Dumela Botswana
Botswana Mobile Tented Scheduled and Tailor Made Safaris
Botswana Adventure Mobile Tented Buffalo Safari
ABWB7
The Buffalo Safari
2012 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 2012:
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Nov – June: €1121.00 (Low Season) July – Oct: Rack €1195.00 (High Season) |
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CODE |
DEPATURE DATES |
SEASON |
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ABWB 1200 |
14 Jan – 21 Jan |
Low |
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ABWBE 1200 |
21 Jan – 28 Jan |
Low |
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ABWB 1201 |
04 Feb – 11 Feb |
Low |
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ABWBE 1201 |
11 Feb – 18 Feb |
Low |
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ABWB 1202 |
25 Feb – 03 Mar |
Low |
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ABWBE 1202 |
10 Mar – 17 Mar |
Low |
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ABWB 1203 |
17 Mar – 24 Mar |
Low |
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ABWBE 1203 |
24 Mar – 31 Mar |
Low |
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ABWB 1204 |
31 Mar – 07 Apr |
Low |
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ABWBE 1204 |
07 Apr – 14 Apr |
Low |
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ABWB 1205 |
14 Apr – 21 Apr |
Low |
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ABWBE 1205 |
28 Apr – 05 May |
Low |
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ABWB 1206 |
05 May – 12 May |
Low |
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ABWBE 1206 |
12 May – 19 May |
Low |
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ABWB 1207 |
19 May – 26 May |
Low |
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ABWBE 1207 |
26 May – 02 Jun |
Low |
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ABWB 1208 |
02 Jun – 09 Jun |
Low |
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ABWBE 1208 |
09 Jun – 16 Jun |
Low |
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ABWB 1209 |
23 Jun – 30 Jun |
High |
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ABWBE 1209 |
30 Jun – 07 Jul |
High |
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ABWB 1210 |
07 Jul – 14 Jul |
High |
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ABWBE 1210 |
14 Jul – 21 Jul |
High |
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ABWB 1211 |
21 Jul – 28 Jul |
High |
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ABWBE 1211 |
28 Jul – 04 Aug |
High |
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ABWB 1212 |
04 Aug – 11 Aug |
High |
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ABWBE 1212 |
11 Aug – 18 Aug |
High |
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ABWB 1213 |
18 Aug – 25 Aug |
High |
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ABWBE 1213 |
25 Aug – 01 Sep |
High |
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ABWB 1214 |
01 Sep – 08 Sep |
High |
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ABWBE 1214 |
08 Sep – 15 Sep |
High |
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ABWB 1215 |
15 Sep – 22 Sep |
High |
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ABWBE 1215 |
22 Sep – 29 Sep |
High |
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ABWB 1216 |
29 Sep – 06 Oct |
High |
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ABWBE 1216 |
06 Oct – 13 Oct |
High |
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ABWB 1217 |
13 Oct – 20 Oct |
High |
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ABWBE 1217 |
20 Oct – 27 Oct |
Low |
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ABWB 1218 |
27 Oct – 03 Nov |
Low |
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ABWBE 1218 |
03 Nov – 10 Nov |
Low |
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ABWB 1219 |
10 Nov – 17 Nov |
Low |
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ABWBE 1219 |
17 Nov – 24 Nov |
Low |
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ABWBE 1220 |
01 Dec – 08 Dec |
Low |
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ABWB 1220 |
22 Dec – 29 Dec |
Low |
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