THE FULLY SERVICED SAFARI – SUNSET FULLY SERVICE

This safari is perfect for those wishing to visit the best wilderness areas in Botswana in very comfortable mobile camping safari style. Starting in Maun and ending in Kasane.

The Fully Serviced Safari is a non-participation safari, where the Okavango Exploration Safaris team will carry out all the necessary camp chores to keep the safari running smoothly. The tents are large (3mx3m) canvas dome tents with camp beds and bedding provided. Each tent has an ensuite bush toilet and shower.

The maximum number of guests per vehicle is 7 ensuring that everyone gets a window seat. All soft drinks, mineral water and local alcohols are included.

Highlights

2 nights Moremi / Khwai

Mokoro excursion

2 nights Savuti in Chobe National Park

2 nights Chobe Floodplain in Chobe National Park

River cruise on the Chobe River

Trip Details

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

(all nights camping fully serviced)

Day 1: Eastern Moremi Game Reserve / Khwai Concession – game drives

Day 2: Eastern Moremi Game Reserve / Khwai Concession – game drives and a mokoro excursion

Day 3: Southern Chobe National Park (Savute / Zwei Zwei) – game drives

Day 4: Southern Chobe National Park (Savute / Zwei Zwei) – game drives

Day 5: Northern Chobe National Park (floodplain) – game drives

Day 6: Northern Chobe National Park (floodplain) – game drives

Day 7: Morning boat cruise on the Chobe river – END of the safari at Kalahari Tours in Kasane

SAFARI INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Camping safari where all camp chores are carried out by our
teams. There is one guide with the guests at all times and a backup team (chef
+ camp assistants) in a backup vehicle setting up and breaking camps, cooking
meals, etc.

EQUIPMENT

Very spacious tents (3m x 3m x 1.95m) with bedrolls and
bedding included and ensuite private bush ablutions (shower, toilet, toiletry
stand) with direct access from the tent. All drinks included (soft, local
alcoholic drinks, still water).

VEHICLE

4×4 safari vehicles custom-built by Okavango exploration
Safari – custom built trailers – one backup vehicle specifically dedicated to
setting-up/packing the camp

NUMBER OF GUESTS

Maximum participants = 8 pax so that everyone gets a window
seat. Departure is guaranteed as soon as we have confirmed 1 guest

Check out the following page (link to Fully Serviced page)

LUGGAGE

• One large
  kit bag (preferably a rucksack or a bag with soft sides – Please do not bring
  hard suitcases as they are very difficult to pack in our trailers and can pose
  a problem for any light aircraft flights you may take as part of your safari.
  Semi-hard suitcases should be avoided as well.
• One item
  of hand luggage (e.g. a small backpack) – there will be room for this at your
  feet
• Main
  luggage: max weight = 18kg, max. size = 700mm x 350mm x 350mm
• Remember
  that on safari you need far fewer clothes than you think so bear this in mind
  when packing

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

• Torch
  with spare batteries and bulbs – a head torch is a good idea
• Hat/cap
• Scarf and
  gloves (especially for winter months)
• Warm
  jacket/fleece/jumper – windproof in winter months (May – Sept), waterproof in
  summer months (Nov – Mar)
• Swimming
  costume
• Natural
  clothing (i.e. no bright colours and no white), t-shirts, shorts, a pair of
  light weight long trousers and a lightweight long sleeve shirt (long sleeves
  are extremely useful for sun protection during the day and mosquito protection
  during the evening)
• Please
  note that camouflage printed clothing is fine for the bush but please do not to
  wear in towns or when crossing borders.
• Comfortable
  walking shoes and flip flops/sandals
• Camera
  equipment, binoculars, lots of spare films, batteries and spare memory cards
  for digital cameras are essential as the opportunity to download photos is
  limited.
• Adaptors
  for cables, chargers, USB, etc.: note that we recommend you label them to avoid
  confusion on the vehicle charging station
• Water
  bottle and a small daypack for walks

