Botswana covers around 580,000 square kilometres and has a population of around 1.5 million.
Whilst the official language is considered English the native language Setswana is still in common use by much of the population.
It’s two major tourist attractions are the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta.
BOTSWANA Climate -
Sunny all year round. Best
game viewing months April to October. Most rain falls
during the months of December to March. Language
- English is widely spoken Currency
- Botswana Pula divided into
100 Thebe. Visa
- No Visa is required for
Australian passport holders. Local
Time- GMT
plus two hours. Departure Tax - Included on tickets.
Classic Mobile Safaris use exclusive bush camps with fully serviced accommodation in luxury "Out of Africa" walk-in safari tents with en suite facilities.
The guides and cooks take care of all camp duties including erecting and dismantling the tents. Camp and travel in style.
Nothing can compare to sitting around a blazing campfire at night, under a canopy of stars in a spectacular wilderness area, listening to the sounds of Africa.
The Stanley Safari Botswana/Victoria
Falls
10 Days/8 Nights En-Suite Mobile, 1 Night Hotel
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Game drives in the Okavango area of Moremi Wildlife
Reserve.
• Mokoro excursion in the channels of the Okavango
Delta.
• Game drives in the Khwai area of Moremi Wildlife
Reserve.
• Game drives in Savute
• Game drives in Chobe National Park and Chobe River
game
viewing boat cruise.
• The mighty Victoria Falls.
‘Following in the footsteps of Dr David Livingstone’- An
en-suite mobile safari in secluded, exclusive bush camps
situated in the famous Botswana Reserves and National
Parks. A safari crew travelling in a separate vehicle
pre-erects the comfortable camp. A professional safari
guide conducts early morning and late afternoon game
drives.
DAY 1: MAUN - OKAVANGO
AREA OF MOREMI An air transfer from Maun takes us into
Moremi where we are met by our guide for a short
transfer to our pre-erected secluded bush camp. After a
sunset game drive and a delicious
three-course dinner you can take in the sounds of the
African night. En-suite mobile safari.
(LD).
DAY 2 - OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI
The channels and waterways of the Okavango Delta are
explored on a mokoro excursion
with lunch being enjoyed on an island.We make our way
back to our camp during an
afternoon game drive, taking in the changing colours of
an African sunset. En-suite mobile
safari. (BLD).
DAY 3/4 - KHWAI AREA OF MOREMI
After breakfast, our safari crew expertly move our
exclusive camp to the Khwai flood plains, while we
continue to explore the reserve with our guide. Enjoying
early morning and late afternoon game drives, we uncover
the secrets of this pristine wilderness area in search
of the many species of animal and birdlife that make Moremi their home. En-suite mobile safari. (BLD).
DAY 5/6 - SAVUTE - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Continuing overland through the National Parks we visit
the dry Savute Marsh and Savutechannel, famous for its
abundance of large predators. This amazing area and its
waterholes are uncovered during our early morning and
late afternoon game drives with our guide. En-suite
mobile safari. (BLD).
DAY 7/8 - CHOBE RIVER - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After 2 nights at the Savute Channel, we travel north
and install our bush camp near the Chobe River. Chobe is
famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent
sunsets, with the largest elephant population in Africa
living in the region.We may witness huge herds during
our game drives and an unforgettable game viewing sunset
cruise on the Chobe River. En-suite mobile safari. (BLD)
.
DAY 9 - LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS
Our safari culminates at Livingstone / Victoria Falls -
without doubt one of the greatest and most unforgettable
spectacles on earth. Time at leisure to enjoy the many
optional activities on offer including scenic flights,
micro lighting, elephant back riding etc. and a visit to
the Falls (own expense). Natural Mystic Lodge (or
similar accommodation). (BLD).
DAY 10 - LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast we transfer to the airport where the
safari ends. (B).
The itinerary will depend on local conditions.
Key to Inclusions:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
(B&B) Bed & Breakfast
(FB) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
10 Days/9 Nights Package
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
Nov 07 - Jun 08
$4475
$6065
Jul - Oct 08
$4975
$6565
Serviced en-suite Mobile Safari: Secluded
bush camps are used in the Botswana reserves. A
safari team erects/ dismantles the camp and
attends to all duties.
Accommodation: 8 nights dome tents furnished
with 2 comfortable camp beds, linen, blankets,
pillows, en-suite bathroom with shower and
toilet. 1 night at the Natural Mystic Lodge,
Livingstone or similar.
Meals:
All meals with mineral water & table wine
for dinner included while on safari. Breakfast
only in Livingstone / Victoria Falls.
Group
size: 2-8 clients per vehicle. (2 vehicles
may travel together on certain
departures).
Transfers: Airport transfers included in
Maun & Livingstone / Victoria Falls day 1 and
day 10
NB:
baggage limit 12kgs in soft bag
Day Trips Available - We have a number of
additional half or full day optional excursions
available to extend your stay.
We also offer
Adventure camping safaris where you get to travel to
remote
parts of Africa
in 4 wheel drives, set up the
camp sites, help with cooking etc.
Check out our
Adventure Travel
Pages?
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to booking your trip.
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