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Lodge Safari - Botswana Wildlife

Tours and Cruises12 days

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls›Zambezi Region›Delta Okavango›Moremi Game Reserve›Maun›Chobe National Park

Available departures

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Guaranteed

Characteristics

Group tour
Driver/guide in English with interpreter in Italian.
10 nights in a 3/4 star lodge. Operated with Mercedes Sprinter vehicle, maximum 15 passengers. Departures are guaranteed (min 4 / max 15 participants); subject to availability
small groups (max. 15 participants)
minimum age: 10 years
Importante : Safari recommended for people in good physical condition and with an adventurous spirit, who desire an adventurous vacation.,

Itinerary

Day 1 — Victoria Falls

Arrival at international airport and transfer to national airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel, You have almost two days available in one of the most spectacular places in Africa for optional excursions and to explore local markets; there are many possible activities: 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. We will only mention the main ones below, but during the trip, your guide will offer you the complete list., Dinner at leisure, accommodation MSC Crociere - MSC Divina,

Day 2 — Victoria Falls

Breakfast, free day, When David Livingstone saw the waterfalls, he was impressed by the power of the waters and without hesitation baptized them with the name of his Queen. The British Empire has long since vanished, but the Zambezi River has not diminished its strength and continues to plummet for a hundred meters (twice the height of Niagara Falls) over a two-kilometer front in the narrow Batoka Gorge. Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls are rightly counted among the wonders of the natural world; on a clear day, the veil of foam caused by the fall of nine million liters of water can be seen tens of kilometers away and feeds the rainforest that thrives on the opposite bank. The name given by the indigenous people to the waterfall is precisely linked to the cloud of droplets that hovers over the falls: Mosi-Oa-Tunya - literally the "smoke that thunders"., Dinner at leisure, accommodation,

Car

Day 3 — Victoria Falls → Zambezi Region

Breakfast, departure to, You enter Botswana and cross Chobe National Park to reach the eastern part of the Caprivi Strip in Namibia., The Zambezi Region (formerly known as the Caprivi Strip or Caprivi Strip) is a narrow strip of land located in the extreme north-east of Namibia, between Angola, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. This region has a unique geographical location and is characterised by a dense network of rivers, including the Zambezi, Kavango (Okavango), Kwando and Linyanti, which create lush landscapes and wetlands. The Zambezi Region has a special geographical position, serving as a corridor between several southern African nations. The strip of land, approximately 450 km long and between 32 and 100 km wide, was originally defined by the Germans during colonial times to gain access to the Zambezi River and potentially to trade routes to the Indian Ocean. This area is rich in wildlife, with habitats ranging from riverine forests and swamps to open grasslands. It is home to several national parks, including Bwabwata National Park, Mudumu National Park and Nkasa Rupara National Park, famous for the presence of elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds. The rivers, particularly the Zambezi, are vital for the fauna and the local population, providing water resources all year round. Characterised by a tropical climate, with a rainy season that runs from November to March, with more rainfall than in other parts of Namibia, making it one of the greenest areas in the country., Sunset cruise with commentary in English Fascinating descent on the Zambezi River at sunset towards the waterfalls with possible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants., return to the lodge in the evening, dinner, accommodation InterContinental Barcelona,

Car

Day 4 — Zambezi Region → Delta Okavango

Breakfast, departure to, You enter Botswana and travel to the heart of the Okavango Delta, leaving the truck on land with the main luggage and continuing with a picturesque 2 or 3-hour boat ride to Pepere Island, with bird and crocodile sightings. Accommodation on the island is in a fixed tented camp. You only bring the necessary items for two nights., dinner, accommodation Marriott Savannah Riverfront,

Day 5 — Delta Okavango

Full board at the lodge, When the Okavango River, after a journey of 1,300 kilometers from its sources in Angola, enters Botswana, it encounters the sands of the Kalahari and forms a marshy delta of one million and six hundred thousand hectares (roughly the size of Lazio), with channels, lagoons, and islands covered in papyrus, reeds, palms, and water lilies. The Okavango Delta is a true natural paradise populated by lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes, water antelopes, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles, as well as thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, herons, and storks., Transfer of about 30 minutes by boat to reach the meeting point for the activities in the area. A day dedicated to exploring the Delta on typical mokoro boats and by boat, and with a pleasant walk in the bush, for a complete immersion in the beautiful nature of this region., accommodation,

Car

Day 6 — Delta Okavango → Moremi Game Reserve

Breakfast, A journey of about 5 hours to reach Maun, where you will change vehicles and board an open 4WD off-road vehicle to continue your journey to the Moremi Reserve. The lodge is located on the edge of the reserve, in an area of great natural beauty with a large population of animals., I arrive at the lodge for dinner., accommodation Visite privée dans Tokyo,

Day 7 — Moremi Game Reserve

Full board at the lodge, morning and afternoon game drive in the park, Moremi Game Reserve, as big as the Aosta Valley, is the only protected area in the Okavango Delta with one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It is a kind of earthly paradise with the main herbivore and carnivore species of the region and over 400 species of birds; the recent reintroduction of white and black rhinos has made it a destination for "Big Five" game viewing. The landscape is picturesque, with floodplains, crystal-clear waterways, lagoons, salt pans, grassy plains, and marshy plants, magnificent mopane tree forests, and palm islands., accommodation,

Car

Day 8 — Moremi Game Reserve → Maun

Breakfast, time for a last safari at the break of dawn, return to the hotel for breakfast, departure to, 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., One-hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta with tourist planes like Cessna (Mack Air). BPW860 / €75 including boarding fee per person, indicative price, as it is based on full capacity of the plane. Highly recommended!, dinner, accommodation,

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Day 9 — Maun → Chobe National Park

Breakfast, departure to, Transfer day, travelling through Nata to reach the lodge on the banks of the Chobe River in the late afternoon., 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., dinner, accommodation,

Day 10 — Chobe National Park

Breakfast, morning game drive in the park, unscheduled lunch (not included), At sunset, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner, accommodation,

Day 11 — Chobe National Park

Breakfast, Transfer, end of the tour,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 20 kg) per person is allowed. Storage room is extremely limited on Japanese trains. In the event of your luggage being shipped separately to your final destination, you are suggested to bring along a carry-on baggage with any personal belonging you might need during the trip (including toiletries for the nights).
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
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.
AGE: minimum age of 7 years for Lodge Safaris, 10 years for Camping Safaris, but not recommended for children under 12 years old. The average age of participants is 40+ years. Participants who are 65 years old and above are required to provide a medical certificate of good health.
HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La società organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
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.

Starts from

10 days / 6 nights – from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park,

Meals

Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,

Price includes

Local driver/guide in English with interpreter in Italian, Private transportation with a special overland truck with air conditioning; off-road in the Moremi Game Reserve., Entrance to the parks and reserves visited (except for Victoria Falls), visits, excursions, and photo safaris as per the itinerary., standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners,

Price does not include

Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes", Entrance to the parks USD 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