Into The Botswana Wilderness

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Discover the wonders of Botswana with &Beyond on this exhilarating adventure. Explore the waterways of the renowned Okavango Delta, discover the prolific wildlife of the parks, and camp in the remote wilderness. The safari ends in beautiful Victoria Falls, at the comfortable and tranquil &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge, situated on the banks of the Zambez...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Mokoro boating in the Okavango Delta
    • Game viewing in Moremi, Chobe and Savute Parks
    • An off-the-beaten path walking safari
    • Flight-seeing over the region
    • Full-service, high-comfort mobile tented camping
    • Secluded, private campsites
    • Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wonders of Botswana with &Beyond on this exhilarating adventure. Explore the waterways of the renowned Okavango Delta, discover the prolific wildlife of the parks, and camp in the remote wilderness. The safari ends in beautiful Victoria Falls, at the comfortable and tranquil &Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. Nothing is left behind in comfort. Camp teams travel ahead to ensure that the mobile camp is fully set up, and a warm welcome waits at each destination. The dome tents are spacious, and feature crisp linen adorned beds and en-suite bathrooms, which offer a flush toilet and a refreshing bucket shower. A maximum of six guests per safari ensures that you are guaranteed a window seat with prime views!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMaun
End CityVictoria Falls

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Botswana

Attractions

  • Chobe National Park
  • Maun
  • Moremi Wildlife Reserve
  • Okavango Delta
  • Victoria Falls
  • Zambezi River

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Meet and greet services at the airport
    • All transfers to and from airports, hotels and lodges
    • Accommodations as specified in the itinerary (subject to confirmation)
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary
    • All touring and game activities as specified in the itinerary
    • All entrance fees; Professional English-speaking guides
    • Hotel & local tourism taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 & 2: Maun To Okavango Delta

Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival in Maun, the &Beyond host will welcome you and assist you to your light aircraft flight to Nxabega Airstrip. A safari vehicle will be waiting to take you to the campsite, located in a private concession. Tucked under massive trees...

Day 3 & 4: Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short flight in a light aircraft takes you to Khwai in the Moremi Game Reserve. Covering approximately a third of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi combines permanent waterways with drier areas, creating a reserve filled with unex...

Day5 & 6: Chobe National Park – Savute

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A long game drive (5 – 6 hours) takes you to Savute in the Chobe National Park, where you will spend two nights camping next to the dry Savute Channel in an area renowned for sightings of lion and other predators.

The land...

Day 7 & 8: Chobe National Park – Serondela

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to northern Chobe (4 – 5 hours overland game drive), where you will camp for two nights in the Serondela area. This is the heart of elephant country and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the Ch...

Day 9: Victoria Falls

A short drive to takes you to Victoria Falls, and depending on the time of the year, you will travel to either the Zimbabwe side or the Zambia side. Take a morning and afternoon game drive to search for the area’s abundant wildlife. Later in the afternoon, embark on a sundowner river cruise as the day draws to a wonderful close.

&Beyond Matesi Water Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Victoria Falls

After a leisurely breakfast, visit magnificent Victoria Falls. Morning is the best time to catch a glimpse of the rainbows that forever crown one of the great wonders of the natural world.

Born Free has added a day to the regular &Beyond Safari, as we feel ...

Day 11: Your Journey Onwards

Meals: Breakfast

Don’t forget to do some last-minute shopping at one of the best craft markets in Africa before you leave. Late morning transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg, or your continuing flight onwards.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,236
Price per day$476
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Born Free Safaris is proud to have been chosen as a top African tour company in prestigious travel publications including: National Geographic, Travel Holiday, Los Angeles & New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Fodor's Family Holidays & the Sierra Club Guide. Born Free is recommended by KLM/Northwest, South African Airways, Official Government Tourist Offices, and numerous travellers we have hosted over the years. Referrals can be supplied on request.

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Born Free Safaris is a leader and trendsetter in African travel, always striving to reinvent the African experience, coming up with new, exciting and original adventures that fulfill the travelers dreams of Africa. Born Free Safaris' specialty are custom tours, tailor made by working together with our clients to fulfill their dreams. Any of our brochure programs may also be altered to better suit the needs of our clients.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Internal airfare (required from Durban – Port Elizabeth; travel insurance; passport and visa fees; Airport departure taxes
    • Gratuities to dining room and room staff
    • Gratuities to private guides
    • Meals other then what is stated
    • Beverages
    • Excess baggage charge
    • Personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges.
Cancellation policy

Born Free, Inc. trip & cancellation policies apply in every instance, without exception. A Travel Insurance Protection Policy will be available through the Born Free office, or through your travel agent. All cancellations must be made in writing to Born Free, Inc. As a general guideline, cancellation fees imposed are based on number of days prior to departure: 91 days or more – $500 per person 90-60 days prior – 30% of tour cost 59-31 days prior – 50% of tour cost 30 days or less – 100% of tour cost Certain suppliers have higher cancellation fees. These fees will be outlined on your personal “Travel Service Contract,” or on request they can be given at time booking inquiry. Refunds will depend on recoverable monies that are secured from the overseas travel suppliers. Cancellation fees can be as much as 100% of the tour cost. Once a tour is in progress, no refund will be made for less than three consecutive days of missed services such as unused sightseeing or meals. Cancellations or rescheduling for any uninsured incident will be assessed at the time of occurrence. The above fees are in addition to any airline enforced fees or unrecoverable fees associated with high season travel. Special Note: If you cancel your safari prior to paying all monies due Born Free (at the time of said cancellation), those monies will still be due to Born Free, Inc. and the above cancellation fees will apply. If you have purchased trip cancellation and interruption insurance you may be covered for any loss of funds. All Airline Change Cancellation Fee To Be Assessed Separately.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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