Johannesburg or Gaborone to Victoria Falls 10 Day ACROSS BOTSWANA SmallGroupTour

Day 1 · ARRIVAL IN GABORONE

1. 1

   Gaborone

   12 hours

   We welcome you at the airport and take you to your accomodation in Gaborone where you can relax and unwind from the journey and prepare for the adventure of the next days.

   If you booked the option with start in Johannesburg, then we book your flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone.

overnight at a good budget hotel with en-suite rooms e.g. Big 5 Lodge

Day 2 · GABORONE CITY TOUR & ONWARDS TO KHAMA RHINO

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   Gaborone

   12 hours

   After breakfast we pick you at your accomodation and a local guide will show you our capital city in 3 hours on a cultural and brief historical tour. We start at the Three Chiefs Monument, move on to the government enclave before mixing and mingling with locals in Gabrone Main Mall`s street market. We then take you to Thabong Visual Art Centre and afterwards drive through Old Naledi Township (the crib of Gaborone) to Botswana Craft where our tour ends at noon with lunch.

   In the afternoon we leave Gaborone and drive up north to Serowe where we set up camp in the bush of Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

2. 2

   Three Chiefs' Statues

   30 min Admission included

   After breakfast we pick you at your accomodation and a local guide will show you our capital city in 3 hours on a cultural and brief historical tour. We start at the Three Chiefs Monument, move on to the government enclave before mixing and mingling with locals in Gabrone Main Mall`s street market. We then take you to Thabong Visual Art Centre and afterwards drive through Old Naledi Township (the crib of Gaborone) to Botswana Craft where our tour ends at noon with lunch.

   In the afternoon we leave Gaborone and drive up north to Serowe where we set up camp in the bush of Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

3. 3

   Riverwalk Mall

   Passing by

   After breakfast we pick you at your accomodation and a local guide will show you our capital city in 3 hours on a cultural and brief historical tour. We start at the Three Chiefs Monument, move on to the government enclave before mixing and mingling with locals in Gabrone Main Mall`s street market. We then take you to Thabong Visual Art Centre and afterwards drive through Old Naledi Township (the crib of Gaborone) to Botswana Craft where our tour ends at noon with lunch.

   In the afternoon we leave Gaborone and drive up north to Serowe where we set up camp in the bush of Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

4. 4

   Serowe

   Passing by

   After breakfast we pick you at your accomodation and a local guide will show you our capital city in 3 hours on a cultural and brief historical tour. We start at the Three Chiefs Monument, move on to the government enclave before mixing and mingling with locals in Gabrone Main Mall`s street market. We then take you to Thabong Visual Art Centre and afterwards drive through Old Naledi Township (the crib of Gaborone) to Botswana Craft where our tour ends at noon with lunch.

   In the afternoon we leave Gaborone and drive up north to Serowe where we set up camp in the bush of Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

5. 5

   Khama Rhino Sanctuary

   6 hours Admission included

   After breakfast we pick you at your accomodation and a local guide will show you our capital city in 3 hours on a cultural and brief historical tour. We start at the Three Chiefs Monument, move on to the government enclave before mixing and mingling with locals in Gabrone Main Mall`s street market. We then take you to Thabong Visual Art Centre and afterwards drive through Old Naledi Township (the crib of Gaborone) to Botswana Craft where our tour ends at noon with lunch.

   In the afternoon we leave Gaborone and drive up north to Serowe where we set up camp in the bush of Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

at Botswana Craft Market (drinks excluded) · at Khama Rhino Sanctuary (drinks excluded)

camping in Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Day 3 · KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY & DIAMOND MUSEUM

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   Khama Rhino Sanctuary

   10 hours Admission included

   We start the day in the very early morning at 6am with a 4x4 tour through Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Afterwards we have breakfast at the restaurant of the Community Trust before heading to Orapa area. We set up camp and have the opportunity to order lunch. Then in the afternoon we enter the restricted mining area. A mining worker will give us a shot introduction then we can explore the Diamond Museum.

