A unique 12-day African safari featuring a thrilling 3-day walking safari in Linyanti Private Game Reserve in Northern Botswana, bringing you closer to nature than you’ve ever imagined. This is a fully serviced camping safari and is suitable for reasonably fit people. Involves walking and rugged conditions. Game-filled Chobe and Moremi Wildlife Reserves, the Okavango Delta and a variety of diverse habitats make for an unforgettable experience.
Your Itinerary:
Days 1-2 - Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park
Your safari guide will collect you at your hotel in Victoria Falls at 10:00 a.m. for a visit to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders – the Victoria Falls (a guided tour is included in the safari fare). If you are flying directly to Kasane and do not wish to visit the Victoria Falls, you will be collected from Kasane Airport at 2:00 p.m. to meet your safari guide for lunch. (We can assist you with any pre-safari arrangements at Victoria Falls area or travel to Kasane).
It is a 15-minute drive from Kasane, and a 1½-hour drive from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park in Botswana, where you will spend two nights camping in the Serondela area of northern Chobe. This is the heart of elephant country, and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the waters of the Chobe River. Northern Chobe boasts a large variety of bird and animal life, and is renowned for its beautiful scenery and sunsets. Private camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 3-4 - Savute, Chobe National Park
Travel southwest to Savute – excellent for lion and other predator viewing throughout the year – where you will spend two nights camping next to the dry Savute Channel. Depending on the time of year, huge animal concentrations are attracted to this area. Private camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 5-7 - Linyanti Explorations’ Walking Safari
North of Savute is Linyanti, a forgotten corner of northern Botswana which boasts a great diversity of game and bird life. With its mature woodland, beautiful lagoons, and river frontage on the Linyanti Swamp, it is one of the most attractive areas of Botswana. Your walking safari with Linyanti Explorations is focused along the Selinda Spillway, a watercourse linking the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti Swamps. At The Selinda – a private wildlife reserve covering some 1350 square kilometers (unfenced) – a special area has been set aside especially for walking safaris.
The walks take you along timeworn trails, through riparian forest and open plains with great opportunities of viewing big game on foot, including elephant, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and various plains game. The walking safaris offer an up-close-and-personal wildlife experience, and are accompanied by a fully armed professional trails guide and tracker. Enjoy the bush lore and tracking skills of the experienced guides as they share their extensive knowledge with you. Each morning, enjoy an approximately 4-5 mile inter-camp walk, and a casual, 1-2 mile walk in the vicinity of each trails camp in the afternoon. Walking Trails Safari. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
- Day 5: Spend your first night at either Selinda or Zibalianja Tented Lodge, which offer normal camp activities. Your trails guide will brief you on your safari this evening.
- Day 6: Depart early to arrive at your first overnight camp in time for a delicious lunch followed by a siesta. Spend the afternoon walking in the vicinity of the camp, and enjoy late afternoon sundowners. After dinner, embark on a night game-drive seeking out nocturnal animals. Spend one overnight in Trails Tents.
- Day 7: After breakfast, depart on the next trail to arrive at the overnight camp in time for a delicious lunch and siesta, followed by a walk in the vicinity of the camp. Embark on a night game-drive after dinner, and seek out some of the area’s fascinating nocturnal animals. Spend one overnight in Trails Tents.
Days 8-9 - Moremi Wildlife Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the final leg of the Linyanti Walking Safari’s trail to arrive at base camp before lunch. Continue overland to Moremi Wildlife Reserve, tucked into the northeastern sector of the Okavango. Set aside in 1963 by the Batawana tribe, the reserve is rated as Africa’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Spend your days on extensive game-viewing drives in this beautiful Reserve. Private camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 10-11 - Okavango Delta
Travel by charter from Khwai – North Gate region of Moremi – into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe), and enjoy overland game-drives, and game-viewing nature walks on the islands. Private camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 12 - Maun - Depart
After breakfast, you will transfer to Maun by charter aircraft where your safari ends. Consider adding on a few days in the unique Makgadikgadi Pans of the Kalahari. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2006 Departures: Mar 6, 12; Apr 3, 8; Jun 6, 27; Jul 6; Aug 8, 22; Sep 4, 10; Oct 1, 31; Nov 11
Land only $3650-3970
The accommodation at the Walking Safari is on a twin-sharing basis only, even if a single room for the rest of the safari has been booked.
Contact us for international and internal flights, as well as possible extensions.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation as specified;
- Transport in 7-seat 4x4 vehicle;
- Professional English speaking Driver/Guide;
- Scheduled and charter flights as noted;
- Game drives and activities as specified;
- Park entrance and conservation fees;
- Meals as noted (B-bkfst, L-lunch, D-dinner).
Price does not include:
- Flights to/from Africa;
- Gratuities, porterage, premium beverages, items of personal nature such as laundry, phone, fax etc.
- Travel insurance;
- Fees for passport, visas;
- Airport departure taxes;
- Any other item not mentioned in the itinerary.
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