Elephant tracks along the Okavango
17 days Lodge and Camping Safari

Caprivi - Victoria Falls - Chobe - Savuti - Moremi - Okavango Delta - Kalahari

This safari goes through the green landscape of the Caprivi and Okavango Delta all the way to the dry bush savannah of the Kalahari, where we encounter the San-Bushmen.
In the Caprivi we will travel through the migration path of the larger animals, between Zambia and Botswana. Colourful and untouched scenery awaits us at the Kwando River. The Okavango Delta is the only inland delta in the world - an unspoiled area of timeless beauty, teaming with game and bird-life. On long boat trips we will discover the fascinating ecosystem of the special water world and its mammals.
In the Chobe National Park we will find elephant and buffalo herds as well as zebras, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopards and a variety of rare birds on daily game drives. A day visit to the world-famous Victoria Falls is a very special excursion.
Savuti is home to large prides of Lion and Hyena. Moremi is one of Botswana's most beautiful game parks due to its tropical vegetation.
On this 17-day trip we have combined some overnights in a pension (Windhoek) and guest farms en-route, together with the camping overnights with full-board facilities. We are privileged to spend most nights alone on private, remote campsites in the bush. This enables us to experience the nightlife in the middle of roaming animals.

Day 1: Windhoek International Airport - Windhoek
Arrival Windhoek International airport and transfer to town. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening get-together of all participants and the tour guide. Overnight in a pension with breakfast. (Windhoek)
Day 2:Windhoek - Grootfontein
Departure from Windhoek 07h00 in the morning, up north through the Otjozondjupa Region to a local guest farm in the vicinity of Grootfontein. Enjoy true Namibian hospitality in African style. Overnight on a guest farm with dinner and breakfast
Day 3: Grootfontein - Popa Falls
Today our journey takes us into the well known Caprivi region. En-route we find traditional huts and local crafts displayed along the road. A short visit to the Popa Falls before we proceed to the Mahango park, a small but excellent park right on the edge of the Okavango River. On a game drive we might spot rarely seen Namibian species such as roan and the sable antelope. Camping overnight near Popa Falls.
Day 4 and 5: Popa Falls - Kwando river / Caprivi
On the way to the Kwando River through the Eastern Caprivi we pass the various kraals to see the local crafts and woodcarvings. Along the Kwando River there are extensive floodplains, reed and papyrus beds and riverside forest. These offer a wide range of habitats for birds, with over 400 species recorded. Game viewing can be exceptional, with huge herds of Elephant present, particularly during the dry season. A full day game driving along the river banks and to the ‚horseshoe-bend'. Camping overnight on the banks of the Kwando.
Day 6 : Kwando - Kasane
Before we cross the border into Botswana, a visit to a typical African market in Katima Mulilo is worth a while. Local people sell water fruits, spices and fresh or dried fish of all kinds. The day is rounded off with a relaxing sun downer on the mighty Chobe river. Camping overnight on the banks of the Chobe.
Day 7 & 8: Kasane - Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park offers an exceptional wildlife experience. The mighty Chobe River attracts some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. Other large mammals include hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, hyena, red lechwe, crocodile, sable antelope, and impala. You may also see leopard, cheetah, wild dog, roan antelope, bat-eared fox, sitatunga, puku, bushbuck. Bird life is prolific here and the area is the delight to photographers and bird-watchers alike. Our experience in Chobe is rounded off with a spectacular afternoon cruise on the river, one of the best ways to view elephants and to get closer to the hippos and crocodiles - an experience of a lifetime. Optional: day trip to the famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Camping overnight inside the Chobe National Park.
Day 9: Chobe - Savuti
Today our route takes us on an interesting day's drive southwards to the ever famous Moremi Game Reserve. The reserve protects a large part of the greater Okavango Delta. Two full days of extensive game drives through Mopani Forests at the edge of the swamps, viewing the plentiful wildlife. Camping overnight inside the Moremi Game Reserve
Day 13: Moremi - Maun
We leave the park and drive to Maun, capital of northern Botswana. Optional: 1 hour scenic flight across the Okavango Delta Camping overnight in Maun.
Day 14: Maun - Ghanzi
Through Ngamiland it takes us to the small town of Ghanzi, located almost in the middle of the Kalahari Desert. The Kalahari is the home of the Kalahari Bushmen - often referred to as the San, are the remnants of Africa's oldest cultural group. Optional: Bushman-dance and/or bush walk with real Kalahari Bushmen Camping overnight in the Kalahari. (here you have the choice to spend the night in a real bushman-hut. opportunity to overnight inside a bushman hut)
Day 15:Ghanzi - Kalahari
We cross the border back into Namibia. To end this memorable safari we spend the last night in a lodge on the edge of the Kalahari. Overnight in a lodge with dinner and breakfast
Day 16:Kalahari - Windhoek
Transfer back to the airport in time for your flight out.
Day 17:Windhoek - Windhoek International airport
After a leisurely breakfast we make our way back to Windhoek. Arrival around 14h00. Spend the afternoon with a leisurely walk through the city centre, with its craft markets, souvenir shops, restaurants and beer gardens. Windhoek offers you a multitude of sightseeing and exploration opportunities. The city's rich German cultural heritage is reflected in many sights. Overnight in a pension with breakfast


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