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BOTSWANA
SMALL GROUP TRIPS
Botswana Wildlife Safari
17 days
Ref: BW
Botswana is one of a few African countries which has managed to
maintain its exclusivity and vast reserve areas of untouched wilderness.
We explore the northern game parks and wildlife reserves of Chobe
and Moremi and enjoy the serene beauty of the Okavango Delta - a
huge freshwater oasis in the Kalahari desert. Also included is an
off-beat houseboat stay on the Okavango Panhandle and the raging
'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls.
Okavango Houseboat & Caprivi Strip
From Maun, our journey begins at the Okavango Panhandle, a geological
fault that restricts the meandering river until its release into
the main delta. Here we enjoy the unique experience of a three-night
stay on a houseboat spending the days cruising the vast reed beds
and lagoons. There's also plenty of time for walks, village visits,
bird-watching and fishing and on one day you may like to take the
opportunity to visit the famous rock paintings at Tsodilo Hills.
'Vic Falls', Chobe & Moremi Reserves
After traversing Namibia's Caprivi Strip, we reach Livingstone,
the adventure capital of Zambia. We'll visit the raging 'Smoke that
Thunders', Victoria Falls, and have an option to safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya
National Park in search of White Rhinoceros. During the next 5 days
we'll explore the wildlife parks of Chobe and Moremi, a lush landscape
of forests and flood plains. Giraffe, buffalo and large herds of
elephant are commonly sighted, as well as predators such as lion,
leopard, jackal and hyena.
Into the Okavango Delta
Finally we head into the Okavango Delta itself. A huge freshwater
oasis in the Kalahari Desert, hundreds of species are attracted
to this fertile, freshwater basin including elephant, zebra, buffalo,
wildebeest, giraffe, kudu and innumerable birds. We'll spend our
time here among the plentiful game, exploring by safari vehicle.
Hippo, crocodile, red lechwe and numerous other animals as well
as birdlife are normally easy to spot.
Itinerary
1 Fly London/Maun.
2 Arrive Maun (Botswana); free day.
3 Drive to houseboat on Okavango Panhandle; afternoon activities.
4 & 5 On houseboat; cruises and optional activities.
6 Drive to Livingstone (Zambia) via Caprivi Strip (Namibia).
7 In Livingstone; view Victoria Falls.
8 To Chobe N. Park (Botswana).
9 & 10 Game viewing in Chobe.
11 & 12 Game viewing in Moremi Reserve.
13 Drive to Xaxanaka in Okavango Delta; game viewing.
14 Game viewing in Okavango Delta.
15 Game drive; drive Maun.
16 Fly London.
17 Arrive London.
Dates and Prices
Depart | Return | Price | Fri, 8th Oct 10 | Sun, 24th Oct 10 | £2,790 | Fri, 15th Oct 10 | Sun, 31st Oct 10 | £2,790 | Fri, 29th Oct 10 | Sun, 14th Nov 10 | £2,790 | Fri, 18th Mar 11 | Sun, 3rd Apr 11 | £2,815 | Fri, 25th Mar 11 | Sun, 10th Apr 11 | £2,815 | Fri, 1st Apr 11 | Sun, 17th Apr 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 8th Apr 11 | Sun, 24th Apr 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 15th Apr 11 | Sun, 1st May 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 22nd Apr 11 | Sun, 8th May 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 6th May 11 | Sun, 22nd May 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 20th May 11 | Sun, 5th Jun 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 3rd Jun 11 | Sun, 19th Jun 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 17th Jun 11 | Sun, 3rd Jul 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 1st Jul 11 | Sun, 17th Jul 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 8th Jul 11 | Sun, 24th Jul 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 15th Jul 11 | Sun, 31st Jul 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 22nd Jul 11 | Sun, 7th Aug 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 29th Jul 11 | Sun, 14th Aug 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 5th Aug 11 | Sun, 21st Aug 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 12th Aug 11 | Sun, 28th Aug 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 19th Aug 11 | Sun, 4th Sep 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 26th Aug 11 | Sun, 11th Sep 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 2nd Sep 11 | Sun, 18th Sep 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 9th Sep 11 | Sun, 25th Sep 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 16th Sep 11 | Sun, 2nd Oct 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 23rd Sep 11 | Sun, 9th Oct 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 30th Sep 11 | Sun, 16th Oct 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 7th Oct 11 | Sun, 23rd Oct 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 14th Oct 11 | Sun, 30th Oct 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 21st Oct 11 | Sun, 6th Nov 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 28th Oct 11 | Sun, 13th Nov 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 4th Nov 11 | Sun, 20th Nov 11 | £2,824 | Fri, 11th Nov 11 | Sun, 27th Nov 11 | £2,824 | updated: 03/09/10 09:17:12. |
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Group trips usually have between 10 - 18 people, with a good
mix of male and female, singles and couples, with most aged
between 25 - 55. They are run by a number of specialist companies
that we have worked with closely for many years. If you are
travelling by yourself, or enjoy the sociablility of other
like minded travellers, these are the trips for you.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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