ROUTE: (MAUN-MAUN)

DAY 1
After collecting you at Maun International Airport we pick up your fully equipped 4×4 rental vehicle from the depot and have an introduction to the vehicle as well as the camping gear and vehicle accessories before visiting Maun centre for the purchasing of our food and drink essentials for the first part of the safari.
Once completed we head on to Crocodile Camp our destination for tonight.
We set up camp under a shady camel thorn tree before we spend an hour or so discussing the logistics of our much anticipated adventure commencing at daybreak tomorrow, after which a team effort campfire dinner is prepared whilst we enjoy a melody of night sounds from some of the wild animals nearby.

DAY 2
After a 5am wake up call and a hot coffee we commence on our way to South Gate campsite, Moremi, for our first night in the wild.

Upon arrival at our campsite at around 10am we prepare a warm morning brunch and afterwards spend the next few hours relaxing before afternoon tea to be followed by a two to three hour game drive, hoping to see some of the wildlife that roams the area.

DAY 3 & 4
Today we move camp and travel a short distance to North Gate campsite, where we spend the next two evenings.
Activities are similar to South Gate with the only exception being a lot more water in the North Gate area as we are camping virtually on the edge of the Okavango Delta.
Here you are guaranteed many very good wildlife sightings ranging from mongoose all the way through to elephant.

DAY 5, 6 & 7
This is an exciting day as we move on to another magnificent camp, and this time it’s none other than Savute, my all time favorite camp in Botswana.
Savute is known for its many lion prides and we will do our best to see some of them during our 3 night stay.
The sand is thick, driving is slow and we might encounter wildlife along the way which makes this one of the most special transfers of the adventure for sure!
Upon arrival at our new campsite we have a couple of hours at leisure before we enjoy the first of 5 full game drives in this amazing place they call Savute!
Great days are followed by great campfire dinners, enjoyed under the stars, while listening to the sounds of the night; lion, hyena and jackal, all contributing to this amazing melody that will last well into the night and add that magical touch to days that will be remembered for many years to come.

DAY 8
Early rise is needed as we have a challenging day ahead!
After coffee it’s time to pack up and depart to Kasane where we will spend the next 3 nights of the adventure, camping next to the mighty Chobe river.
Today’s drive takes us through the Chobe reserve as well as the protected Rhodesian teak forest, with most of the driving through some of the thickest sand you will find in all of Africa… challenging but fun and you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at sand driving!
We arrive at our lodging at around 4pm and you have some free time to explore the camp, before our customary dinner around campfire.

DAY 9
Chobe Nature Reserve is our first activity today and we need an early rise to enter the park as soon after the gates have opened to ensure great sightings.
After an amazing 3 hour game drive we pull into the picnic area on the river bank and enjoy a delicious brunch, whilst enjoying spectacular views of the mighty Chobe!
The Chobe National Park has an incredible wildlife population which includes lion, leopard, elephant, hippo, hyena, giraffe, kudu, sable, amazing bird life and many more.

One of the highlights of our safari happens this afternoon. At 3pm we board a large river boat for a 3 hour sunset cruise on the Chobe… this cruise is a top hit and you will be amazed at the abundance of wildlife in and around the river, truly spectacular!

A delicious dinner around the campfire is a fitting end to another day in paradise…

DAY 10
The magical Victoria Falls is on the menu today and we depart Kasane at 7am for the 2 hour trip to the Falls, which includes a border crossing to enter Zimbabwe at the Gazungula border post.
After exploring the falls for the next three hours on foot, you are welcome to partake in an optional helicopter flight over the falls, where you get a much better perspective of the entire area and you will realize that the falls is just a small part of a much larger geological masterpiece.
After completion of the falls we enjoy a locally prepared pizza in town, before heading back to Kasane for another campfire dinner under the stars.

DAY 11
After a wonderful breakfast we depart in a southerly direction where we overnight at Elephant Sands, a lodge known for the many elephants frequenting the watering hole at the lodge.
You will be able to watch these great beasts having a drink from the comfort of your tent whilst enjoying a sundowner after another exciting day in Botswana.

DAY 12 & 13
This morning we enjoy a relaxed breakfast, hoping to see more elephants passing close by our tent, before traveling to Khumaga campsite, inside the Makgadikgadi Nature Reserve, another of Botswana’s best wilderness areas.
The park has a wonderful array of wildlife with giraffe, elephant, lion, and hyena to name but a few.
We will have two afternoons and one morning in the park before returning to Maun on day 14 where our adventure started 2 weeks ago.

DAY 14
We pack up this morning for the final leg of our safari, a 2 hour drive back to civilization and if we have enough time you can enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta, before we depart for Maun Airport where you will board the flight returning you to your home.
You may prefer to spend one final evening on African soil and perhaps this time you prefer a fancy lodge after all the wonderful evenings camping out in the bush!