ABWB7

The Buffalo Safari

2013 RATES AND DEPARTURE DATES

This adventure safari is perfect for those with limited time still wanting to visit the best wilderness areas in Botswana.  Starting in Maun and ending in Livingstone, Zambia it offers great value for money.

• 3 nights Moremi Game Reserve
• 3 nights Chobe National Park
• 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone

 

Days 1-3: Moremi Game Reserve, camping

Your guide will meet you at 07h30 at a pre-arranged meeting point in Maun.  From Maun you will drive through to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas.  The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region.  Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drive you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta. On Day 3 you will move campsites to explore a different area of this diverse park.  Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)

Day 1: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive)

 

Days 4-6: Chobe National Park, camping

Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination.  As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains.  You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle.   Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Moremi – Savuti: 120km. 5-6h

Day 5: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5h

 

Days 7-8: A night in a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, chalet

After a morning game drive you willcross the Zambezi River by ferry and then drive to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios.  Dinner will be at your own expense at the lodge.  The safari officially endsat 10h00 on Day 8. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Livingstone airport or lodges, Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost.  Activities in Livingstone include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Elephant rides and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.

(Day 7 – B, L & Day 8 - B)

Day 7: Chobe River – Livingstone: 100km, 2-3h

 

Price includes:

All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), rooms at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner) and tea/coffees, services of a Professional Guide and Camp Assistant, all Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary and transport in specialised safari vehicles.

 

Does not include:

Restaurant meals (Livingstone, Zambia), entrance to the Falls, visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions (scenic flight over the Delta and activities in Livingstone/Victoria Falls,), beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, sleeping bag (and small pillow) on all camping sectors.

 

 

Departure Dates 2013:

	Nov – June: €1995.00 (Low Season) July – Oct: Rack €1275.00 (High Season)
CODE	DEPATURE DATES	SEASON
ABWB 1300	11 Jan – 18 Jan	Low
ABWBE 1300	18 Jan – 25 Jan	Low
ABWB 1301	01 Feb – 08 Feb	Low
ABWBE 1301	08 Feb – 15 Feb	Low
ABWB 1302	22 Feb – 29 Feb	Low
ABWBE 1302	08 Mar – 15 Mar	Low
ABWB 1303	15 Mar – 22 Mar	Low
ABWBE 1303	22 Mar – 29 Mar	Low
ABWB 1304	29 Mar – 05 Apr	Low
ABWBE 1304	05 Apr – 12 Apr	Low
ABWB 1305	12 Apr – 19 Apr	Low
ABWBE 1305	26 Apr – 03 May	Low
ABWB 1306	03 May – 10 May	Low
ABWBE 1306	10 May – 17 May	Low
ABWB 1307	17 May – 24 May	Low
ABWBE 1307	24 May – 31 May	Low
ABWB 1308	31 May – 07 Jun	Low
ABWBE 1308	07 Jun – 14 Jun	Low
ABWB 1309	21 Jun – 28 Jun	High
ABWBE 1309	28 Jun – 05 Jul	High
ABWB 1310	05 Jul – 12 Jul	High
ABWBE 1310	12 Jul – 19 Jul	High
ABWB 1311	19 Jul – 26 Jul	High
ABWBE 1311	26 Jul – 02 Aug	High
ABWB 1312	02 Aug – 09 Aug	High
ABWBE 1312	09 Aug – 16 Aug	High
ABWB 1313	16 Aug – 23 Aug	High
ABWBE 1313	23 Aug – 30 Aug	High
ABWB 1314	30 Aug – 06 Sep	High
ABWBE 1314	06 Sep – 13 Sep	High
ABWB 1315	13 Sep – 20 Sep	High
ABWBE 1315	20 Sep – 27 Sep	High
ABWB 1316	27 Sep – 04 Oct	High
ABWBE 1316	04 Oct – 11 Oct	High
ABWB 1317	11 Oct – 18 Oct	High
ABWBE 1317	18 Oct – 25 Oct	Low
ABWB 1318	25 Oct – 01 Nov	Low
ABWBE 1318	01 Nov – 08 Nov	Low
ABWB 1319	08 Nov – 15 Nov	Low
ABWBE 1319	15 Nov – 22 Nov	Low
ABWBE 1320	29 Nov – 06 Dec	Low
ABWB 1320	20 Dec – 27 Dec	Low

 

 

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