Spirit of Northern Botswana Highlights - 10 Days (code: ESB02)

Day 01: (3 Nights) OKAVANGO DELTA - 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 (ETD) 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 & 03: OKAVANGO DELTA - MOREMI AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

We will enjoy the next couple of days exploring the Moremi Area with our days consisting of early morning and late afternoon game drives 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.
Upon return to our campsite around late morning, a delicious brunch will be served. Thereafter you have time to relax in/around camp. We will explore the Moremi Game Reserve in great detail, which is sure to provide many unforgettable game-viewing experiences.

Day 04 & 05: (2 Nights) SOUTHERN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK – SAVUTI OR MABABE AREA
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Departing Moremi, we will drive to our next destination – Savuti in Southern Chobe National Park, one of Africa’s most densely populated predator areas and is also well known for its sightings of bull elephants. The Savuti waterhole offers an ever-changing spectacle of birds and wildlife. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with leisure time to relax during the heat of the day.

Day 06 & 07: (2 Nights) NORTHERN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Overnight in Mobile en-suite safari tents - Full board basis

Departing Savuti, we make our way towards Northern Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square kilometres. This park has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. Its uniqueness in the abundance of wildlife and the true African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime. Upon arrival at your camp, enjoy some time to relax before setting out on your afternoon game drive activity. On day two here, we will enjoy an afternoon sunset boat cruise, observing the game coming to quench their thirst in the cool waters of the Chobe River. This river is the life-blood for thousands of elephants in the dry season as well as many other species. Return to our camp for dinner.

Day 08 & 09: (2 Nights) VICTORIA FALLS– LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA
Overnight at Local Hotel – B&B

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kazangula border post, where you will clear customs cross over the Zambezi River, by ferry, into Zambia.

After one and a half hour drive we will arrive in Livingstone and transfer to our Hotel. Afternoon at leisure, giving one the opportunity to plan the next day’s activities.

Around the groups plans we will fit in a visit to the World Renowned Victoria Falls. Day and Time of this will be decided on site.

On the second day has been organised the famous sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Day 10: After breakfast your safari guide will drop you off at the airport in time to connect your flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg.

2011 Departure Dates