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| TRIP NAME: |
BOTSWANA EXPLORER
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| TRIP CODE: |
BVE
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| Start Point: |
Johannesburg
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| End Point: |
Johannesburg
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| Start Date: |
Flexible
(usually start Sunday, depart Monday)
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| End Date: |
Flexible (usually end on Tuesday)
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| Duration: |
15 Days (15 nights)
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| Trip Style: |
Accommodated
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| Accommodation |
12 nights bush or other lodges (tented camps or
chalets)
2 nights hotel
(Maun)
1 night guesthouse
(Johannesburg)
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| Group Size: |
4 to 8 people
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| Meals Included: |
15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
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Tour
Description
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Botswana is considered as
one of Africa's most pristine and diverse wildlife destinations, providing a
safari experience par excellence. This incredible tour encompasses most of
Botswana's prime wildlife regions, and includes the famed Caprivi region of
Namibia, as well the adventure playground of Victoria Falls (one of the seven
natural wonders of the world). The Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta and the
floodplains of Caprivi, and the white deserts of Makgadikgadi combine to offer
an incredible encounter with "Real Africa". This is also an adventure trip -
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!
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Highlights:
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 Makgadikgadi Pans
(quad bike trip, meerkats and Green's Baobabs)
Full day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
(Okavango Delta)
Optional
mokoro rides, boat cruises, etc. on the delta and panhandle
Optional trips to Tsodilo Hills or the Mahangu
N.P. (Namibia)
Full day
excursion to Popa Falls and traditional village in Caprivi
Full day of leisure at Victoria
Falls
Chobe National Park
(full day game drive, sunset boat cruise)
Game drives and bush walks in Tuli Game
Reserve
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Illustrative
Itinerary
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Please note that all our
tours are customized to specific requirements and to conditions prevailing at
the time of booking.
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| Day No. |
Day |
Daily Summary of Activities and Routing |
Meals Included |
| 0 |
Sunday |
Meet and greet at OR Tambo Airport (Jhb), Transfer
to guesthouse. Optional activities if time permits. |
D Only |
| 1 |
Monday |
Transfer to Lodge on Botswana border. |
B Only |
| 2 |
Tuesday |
Transfer to Gweta. Optional sundowner activities
available. Overnight in Bakalanga huts. |
BD Only |
| 3 |
Wednesday |
Quad bike trip to Makgadikgadi Pans. Visit
meerkats and Green's Baobabs. Transfer to Maun. Optional
activities. |
BD Only |
| 4 |
Thursday |
Full day excursion to Moremi Game Reserve (4X4
open game viewers). |
BL Only |
| 5 |
Friday |
Transfer to Western Panhandle of Okavango delta.
Optional afternoon activities. Overnight in chalets. |
BD Only |
| 6 |
Saturday |
Transfer to Caprivi Region of Namibia. Optional
visit to Tsodilo Hills or Mahangu National Park. |
BD Only |
| 7 |
Sunday |
Full day trip to Popa waterfalls, with canoe trip
and visit to local village. |
BLD |
| 8 |
Monday |
Transfer along "Caprivi strip" to Livingstone
(Victoria Falls). Overnight at lodge alongside Zambezi River. |
BD Only |
| 9 |
Tuesday |
Day of leisure at Victoria Falls. Optional
activities. Dinner at traditional African restaurant (optional). |
B only |
| 10 |
Wednesday |
Transfer to Kasane (Botswana). Boat cruise on
Chobe River. Overnight at lodge in Kasane. |
B Only |
| 11 |
Thursday |
Chobe N.P. - Full day game drive in Chobe
N.P. |
BL Only |
| 12 |
Friday |
Morning game drive in Chobe N.P. (optional).
Transfer to Nata. Optional trip to Nata Bird Sanctuary. |
B Only |
| 13 |
Saturday |
Transfer to Tuli Game Reserve. Afternoon game
drives. |
BLD |
| 14 |
Sunday |
Tuli Game Reserve (game drives or
bushwalks). |
BLD |
| 15 |
Monday |
Morning game drive. Return to
Johannesburg |
B Only |
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Inclusions
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The following items are
specifically included in the pricing:
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All accommodation indicated - subject to availability at time
of quoting and booking. |
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All meals indicated in the detailed itinerary (15 breakfasts,
5 lunches, 9 dinners) |
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The provision of a suitable touring vehicle, with trailer if
required, suitably licensed and insured for tourist operations |
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The provision of an experienced tour leader for the duration
of the trip |
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The provision of specialist guides at specific venues where
required |
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All activities specifically indicated in the itinerary (unless
specified "optional" or "own cost") |
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Meet and greet at OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), and
transfer to guesthouse |
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Departure from OR Tambo Airport or other suitable venue in
Johannesburg |
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Entrance fees and conservation fees to the various venues as
indicated |
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All fuel, toll fees, entrance fees and statutory fees for the
vehicle (excluding visa fees) |
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Exclusions
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The following items are
specifically excluded from the above offer:
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Food (excluding the meals specifically indicated in the
detailed itinerary) |
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Refreshments and soft and alcoholic drinks en
route |
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Entrance to the Victoria Falls (about $20.00 per
person) |
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Optional activities en route |
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Items of a personal nature |
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Curios, etc |
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Activities and items not included in the detailed
itinerary |
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Insurance and Emergency evacuation cover (we insist that
guests carry their own comprehensive Travel Insurance) |
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Visa fees |
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Gratuities for local guides, waiters, chambermaids, service
providers, etc. |
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Kindly Note The
Following:
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Accommodation and activities are subject to availability at
time of booking, and, in some cases, dependent on other conditions prevailing
on arrival. It may not always be possible to use the proposed establishment or
campsite, and in some cases an alternative must be found, possibly at a
different price. Early booking helps prevent variations of this
nature. |
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The final itinerary and pricing will be confirmed at time of
quoting and booking |
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This routing may be subject to changes due to environmental
conditions |
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Allow for a meal allowance of approx R1500.00 for meals not
included |
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