LIVINGSTONE SAFARI

Introduction

'Following in the footsteps of Dr. David Livingstone'. A fully serviced mobile safari in secluded, exclusive bush camps situated in the famous Botswana Reserves and National Parks. A safari crew travelling in a separate vehicle erects the comfortable camp. A professional safari guide conducts early morning and late afternoon game drives.

Itinerary

DAY 1: MAUN - OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI
We are welcomed at Maun airport by our guide and travel to our secluded bush camp in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Fully serviced mobile safari. (Dinner).

DAY 2: OKAVANGO AREA OF MOREMI
The reserve is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. It is a pure wilderness area of great beauty, rich green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birdlife and a vast population of animals. We spend our time exploring the area by boat and 4x4 vehicle during early morning and late afternoon game drives. Fully serviced mobile safari. (All meals)

DAY 3/4: MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
After breakfast, our safari crew expertly move our exclusive camp to the Khwai flood plains, while we continue to explore the reserve with our guide, We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives uncovering the secrets of this wilderness area. Fully serviced mobile safari. (All meals).

DAY 5/6: SAVUTE - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
The Savute Marsh is the deepest part of the Mababe Depression and is the only part to have filled up with water in recent history. Today the marsh is dry and attracts a large population of animals, particularly hyena and lion. The Savute channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good, rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere, a mystery that has intrigued geologists for many years. Our guide takes us on game drives in the morning and late afternoon. Fully serviced mobile safari. (All meals).

DAY 7/8: CHOBE RIVER - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After 2 nights at the Savute Channel, we travel northwards and install our bush camp near the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets. The largest elephant population (+-30 000) in Africa lives in the region and we may have the opportunity to watch herds of elephant drinking at the river. In November 1855, David Livingstone, with his 114 porters, left the Linyanti / Chobe for the Great Falls east of Sesheke ; the falls of Mosi-oa-Tunya “The smoke that thunders”. Fully serviced mobile safari. (All meals).

DAY 9: VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE
We travel to Victoria Falls / Livingstone - without doubt one of the greatest and most unforgettable spectacles, where the waters tumble down in continuous thunder. “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” - written in David Livingstone’s diary. Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).

DAY 10: VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE
After breakfast we travel to the airport where the safari comes to an end. (Breakfast).

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Fully Serviced Camping

A safari crew travels in a separate vehicle to prepare the comfortable camp prior to the guests’ arrival. The tents used on these safaris are luxury, “Out of Africa” walk-in safari tents, furnished with 2 comfortable beds, linen, blankets, pillows and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. A professional, knowledgeable guide leads the safari. Your guide explains the secrets of the African bush on early morning and late afternoon activities. The guests will have time to relax and absorb the magnificent wilderness atmosphere of their secluded private bush camp. These safaris are aimed at the discerning guest who prefers to travel in style while not losing the ‘real Africa’ experience. Maximum of 8 guests - the group size is kept small to ensure personalised attention and utmost comfort.

Guides

The entire safari is guided and hosted by professional guides, who share their in-depth knowledge to present a seamless safari experience.

Exclusive experience

Group size is 2 - 8 participants

Departure Dates 2005-2006

Departures are from April to November. Please contact us for exact dates.

NOTE: This safari is also available on flexible dates and intinerary's for tailor-made trips for small groups. Please contact us for more information.

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The Moremi Game Reserve

The Chobe Game Reserve

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