at one of the restaurants in town. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Day 10
This morning, after breakfast, guests are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for their onward arrangements. This marks the end of the safari. (Breakfast).
The typical camping experience |
The safari vehicle |
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