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Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa, 20 Days · Classic tour
Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa by truck
Botswana, the quintessential natural paradise
Join us on this group truck tour around Botswana, a country with more than a quarter of its land set aside for nature conservation. Our tour will take us over the vast plains of the Kalahari. We'll venture into the magnificent Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland river delta, which flows from the distant mountains of Angola to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, creating a wildlife paradise like nowhere else. We'll explore the world-renowned National Parks, enjoy a boat ride on the Chobe River inside Chobe National Park, and round it all off with a visit to Victoria Falls. What are you waiting for?
Departure date
Departures from September 2024 till October 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Johannesburg
Departure with destination Johannesburg. Night on board.
Johannesburg
Arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Johannesburg - Khama Rhinoceros Sanctuary
Breakfast. Early departure to the border crossing with Botswana. After the border formalities, we'll enter the vast plains of the Kalahari. We'll head straight to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community wildlife project founded in 1992 to help save the endangered rhino, return an area once teeming with wildlife to its original state, and provide economic benefits to Botswana's local community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources. The sanctuary is a privileged habitat for
white and black rhinos, as well as 30 other animal species and more than 230 species of birds. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Khama Rhinoceros Sanctuary - Maun
Breakfast. Early departure on an open vehicle safari to explore the Khama Sanctuary in search of rhinos and many other species that live in this unique environment. Return to the lodge for brunch.
Onward journey to Maun, venturing into the authentic wilderness dotted with remote villages while skirting the immense Makgadikgadi Salt Pan and the Boteti River. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Maun - Okavango Delta
Breakfast. Departure to take a flight to the famous Okavango Delta, a unique ecosystem that is home to a huge variety of animal and plant life. Arrival and transfer to the camp, perched on the edge of one of the largest lagoons, which will serve as our base for exploring the area. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight stay.
Okavango Delta
Breakfast. Departure to explore the Okavango Delta on foot with a local guide. We'll get the chance to learn about local animals and plants and find out about the way of life of the local population. There will also be time to relax and enjoy the views of a lagoon, take a walk with the guide, or have a refreshing dip in the pool. Picnic lunch. At sunset, we'll enjoy a boat trip. Return journey, dinner, and overnight stay.
Okavango Delta - Khwai Concession
Full-board basis. Early departure to take a flight to Khwai. Upon arrival, transfer by open vehicle to the banks of the Khwai River, where support staff will be waiting with our luggage after having pitched our tents. Departure on a safari in an open 4x4 vehicle. Return journey and overnight stay.
Khwai Concession
Breakfast. Full-day safari in an open 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch, exploring the Khwai Concession and the famous Moremi and Savuti reserves. Return journey, dinner, and overnight stay.
Note: The route is flexible and may change depending on the time of year and the conditions of the national parks.
Khwai Concession
Breakfast. Full-day safari in an open 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch, exploring the Khwai Concession and the famous Moremi and Savuti reserves. Return journey, dinner, and overnight stay.
Note: The route is flexible and may change depending on the time of year and the conditions of the national parks.
Khwai Concession
Breakfast. Full-day safari in an open 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch, exploring the Khwai Concession and the famous Moremi and Savuti reserves. Return journey, dinner, and overnight stay.
Note: The route is flexible and may change depending on the time of year and the conditions of the national parks.
Khwai Concession - Maun
Breakfast. Departure to Maun. Tour of the town upon arrival. We'll also replenish supplies here. Afterwards, departure to the lodge where we'll spend the night, perched on the banks of the Boteti River. Arrival and time at leisure to unwind. Dinner and overnight stay.
Maun - Makgadikgadi Salt Pan
Breakfast. Time at leisure to unwind at the lodge, enjoying the peace of the area or relaxing by the pool. For anyone interested, stroll through the local village of Chenoga to discover an authentic village alongside one of the lodge's employees. Lunch. Onward journey to the spectacular area of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan. Time to admire this huge salt pan. Arrival at the overnight accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Please note: depending on the time of year, the accommodation may be located in another area due to the difficulty of accessing the salt pan.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pan - Chobe River - Victoria Falls
Breakfast. Departure to the Chobe River, an ideal habitat for hippos
and crocodiles, and an attraction for herds of elephants and buffalo. Lunch. In the afternoon, boat ride on the river, located inside Chobe National Park. Onward journey to cross the border into Zimbabwe. Arrival and overnight stay.
Victoria Falls
Breakfast. Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park to explore the falls and the surrounding area. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on our own or enjoy optional activities such as a helicopter flight, rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning, a sail on the Zambezi River, etc. Accommodation.
Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
After breakfast, departure to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's main game reserve. This park is famous for its huge herds of elephants and buffaloes and is home to over 100 species of mammals and 400 species of birds. Lunch. Safari in an open vehicle in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Hwange National Park - Bulawayo - Matobo National Park
Full-board basis. Departure to Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. Onward journey to Matobo National Park. Arrival. In the afternoon, open vehicle safari through the park, where there'll also be a walking tour in search of rhinos. Accommodation.
Matobo National Park - Limpopo River
Full-board basis. Departure to the Limpopo River in Botswana. Arrival and walking tour along the river to savour the sights and smells of the African savannah and take a last look at the animals that live free and wild. Accommodation.
Limpopo River - Johannesburg
Breakfast. After crossing the border to South Africa, onward journey through the Waterberg Mountains to Johannesburg. Arrival in the afternoon. Accommodation.
Johannesburg - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Accommodation in the hotels, lodges, and/or camps listed, or similar.
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2 nights in a hotel, 5 nights in a lodge in a room with private bathroom, 4 nights on a camp in a permanent tent with private bathroom, 2 nights on a camp in a permanent tent with shared bathroom, and 4 nights on a camp in an igloo tent (non-permanent) and bathrooms with pit latrines and tree-mounted showers.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport by truck without air conditioning specially designed for safaris.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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English-speaking tour guide and English-speaking local guides.
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Tea, coffee, and tap water.
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Tents, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
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Diet: 17 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water, restaurant meals, and any other service not mentioned as included.
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Tips.
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Electronic Visa to enter in Zimbabwe.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- The baggage allowance on domestic flights of most airlines in India is usually 15 kg per person, so lower than on international flights. Please take account of this when packing your bags.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- It is mandatory to complete and sign a registration, compensation and liability waiver document before departure.
- Travel insurance with a suggested minimum coverage of $60,000 is required to take part in the trip. This travel insurance must include, among others, the following benefits: coverage for personal accidents, including death by accident; emergency medical assistance, including rescue expenses; emergency transport or repatriation costs; legal assistance; assistance for the recovery or replacement of lost documents; organisation of trips and emergency accommodation; and interruption or cancellation of the trip.
- Travellers must ensure that they're in good enough physical and mental health to take part in the trip and the associated activities.
- This is a collaborative tour in which all members of the group must help with preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning the truck, setting up/taking down the camp, and other daily tasks.
- Luggage is limited to one large bag (sports bag or internal frame backpack) with a maximum weight of 15 kg and one small handheld bag or camera bag per person. Hard shell suitcases are not recommended as they may not fit in the truck compartments. A lock to close bags in the compartment is recommended.
- Small groups of up to 16 people.
- Tips of around €10 for the guide, €3 for local guides, and €10 for camp/accommodation staff per person per day are recommended.
- A tip of around 20 pulas per person per day is also recommended for the local driver on the Okavango Delta tour, plus around 20 pulas per person per day for the local guide in the National Parks in Botswana.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Botswana.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Zimbabwe.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.