Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometers and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travelers.
DAY 1 : VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)
With the many activities on offer in Victoria Falls today you will start off your day with the adventure that most suits your style. Whether rafting the mighty Zambezi River or enjoying a scenic flight over the falls below, this is your day to enjoy the many attractions on offer in Victoria Falls. For the leisurely traveler, there are craft markets to explore and a delicious high tea offered at the Victoria Falls Hotel.
DAY 2 : KASANE
In the morning after breakfast, we will drive the short distance to the Botswana border and cross into Botswana, where we will check in at camp along the banks of the Chobe River. This afternoon you will be exploring the Chobe National Park. We begin our exploration with an optional game drive in 4×4 vehicles and the afternoon ends with a leisurely boat cruise which allows us an up close and personal experience with the many elephants that frequent the river in the afternoons and where hippos and crocodiles bask in the sun.
DAY 3 : NATA
Leaving Kasane early, we set off for Nata where we will overnight. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon guided excursion to the Makgadikgadi Pans and Nata Sanctuary an optional activity, where a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands breed here every year.
DAYS 4 – 5 : MAUN
Maun
Our journey today takes us across the northern reaches of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the road to Maun is lined with majestic examples of the iconic Baobab tree. Upon arrival in Maun, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (time and weather permitting – this could take place on day 6).
Okavango Delta
With great excitement for our adventure, we will be starting off with the most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore and experience the beauty and serenity of this intricate system of lily covered channels and lagoons, by mokoro. Heading out early, we will be transferred by safari vehicle to the poling station (approximately 1 hour transfer) where we will meet the polers who will be escorting us into the Delta. The polers will steer us through the serene area of narrow, reed lined channels which open out onto beautiful lagoons. Reaching one of the many islands, a nature walk will be taken with your poler. After the walk, we return by mokoro through the channels back to the mooring station. A variety of game may be encountered in this pristine wilderness area including elephant, giraffe, kudu, impala and zebra.
DAY 6 :Maun
You will be leaving the hotel before first light and we will drive to the South gate to enter Moremi Game Reserve. As the lagoons and channels form a vital section of the Okavango Delta eco-system, sightings of bird and animal populations become more frequent as the day progresses. The game viewing routes chosen on the day by the professional guide may vary especially when high floods are experienced as certain roads may be closed or impassable. Your tour comes to an end when we return to Maun after the Moremi game drive.
ACCOMMODATION: SHEARWATER EXPLORERS VILLAGE | VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)
Located merely 400m from the Victoria Falls, 100m from the epicenter of the Victoria Falls town with its craft and craft & curio markets, bohemian cafes and overlooking a natural African bush panorama the Shearwater Explorers Village is the perfect “Base Camp”. Comprising of 5 bespoke Overland camping sites modern ablution facilities and 16 private chalets, the Village represents affordable accommodation at its finest – clean, cool, relaxing, elegant, excellent traditional food, ice cold drinks and exceptionally friendly hosts ready to welcome you and guide you through your Victoria Falls experience.
ACCOMMODATION: THEBE RIVER LODGE AND CAMPSITE | KASANE
Thebe River Safaris is ideally situated for visitors to Chobe National Park and Chobe River region in Northern Botswana. The lodge and camp overlooks the placid Chobe River and echo’s the surrounding bush with a rustic design. Thebe River Safaris is 12 km from the Kazungula border and 5 km from the Chobe Park entrance. There is a restaurant and bar providing welcome food and drinks and visitors can enjoy the sparkling swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Available activities include game drives, boat cruises, overnight safari excursions and Victoria Falls day trips.
ACCOMMODATION: NATA LODGE | NATA
An oasis set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the pans. It is ideally situated close to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is just off the main road, 10 km from Nata village. This is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown areas. The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata Lodge offers guided tours in open safari vehicles into the sanctuary, not to be missed.
ACCOMMODATION: SEDIA RIVERSIDE HOTEL | MAUN
Sedia Riverside Hotel has been designed to be in harmony with nature. It is a small but unique hotel, featuring twenty four rooms and ten cottages. Spacious grounds stretch down to the Thamalakane River, offering a sanctuary for total relaxation and privacy away from stress and routine. The hotel’s environmentally friendly facilities integrated into the attractive natural setting ensures an enjoyable stay for both business and pleasure travelers.
