De safari begint in Maun, waarde gids je om 07.30 uur op een vooraf afgesproken ontmoetingspunt zal ontmoeten. Je avontuur brengt je eerst naar het zuidelijkste puntje van de Okavango Delta, een bijzondere uithoek van het paradijs. Als je eenmaal de rand van de Delta hebt bereikt, ontmoet je je polers uit de lokale gemeenschap met hun mokoro’s (traditionele kano’s).
Rustig cruisend langs met riet omzoomde kanalen en uiterwaarden, zal je genieten van het spectaculaire landschap van deze unieke regio tijdens de rustige transfer die je dieper de Okavango Delta in brengt.
Je zult twee dagen doorbrengen met het verkennen van dit prachtige gebied met mokoro-excursies en begeleide natuurwandelingen op de eilanden en uiterwaarden van de Okavango, en twee nachten wild kamperen met bush-sanitair op een klein eiland. (B, L, D)

Maun – Okavango Delta: 60 km, 1,5-2 uur

LET OP: je laat je hoofdbagage achter in de trailer en moet een kleinere tas (kleine rugzak, handbagage) inpakken met wat je nodig hebt voor de 2 dagen op het eiland. Transfers van het vasteland naar het eiland waar je verblijft, worden gedaan op traditionele kano’s (mokoro’s) die geen grote tassen kunnen vervoeren. Jouw hoofdbagage blijft veilig in het voertuig dat in een beveiligde ruimte wordt geparkeerd terwijl je je op het eiland bevindt.

Mokoro-excursies en natuurwandelingen om de eilanden en waterwegen van de Okavango-delta te verkennen. (B, L, D)

Als je de kanalen van de Okavango Delta verlaat, begin je je weg te banen naar de drogere regio’s van de delta en kampeer je in een concessie buiten het Moremi Game Reserve. (B, L, D)

Okavango Delta – gemeenschapscamping buiten Moremi 50 km, 1,5-2 uur

Vroeg in de ochtend van dag 2, ga je Moremi Game Reserve binnen, een van de beste wildernisgebieden van Botswana die uit moeras- en droge gebieden bestaat. De komende drie dagen zullen we besteden aan het zoeken naar de grote verscheidenheid aan dieren in het wild en vogels waar dit gebied bekend om staat, terwijl we de geluiden en schoonheid van deze regio absorberen.
Game drives in de vroege ochtend als de zon opkomt en in de late namiddag als de zon ondergaat zullen de norm zijn. Na de ochtendsafari keer je terug naar het kamp voor de lunch en een siësta. Op dag 4 verplaats je van camping om een ​​ander deel van dit gevarieerde park te verkennen. Kamperen vindt plaats op aangewezen privécampings met bush-toiletten en douches.
(B, L, D)

Gemeenschappelijke camping buiten Moremi – West-Moremi: 80 km, 3-4 uur (transfer en gamedrive)

Safari’s in het Moremi Game Reserve en rond het 3rd Bridge / Xakanaxa gebied. (B, L, D)

Transfer / gamedrive van West-Moremi naar de regio rond de Khwai-rivier (Noordoost-Moremi / Khwai-concessie). Game drives om de gebieden te verkennen. (B, L, D)

Chobe National Park, met zijn diverse en opvallende landschappen, wordt je volgende bestemming. Terwijl je je zoektocht naar dieren in het wild voortzet, doorkruis je het drogere gebied van Savuti waar stierolifanten op de vlaktes lopen. Je gaat dan noordwaarts naar de Chobe-rivier, waar je game drives langs de oevers van de rivier maakt, gevolgd door de roep van de majestueuze Afrikaanse zeearend.
Kamperen vindt plaats in privé-aangewezen gebieden met bush-sanitair. Eerst in het Savuti-gebied, daarna in het noordelijke deel van het park, dichter bij de rivier. (B, L, D)

Eastern Moremi – Savuti: 120 km, 7-8 uur (transfer en gamedrive)

Transfer / gamedrive van Southern Chobe National Park naar de uiterwaarden van de Chobe-rivier. Game drives om Northern Chobe National Park te verkennen. (B, L, D)

Savuti – Chobe River: 170 km, 5-6 uur (transfer en gamedrive)

Game drives in het noordelijk gebied van Chobe en de flood plain. (B,L,D)

Na een korte gamedrive in de ochtend rijd je naar Victoria Falls aan de kant van Zimbabwe (Visa vereist), waar je de nacht doorbrengt in een comfortabele lodge. In de middag is er tijd om de daverende Victoria Falls te bezoeken en curiosa te kopen. Het diner is voor eigen rekening. (B, L)

Chobe River – Victoria Falls: 100 km, 2-3 uur (inclusief grensovergang)

De safari eindigt officieel na het ontbijt op dag 11, bij de lodge.

African Travels regelt graag na de tour accommodatie, activiteiten en transfers naar de luchthaven Victoria Falls of lodges of Kasane, Botswana, tegen een toeslag. Activiteiten in Victoria Falls zijn onder andere White Water Rafting door de Zambezi-kloof, kanoën op de boven Zambezi en helikoptervluchten over de Victoria Falls. Vraag je gids voor meer informatie. (B)

DESCRIPTION
Camping safari requiring a minimum participation from the guests, i.e.: setting up the tent and packing it / carrying their bag from/to the vehicle at campsites. The rest of the camp chores are carried out by our team made up of one guide and one camp assistant.

EQUIPMENT
Tents are 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m. A 5cm high-density foam mattress is provided for each guest. Ablutions are shared and bush ablutions set up by our team when staying in game reserves and national park campsites.

