Migration
Routes - Botswana Safari
Combination Classic serviced camping in private
concessions & a small lodge in Zambia -
9 nights
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Linyanti and Lower
Zambezi
Experience a nostalgic camping safari that recreates a sense of wildlife viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the early African explorers.
The style and essence of Wilderness Safaris’ Adventurer Safaris takes you back to the bygone days of Africa’s exploration. Our 3m x3m dome tents (at Lechwe and Linyanti), complete with mini-verandas, allow you to feel more connected to nature, accentuating the feeling of the wild and untamed. Pure cotton linen bedrolls (with duvets) on GI stretchers, bedside table with silver lantern and mini luggage benches add to the atmosphere. Shared separate toilet and shower ‘bathrooms’ with old-style tin bucket showers and basins create simple serviced comfort.
Adventurer camping aims to bring the guest closer to nature, by means of lively campfires, hurricane lanterns, diverse activities and a warm atmosphere permeating the camp (and its simple comforts). Adventurer camps are specifically outfitted to create that camping feel with a clear emphasis on essential comforts and pristine wilderness experience.
Safari bathrooms: At Xigera, Linyanti and Lechwe there are 2 bucket shower “bathrooms” and 2 short-drop toilet enclosures per 8 guests.
Guides: The entire safari is guided and hosted by a professional guide, who shares in-depth knowledge to present a seamless safari experience.
Exclusive experience: To ensure as much privacy and exclusivity as possible, most areas in which we travel are private concessions in prime locations. All Explorations camps are private and for the use of Adventurer Exploration guests only, while Shackletons is shared with other guests.
Routes: The route takes the time to explore the contrasts, extremes and continually moving wildlife of northern Botswana: from the broad vistas of the Linyanti with its wooded deciduous forests, the crystal-clear waterways and fertile green islands of the Okavango Delta, to the roaring cascades of the Victoria Falls.
Time: We have specifically allowed for a 3-night stay at Linyanti Trails Camp; in a journey of this nature, guests have the time to relax and unwind, at the same time fully appreciating an in-depth introduction to the diversity of the area as well as its activities.
Transfers: To maximise guests’ travel time, a variety of transport modes that bring out the best of each area is used: flying in seat on charters and overland transfers provide both a bird’s-eye view and an in-depth experience of the contrasting landscapes of Botswana.
4 x 4 tracks in wilderness areas are not maintained, take time to navigate and may be bumpy. As a result game / road transfers can take all day with lunch en route.
Seasonality: We adapt with the changing seasons so as to provide the best possibilities of wildlife viewing on an annual basis. For example, between 1 December and 31 May, to maximise the possibility of viewing the zebra migration and other game that moves between Linyanti and Savute at this time, guests can take a day to explore and experience the area at its most productive time,. (Note: If rains are poor, this migration usually does not occur and sighting of this game movement cannot be guaranteed.)
New for 2008: Consider the Parched Kalahari safari as a recommended add-on to this safari.
Safari Style: Adventurer |
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SAFARI
COST (2009): $4,150 per person sharing
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (2009): $485
Note: No Single supplement is charged for the first two singles on any departure. Any additional singles will be
levied with the supplement above. |
DAY 1; (1 Night)
CHUNDUKWA - Livingstone,
Zambia |
After arrival in Livingstone you will be met by a representative and transferred directly for a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.
This evening, we will stay at Chundukwa, Situated on the grassy banks of the Zambezi River just 25km upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls, our elevated open-fronted chalets boast stunning views of the Zambezi River, Chundu Island opposite and the Zambezi National park across the River. We are located in a game-rich area and sightings of hippo and elephant, among other animals are common. There is also an abundance of plant and birdlife to be found surrounding the lodge and although the sounds of the bush might briefly keep you awake, this is short-lived as their chatter soon softens to a uniquely African lullaby.
With a maximum of 10 guests in camp, we ensure personalized service and advice on planning your stay in order to maximize your time in this beautiful corner of Zambia.
Add-On: Consider the Parched Kalahari safari as a recommended add-on to this safari.
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DAY 2
Chobe River boat cruise, Chobe National
Park |
After a full breakfast, we leave Zambia and enter the Chobe National Park in Botswana by way of the Kazungula border, a point where the four countries of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe meet.
The Chobe National Park is famous for its vast herds of elephants and unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river during the hottest hours of the day - even more so in the dry season. Enjoy a light lunch served during the boat cruise on the catamaran-style shaded boat, after which we depart by aircraft in the late afternoon for the Linyanti region, from the airstrip game driving to our pre-erected Adventurer campsite. |
DAYS 2 - 4; (3 Nights)
LINYANTI TRAILS CAMP - Linyanti Wildlife
Reserve, Botswana (Fully
serviced camping) |
The north-eastern corner of the Linyanti is famed for its myriad of changing landscapes with sweeping views, from riverine to savannah and from forest to plains.
