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Botswana Adventure Mobile Tented Fish Eagle Safari
ABWF10
The Fish Eagle Safari
2013 RATES AND DEPARTURE DATES
This adventure safari starts in Maun and ends in Livingstone. It explores the fascinating Okavango Delta water system and passes through some of the best wilderness areas of Botswana.
- Central Okavango Delta & mokoro excursions
- Motorboat in the Delta
- Optional Game/Scenic Delta flight (ADDITIONAL FEE)
- 3 nights Moremi Game Reserve
- 3 nights Chobe National Park
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Optional visit to the Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia
(ADDITIONAL FEE) - 1 night at a comfortable lodge in Livingstone, Zambia
Days 1-2: Okavango Delta, camping mokoro excursion
Your adventure will take you in a north westerly direction from Maun to the western side of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. Once you have reached the edge of the Delta, you will transfer your equipment to motorboats and cruise along the narrow papyrus-lined channels enjoying the exquisite birdlife of the region as well as the stunning landscape. Deeper in the Delta you will meet the local polers with their mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) and enjoy a tranquil transfer to an island. You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area on mokoro excursions and taking guided walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango. You will camp wild with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Maun – Okavango Delta: 320km, 4h
Day 3: Maun, camping
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, you will retrace your route to Maun. You will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta to return to Maun (1hr scenic flight, min. 3 guests to guarantee the flight). This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s unique water system and if you choose to take the flight, you will enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the Delta campsite writing postcards or reading a book while you wait for your afternoon flight. Your guide will travel back to Maun with the vehicle to resupply for the next stage of your adventure. After collecting you at the airport, you will shop for drinks and then spend the night at a campsite just outside Maun with permanent ablution facilities. (B, L, D)
Okavango Delta – Maun: 320km, 4h
Days 4-6: Moremi Game Reserve, camping
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 7 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 5: Maun – Moremi Game Reserve: 150km, 6h (including game drive)
Days 7-9: 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 and venture further into the park. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Moremi – Savuti: 120km. 5-6h
Day 8: Savuti - Chobe River: 170km, 5h
Days 10–11: A night in a lodge in Livingstone
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 11. 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 10 – B, L & Day 11 B)
Day 10: 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:
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Nov – June: € 1595.00 (Low Season) July – Oct: €1695.00(High Season) |
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TRAIL DATES |
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ABWF 1300 |
08 Jan – 18 Jan |
Low |
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ABWF 1301 |
29 Jan – 08 Feb |
Low |
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ABWF 1302 |
19 Feb – 29 Feb |
Low |
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ABWF 1303 |
12 Mar – 22 Mar |
Low |
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ABWF 1304 |
26 Mar – 05 Apr |
Low |
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ABWF 1305 |
09 Apr – 19 Apr |
Low |
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ABWF 1306 |
30 Apr – 10 May |
Low |
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ABWF 1307 |
14 May – 24 May |
Low |
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ABWF 1308 |
28 May – 07 Jun |
Low |
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ABWF 1309 |
18 Jun – 28 Jun |
Low |
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ABWF 1310 |
02 Jul – 12 Jul |
High |
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ABWF 1311 |
16 Jul – 26 Jul |
High |
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ABWF 1312 |
30 Jul – 09 Aug |
High |
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ABWF 1313 |
13 Aug – 23 Aug |
High |
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ABWF 1314 |
27 Aug – 06 Sep |
High |
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ABWF 1315 |
10 Sep – 20 Sep |
High |
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ABWF 1316 |
24 Sep – 04 Oct |
High |
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ABWF 1317 |
08 Oct – 18 Oct |
High |
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ABWF 1318 |
22 Oct – 01 Nov |
Low |
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ABWF 1319 |
05 Nov – 15 Nov |
Low |
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ABWF 1320 |
17 Dec – 27 Dec |
Low |
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