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African Overland Tours
Length
12 days
Tour SKU
ACS1013
Starts
Victoria Falls
Comfort Level
Premier
Ends
Victoria Falls
Age Range
18 - 55 Years and older
Tour Type
Smaller Group Tours
Operated in
English Guided
Group Size
Min 4 Max 16
A complete immersion into the untouched natural beauty and wildlife of Botswana, with game viewing in open 4×4 safari vehicles in the Moremi Game Reserve. The tour will start with game viewing along the famous Chobe River, followed by the spectacular sunsets of Magadikgadi Pans. The Okavango Delta is explored in boats, on foot and in the traditional dug-out canoes, called mokoros. The tour ends with Victoria Falls, The Smoke that Thunders, one of the natural wonders of the world.
Your journey starts with an included transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your lodge. Known locally as “The Smoke That Thunders,” Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s most breathtaking sights. You have the afternoon of Day 1 and the entirety of Day 2 at your leisure to explore. Browse vibrant local markets or dive into optional activities in this adrenaline hub, such as sunset cruises, scenic flights, or a tour of the Falls themselves (activities at your own expense)
Waterfalls Lodge or similar
Breakfast x1
12-13 min helicopter flight USD150pp + USD10 fuel surcharge + USD15 park fee, Ra-ikane, luxury Sunset Cruise USD75pp + USD10 River fees Victoria Falls Park entry USD50
We head to the Nata area after traveling through Botswana. As the day draws to a close we visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for an amazing sunset. This lake is 6500km2. We will spend the night in the Nata Lodge or similar.
Nata Lodge or similar
Breakfast, Dinner
We take a 4 hour drive to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and the game reserve. We will leave our overland vehicle behind and climb into open 4x4s. Moremi is lovely with lush green vegetation, a few shallow plains and forests. It is one of the best places to see wildlife. Keep your eyes open for herbivores, carnivores and lots of birds. We will spend the day going on morning and afternoon game drives inside the concession and then overnight at the Gomoti River Lodge.
Gomoti River Lodge or similar
Breakfast x2, Lunch (Day 5), Dinner x2
Start the day with a final morning game drive before traveling back to Maun. The afternoon is yours to relax or take an optional 1-hour scenic flight over the vast Okavango Delta to view the waterways from above (own expense)
Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Breakfast, Dinner
1 hour scenic flight over Okavango Delta USD255 pp for 45 minutes
We will drive around the panhandle where we will arrive in the northwest of the Okavango Delta. We will be leaving our vehicle at Swamp Stop and take a scenic boat trip to our accommodation in the Delta. On Day 8 you can explore the delta on walks, boat rides and mokoro trips.
Swampstop Chalets or similar
Breakfast x2, Lunch, Dinner x2
Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta: USD210pp depending on number of people for 30 minutes
Leaving the Delta, we cross the border into Namibia and travel along the Eastern Caprivi Strip. A short 20-minute boat trip transports us to our lodge, which offers stunning views overlooking the floodplains of the Zambezi River
Zambezi Mubala Lodge or similar
Breakfast, Dinner
Boat trip to our lodge
We make our way back into Botswana, and our evening is spent sleeping next to the banks of the Chobe River which has stunning scenery, breathtaking views and plenty of fauna. There is an optional game drive available for those wanting to explore. On Day 11, the morning is spent on a game drive and a cruise at sunset on the Chobe River
Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Breakfast x2, Dinner x2
Game drive in Chobe (3 hours) USD 46 pp + USD20 Park fees
Upon breakfast, the tour concludes with a transfer to Kasane or Victoria Falls airport.
Breakfast
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