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We start our adventure at Victoria Falls where you are free to view the magnificent falls and sample an array of unrivalled, exhilarating adventure activities. A short drive to Chobe National Park takes us to our camp situated right on the banks of the river, home to the largest herds of elephant in Africa. We travel transfer to the idyllic Okavango Delta where we will be on safari for 2 nights. This short adventure covers all of the very best.
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Overland Tours |
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Africa Tours |
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Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gobabis, Windhoek |
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| Duration: |
9 days |
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| Departing From: |
Victoria Falls |
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| Departing Time: |
10h00 am on day 2 |
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| Min Persons Required: |
4 |
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Victoria Falls to Windhoek 9 days - The Hippo Trail Itinerary
DAY 1 - Victoria Falls
The spectacular Victoria Falls is one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders' of the world. Explore it at your leisure. If you are an adventure lover this is the place for you! Take a sun downer cruise or enjoy hoards of other adrenalin activities. Our camp is located in the village centre. The pre-departure meeting will be at the Victoria Falls Rest Camp at 18h30 pm. All meals to your own expense.
CAMPING
Victoria Falls Rest Camp and Lodges (or similar)
Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls
Tel: ++(263) 13 405 09/11
Fax: ++ (263) 13 434 34
Meals: All meals to your own expense
DAY 2 - Chobe National Park (90 km - 2 hours)
Departing Victoria Falls we head for Botswana and our first border crossing. Your guides will help with all the border formalities and once through a short drive to Kasane takes us to our camp situated right on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park is home to some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. In the afternoon we will go on an included guided river cruise for some game viewing. Breakfast and lunch.
CAMPING
Toro Safari Lodge (or similar)
Lot 76 Kazungula, Kasane, Botswana
Tel: ++ (267) 625 2694
Fax: ++ (267) 625 2695
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 3 - Maun (606 km - 10 hours)
Departing Chobe we travel through Botswana and past the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans which is one of the flattest places on earth and famous for its stunning Baobab trees. Today is a long day's travelling, so be prepared. We arrive in the little town of Maun, which is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Our camp is just outside of town. In the evening there will be a full briefing on what to expect and pack for the delta excursion. Please remember space in the mokoros (local word for canoe - and your mode of transport into the Delta) is at a premium and a small overnight bag with your sleeping bag and necessary clothes for 2 days is all that is needed. Breakfast and lunch only. Dinner is to your own account.
CAMPING
Crocodile Camp (or similar)
12 kilometres north of Maun, on the banks of the Thamalakane River
Tel: ++ (267) 680 0222
Fax: ++ (267) 680 1256
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAYS 4 & 5 - Okavango Delta
An early morning pickup awaits us at the camp where we will be transferred to the mokoro poling station by vehicle. We will be assigned our mokoro - each complete with poler /guide. After a two to three hour relaxing journey into the delta we will set up camp. The Delta is an incredible maze of inland waterways and lagoons. We'll be on safari mokoro style, poled gently along in canoes, hand hewn from logs, floating through this haven of wildlife and birds. Your poler guides will also take you on game walks to experience the full splendour of the region. Please note that there are no ablution facilities and camps will be bush camps. Meals will be carefully planned for this duration. Breakfast, lunch, dinner included.
CAMPING
Bush camp in the Okavango Delta (or similar)
No contact details available. Leave a message at Crocodile Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6 - Maun
After breakfast we are gently poled back to the vehicle pick up point and transferred by vehicle back to our camp in Maun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Crocodile Camp (or similar)
Contact details as per Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 7 - Gobabis (510 km - 10 hours)
We travel and cross the border into Namibia and proceed to Gobabis where we will overnight on a private game farm. This is our first night in Namibia and a fitting place to hear fireside tales of your journey.
CAMPING
Zelda's Game and Guest Farm (or similar)
On route between Gobabis and Botswana border post
Tel: ++ (264) 62 560 427
Fax: ++ (264) 62 560 431
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 8 - Windhoek (240 km - 3 hours)
We leave Gobabis after breakfast for Windhoek, to arrive late morning. You are dropped off at Arrebbusch Travel Lodge- the rest of the afternoon is free. The vehicle continues to Waterberg Plateau National Park - therefore please ensure that all your belongings are removed from the vehicle. Breakfast included.
LODGE
Arebbusch Travel Lodge (or similar)
Auas Rd, Windhoek
Tel: ++ (264) 61 252255
Fax: ++ (264) 61 251670
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 - Windhoek
Our tour ends after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
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Notes
Local Supplement R560
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Includes:
Fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
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Excludes:
International Airfares, arrival and departure transfers, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional National Parks/Reserves entrance fees, gratuities, sleeping bag if required, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.
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