Partenze disponibili
Garantito
Characteristics
- Collective tour
- driver/guide English Speaking
- 9 notti in campo tendato mobile e 1 notti in hotel a Johannesburg e Victoria Falls
- guaranteed departures min 4 / max 16 participants until seats are sold out
- small groups, max 16 participants
- minimum age: 10 years ***SAFARI IN MOBILE TENT CAMP*** The tents are equipped with a camping bed, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, and towels. A staff of three people, in addition to the guide, takes care of setting up and dismantling the tents, portable toilets, and showers. They also handle cooking, cleaning, and all other tasks.. Importante : Safari recommended for people in good physical condition and with an adventurous spirit, who desire an adventurous vacation.,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Johannesburg
I arrive at the airport of Johannesburg., transfer to the hotel, free day, meeting with the guide at the reception at 18 for an informative orientation on the trip, dinner free, accommodation Shuttle bus Monteverde - Playa Flamingo/Tamarindo/Conchal,
Giorno 2 — Johannesburg → Mapungubwe National Park
Breakfast, departure for, Mapungubwe National Park is located in the Limpopo Province, on the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe, and is a site of extraordinary historical, cultural, and natural significance.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, Mapungubwe preserves the remains of an ancient African kingdom that flourished between the 11th and 14th centuries. From a landscape perspective, the park is characterized by vast plateaus, wind-sculpted sandstone formations, isolated hills (kopjes), baobab groves, and a network of seasonal rivers. It is a unique ecosystem that hosts a wide variety of wildlife: elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, antelopes, giraffes, hippos, and over 400 bird species. In addition to safaris, Mapungubwe offers guided historical tours to explore ancient archaeological sites, royal graves, and rock engravings, revealing the history of a complex and advanced civilization that bears witness to the deep roots of African culture., I arrive at the field and have lunch., dinner, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Mapungubwe National Park
Breakfast, Departure for a walk to visit the Kaoxa rock paintings, free lunch, free time, At sunset, activities to enjoy the spectacular panorama of the area dotted with baobab trees, dinner in the countryside, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 4 — Mapungubwe National Park → Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Breakfast, departure for, lunch along the way (not included), The Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community founded in 1992 for the protection of endangered rhinoceros in an area that was once rich in wildlife. The project aims to restore the area to its original natural state while also supporting the local populations through sustainable tourism., I arrive at the field and have lunch., dinner, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 5 — Khama Rhino Sanctuary → Maun
At 6.00am you can take part in a 2-hour safari by car or a walk to track the numerous white rhinos present in the sanctuary (optional activity with a fee)., departure for il margine occidentale delle saline di Makgadikgadi, lunch along the way (not included), late afternoon arrival to Maun, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 6 — Maun → Khwai Game Reserve
Full board at the camp, We will change the vehicle to use an open 4WD off-road vehicle with which we will continue our journey towards the Moremi Game Reserve. We will cross the South Gate to enter the park and head towards the Kwai area. Khwai, part of the Moremi Game Reserve, is a pristine natural area of great beauty, with lush green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birds and a large population of wildlife. We will go on early morning and late afternoon safaris in open 4x4 vehicles to explore the reserve., mobile accommodation,
Giorno 7 — Khwai Game Reserve
Full board at the camp, off-road photosafari day, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 8 — Khwai Game Reserve → Savute
Full board at the camp, departure for, You enter the immense Chobe National Park and reach Savute in the western part of the park, a vast region of extreme landscapes, from the arid and desolate Mababe depression to the green marshy expanses fed by the Savuti Channel. The river has a curious course, completely dry for thirty years, with water again since 2010, but the flow could stop at any moment., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., mobile accommodation,
Giorno 9 — Savute → Chobe National Park
Full board at the camp, You leave the camp early in the morning for a photo safari in the Savute area and crossing the Chobe Park, you arrive in the early afternoon at the area where the camp has been set up, on the banks of the Chobe River., Chobe National Park is one of the great African parks, comparable in size to the entire Abruzzo region, and combines three types of natural environments: sandy depressions, shrub desert, and the alluvial plains of the great rivers Lynianti and Chobe, which flow into the Zambezi near Kasane, where four states - Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - meet. Their lush basins provide the ideal environment for herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, for which the park is famous., mobile accommodation,
Giorno 10 — Chobe National Park
Breakfast, morning available for an optional excursion (not included), At dawn, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner in the countryside, mobile accommodation,
Giorno 11 — Chobe National Park → Victoria Falls
Breakfast, departure for, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., You have an afternoon and a morning available in one of the most spectacular places in Africa for optional excursions and to browse through local markets; there are many possible activities (optional, not included): rafting, canoeing, cruises on the Zambezi, helicopter or plane flights over the falls, walks, elephant-back safaris, bungee jumping, and of course visiting the falls., dinner free, accommodation MSC Crociere - MSC Divina,
Giorno 12 — Victoria Falls
Breakfast, time available for optional activities, airport transfer, The guided tour ends at the airport.,
Notes
LUGGAGE: One soft bag per person, maximum 20 kg, is allowed. The organizing company reserves the right to refuse overweight luggage and does not accept responsibility for damaged or lost luggage or personal belongings., MOBILE TENT FIELD: wide and spacious tents for 2 people (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.9m) equipped with camp beds, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and small pillows; shared toilet facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks in the equipped camping areas; shared temporary toilet and shower in non-equipped fields., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour., OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: locally, several optional activities will be proposed, operated not directly by the tour organizer - Kiboko - but by third-party operators. Some of these activities are adventurous and involve an element of risk: do not participate if you do not feel confident in facing them. During the trip, you will receive a detailed description of each activity and you can evaluate the ones that are most suitable for you. The prices indicated in the day-by-day itinerary are purely indicative. Park entrances are not included., SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions., We do not have a strict age policy. Our groups are pleasantly informal, usually comprising a wide range of nationalities aged between 30 and 70, and are aimed at healthy, active participants looking for an adventure holiday. This is merely a guideline, and older or younger adventurers are accepted on request. Customers must ensure, prior to booking, that they are fit and able to complete the chosen itinerary., HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip., HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival., INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration., LANGUAGE / GUIDE: tours have English-speaking driver / guide; for guaranteed departures in Italian, a translator is added; safaris guided by park rangers are always in English., TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend: €5 per day for each driver/guide and ranger, and for each participant based on satisfaction with the service received., MEALS: not included unless specified., PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay., HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
12 days / 8 nights - from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Driver/guide English Speaking. Accommodation in equipped mobile tent camp anywhere, except at the Victoria Falls e Johannesburg, in a hotel., camping equipment with cot, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, private transportation with a special overland truck with air conditioning, meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes", entrance to the parks $ USD 300 to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour,
Important notes
Entrance to the parks USD to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour., ***CLIMATE***, January-March in Namibia and Botswana is the rainy season, characterized by hot and humid weather. Some days are clear and sunny, while others are gray with afternoon thunderstorms., April-June, the rains are over! Everything is fresh and new with clear skies; moderate daytime temperatures, and the wildlife begins to gather around permanent water holes, making it easier to spot them., July-September: dry, with clear days and an average daytime temperature of 25°C, nighttime temperatures between 0 and 10°C; animal sightings are excellent, migratory birds start arriving in August. The best time for a safari!, October: the driest period of the year with daytime temperatures of 30°C. An excellent time for spotting the Big Five., November-December: hot days with the first afternoon thunderstorms; it is the weaning period and the sighting is good; many migratory birds.,
Cancellation policies
No penalty 11 days or more before the start of the tour. From 10 to 0 days, 20% penalty (deposit retained).
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.,