10 days - Windhoek to Victoria Falls
For Africa enthusiasts Botswana is the place to be. Explore the wildlife meccas of Okavango AND Chobe, AND finish off at the magnificent Victoria FALLS, Mosi Oa Tunya "the smoke that thunders" - a natural wonder of the world.
Accommodation
Hotel for one night, camping
Transportation
Overland vehicle, mokoro, walking
Budget
Allow $60 for meals not included and $200 for local payment.
Operated by G*A*P Adventures
Day 1 Arrive Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek at any time.
Day 2 Kalahari (B,L,D)
Cross into Botswana AND overnight into the heart of the Kalahari. Take an optional walk with a local San Bushman to learn fascinating bush skills AND discover their unique culture.
Day 3 Maun (B,L,D)
Head to Maun where the Okavango DELTA beckons to be explored. EXPERIENCE the DELTA via mokoro (duguout canoe) as local tribes have done for thousANDs of years then take an optional flight over the DELTA for a completely different view.
Day 4-5 Okavango DELTA (2B,2L,2D)
The Okavango DELTA excursion is the crown jewel of Botswana! Hop from islAND to islAND experiencing the different habitats AND game of the area. While camping, enjoy nature walks, swimming, birdlife AND stunning viewing areas in this piece of pristine wilderness.
Day 6 Gweta (B,L,D)
Leave the DELTA behind AND continue to Gweta to set up camp under ancient, upside-down looking Baobab trees.
Day 7 Chobe National Park (B,L,D)
Chobe National Park has Botswana’s most varied wildlife. Take an optional drive for the opportunity to view one of the over 55,000 elephants that live in the park, see hippos wrestle through the reeds or watch crocodiles wallow in the marshy flats.
Day 8-9 Touring Victoria FALLS from Livingstone, Zambia (2B)
Tour Victoria FALLS, a natural wonder of the world, which plunges into the Zambezi Gorge. These immense FALLS are 1.7km wide AND a drop of 128m. After taking the time to appreciate the beauty of the FALLS, get a closer view by rafting the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi River or, for the more adventurous, attempt the nearby 111m bungee jump!
Day 10 Depart Livingstone, Zambia (B)