TOILETRIES AND FIRST AID

• Personal
  toiletries and medications in small bag, not a vanity case
• Sunscreen
• Malaria
  prophylaxis (see section 5 for further information)
• Mosquito
  repellents/ lotion/ spray
• Toilet
  paper (this is only necessary if you prefer 2 or 3 ply toilet paper)
• Water
  proof/zip lock bags for storing personal items to keep dust free and/or dry.
• Personal
  First Aid Kit

Please note: A First Aid Kit will be present throughout the
safari but personal medicines must be brought for the duration of the safari.

MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS

• Check
  with your local immunisation authority, travel clinic, public health facility
  or personal physician
• Visit the
  WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION website for up to date information www.who.int
• Botswana
  is considered a malaria area and preventative medications should be taken
• Between
  2012 and 2015, both South Africa and Botswana required that all travelers
  coming from / going to Zambia should have a valid yellow fever vaccination
  certificate. Beginning of 2015, both South Africa and Botswana officially
  communicated that they shall not require the yellow fever vaccination
  certificate for travelers coming from / going to Zambia. However, beware that
  regulations could change again without prior notice.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION

• Valid
  passport: your passport must be valid at least 6 months after the end date of
  your trip and there must be at least 6 blank visa pages
• Many
  nationalities are able to obtain tourist visas for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia
  and Zimbabwe at the border posts HOWEVER citizens of certain countries are
  required to obtain a visa before travelling. Please note that certain visas can
  take up to 3 months to be processed so please consider this when booking.
• For more
  information see www.botswanatourism.co.bw, www.zambiatourism.com,
  www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw and www.namibiatourism.com.na
• Valid
  visas – it is your responsibility to arrange visas
• For
  up-to-date visa requirements please check with your travel consultant and/or
  Embassy
• If you
  need to get a visa for one of the countries visited during your safari, please
  check when and where the visa can be obtained, and which currency is required
  for its payment.
• Requirements
  for minor traveling through all Botswana ports of entry

Effective from the 1st October 2016 minors travelling
through the country’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of
unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports. In the
event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent’s
affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. However, an affidavit
will not be required if the father’s name does not appear on the child’s birth
certificate.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

• For all
  our safaris, it is COMPULSORY to take out travel insurance covering for:
  cancellation and curtailment, medical situations, baggage, emergency
  evacuation.
• Okavango
  exploration  Safaris does not provide
  travel insurance.
• Okavango
  exploration  Safaris can assist you to
  sign up for the Okavango Air Rescue membership. The service provides medical
  evacuation from isolated areas of the bush by a medically equipped helicopter
  and emergency doctor, ensuring smooth and swift operations. International
  insurance companies are not always familiar with the practicalities of dealing
  with emergencies in the Botswana bush, which can add to delays in obtaining
  medical care. Although the OAR membership is not compulsory and does not
  replace an international medical insurance and evacuation (which remains
  compulsory with or without OAR membership), we highly recommend to sign up for
  the OAR membership which is only BWP175 / USD 17 / EUR 15.
• Please
  note that you will be required to provide your insurance details prior to your
  arrival so we can liaise with your insurance company in the shortest amount of
  time in case of an emergency. Required details include: medical evacuation
  insurer’s Name, medical evacuation policy number, 24-hour contact number of
  Medical evacuation insurer (must be able to phone it from Botswana – USA 800
  numbers don’t work from here).

PRICE INCLUDES:

Camping equipment (spacious bow tents with camp bed and full
bedding with ensuite bush ablutions), all transfers and activities as per the
itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner),
tea/coffees, soft drinks, local alcohols, mineral water, services of a
Professional Guide, Camp Chef and an Assistant, all Botswana park fees for
activities included on itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles.

 DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions
(activities in Livingstone/Victoria Falls), Insurance to cover for cancellation
and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, any increase in
National Park fees.