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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, 25th Jul 08 | Sun, 10th Aug 08 | £2,064 | Fri, 1st Aug 08 | Sun, 17th Aug 08 | £2,064 | Fri, 8th Aug 08 | Sun, 24th Aug 08 | £2,064 | Fri, 15th Aug 08 | Sun, 31st Aug 08 | £2,064 | Fri, 22nd Aug 08 | Sun, 7th Sep 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 29th Aug 08 | Sun, 14th Sep 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 5th Sep 08 | Sun, 21st Sep 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 12th Sep 08 | Sun, 28th Sep 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 26th Sep 08 | Sun, 12th Oct 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 10th Oct 08 | Sun, 26th Oct 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 17th Oct 08 | Sun, 2nd Nov 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 24th Oct 08 | Sun, 9th Nov 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 31st Oct 08 | Sun, 16th Nov 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 7th Nov 08 | Sun, 23rd Nov 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 21st Nov 08 | Sun, 7th Dec 08 | £1,964 | Fri, 27th Mar 09 | Sun, 12th Apr 09 | £1,969 | Fri, 3rd Apr 09 | Sun, 19th Apr 09 | £2,069 | Fri, 24th Apr 09 | Sun, 10th May 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 8th May 09 | Sun, 24th May 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 22nd May 09 | Sun, 7th Jun 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 5th Jun 09 | Sun, 21st Jun 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 19th Jun 09 | Sun, 5th Jul 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 3rd Jul 09 | Sun, 19th Jul 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 17th Jul 09 | Sun, 2nd Aug 09 | £1,869 | Fri, 24th Jul 09 | Sun, 9th Aug 09 | £2,069 | Fri, 31st Jul 09 | Sun, 16th Aug 09 | £2,069 | updated: 22/07/08 09:10:55. |
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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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