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12-day Okavango Delta & Etosha Express (Camping)

Name: 12-day Okavango Delta & Etosha Express (Camping)
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1696 USD
Availability: InStock

-15%

Country:

Zambia

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

63449

Operator:

Acacia Adventure Holidays
Length:

12 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

18 to 75
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Capture the delights of southern Africas desert delta highlights on this epic small group adventure holiday

Tour program

Day 1

Livingstone

Our tour starts today with a visit to Victoria Falls - the smoke that thunders. There are plenty of optional activities available here, so look at arriving a couple of day prior to your tour beginning to enjoy these fully.

Day 2

Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana

Today we board our Acacia vehicle and head for the border of Botswana. Once weve crossed over, we drive the short distance to Kasane town on the outskirts of the Chobe National Park. Home to large herds of breeding elephant as well as lion, buffalo, hippo and abundant birdlife, including the famous African fish eagle. The Chobe River is a huge watering spot for these amazing animals and we explore it this afternoon on the Fish Eagle Boat Cruise.

Day 3

Kasane to Nata

Rising early we head out on game drive in the Chobe National Park and see which animals have been most active overnight. From here its back on the road to the small village of Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans area. Watch a variety of antelope and wild elephants roaming freely in their natural habitat at our camp tonight.

Day 4

Nata to Maun

Once a rural little town, Maun has become a thriving community. The ideal tourist destination and starting point for all wishing to visit the Okavango Delta. We stop off and stock up on supplies need on our Delta overnight excursion before heading to our camp where we have some free time to enjoy the pool, play some volleyball or simply chill out at the bar area.

Day 5

Maun to Okavango Delta

A mokoro excursion into the world renowned Okavango Delta by local Tswana polers is an opportunity not to be missed. Traverse the complex waterways of the Delta while learning about the amazing flora and fauna in this area.We head out today on our 4x4 transfer and wind our way through the sandy bushveld to the polers station, where we transfer to our dug-out canoes and travel further into the wilderness. We spend the night at Elephant Camp - a set mobile camp within the delta in tents with stretcher beds and basic en-suite facilities. We explore the surrounds on foot - learning all about what makes the Delta such a unique, and noteworthy place.

Day 6

Okavango Delta to Maun

Departing on our early morning mokoro ride we make our way back to Maun and have an opportunity to take a scenic flight over the Delta or just relax and catch your breath until your next adventure.

Day 7

Maun, Botswana to Omaheke Region, Namibia

We continue via a small town of Ghanzi on the edge of the great Central Kalahari to the border of Namibia. Our camp for the night is a stone throw across the border of Namibia. Here amidst a seemingly unfruitful environment we meet the San/Bushman. They will give us some insight into how they have managed to use natural resources to survive the harsh climate and keep their culture alive.

Day 8

Omaheke Region to Windhoek, Namibia

Leaving our camp in the morning we via Gobabis to Windhoek. Here we have the opportunity to view the German-style architecture in the capital city of Namibia. Explore the surrounding areas and catch a small glimpse into the early colonial history.

Day 9

Windhoek to Etosha National Park

Travelling north today, we head through the farming towns on the main route north to the famed Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. As we check through the gate we game drive on the small pathways to seek out wildlife as we slowly make our way to the fenced camp within the park. Spend a relaxing evening at one of the waterholes awaiting the nocturnal visitors.

Day 10

Etosha National Park

Enjoy a full day game drive with a local guide pointing out a variety of the parks inhabitants.Etosha National Park, is a vast reserve of over 20,000 sq km surrounding a central salt depression or pan. The pan is seasonally full of water but specially managed waterholes sustain some 114 mammal and 340 bird species throughout the rest of the year.

Day 11

Etosha to Spitzkoppe

Leaving the wilderness behind, we continue through the Namibian countryside to the calming landscapes and ever changing red shaded rock formations at Spitzkoppe. Explore the area and its ancient bushman paintings on a tour this afternoon and tonight you have the opportunity to sleep out under the stars.

Day 12

Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund

Known as the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund has a myriad of optional adventure activities on offer.Visit the local markets for souvenirs of your amazing African adventure and delve into the adventure activities on offer. Today we bid farewell to our Acacia vehicle and crew with memories of an amazing adventure.

Tour Details

Accommodation

Camping in 2-person dome tents

Flights

International flights not included.

Guide

Services of two crew

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Additional Services

Highlights

Victoria Falls National Park
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Windhoek, Namibia
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Spitzkoppe, Namibia
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
Swakopmund, Namibia

Local Payment excursions
Visas
Travel insurance
Flights
Departure taxes
Airport transfers
Sleeping bag
Optional activities
Tips, drinks and items of a personal nature

Transport

Fully equipped safari vehicle

Good to know

Currency

Zambia

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

4.5

Itinerary

Guide

Transport

Accommodation

4.5

Food

4.5

Operator

4.7

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.