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CHOBE AND THE OKOVANGO DELTA – 8 DAYS
VICTORIA FALLS TO MAUN and MAUN TO VICTORIA FALLS

This eight day trip begins in Maun, Botswana, the gateway to the Okavango Delta renowned for its incredible variety of bird life and animals, unique to Southern Africa. The tour then travels to the Chobe National Park with its huge elephant herds, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The trip departs from Victoria Falls on Sunday morning. Anyone wishing to explore Victoria Falls should plan an earlier arrival and arrange accommodation.

Location:

VICTORIA FALLS TO MAUN and MAUN TO VICTORIA FALLS

Dates:

Departs weekly

Fees:

£355 - 8 days
USD 280 - Local Payment

Payment:

£180 deposit at time of booking – balance payment of project fee due 12 weeks before departure

Reference:

AT014

General Information

Please note: This tour operates in both directions

Countries visited: Zimbabwe and Botswana
Departure Point Victoria Falls : Victoria Falls Rest Camp, Parkway Drive
Check-in time: 8.45 am
Departure Point Maun: Sitatunga Camp, Maun
Check-in time: 5.00pm
Pre-Departure Meeting: Held at the departure point at 5.00 pm the day before departure
Please note: This trip requires a minimum of 2 people - please contact Amanzi Travel for available dates

Itinerary

DAY 1: Victoria Falls

Today is spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of Optional Excursions. At 1700 metres wide and around 100 metres high, Victoria Falls are one of the most memorable sights on this African safari. All year round, flights can be taken in fixed wing planes, micro lights or helicopters. Back on the ground, the Falls can be seen from the Victoria Falls National Park with its many viewing points or from the Zambian side. All offer fantastic photographic opportunities. Perhaps try white water rafting in the Batoka Gorge - considered to be world class - or use the "floats" to admire the scenery and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks. Please note that all activities in Victoria Falls must be paid for in US$ cash (GBP and ZAR are also accepted at a lower rate).

DAY 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park (Botswana) (B / L / D)

After breakfast the border into Botswana is crossed and the expedition will head to Kasane where camp will be set up on the banks of the Chobe River. Listen out for the resident hippos! The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. This National Park is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. Adventurous spirits can opt for the Chobe National Park Sleep-Out - choosing to sleep overnight in the Chobe National Park. The afternoon can be spent in search of wildlife en-route to the set camp within the park where the evening will be spent surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife. In the morning exploration continues and after stopping off at the camp for lunch, the whole group will join together for the sunset boat cruise.

DAY 3: Chobe National Park (B / L / D)

For those not on the sleep-out, today offers the option of an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park and the morning spent observing the large herds of wildlife. Lunch is taken back at camp following the game drive. A boat cruise along the Chobe River is taken in the late afternoon. Elephant, hippo and many bird species can be viewed from the boat as well as another glorious African sunset.

DAY 4: Chobe National Park to Maun (B / L / D)

Today the group will travel in a south-westerly direction to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta to the destination, Maun from where exploration of the Okavango Delta will start.

DAY 5: Maun to Okavango Delta (included) (B / L / D)

The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland delta in the world. Studded with exotic islands, the Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life and animals and is unique to Southern Africa. From here the group will take a 3 day/ 2 night excursion into the Delta, heading north from Maun for a couple of hours before reaching the mokoro poler’s station. Mokoros are traditional dug out canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by local guides who “pole” them through the reeds. After the guides have found a place to camp, the group will set off on an afternoon game walk to experience the Delta wilderness.

DAY 6: Okavango Delta (B / L / D)

A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences awaits. Today there will be the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including swimming (dependant on area and water levels), game walks, mokoro cruises and even a chance to try poling a mokoro!

DAY 7: Okavango Delta to Maun (B / L / D)

This morning affords a final opportunity for a game walk before packing up and setting off back to Maun. On arrival back in the early afternoon there will be the chance to complete the picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over the Delta.

DAY 8: Maun (Trip Ends) (B)

After breakfast everyone will exchange addresses and part ways, having shared an unforgettable experience together.

Please note that this itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road and weather decisions. Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries visited there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.

Optional excursions

These will include trips into the Zambezi or Hwange National Parks, elephant back safaris, horse back safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises or golf at the Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenaline junkees can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge which connects Zimbabwe and Zambia, or abseil down the Batoka Gorge. All year round flights in fixed wing, microlight and ultra light aircraft or helicopters give an aerial perspective of the magnificent World Heritage Site.

For a more comprehensive list of things to do before, during or after the trip, please email or call Amanzi Travel on 0117 904 1924.

Support

Support and advice is available from theTrip Guides whilst on the expedition and from the UK Amanzi Travel Team.
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Orientation

An information pack will be sent upon booking this expedition and our staff are always on hand to offer further advice and information via telephone and email before departure.

Accommodation and Meals

These are camping trips, and spacious 2-person tents with sewn in ground sheets and a separate fly sheet are provided. Most nights will be spent in organised campsites which usually have hot water showers and extra facilities such as a bar or swimming pool. Increasingly these places have simple roomed accommodation, so on occasion there may be the choice, at an extra cost, to upgrade to a bed if wished. Occasionally, when it is impossible to drive any further or when there is no local campsite available, it may be necessary to bush camp. The vehicles used are completely self-sufficient for this and camping out in the middle of the African bush can be a memorable experience.

All cooking on the trip is done by the safari cook, although it may be necessary to help out with the preparation of the meals on a rota basis. Meals and menus vary depending on what is available locally, but three healthy square meals a day are provided. Fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased where possible from market stalls along the way, supported by a bulk buy of goods prior to departure. In the towns and cities there is the optional alternative of sampling the local restaurants.

Getting There

The most convenient airport to fly into for this trip is Victoria Falls Airport. Make sure you arrive in plenty of time for this trip, to allow for flights delays. Our staff can offer help with organising local accommodation if required. There may be a number of ways to reach your destination airport – for further information or advice please contact Amanzi Travel.
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