VEHICLE
4×4 safari vehicles custom-built by Bush Ways – custom built trailers.
# of guests: Max 12 pax – departure is guaranteed as soon as we have confirmed 1 guest (except Hyena Safari: min. 6 pax – max 10 pax)

Check out the following page (link to Semi Participation page)

LUGGAGE
One large kit bag (preferably a rucksack or a bag with soft sides – Please do not bring hard suitcases as they are very difficult to pack in our trailers and can pose a problem for any light aircraft flights you may take as part of your safari. Semi-hard suitcases should be avoided as well.
One item of hand luggage (e.g. a small backpack) – there will be room for this at your feet
Main luggage: max weight = 12kg, max. size = 700mm x 350mm x 350mm
The sleeping bag can be carried outside the main luggage.
If you are travelling with us to the Delta we request that you take only what you need for the 2/3 nights in a smaller pack. You can leave the large bag with the vehicle which will be locked in a secured area while you will be staying on a small island, with transfers by traditional dugout canoes.
Remember that on safari you need far fewer clothes than you think so bear this in mind when packing
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Sleeping bag (note that nights can be chilly all year round and cold in winter, therefore, a warm sleeping bag is advised). A sleeping bag and small pillow can be hired (EUR 20 for the duration of the safari, please book this in advance)
Torch with spare batteries and bulbs – a head torch is a good idea
Hat/cap
Scarf and gloves (especially for winter months – note that if you also have gardening or working gloves, they can be convenient to set up & pack your tent)
Warm jacket/fleece/jumper – windproof in winter months (May – Sept), waterproof in summer months (Nov – Mar)
Swimming costume
Towel
Natural clothing (i.e. no bright colours and no white), t-shirts, shorts, a pair of lightweight long trousers and a lightweight long sleeve shirt (long sleeves are extremely useful for sun protection during the day and mosquito protection during the evening)
Please note that camouflage printed clothing is fine for the bush but please do not to wear in towns or when crossing borders.
Comfortable walking shoes and flip-flops/sandals
Camera equipment, binoculars, lots of spare films, batteries and spare memory cards for digital cameras are essential as the opportunity to download photos is limited.
Adapters for cables, chargers, USB, etc.: note that we recommend you label them to avoid confusion on the vehicle charging station
Water bottle and a small daypack for walks
TOILETRIES AND FIRST AID
Personal toiletries and medications in small bag, not a vanity case
Sunscreen
Malaria prophylaxis (see below section “medical precautions” for further information)
Mosquito repellents/lotion/spray
Toilet paper (this is only necessary if you prefer 2 or 3 ply toilet paper)
Waterproof/zip lock bags for storing personal items to keep dust free and/or dry.
Personal First Aid Kit
Please note: A First Aid Kit will be present throughout the safari but personal medicines must be brought for the duration of the safari.
MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS
Check with your local immunisation authority, travel clinic, public health facility or personal physician
Visit the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION website for up to date information www.who.int
Botswana is considered a malaria area and preventative medications should be taken
Between 2012 and 2015, both South Africa and Botswana required that all travelers coming from / going to Zambia should have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Beginning of 2015, both South Africa and Botswana officially communicated that they shall not require the yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers coming from / going to Zambia. However, beware that regulations could change again without prior notice.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Valid passport: your passport must be valid at least 6 months after the end date of your trip and there must be at least 6 blank visa pages.
Many nationalities are able to obtain tourist visas for Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe at the border posts HOWEVER citizens of certain countries are required to obtain a visa before travelling. Please note that certain visas can take up to 3 months to be processed so please consider this when booking.
For more information see www.botswanatourism.co.bw, www.zambiatourism.com, www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw and www.namibiatourism.com.na
Valid visas – it is your responsibility to arrange visas
For up-to-date visa requirements please check with your travel consultant and/or Embassy
If you need to get a visa for one of the countries visited during your safari, please check when and where the visa can be obtained, and which currency is required for its payment.
Requirements for minor traveling through all Botswana ports of entry
Effective from the 1st October 2016 minors travelling through the country’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports. In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent’s affidavit consenting to such travel should be availed. However, an affidavit will not be required if the father’s name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
For all our safaris, it is COMPULSORY to take out travel insurance covering for: cancellation and curtailment, medical situations, baggage, emergency evacuation.
Bush Ways Safaris does not provide travel insurance.
Bush Ways Safaris can assist you to sign up for the Okavango Air Rescue membership. The service provides medical evacuation from isolated areas of the bush by a medically equipped helicopter and emergency doctor, ensuring smooth and swift operations. International insurance companies are not always familiar with the practicalities of dealing with emergencies in the Botswana bush, which can add to delays in obtaining medical care. Although the OAR membership is not compulsory and does not replace an international medical insurance and evacuation (which remains compulsory with or without OAR membership), we highly recommend to sign up for the OAR membership which is only BWP175 / USD 17 / EUR 15.
Please note that you will be required to provide your insurance details prior to your arrival so we can liaise with your insurance company in the shortest amount of time in case of an emergency. Required details include: medical evacuation insurer’s Name, medical evacuation policy number, 24-hour contact number of Medical evacuation insurer (must be able to phone it from Botswana – USA 800 numbers don’t work from here).
SAFARI DRINKS
Drinks (soft drinks and alcohol) are not included on all our camping safaris and are to be bought the day prior if your safari leaves early on day 1 or on the day if your safari starts at 13h00.
We provide filtered drinking water during the entire duration of the safari
Please note that our safari teams do not sell drinks during the safari and drinks can only be bought in town prior to and/or during the safari.
A minimum 3 litres of drinking water is recommended per person per day
At all hotel/lodge accommodation drinks are on a cash bar basis