On one of our full days, we depart on an early morning activity. Lunch is enjoyed at a scenic spot with a sweeping view of the Linyanti waterways. After a siesta in hammocks, there is the possibility of an afternoon canoe trip, before returning to camp at dusk. (The canoe activity is not always possible, depending on local hippo movements within the area that we canoe.)
The Linyanti region’s life-giving perennial waters attract herds of wildlife that walk well-worn game paths to slake their thirst in the dry season. Predators follow in their footsteps and, coupled with the area’s diversity of habitat, make for exciting game viewing. |
DAYS 5 - 6;
(2 Nights)
LECHWE ISLAND CAMP - Northeastern
Okavango Delta, Botswana (Fully
serviced camping) |
We travel west into private concessions, stopping en route for game sightings through parts of the area. This long but interesting drive gives the perfect introduction to the varying habitats of a dry and flat northern Botswana, from the open savannah of the Savuti Channel, known as the “Stolen River”, to lagoons with a plethora of wildlife to the geographically interesting Selinda Spillway (Great Rift Valley fault line). This can be a full-day game / transfer drive, with lunch en route at a shady place in the Savuti Channel.
We arrive at our pre-erected Adventurer campsite in the mid-afternoon, in time for a short sunset game drive.
Lechwe Island Camp is located in the south-western sector of the Selinda private concession, in a seasonally flooded portion of the Okavango Delta where it joins into the Selinda Spillway. The campsite is situated on a wooded island overlooking a floodplain area, the channel in front of camp alternately flooded or dry, depending on the season.
Activities concentrate around the bushy and wooded islands, open plains and the seasonally flooded channels surrounding the camp. In this area local populations of plains game allow for game drives by day and night. Experiences are magnified on nature walks, where the guide is able to delve into interesting topics such as tracking, medicinal (and traditional) uses of plants and a full array of smaller invertebrates and other species not usually noticed from a vehicle. Canoeing is also seasonally offered. |
DAYS 7 - 9;
(3 Nights)
XIGERA MOKORO TRAILS - Okavango
Delta ,
Botswana Jump
to Xigera
Mokoro Trail |
We fly by light aircraft to the water-filled paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is the ultimate Delta experience, with serene waters flowing through innumerable channels around remote islands and a profusion of plant and animal life.
There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it by mokoro, walking and camping out on a vegetated island – all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience. The experience is aimed at exposing the permanently flooded inner Delta, in the serene waterways and on the islands of trees and bush. Our guest tents are lighter here than the rest of the safari, with a gauze main frame, thus enhancing the views. Due to its remote location on an island, equipment is aimed at necessary comforts with “disco” stretcher-styled beds.
Activities include mokoro and walking safaris on inner remote islands, which enable up-close encounters with an excellent diversity of birdlife (including Pel’s Fishing Owl), frogs and a myriad of game species, some specially adapted to water, such as the rare sitatunga and the familiar red lechwe. Walking activities vary in length and duration through the seasons, especially in the months when the Okavango is at peak flood (June, July and August) where they become shorter as more islands become flooded. |
DAY 10
Bid farewell to the adventure as we transfer by light aircraft to Maun Airport.
NOTE: TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY OPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON FLEXIBLE DATES, FOR GROUPS OF UP TO EIGHT GUESTS.
SAFARI NOTES:
• Each departure is guaranteed from
a minimum of 2 confirmed guests, with a maximum of 8 guests
per safari.
• Age Limits – Children from the age of 12 are welcome on all scheduled
departures. For groups with children under 12, we suggest creating a private
tailor-made safari, subject to a different cost. For guests over the age of 75,
a certified medical certificate of full health must be provided.
• Luggage limitation of 20 kgs per person in a soft bag. This limit includes camera equipment and hand luggage. Passengers weighing more than 100kg (220 lbs) must please advise us in advance, as an extra seat will then have to be costed into the package for safety purposes.
• We reserve the right, due to situations beyond our control, to substitute
a lodge or location with another of comparable quality. This will be advised
timeously.
• There is a limitation of 2 single tents per safari, and a maximum number
of 5 tents at any site while on safari. No single supplement is payable. When
there are more than 2 single guests on a safari, we will attempt to match guests
with another guest of the same gender. No triple rooms are accepted.
• Please note that all scheduled Exploration safaris operate with a minimum
of two guests. Should all other bookings on an Exploration cancel or that there
is only a single guest booked, we will convert the booking to an FIT package,
which is in all likelihood subject to a higher price.
