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| 15 Day South Africa and Botswana |
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| Johannesburg, Ellisras, Francistown, Gweta, Maun, Moremi, Savute, Chobe, Vic Falls, Chobe, Nata, Tuli, Mabula Game Reserve. Picture it – epic sunsets over the Makgadikgadi Pans and elephants knocking into palm trees to get the palm fruits in Moremi. Be surrounded by the sounds of the nocturnal predators as they hunt for their dinner, roaring at the night skies in anticipation of their meal.
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distance: (±330 km)
After your arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and shown to your car hire desk (optional) or simply go directly to the car hire desk at the airport and collect your car . We leave for a lodge in the Waterberg Region just outside towards Martins Drift border post, the border between South Africa and Botswana. West of the Mogol River on the foothills of the Waterberg Range lies the tranquil town of Ellisras. Laid out on the farm Waterkloof in 1960, the town is well-known for its coal mining industry and for Matimba, the largest dry-cooled power station.
Overnight Ellisras
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distance: app 425KM
Departing Ellisras you will drive into Botswana and head towards Francistown. Passing through the small towns along the way, you can stop in Palapye for a snack, the birth place of Botswana President Festus Mogae. From Palapye you will drive to Serowe. You will arrive in Francistown in the afternoon. Francistown is the second largest city in Botswana, with a population of about 150,000. Francistown is also home to Museums and is a great place to check out the history of Botswana culture. Tonight you will enjoy the vibe in this funky town.
Overnight Francistown
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distance: 290 KM
Departing Francistown you will head towards Gweta. The village of Gweta, (also charmingly known as “ The Place of the Bullfrogs” on the Francistown - Maun road is situated 200km East of Maun on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. An Hour from Gweta by 4x4 you will arrive at one of the jewels of the Makgadikgadi Pans.
Speak to your lodge about available activities in the area.
Overnight Gweta
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distance: 200KM
Departing the Makgadikgadi National Park after some more exploration and stopping at Baines Baobab you will drive to Maun where you will spend the night. Maun is the third largest town in Botswana. It is a mix of modern buildings and local huts. Maun is the tourism centre of Botswana and the capital of Ngamiland. Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and the starting point of most Botswana safaris.
Overnight Maun
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distance: app 300 KM
Departing Maun you will head east on the Shorobe Road towards the Moremi Game Reserve. Approximately 100KM from Maun, the southern entrance gate of the Moremi Game Reserve, Magwee, is reached. After paying for yourselves and vehicle you will continue onto your accommodation. Please note that you are booked on a Full Board Basis and your activities inclusive of game drives and boat cruises on the Xaxanaka Lagoon are done with your lodges accredited vehicles. Tonight you will fall asleep listening to the rumbles in the jungle.
Overnight Moremi (xaxanaka region)
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Spend your day with your fellow travellers and local guide exploring the Moremi National Park. You will depart the lodge and work your way towards the Khwai Region of Moremi. The reserve enjoys a wide diversity of habitat and is well known for the tall trees. The Moremi Game Reserve is divided into the following areas:
Khwai River, Xaxanaka lagoon Mombo and Vumbura and Duba plains.
Overnight Moremi (khwai Region)
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After breakfast and an early morning game drive you will depart your lodge and drive to the Savute area of the Chobe National Park. The Park is divided into 4 distinctly different eco systems:
Serondela in the extreme north-east; the Savuti Marsh in the west; the Linyanti Swamps in the north-west the hot dry hinterland in between. Often described as one of, if not the best, wildlife-viewing area in Africa today, Savuti boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife left on the African continent. Here too all activities will be undertaken in the Lodges accredited vehicles.
