Chameleon Holidays & Travel for Safaris & Vacations in Africa | Southern Africa | Botswana | Delta And Falls - 8 days

Delta And Falls 10 days Scheduled Camping Safari - Bronze Level

Day 1 San Village, Ghanzi - 1 night camping

You will be collected between 07:30 & 08:00.  We drive to our wilderness bush camp, which is based on a local farm in the Kalahari, near Buitepos Border, via the eastern village of Witvlei. On arrival we first meet our host family
before going to our camp site, meet our guides and pitch the tents.  You are
welcome to enjoy a relaxing afternoon, wait for the sun to set and enjoy a fire
cooked dinner and the tranquillity of an evening in a remote wilderness environment.  (LD)

Day 2 San Village, Ghanzi - 1 night camping
We start the day with a morning bush walk where we learn more about the Bushman hunting techniques such as tracking and stalking.  The women and men will teach us about many edible plants, where to look for them and how they are used, e.g. contraceptives and healing.  Go on a walk through te veld with a small clan of Bushmen local guides/family as they show you how they gather food, start fire with sticks, wind direction and get water from underground roots.  The game tends to concentrate on the farm and our chances of spotting different species or spoors are enhanced by the sharp eyes of the Bushmen local guides.  After lunch we leave, making use of the Trans Kalahari Highway, a relatively new road that provides an invaluable communication link between Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. After completing the immigration formalities we continue, through rural Botswana to the town of Ghanzi, located in the centre of cattle farming Botswana.  Ghanzi is located almost in the middle of the Kalahari Desert and was almost unknown before the Trans Kalahari Highway.  (BLD)

Day 3 Okavango Delta - 1 night camping

An early start and a quick stop in Ghanzi to collect any last minute supplies before continuing west, traversing the linear dunes of the Kalahari and passing through small towns along the way. A change invegetation heralds our arrival on the very western edge of one of the natural wonders of the world, the Okavango Delta.  Here we turn north for some way before again pointing our wheels west as we enter the Delta proper.  We see our first glimpse of the crystal waters through the lush vegetation and we make our camp on the banks of a pristine African lagoon.  (BLD)

Day 4 Okavango Delta - 1 night camping
We are in the territory of the River People, so this morning we leave our vehicle behind and travel in a more appropriate fashion, first by motorboat and then by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), deep into the Delta.  Mokoro’s will be our main form of transport.  These amazing traditional craft are perfectly designed for the narrow waterways of the Okavango and allow us to travel further into the Delta than if we were using more modern forms of transport.  Mokoros carry three people, two seated passengers and one driver.  The driver stands in the rear of the canoe, (a real feat of balance), and uses a long wooden pole to propel and steer the mokoro through the twisting channels.  It really is the only way to travel in this area. Back to camp in the late afternoon for another night by the Okavango waters. (BLD)

Day 5 Okavango Delta - 1 night camping
Back on the road today, destination is Namibia.  Passport formalities
completed we go directly into the Mahango Game Reserve, a small but excellent park right on the edge of the Okavango River.  We game drive our way through Mahango and have the chance to spot rarely seen Namibian species such as roan the majestic sable antelope.  Our camp for tonight is just outside the Game Reserve, and we are again beside the Okavango, but this time the
main river, on its journey from the Angolan highlands, through the pan handle to
waters end, the delta.  (BLD)

Day 6 Chobe National Park - 1 night camping
We continue our drive along The Caprivi Strip, Namiba.  The Caprivi Strip is a long narrow stretch of territory running along Botswana’s northern border.  It is a landscape of broadleaf forest with many small communities dotted along our route. We near the end of our long transit of the Caprivi region, arriving in Namibia’s easternmost town, Katima Mulilo.  A short break here before crossing back across the border into Botswana.  The road takes us directly into the world famous Chobe National Park.  Chobe has the world’s largest population of African Elephants and the chances of seeing some big game are very good as we transit through the park to the small town of Kasane.  We make camp in the grounds of a local lodge, right on the banks for the Chobe River.  Distance: 500km.  (BLD)

Day 7  Chobe National Park – 1 night camping
An early hot drink before we head off on a leisurely game drive, exploring the wonders of the Chobe National Park by road.  Game drives within the park offer the opportunity to view abundant elephant and other big game species up close, and there is also the possibility of an encounter with one of the large predators.  Time to relax over lunch at our camp before joining a river boat cruise, back into the park.  From the boat we will have the chance to see a huge amount of wild game, both on the river banks and in the waters swirling around us.  Crocodiles and hippos abound in the forbidding Chobe.  River and on the land side there is often a kaleidoscope of different antelope and species such as elephant, buffalo and even the Big Cats come to the river banks for their sun downer drink.  The Chobe River provides a very broad habitat for bird life and it is possible to see many beautiful species of our feathered friends. (BLD)

Day 8  Livingstone – 1 night camping
Another border crossing today, we drive out of Kasane to Kazangula ferry depot
and complete our Botswana exit formalities.  We cross the Chobe on the local ferryboat, enter Zambia and from here it is a short drive to the town of Livingstone.  Named after the famous British missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone, the town is a bustling African centre.  We make our camp on the banks of the Zambezi River and have time to explore the town and to visit the mighty Victoria Falls.  The views of the waterfall from the Zambian bank are fantastic; there are many small paths and lookout points to explore.  This afternoon your guide will help you organise the many optional activities available in Livingstone.  These include white water rafting, bungi jumping, other excursions on the river and scenic flights to mention but a few.  Dinner tonight will be in a local restaurant at the client’s own expense.
NB:  All extra activities are subject to availability and are done at the clients’ own risk and expense.  (BL)

Day 9  Livingstone – 1 night camping
This is a free day for you to explore the area or to take part in optional activities.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax a bit after your trip.   For some of you, this will be your final night and what a fantastic place to enjoy your last evening with your group.  Lunch and dinner today, is not included in the price of the trip.  (We recommend staying with the trip for this day and if you are departing from Livingstone, that you fly tomorrow.)  Only for clients transferring back to Windhoek tomorrow this is a free day for you to explore the area or to take part in optional activities.  Lunch and dinner are not included in the
price of the trip. Your guide will arrange a time to collect you for the return journey in the morning. (B)

 
NB:  All extra activities are subject to availability and are done at the clients own risk and expense.

  This safari is run by a local tour operator

                          2012 Rate

                 N$ 12 500 per person

        N$ 1 200 for a 2 day return to Windhoek

 Low season [1 April 2012 – 30 June 2012]: min 4 passengers
Hgh season [1 July 2012 – 31 October 2012]:  min 2 passengers

NOTE: This safari is designed for the adventure traveller, one who enjoys pitching in to help, conversing with nature and does not mind the discomfort of bush camping without shower and toilet facilities. 

Please ensure that you have the necessary entry visas for Namibia, Botswana and Zambia – CHAMELEON HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL cannot be held liable and if you do not have the appropriate visas you may not be able to enter the country

Please note– the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. 

IMPORTANT - Whilst visiting villages and local communities we cannot guarantee activities on offer, it often depends on how they feel on the day, however, it will give you the opportunity to meet and experience life in Namibia in today’s society

We can assist in booking pre and post safari accommodation and airport transfers