2. 2

   Orapa

   Passing by

   We start the day in the very early morning at 6am with a 4x4 tour through Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Afterwards we have breakfast at the restaurant of the Community Trust before heading to Orapa area. We set up camp and have the opportunity to order lunch. Then in the afternoon we enter the restricted mining area. A mining worker will give us a shot introduction then we can explore the Diamond Museum.

at Khama Rhino Sanctuary

camping or budget lodging such as Makumutu Lodge

Day 4 · GAMEDRIVE IN MAKGADIKGADI NATIONAL PARK

1. 1

   Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

   2 hours

   After breakfast we continue our journey to Makgadikgadi National Park. We drive along the channel of the Boteti River and have a picknick lunch. Please note we are not visiting Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This gamedrives visits Makgadikgadi National Park. Between January-April we might see the Great Zebra Migration.

   We then continue to Maun.

2. 2

   Maun

   6 hours

   overnight in Maun

packed lunch in Makgadikgadi National Park

camping or permanent budget tent such as at Okavango River Lodge

Day 5 · EXPLORING THE CHANNELS OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA

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   Okavango Delta

   6 hours

   Today you spend the whole day in the Okavango Delta.

   The tour starts in the early morning with a 1h speedboat cruise to the Buffalo Fence. Because of dryseason or other circumstances we might drive you in a 4x4 vehicle.

   At the buffalo fence you meet your poler, who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the channels of the Okavango. Born and raised in the Okavango Delta, our polers and guides show you their home which they are very pationate and knowledgable about. Our experienced polers take you on a journey deep in the watersystem.

   Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro, the traditional onetree-canoe.

   For picnic lunch you stop on one of the islands. Afterwards you go on a walking safari. Another Mokoro excursion takes you back to the buffalo fence where we pick you up for your return transfer to Maun where the tour ends.

2. 2

   Okavango Delta

   6 hours Admission included

   Today you spend the whole day in the Okavango Delta.

   The tour starts in the early morning with a 1h speedboat cruise to the Buffalo Fence. Because of dryseason or other circumstances we might drive you in a 4x4 vehicle.

   At the buffalo fence you meet your poler, who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the channels of the Okavango. Born and raised in the Okavango Delta, our polers and guides show you their home which they are very pationate and knowledgable about. Our experienced polers take you on a journey deep in the watersystem.

   Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro, the traditional onetree-canoe.

   For picnic lunch you stop on one of the islands. Afterwards you go on a walking safari. Another Mokoro excursion takes you back to the buffalo fence where we pick you up for your return transfer to Maun where the tour ends.

3. 3

   Maun

   Passing by

   end of tour in Maun around 3-5pm (earlier possible on request).

   Many people combine this tour with our 7 day Highlights of Botswana Tour starting in Maun and ending in Victoria Falls covering salt pans, Nata sanctuary, Elephant Sands, Chobe and the falls.

packed lunch in the Okavango Delta

camping or permanent budget tent such as at Okavango River Lodge

Day 6 · VISITING THE SALTPANS & MEERKATS OF MAKGADIKGADI

1. 1

   Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

   9 hours Admission included

   In the late morning we leave Maun and drive down south. You have the opportunity to purchase lunch in Gweta before we are leaving civilization again.

   The afternoon is dedicated to the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. In a 4x4 safari vehicle you explore the dry lands.

   First stop is at the colony of Meerkats, who live on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan. With a little luck we have the once in a life time opportunity to observe their natural behaviours and charming personalities from almost touching distance!

   After visiting and interacting with the Meerkats we then continue to the vast Ntwetwe salt pan, which forms part of one of the largest salt pans in the world, likened to being on the surface of the moon, the sight of the salt pan is truly one to behold!

   We overnight under the stars in the salt pan.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 hours

   In the late morning we leave Maun and drive down south. You have the opportunity to purchase lunch in Gweta before we are leaving civilization again.

   The afternoon is dedicated to the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. In a 4x4 safari vehicle you explore the dry lands.

