SUNRISE FULLY SERVICE SAFARI
HIGH LIGHTS
2 nights at Chobe National Park, game drive and river cruise.
2 nights at Southern Chobe(Savuti/Zwei Zwei)
2 nights at Northern Moremi/Khwai concession
(All nights camping fully serviced)
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1: Northern Chobe National Park(flood plain) game drives
Day 2:Northern Chobe National Park, Morning boat cruise in the morning on the chobe river. Starts at Kalahari tours.
Day 3:Southern Chobe National park(Savuti/Zwei Zwei)game drives
Day 4: Southern Chobe National Park(Savuti/Zwei Zwei) game drives
Day 5: Northern Moremi Game Reserve(Khwai concession)game drives
Day 6: Northern Moremi Game Reserve and mokoro excussion.
Day 7: Transfer and game drive to Maun lodge or similar.
DATES AND RATES
Please note: As the safari starts at 1300hrs on Day 1 you will need to pre-night in Chobe/Kasane. Okavango exploration Safaris can assist with pre-safari arrangements.
An optional scenic flight over the Delta is available, but due to time constraints will have to be done on the day of your arrival, before the safari starts. If you are interested in doing this activity, please confirm with your guide when arriving.
DAY 1: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Your guide will meet you at 1300hrs at a pre-arranged meeting point in Kasane and take guest to the camp site. You will drive through to Chobe National park, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas(D)
DAY 2 : Boat cruise early in the morning. In the afternoon guests will spend time searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Boat cruise in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm.
Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions.D)
DAY 3: SAVUTI/ZWEZWE – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. Savuti is very well known for its predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and even African wild dog. The Savuti Channel has started flowing again after being dry for the last 30 years. The arrival of water is changing the landscape as well as accommodating different species which historically have not been able to survive in the rather arid plains of Savuti. This exciting event has allowed large breeding herds of elephant as well as buffalo to visit the area. Camping will be in private designated campsites with ensuite bush ablutions on every tent. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Game drive in the morning and in the afternoon(B,L,D)
Savuti- Khwai : 120km. 5-6hrs
DAY 5: MOREMI / KHWAI
Game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai river (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). A mokoro excursion will take you along a tributary of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. (B, L, D) Maun – Moremi / Khwai: 150km, 6h (including game drive)
MOREMI/KHWAI
DAY 6
Game drives to explore North-east Moremi game reserve/Khwai concession (B, L, D)
DAY 7:transfer and safari enroute TO mAUN lodge.(b,l)
Moremi – Maun: 150km, 4hrs
DAY 6: CHOBE FLOODPLAIN – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Game drives to explore Northern Chobe and floodplain. (B, L, D)
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).
Departures are guaranteed as soon as 4 guests have confirmed on a safari. Maximum 9 participants