Botswana : A Guided Self Drive Safari from Botswana

Discover Africa on our guided self drive 4x4 safari from Botswana to Victoria Falls. Relax in your luxury air-conditioned fully stocked 4x4 and enjoy the drive as your guide takes you some of the most amazing scenery you will ever encounter.

 

Itinerary

Days 1 to 2 - London - Johannesburg - Nylstroom (230km)

Overnight flight from London Heathrow and touch down at Johannesburg International Airport. Transfer to our safari partners office. Complete all the necessary paperwork with the aid of one of the helpful staff and you will be briefed on all the vehicle’s facilities. We then leave for a lodge in the Waterberg just outside Nylstroom (Modimolle). (Approximately 230 km) Your incredible Mighty Fine Safari adventure has begun! Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Cross the immortal Limpopo River

We cross the immortal Limpopo River at the Martins Drift Border Post and enter Botswana. We traverse sun-baked landscape to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary near Serowe. Home for more than half of Botswana’s rhino population, we will seek them out in an afternoon game drive. Overnight at the Sanctuary. (Approximately 400 km) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - CAMP IN THE NAXI PAN NATIONAL PARK

We continue our safari delving deeper into the Kalahari heading in a north-westerly direction. Far from civilization, we make our camp in the Nxai Pan National Park which forms part of the Makgadikgadi Pans. (Approximately 465 km) We will attend to the off-road driving abilities of your vehicle and yourself as and when we encounter the different driving environments en-route. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Brunch at the famous Baines Baobabs

After an early morning game drive we head back south to have brunch at the famous Baines Baobabs. We continue to Maun, on the edge of the Okavango Delta. We stock up on fuel and drinks for the next couple of days. Our camp is at one of the campsites, just outside town on the edge of the river. (Approximately 310 km). In Maun, you have the option to take a scenic flight over the Delta during the afternoon, do some shopping or just relax at the pool. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - GAME VIEWING EN-ROUTE TO MOREMI

Early morning we head for Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. We have ample time for game viewing en-route to Moremi. We overnight at one of the remote campsites. (Approximately 130km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Spend the day game viewing

We spend the day game viewing on our way to our next campsite in Moremi. (Approximately 60km). You have the option to go on a boat ride deep into the Okavango Delta. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Enter Chobe National Park

Our drive today takes us north to the Mababe Depression and we enter Chobe National Park at the Mababe gate. Next, we travel further north to the Savuti campsite. During the day there is ample time for game viewing en-route. (Approximately 180km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Camp on the Chobe River bank

Today we continue to travel north through the Chobe Forest Reserve to Ihaha where we camp on the Chobe River bank after a game drive along the river. (Approximately 140km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - VISIT THE INCOMPARABLE VICTORIA FALLS

A game drive takes us out of the Park to Kasane. After restocking our supplies, we travel through the Zambian border to arrive in Livingstone at about 13h00. Here you can enjoy the afternoon visiting the incomparable Victorian Falls and other optional attractions. We camp at one of the camp sites close to the Falls. (Approximately 130 km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - Return to Kasane in Botswana

You have the whole morning at leisure to explore the town or you can participate in any of the numerous activities. For example: bungy jumping, river cruises on the Zambezi, helicopter trips, half day canoe safaris, etc. Early afternoon, we return to Kasane in Botswana, to our campsite on the banks of the Chobe River. (Approximately 90 km). You have the option to join a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River to see the animals as they come to drink. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 - Camp close to the shoreline of the Makgadigadi Pans

We head south past Nata and on to Kubu Island. Kubu Island is close to the shoreline of the Makgadigadi Pans which was once Africa's biggest inland lake. To camp out here, in this vast area of absolute nothingness, is an unforgettable experience. (Approximately 390km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 - Overnight in a lodge

Today we travel further south past Letlhakane and Serowe to our last overnight stop close to the South African border. We overnight in a lodge. Dinner, bed and breakfast are included. (Approximately 450 km). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 14 to 15 - Return our vehicles for the flight home

Today we travel south east through the Limpopo Province of South Africa to arrive around 15h00 at our office where we return our vehicles. (Approximately 450 km). Time to say your goodbyes and head to the Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Prices

Botswana Victoria Falls Safari - Prices From:
Dates	Land Rover	Camper Van
	Adult	Adult
09/11/2007 - 22/12/2007 02/04/2008 - 23/05/2008 13/07/2008 - 23/10/2008	£3,556	£3,667
07/01/2008 - 16/03/2008 09/06/2008 - 26/06/2008	£3,223	£3,326
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Departures on Nov 08, 25: Dec 21: Jan 06, 23: Feb 09, 26: March 15: April 01, 06, 18: May 05, 22: June 08, 25: July 12, 14, 29, 31 Aug 15, 17: Sep 01, 18: Oct 05, 22
All prices include International and Domestic flight prices as per Itinerary
Please note that all departure dates include a days flying from UK

What's Included?

• Camping and accommodation as per itinerary
• Fully equipped 4x4 vehicle
• Standard cover vehicle insurance (excess ZAR30,000)
• Services of professional wildlife guide.
• Vat and Government taxes
• Airport transfers
• 4X4 introduction course
• All camping equipment
• Bedding & towels
• Crockery and cutlery
• 12 volt Fridge
• Gas stove
• Chairs and table
• Solar heated bush shower
• Breakfast, lunch and supper, tea and coffee
• Camping fees and park entrance fees
• Fuel as per itinerary
• Border taxes and toll fees for the vehicles

• International flights

What's NOT Included?

• Visa
• Spending money
• Soft drinks, refreshments, snacks and alcoholic beverages
• Any additional activities not listed in the itinerary: Boat trips, Flight over the Delta, Entrance fees for the Vic Falls, etc.
• Gratuities

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• The Visa Fee for Zambia can be waived. This is not a guarantee but all effort is made to facilitate this process.
• A visit to the Zimbabwean side of the Falls is possible but the normal visa fees and entrance fees do apply.
• Please Note that that these tours have Guarantieed departure dates (please see price grid for details).

Please note that all prices are subject to change.

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