Authentic Botswana & Cape Town Special- 11 days (code: ESB03)

This ever-popular tour is particularly great for first-time visitors to Africa, as it combines two of the most renowned destinations in Southern Africa. We incorporate 5-night stay in Botswana’s Moremi Area, situated within one of the richest, most diverse natural wildlife areas – namely the Okavango Delta – the largest inland river delta in the world – and Botswana’s prime game-viewing location. Here you will enjoy a true African bush experience, whilst camping in pristine private campsites, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the magical African bush.

After spending 5 nights in the wilds of Africa, experiencing the endless African skies and remote wilderness areas, you will be whisked away to South Africa's popular "Mother City" - Cape Town - for a further 4 nights stay in a comfortable hotel, including all local touring highlights – such as taking a scenic drive along the spectacular Cape Peninsula coastline and of course, no visit to Cape Town would be complete without a cable car ride to the top of Cape Town’s most famous landmark – Table Mountain. Come and explore the scenic beauty and rhythm of the Cape with us.

Day 01: (3 Nights) OKAVANGO DELTA – WESTERN MOREMI AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Air Botswana will carry you safely from Johannesburg International Airport, which departs at 10:10 am every day, and arrives at Maun Airport, on the fringe of the Okavango Delta, at 12:10 am. Upon arrival you will be met by your safari guide, and welcomed into Botswana. We will have short final opportunity to purchase any final things, before departing Maun for our destination - Moremi Area - situated in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta.
This game reserve is ideally situated for a wildlife sanctuary. It has no fences, hence allowing unobstructed seasonal movement of game which makes this a largely natural area. This is a paradise for birds, game and predators alike.

Completely varied vegetation makes this area very special.

Within an hours’ travelling it is possible to view the first of the wildlife inhabiting this area. We will stop en-route for a simple lunch of sandwiches and fruit, before continuing towards our camp.

Late afternoon arrival at our camp, with enough time to settle in before having our evening meal. Afterwards we will relax around the campfire, where your guide will explain the safety precautions and will answer your various questions in order to calm your understandable apprehension for the coming days.

Day 02: OKAVANGO DELTA – WESTERN MOREMI AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Our first morning in the Wilds - it will be an early rise, with coffee and some biscuits around the fire at first light.
Early morning departure from our camp in search of various predators (such as lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena) antelope (such as impala, lechwe, reedbuck, tsessebe) and other game such as giraffe, zebra, etc and of course also the birds that inhabit this area.

Hippopotamus are abundant, in the streams and lagoons that make up vast areas of the Delta. We return to camp around 10:30 for Brunch.The early part of the afternoon is spent relaxing and reading in, and around the camp. Once it becomes cooler towards the late afternoon we once again depart on a game-drive, returning to camp after sunset for our second night in the wilds.

Day 03: OKAVANGO DELTA - WESTERN MOREMI AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

A repeat of the previous days’ activities, allowing a full day to observe and understand the surrounding wilds. By the end of this day we will have explored the western part of Moremi in great detail.

Day 04 & 05: (2 Nights) OKAVANGO DELTA – EASTERN KHWAI MOREMI AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Today we move our camp to the Khwai River area in the eastern part of Moremi. Our daily schedules remain the same, exploring and observing the animals in their natural state. The large floodplains of this area provide good grasses for various species of antelope, which are followed by the predators.
The Khwai River forms the northern border of Moremi and this is where we will spend the majority of our time game-driving.

Johannesburg – welcomes you for a one night en-route stop.

DAY 06: (1 Night) Johannesburg
Overnight in comfortable Hotel in Johannesburg- B&B

Packed lunch en route included.

On this day after breakfast we depart Moremi Game Reserve for Maun Airport, from where you will depart for Johannesburg at 15H00. Upon arrival at Oliver Tambo International airport, you will be met by Endeavour Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in an accessible vehicle.

Day 07: (4 Nights) CAPE TOWN
Overnight in comfortable Hotel in Cape Town - B&B

After Breakfast, Flight Times depending you will be timeously collected from your Hotel and transferred back to the Airport to connect to Cape Town.
Upon arrival at the Mother City you will be met by your South African tour guide, who will be entertaining you for the following couple of days and nights. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, followed by lunch at a restaurant in the famous V&A Waterfront (own account). Afternoon spent at leisure, in what has become the Western Cape’s premier entertainment and shopping complex. Being a harbour the ever-present boats and ships continue to add to the fascination of the visitors and locals alike. The Waterfront is largely sheltered by one of the worlds’ most striking natural wonders - “Table Mountain”.

Return to your Hotel to freshen up before Dinner at a local restaurant in Town (own account).

Day 08: CAPE TOWN – KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDEN AND TABLE MOUNTAIN
Overnight in comfortable Hotel in Cape Town - B&B

After breakfast we will depart the hotel for a morning excursion to Cape Town’s most popular garden – Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – to acquaint ourselves with some of the Cape’s indigenous flora.
The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora - showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds and well-laid out pathways for easy walking.

After lunch we will make our way to Cape Town’s most famous landmark - Table Mountain. A visit to Cape Town would not be complete without a cable car ride to the top of this massif (weather permitting). The top of Table Mountain offers spectacular views in all directions and gives a bird’s eye view of the city. The upper cable car station is situated at 1067 metres and the revolving cable car makes sure that your trip up and down gives you a good look in all directions.

Day 09: CAPE TOWN – CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Overnight in comfortable Hotel in Cape Town - B&B

After breakfast, you will be met by your guide and you will head in a southerly direction towards the famous Cape Point Nature Reserve stopping in Hout Bay where we will as do a short cruise to Seal Island {weather permitting}.
Your drive will take you along some of the most dramatic and stunningly beautiful natural coastline in the world. You will also visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of Jackass penguins.

Day 10: CAPE TOWN – WINE-LANDS
Overnight in comfortable Hotel in Cape Town - B&B

FRANSCHOEK AND STELLENBOSH
After breakfast we head out to the famous Wine-land areas of Stellenbosch and Franschoek, where we will explore and observe the immensity of this area. Enjoy various wine tastings. Lunch will be at one of the many wine estates in the area (own account). After a full day out, we will return home, before our final dinner together on this, your last evening of the tour.

Day 11: Depending on your International flight times, there might be some time for final curio shopping, before your transfer to Cape Town International Airport.

2011 Departure Dates

 Thank you to Endeavour Safaris for looking after me so well during my stay in South Africa. (Professor Stephen Hawkins)