Accommodated African Safari

Chobe | Victoria Falls

Day 1: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park, comfortable lodge The safari begins in Livingstone, Zambia, at 09h00. Bush Ways Safaris is happy to assist with pre-safari arrangements such as accommodation and transfers from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Kasane, Botswana.  A full safari briefing by our experienced guide commences your adventure with us on arrival in Livingstone, after which we head west.  Crossing the border into Namibia at Katima Mulilo gives us the opportunity to pause for lunch.  Afterwards, we head further into the Caprivi Strip of Namibia to Camp Kwando. This lodge has a lovely vista over the Kwando River, a tributary of the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. (D)

Mudumu

Day 2: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park, comfortable lodge Stomachs full from an early breakfast, a guided bush walk is in store. Experiencing this area by foot provides a close and personal look at the multiple aspects of African fauna and flora, from indigenous plant species and birds, to various animal spoor.  In the afternoon a game drive in the nearby Mudumu Game Reserve offers the prospect of seeing larger game.  Elephant, Kudu and other antelope are commonly seen in this area.  Returning to the lodge towards sunset, feel free to enjoy a drink before a hearty dinner, then leisurely head off to bed lulled by the sounds of the African bush. (B,D)  

Okavango Delta

Day 4: Okavango Delta, comfortable lodge Early in the morning, enjoy a motorboat cruise through the papyrus-lined channels of the Delta to the mokoro station, where your day of exploration in the heart of the Okavango Delta begins.  Mokoros are traditional dugout canoes, which have been used by the Bayeyi River Bushmen for centuries to negotiate the intricate pathways of this unique area.  This full day excursion allows the opportunity to encounter a large number of bird species and view landscapes many people can only dream of. (B,L,D)  

Moremi

Days 6-7: Khwai River area, night in luxury safari tent From Maun the drive meanders through to the Khwai River area, on the border of Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region.  Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets.  Lunch will be waiting upon your return to camp after which a short siesta is rarely turned down.  Accommodation consists of a tented camp with large bow tents and camp beds, with an en-suite bush toilet and bucket shower. (B,L,D). Maun – Khwai area: 160 km  

Chobe

Days 9-10: Kasane, comfortable lodge An eventful start to the day commences with a visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary, where depending on the time of year, it is possible to see large flocks of flamingos and pelicans feeding and nesting on the pans.  The safari then heads North towards Kasane, a town on the edge of Chobe National Game Reserve, where we will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park.  Feel free to investigate the ins and outs of the town, a well-known tourism hub of Northern Botswana, in the afternoon. Time is spent in Northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round.  Large herds of elephant are frequently seen walking to and from the river.  Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found.  While staying at The Old House in Kasane, a game drive into the park in the early hours of the morning, and a river cruise on the Chobe River in the afternoon allows the discovery of this incredible area from both land and water.  (B, D). Nata – Kasane: 320 km  

Victoria Falls

Day 12. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone airport, Victoria Falls airport, Kasane, or any nearby lodges at an additional cost. (B). Kasane –Livingstone: 100 km.