Okavango Experience
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Tour Overview
See southern Africa's incredible waterfalls, rivers and inland canals on this ten-day overland adventure. Canoe down the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, watch hippos wallowing along the shores of the Chobe River, take a sunset cruise to spot exotic birdlife, witness the mirage of Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and see the crashing white water of Victoria Falls with free time to customise your experience. After cruising in a mokoro, you’ll spend a night at camp in the remote Okavango wilderness and fall asleep to the uninterrupted sounds of the wild. With early morning game drives to spot Africa’s iconic wildlife and expert guides with all the knowledge, this is set to be an experience of a lifetime.
Trip Code: UBOO
Start
Johannesburg
End
Victoria Falls
Destination
Botswana
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (6 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 22
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Support local conservation efforts with a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
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Go wildlife spotting with your small group and expert guides along the river on a sunset cruise at Chobe National Park – home to the world's highest concentration of African elephants.
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Camp on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness for an experience you’ll never forget. As the sun sets and night falls, the sounds of Africa come alive!
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Get your first glimpse of the thundering Victoria Falls and enjoy some free time for optional adventures, so you can see the falls at your own pace and view the cascades from all angles.
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Walk the Okavango Delta at sunrise, looking out for the resident hippos, crocodiles, elephants and big cats.
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Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (6 nights), Bush camp (no facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Included activities
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Game Drive Open Vehicle
- Okavango Delta - Sunrise Walk
- Nata - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 4WD Excursion
- Chobe National Park - River Cruise
- Victoria Falls – Traditional Zimbabwe Dinner
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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