Summary
This safari takes you to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Isolated and in a mokoro, it will only be you and pristine African wilderness to be explored. Safari walks give the ultimate African adventure as one experience the magic of the Okavango on foot. You will also explore Moremi Game Reserve, a place of indescribable beauty that comprises a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains and islands. It is this diversity that makes Moremi a wildlife haven. Game viewing in Moremi is excellent year-round and resident species include lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, wild dog and many more.
Package Includes
• Accommodation as stated in the itinerary. • Meals and drinks (bottled water, soft drinks & juices ONLY) as indicated in the itinerary. • Chef • The services of a professional guide. • Vehicle and fuel. • Bush/game walks • Extra activities as indicated in the itinerary. • All transfers as stated in the itinerary. • Camping and associated fees • Entrance fees. • Poler fees • Tourism bed levy.
Package Excludes
• Visas. • Passport and visa fees where relevant. • Activities not mentioned and included as part of the itinerary. • Flights (both international, interAfrica and local flights). • Travel insurance. • Additional activities in Botswana • Items of personal nature including, but not limited to, hotel extras, laundry, phone calls and meals not mentioned in the itinerary. • Staff Gratuities. • Medical insurance.
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Evening Drives
- Game Walk
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Morning Drives
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Photo-safari
Places
- Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- No WiFi but some phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1To the Okavango Delta (Mokoro Excursions)
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Canoeing Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Photo-safariWe will pick you up from your place of accommodation and take you to the southern tip of the Okavango Delta–a landscape that is unique and an ever–changing web of crystal clear waterways. On your arrival at the Mokoro Station you will be met by experienced mokoro polers. Boarding your mokoro around 0800 hrs, you are silently poled along the Okavango Delta' s quiet waterways to one of its many islands where you will set up camp for two (2) nights. On your way expect to be rewarded with splendid sightings of a variety of bird life among the more than 400 species that occur in this watery wonderland. At this island you will set off on foot, as soon as the heat of the day relents, on your first guided safari walk within the Okavango Delta. Expect to encounter a fantastic variety of large game during these safari walks such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, etc. Arrive back from your safari walk shortly before dark to a warm bucket shower and a hearty campfire cooked dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 2Okavango Delta Exploration (Mokoro rides & Safari walks)
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Canoeing Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Photo-safariWake up early morning for coffee/tea, cereals, rusks and cooked breakfast. After breakfast you will set off with your guide for your morning safari walk in the Okavango Delta. As you explore the Okavango on foot you will once again be searching for game as the Okavango is world famous for its rich biodiversity. These safari walks are led by local guides who are part of the community that lives on the fringes the Delta. On these outings you may come across a combination of game animals and you will also be presented with excellent photographic opportunities to capture the beauty of the Okavango. It is possible to spot game such as elephants, hippos, zebras, etc. during these safari walks. Come back from the safari walk around midday to chill and enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon you will set off once again to explore the Okavango Delta either on foot or in a mokoro. Return to camp in the late afternoon to have a shower and thereafter enjoy a campfire cooked dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 3To Moremi Game Reserve
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWake up early morning for a light breakfast and set off with your guide for your last morning safari walk in the Okavango Delta. Having immersed yourself within the spirit of African adventure, your mokoro excursion wraps up. You will silently be poled back to the mokoro station for a pick up by your safari guide. You will board your safari vehicle and make the journey northwards to Moremi Game Reserve for a two (2) nights stay. Contained within an area of approximately 3900 square kilometers, Moremi boasts of diverse ecosystems ranging from floodplains, waterways, lagoons, pools, pans, grasslands and riparian forests, riverine to mophane woodland, thus making Moremi one of the prime game viewing and bird watching areas of the world. Your days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is famous for. At the same time you will be absorbing the sounds and beauty of the African wilderness.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Day 4Exploring Moremi Game Reserve
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWake up this morning to a very early breakfast before heading into Moremi for your morning game drive. In the mophane scrub, look out for large herds of African elephants while in the waterways you should look out for pods of hippopotami. On the open plains you should keep an eye on for large herds of the Cape buffalo. You will also be looking out for the elusive African wild dogs, lions and the elusive leopard as well as the raptors such as the mighty Martial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, the majestic African Fish Eagle and that incredible aviator–the Bateleur and many others In the afternoon you will set off once again in your safari vehicle for more birding and game viewing. Return to camp just before sunset to have a shower and thereafter enjoy a campfire cooked dinner. You have 2 nights at a wilderness campsite to marvel at this exceedingly diverse reserve that offers an untouched wildlife experience.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Day 5Departure
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWake up early morning for coffee/tea, cereals, rusks and cooked breakfast. After breakfast you will board your safari vehicle and set off with your guide for your last morning safari drive as you head out of Moremi Game Reserve. The safari officially ends upon arrival in Maun today. Your guide will take you to your place of lodging/airport whereupon he will then bid you farewell and return to base.
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