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:

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

 

 

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