• Flashlights/ torches:
Please ensure that a minimum 2-D cell flashlight is brought on safari, with spare
batteries. Head lamps are also useful. Flashlights are not provided.
• Camera
battery charging facilities: Please note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor will be required (that is compatible with camera make) on this safari for charging batteries while on game drive or transfer drives. No 110/ 240V outlets are available, except at the Shackletons in Zambia.
• Dietary requirements and special
occasions: Due to remote locality of Adventurer camps, please ensure that full
dietary requirements and special occasions are advised at the time of your booking
confirmation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation on a sharing basis, all meals from lunch on Day 1 to the end of the scheduled safari, a reasonable amount of soft drinks, wine and beer at meal times within Botswana, national park fees, activities, guided tour of the Victoria Falls and all internal charters on a seat rate basis.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary), visas, compulsory insurance, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all drinks in Zambia, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls etc.), gratuities, laundry, optional extra activities, pre and post safari tours and all other travel arrangements before or after the safari.
2009 DATES
SCHEDULED
SAFARI DATES - 2009 |
Departure
Date |
Language |
Departing
From |
Ending
Date |
Ending
In |
04 January |
English |
Livingstone |
13 January |
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11 January |
English |
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20 January |
Maun |
12 February |
English |
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21 February |
Maun |
20 February |
English and
German |
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01 March |
Maun |
11 March |
English |
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20 March |
Maun |
17 March |
English |
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26 March |
Maun |
20 March |
English |
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29 March |
Maun |
26 March |
English |
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04 April |
Maun |
29 March |
English |
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07 April |
Maun |
04 April |
English |
Livingstone |
13 April |
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07 April |
English |
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16 April |
Maun |
13 April |
English |
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22 April |
Maun |
16 April |
English |
Livingstone |
25 April |
|
19 April |
English |
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28 April |
Maun |
25 April |
English |
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04 May |
Maun |
28 April |
English and
German |
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07 May |
Maun |
01 May |
English |
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10 May |
Maun |
04 May |
English |
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13 May |
Maun |
10 May |
English and
German |
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19 May |
Maun |
13 May |
English |
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22 May |
Maun |
16 May |
English |
Livingstone |
25 May |
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19 May |
English |
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28 May |
Maun |
25 May |
English |
Livingstone |
03 June |
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28 May |
English |
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06 June |
Maun |
31 May |
English and
German |
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09 June |
Maun |
03 June |
English |
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12 June |
Maun |
06 June |
English |
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15 June |
Maun |
09 June |
English |
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18 June |
Maun |
12 June |
English |
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21 June |
Maun |
21 June |
English |
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30 June |
Maun |
24 June |
English |
Livingstone |
03 July |
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27 June |
English |
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06 July |
Maun |
03 July |
English |
Livingstone |
12 July |
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06 July |
English |
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15 July |
Maun |
09 July |
English |
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18 July |
Maun |
12 July |
English |
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21 July |
Maun |
15 July |
English |
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24 July |
Maun |
21 July |
English and
German |
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30 July |
Maun |
27 July |
English |
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05 August |
Maun |
30 July |
English |
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08 August |
Maun |
02 August |
English |
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11 August |
Maun |
05 August |
English |
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14 August |
Maun |
11 August |
English |
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20 August |
Maun |
14 August |
English |
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23 August |
Maun |
17 August |
English |
Livingstone |
26 August |
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20 August |
English |
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29 August |
Maun |
23 August |
English |
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01 September |
Maun |
29 August |
English and
German |
Livingstone |
07 September |
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01 September |
English and
German |
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10 September |
Maun |
07 September |
English |
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16 September |
Maun |
13 September |
English |
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22 September |
Maun |
16 September |
English |
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25 September |
Maun |
25 September |
English |
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04 October |
Maun |
28 September |
English |
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07 October |
Maun |
01 October |
English |
Livingstone |
10 October |
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04 October |
English |
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13 October |
Maun |
07 October |
English |
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16 October |
Maun |
13 October |
English and
German |
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22 October |
Maun |
16 October |
English |
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25 October |
Maun |
22 October |
English |
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31 October |
Maun |
03 November |
English and
German |
Livingstone |
12 November |
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12 November |
English |
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21 November |
Maun |
15 November |
English |
Livingstone |
24 November |
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18 November |
English |
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27 November |
Maun |
27 November |
English |
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06 December |
Maun |
09 December |
English and
German |
Livingstone |
18 December |
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12 December |
English |
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21 December |
Maun |
18 December |
English |
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27 December |
Maun |
27 December |
English |
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05 January 2010 |
Maun |
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