   First stop is at the colony of Meerkats, who live on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan. With a little luck we have the once in a life time opportunity to observe their natural behaviours and charming personalities from almost touching distance!

   After visiting and interacting with the Meerkats we then continue to the vast Ntwetwe salt pan, which forms part of one of the largest salt pans in the world, likened to being on the surface of the moon, the sight of the salt pan is truly one to behold!

   We overnight under the stars in the salt pan.

candle-lit three-course dinner under the stars in the salt pans

sleeping under the stars in the salt pans bedrolls only. No tent is provided / stargaizing in the pans is stunning

Day 7 · ELEPHANT SANDS … AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED

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   Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

   Passing by

   After breakfast we are leaving the salt pans and continue our journey to Elephant Sands.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   11 hours Admission included

   After breakfast we are leaving the salt pans and continue our journey to Elephant Sands.

   Enjoy the scenery of this unique place. Elephant Sands gives you the opportunity to observe herds of elephants and other animals from an upclose distance. Sit by the waterhole and view how the animals interact.

in the salt pans · at Elephant Sands

camping or chalet at Elephant Sands (depending on availability)

Day 8 · GAMEVIEWING IN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 hours Admission included

   In the very early morning you have a cup of coffee and/or tea. Then you go on a guided walking excursion through the bush of the Elephant Sands Game Reserve or on a game drive.

   On return you have a full breakfast and time for a last view on the happenings at the waterhole before continuing the journey to Chobe National Park.

2. 2

   Kasane

   Passing by

   In the very early morning you have a cup of coffee and/or tea. Then you go on a guided walking excursion through the bush of the Elephant Sands Game Reserve or on a game drive.

   On return you have a full breakfast and time for a last view on the happenings at the waterhole before continuing the journey to Chobe National Park.

3. 3

   Chobe National Park

   3 hours

   In the afternoon we enjoy a 3hrs boating safari ending with the sunset while on the river.

at Elephant Sands

camping

Day 9 · VICTORIA FALLS “THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS“

1. 1

   Chobe National Park

   3 hours

   The Riverfront in Chobe National Park is famous for its large numbers of elephants Chobe which attract animal lovers from all over the world.

   You start the day with a morning game drive (3hrs) in Chobe in an open 4×4 safari vehicle.

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   Stop 2

   3 hours

   The Riverfront in Chobe National Park is famous for its large numbers of elephants Chobe which attract animal lovers from all over the world.

   You start the day with a morning game drive in Chobe in an open 4×4 safari vehicle.

3. 3

   Victoria Falls

   5 hours

   After breakfast we continue to Victoria Falls. A local guide takes you on a guided walking tour through the Victoria Falls Rainforest. You see the Victoria Falls from different angles. You can book additional activities in advance on surcharge. In the evening you enjoy a SunSet Cruise in Zambezi River on top of the Victoria Falls.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Passing by

   After breakfast continue to Victoria Falls. A local guide takes you on a guided walking tour through the Victoria Falls Rainforest. You see the Victoria Falls from different angles. You can book additional activities in advance on surcharge. In the evening you enjoy a SunSet Cruise in Zambezi River on top of the Victoria Falls.

5. 5

   Zambezi River

   2 hours Admission included

   In the evening you enjoy a SunSet Cruise in Zambezi River on top of the Victoria Falls.

6. 6

   Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park

   3 hours Admission not included

   After breakfast we continue to Victoria Falls. A local guide takes you on a guided walking tour through the Victoria Falls Rainforest. You see the Victoria Falls from different angles. You can book additional activities in advance on surcharge. In the evening you enjoy a SunSet Cruise in Zambezi River on top of the Victoria Falls.

budget tented accomodation

Day 10 · TOUR END AND DEPARTURE

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   Victoria falls handy taxis and transfers

   Passing by

   We transfer you to the airport where you connect to your departure flight with your baggae full of unforgettable experiences. You can depart from Victoria Falls airport (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone Airport (Zambia).