BOTSWANA WILDLIFE EXPLORER
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BOTSWANA WILDLIFE EXPLORER
Duration: 15 Days (Guided Tour)
Embark on an unforgettable small-group guided safari through Botswana and Zimbabwe with the IC Africa Botswana Wildlife Explorer. Beginning in Maun and concluding at Victoria Falls, this immersive 15-day journey showcases some of Southern Africa’s most celebrated wildlife regions.
Travel in comfort as you explore iconic reserves and pristine wilderness areas, with all transport, transfers, park entrance fees, meals and scheduled game activities included as per the itinerary.
Experience Botswana’s remarkable biodiversity on this expertly curated lodge safari. Highlights include game drives in Hwange National Park, a traditional mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta, exceptional wildlife viewing in Chobe National Park, and a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River.
Each day brings new landscapes, rich wildlife encounters and authentic safari moments.
From ZAR 120,000 per person
ROUTE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Highlights of the Journey
Okavango Delta
- Discover the extraordinary ecosystem of the Okavango Delta by both boat and vehicle. Widely regarded as the jewel of Botswana, this inland delta offers an intimate and diverse wildlife experience.
- Glide quietly through reed-lined channels on a traditional mokoro safari, one of the most authentic ways to explore this remarkable wilderness.
Moremi Game Reserve
- Often described as one of Africa’s most beautiful protected areas, Moremi Game Reserve forms part of the Okavango Delta’s UNESCO-listed wilderness.
- With its mosaic of floodplains, forests and lagoons spread across more than 150,000 islands, Moremi supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife and delivers one of the continent’s most rewarding safari experiences.
Chobe National Park
- Renowned for its vast elephant herds and prolific birdlife, Chobe National Park is a cornerstone of any Botswana safari.
- The Savuti region in particular is famous for dramatic predator-prey interactions and seasonal zebra movements. Expect superb game viewing both on land and during your scenic river cruise.
Hwange National Park
- Zimbabwe’s largest protected reserve, Hwange National Park boasts outstanding biodiversity, with over 100 mammal species and nearly 400 bird species recorded.
- All members of the Big Five occur here, along with a strong population of endangered African wild dog. Game drives through this vast wilderness promise rewarding and varied sightings.
Victoria Falls
- Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
- Watch as the mighty Zambezi plunges more than 100 metres into the gorge below, creating an awe-inspiring finale to your safari adventure.
Mid-range, en-suite lodge and tented accommodation is used throughout the Botswana Wildlife Explorer, carefully selected for comfort, location and authentic safari atmosphere.
Day 1
Thamalakane River Lodge (or similar)
Maun, Botswana
Days 2 – 3
Guma Lagoon Camp (or similar)
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Days 4 – 6
Camelthorn Bush Camp (or similar)
Botswana
Day 7
Nata Lodge (or similar)
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Days 8 – 9
Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar)
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Days 10 – 12
Robins Camp (or similar)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Days 13 – 14
Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Included
- Daily breakfast, plus lunch on 8 days and dinner on 11 evenings.
- Accommodation in Botswana and Zimbabwe as specified (or similar standard).
- All transport in a fully equipped safari vehicle.
- Game drives and activities as outlined in the itinerary.
- Experienced local Botswana and Zimbabwe safari guides.
- Airport transfers in Maun (arrival) and Victoria Falls (departure).
- Park fees and activities as specified.
Excluded
- International flights into Maun and out of Victoria Falls.
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation.
- Optional activities.
- All drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses (telephone calls, curios, etc.)
- Travel insurance and visas.
Park Fees & Activities (quoted separately):
This mandatory fee is payable prior to travel together with the main tour cost and covers selected national park and attraction fees incurred while on safari.
TRANSPORT
- Transport throughout the IC Africa Botswana Wildlife Explorer is conducted in fully equipped safari vehicles selected for comfort, safety and optimal game viewing.
- Depending on group size and operational requirements, vehicles may include Toyota Land Cruisers, Sprinters or specialised 12-seater 4×4 safari vehicles.
- All vehicles are designed with large viewing windows and comfortable seating to enhance your overall safari experience.
Visas
- Guests are responsible for obtaining all required visas for travel to Botswana and Zimbabwe prior to departure.
- Please note that travellers entering Botswana may be required to present a valid international Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if arriving from — or having recently travelled through — a Yellow Fever risk country within the preceding six months.
- As entry requirements may change, IC Africa strongly recommends checking with the relevant consulates well in advance of travel.
Travel Insurance
- Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is compulsory for all IC Africa guests.
- Insurance arrangements remain the sole responsibility of the traveller.
Your policy must provide cover for the full duration of your trip, including but not limited to:
- Personal Injury.
- Loss or damage to personal belongings (including camera and electronic equipment).
- Medical expenses.
- Emergency evacuation and repatriation.
- Loss of luggage.
Additional Information
Travelling Time & Distances
- Travelling times in Botswana and Zimbabwe can be influenced by road conditions, border formalities, wildlife sightings, weather and seasonal factors. On certain days, particularly where longer distances are covered, travel times may be extended.
- Please note that travelling 100 km in Southern Africa often takes longer than in many home countries. We encourage guests to relax and enjoy the ever-changing African landscapes along the way.
- Where possible, additional comfort stops will be included during longer travel days.