Overnight Chobe National Park (Savute region) |
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Today you will undertake various activities with your lodges guides and vehicles exploring Savute. The Savute Wildlife area (also spelt Savuti) is bordered by Chobe National Park to the east and the Okavango Delta to the west. The Savuti Channel runs a distance of 100Km from the Chobe River, to the Mababe Depression which is in fact the bed of the original super-lake. This channel brings water from the Chobe to Mababe, creating a small marsh – the Savuti Marsh which has been dry for the past 18 years. Only 38km northwest of Savuti lays Linyanti and the western reaches of the Savuti Channel.
Overnight Chobe National Park (Savute region)
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distance: +/- 160 km)
Departing Chobe National Park you will head towards Kasane from where you will transfer to Victoria Falls. After completion of passport control, you will drive to the Zimbabwean side of the falls. The Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders; and thunder it does. A number of activities can be undertaken. Rafting the wild rapids below the fall is a very popular adventure. Visitors can also kayak, canoe, fish, go on guided walking safaris, and ride on horseback and lunch on Livingstone's Island.
Overnight Victoria Falls (Zim)
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Today is your day to pack in as much adrenaline as possible. Bungi Jumping, Fishing, Flight of the Angels ,Hiking Sundowner Cruises, Canoeing Kayaking Golf, Micro Lighting Safaris Horse Riding Helicopter Flips, White Water Rafting, Elephant Back Safaris, Jet boating. The options are endless, speak to us to pre-book or decide when you get there.
Overnight Victoria Falls
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Departing Victoria Falls via road transfer to Kasane Airport where you will pick up your hire car and drive towards Chobe National Park. You will spend 2 nights on the banks of the Chobe River. From here all of your activities, game drives and boat excursions into the park are done with an accredited lodge vehicle. Today you can go on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River – all additional activities can be booked directly at your lodge.
Overnight Chobe River Front.
Overnight Chobe Riverfront Area
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Depart Kasane and drive south to Nata. This small village is 190km from Francistown and 300km from both Kasane and Maun. The nearby Nata Bird Sanctuary is a community project and a must to visit - 165 bird species including flamingos and pelicans are common. Sowa Pan with its unique beauty and beaches of rolled quartz pebbles also offers good birding opportunities. Sowa Spit - Botswana's soda ash industry mines on part of the pan. Eastern Ntwetwe Pan with its fascinating landscapes and beautiful sunsets is also worth visiting. Travel to the pans is by four-wheel drive vehicles only. Nata basketry is available for purchase at the village. Excellent accommodation is available a short distance east of the village.
Overnight Nata
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Depart Nata and head to the world famous Tuli Block, most famous for the controversy of the rescue of the abused Orphaned Tuli Elephants. The Tuli Block is located in the extreme south-east of Botswana, this thin strip of land borders Zimbabwe to the North and South Africa to the South. The land in the extreme east is where private game reserves have been established with huge herds of elephants and 100's of colourful birds. This area is accessible from Gaborone, Baynes Drift, Bobonong Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli Game Reserve, Tuli-East Game Reserve.
Overnight Tuli Block
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distance: 450KM
Departing Tuli, you will say good bye to Botswana and cross into South Africa. Named after the local king, Mabula, that once ruled this area; this is a private game reserve. It is home to the Big Five as well as a wide range of other introduced species, including zebra, warthog, hippopotamus, giraffe and no less than 23 antelope species. The reserve also boasts a wide range of bird life. Mabula is renowned for its white rhino. Skilled guides accompany guests on 4X4 game drives, night drives are also available. Mabula has excellent accommodation, bar and restaurant facilities.
Overnight Mabula
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Departing Mabula you will drive towards Johannesburg airport to drop off you car and connect with onward travels. Want to extend and go to the world famous Kruger National Park? Ask us. |
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14 nights accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as per basis at Lodge / B&B / Hotel
15 days car hire and insurance
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Flights
Optional Activities
Travel insurance
Entrance / Concession fees
Additional meals and beverages
Personal insurance
Additional nights
Visas if required
Guide / driver
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* Prices are indications and should be used as a guide line only.
We do recommend 4x4 for this and all our Botswana drives – especially in the rainy season. |
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