A small group guided safari through Zimbabwe and Botswana with a big soul. This 10 day journey will show you stunning wildlife in Chobe and Hwange plus Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta. Fully inclusive of accommodation, most meals, park fees and activities.
Highlights of the Botswana Safari Escape
Hwange National Park Zimbabwe
Covering more than 14000 square kilometers this is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. Hwange National Park is an hour or two south of Victoria Falls depending on which entry gate you use or camp you will be staying at. So its easily accessible from Vic Falls and is a must-see when you are on safari to Zimbabwe. With over 400 bird species and more than a hundred mammals Hwange National Park provides some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. During the dry season from July to October animals concentrate around the waterholes and pans, so this is the best time to visit.
Moremi National Park Botswana
The central and eastern parts of the Okavango Delta are protected by the Moremi Game Reserve. This includes not only the waterways but also the drier regions so there’s a great diversity of wildlife and over 500 species of birds. No safari in Botswana is complete without a trip to Moremi as it has been described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa With the reintroduction of white rhino its once again a big five reserve.
The Okavango Delta
This vast and varied ecosystem of the Okavango Delta is a well known Botswana wildlife and safari destination. The Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert and creates a myriad of waterways home to some of Africa’s most endangered wildlife and birds. We explore the natural majesty of the Delta by boat and vehicle on this leg of your Botswana and Zimbabwe safari.
Chobe National Park Botswana
Chobe National Park is famous for its big herds of buffalo and its massive elephant population. This is an up close and inspiring safari destination in Botswana and you will enjoy to the full on safari, especially as it has some of the highest game densities in Africa. Chobe is especially well known for the beautiful remote Savuti region, which we visit as part of this Chobe safari package.
The mighty Victoria Falls
Statistically speaking the Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and is also known as one of the seven wonders of the world! Great accolades for this stop on your safari package and a must see on your journey through Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visit Vic falls, explore the town and enjoy the great selection of adventure activities that are available.
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Included & Excluded
Included in the Botswana Safari Escape
- Accommodation in Botswana and Zimbabwe as mentioned in the full itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily plus lunch on 6 days
- All transport in a Jenman safari vehicle
- Game drives and activities
- Park entrance fees
- Experienced local guide
- Airport transfers in Maun on the day of arrival and in Victoria Falls on the day of departure
Excluded
- Flights
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Optional activities
- All drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curios etc.
- Travel insurance and visas
Park Fees & Activities
This fee will be payable prior to travel together with the main tour fee. The fee is used to pay for some of the day-to-day operational costs that are incurred while groups are on the road. Examples include fees at most of the national parks, entrance fees to some attractions, local guides and any food markets we visit to stock up on fresh produce during the tour.
Park Fees & Activities: US$ 350 / € 320
Accommodation
We make use of mid-range, en-suite accommodation on the Botswana Safari Escape.
Day 1 : Thamalakane River Lodge, Maun or similar
Day 2 & 3: Hideaways Mogotlho Safari Lodge, Khwai River or similar
Day 4 & 5: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma, Chobe or similar
Day 6 & 7: Hideaways Nantwich Lodge, Hwange or similar
Day 8 & 9: Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls or similar
Full Itinerary
The full itinerary of the Botswana Safari Escape is available here.
Accommodation
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation on the Botswana Safari Escape. Accommodation is situated either in national parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms.
Departure
The Botswana Safari Escape departs from Maun. Whilst it is our every intention to adhere to the above itinerary, there may on occasion be a necessity to make alterations in order to make the tour more enjoyable or practical. Therefore please treat the itinerary as a guide only.
Transport
Jenman African Safaris uses fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes All-Terrain vehicle,12-seater 4×4 safari vehicles or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing, a music and PA system and air-conditioning to be determined by the company. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Some game drives may be conducted in open-sided safari vehicles. For transfers between Kasane and Victoria Falls (or vice versa), 2×4 vehicles may be utilised.
Meals
Breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Travelling Times and Distances
All travelling times in Botswana and Zimbabwe are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.
Visas
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required. Kindly remember that clients would require a multiple entry visas for Zimbabwe, Namibia & Botswana should they partake on our Botswana Wildlife Breakaway scheduled tour. Please note that travellers entering Botswana will be required to present a valid international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever should they originate from or have travelled through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas within the preceding 6 months.
Travel Insurance
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with Jenman African Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.
Making your Travels Meaningful
The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by Jenman African Safaris. The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environmental projects.
Your booking makes a difference: With every booking to the value of R10,000 / US$1,000 / EUR1,000 or more a donation of R50 / US$5 / EUR5 will go to the Grow Africa Foundation.
