Botswana Baobabs Safari

Day 1: Maun

This safari starts at the hotel in Maun where we have an evening meal at a local restaurant (own expense).

Day 2-3: Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is an extraordinary wilderness environment that needs no introduction. A vast wetland paradise in the center of the Kalahari Desert, fed by rivers from Angolan highlands and seasonal rains. It is an ever changing kaleidoscope of waterways, reed beds, islands and dry land that grows and shrinks each season like a living creature itself, supporting a breathtaking range of wildlife. Hippos, elephants, lions and buffalo, the shy Sitatunga antelope and the abundant birdlife – a truly amazing wildlife experience.

We drive around the Okavango through small villages, skirting the extremes of the flood to Etsha, where we follow thick sands tracks into the Okavango Delta panhandle. Your room overlooks a beautiful lagoon and you’ll enjoy a morning mokoro excursion and a sunset motorboat cruise.

Day 4-5: Moremi/Mababe

Moremi Game Reserve is the jewel of Botswana and arguably one of the best wildlife viewing destinations in Africa. Moremi’s wide variety of habitats makes it a birdwatchers paradise. Surrounding Moremi is a vast wilderness consisting of open grasslands and forest and abundant wildlife and our camp is set on a concession bordering the east of the reserve. Our days are spent on open 4WD game drives in Moremi GR and on the wildlife concession along the Mababe River watching the abundant wildlife including elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game, both in Moremi Game Reserve and in the private concession reserves adjoining the park.

Day 6-7: Savuti

We head north from Moremi to the renowned Savuti section of the Chobe National Park. This is an excellent area for big predators with frequent sightings of lion and leopard, elephant and plains game. We spend our time on game drives through the dramatic open plains dotted with Acacia, and along the Savuti channel where we hope to see the lions and hyenas that make Savuti an outstanding wildlife destination. We overnight in our serviced tented camp. After dinner in our dining tent, fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush.

Day 8-9: Chobe National Park

Our next destination is Chobe National Park. We depart Savuti and head north through the remote wilderness of Botswana to the small town of Kasane and our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River.

The following day we explore the national park on a morning game drive and spend the rest of the day on the river, enjoying lunch on our cruise boat with spectacular wildlife viewing. This is possibly the most satisfying and relaxing game viewing activity in Southern Africa. We get close to the herds of elephants, and have amazing sightings of crocodile, hippo, fish eagle and many more. As the sun sets we head out of the park with some amazing wildlife and sunset photographs.

Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We leave Botswana behind and cross into Zimbabwe and make our way to Victoria Falls. The mighty Zambezi River thunders 100m over the gorge creating a magnificent spectacle. The spray from the waterfall sustains a rainforest surrounding the falls which is abundant with birdlife and protected in a National Park. We explore the Victoria Falls on foot with a local guide bringing the Falls to life with tales of the explorers of these ancient lands.

Day 11: Victorial Falls - Tour Ends

After breakfast, you may choose to do one of the many optional adventure activities in the area (own expense) before the tour ends.

• Accommodation with private facilities
• Hotel taxes
• Entrance fees
• Tours with English speaking guides
• Transfers
• Meals as specified

• International Airfares
• Internal airfares
• Airport entrance/departure taxes
• Passport, visa, and immigration fees
• Additional hotel nights
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Travel Protection Plan
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included

• Non-participation:
  On the Classic Journeys, the team, and the various accommodation staff will look after the operational side of the safari. Your holiday time is exclusively yours to enjoy your safari and get the most from your travel experience. Where porters are available they’ll help with your bags, but sometimes you’ll need to carry your own bags. Please remember that this is still an adventure tour, travelling by vehicle, so the more you put in the more rewarding your experience will be.