Intro
We spend time in safari Africa searching not only for the best guides, best locations and best value for our guests, in accommodations that are four and five star rated, we also pay attention to those of you who could enjoy all that Safari Africa has to offer in terms of experiences, but with more basic accommodations (and even more upscale accommodations that are available for great value during typical “offseason”). In Botswana, the off season is also called Green Season, and it is a fantastic time to go to Africa. Fewer visitors, some rain, good prices, and the same guides, the same animal sightings, the same friendly staff and the same great service
With our partner owner/operators in Botswana, we have developed an itinerary that ticks off 4 “must see” places in Botswana at a price you will certainly find appealing. Better yet- if you want a single room, the “supplement” is $100 for the entire trip.
Chobe
The Chobe Riverfront is an elephant mecca; home to the largest density of African elephants in the world and a great introduction to Botswana.
Chobe will leave you feeling tiny as giant elephant bulls stroll up next to your vehicle or snorkel alongside your boat, as hundreds of hippos and buffaloes crowd you out on the floodplains. It will put your heart in your throat as prides of lions stalk antelopes by the water’s edge, and give you moments to ponder while the classic red sunsets melt over the river to a soundtrack of whistling fish eagles.
Khwai
Lying on the eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta, the Khwai River forms the natural boundary to the Moremi Game Reserve. The river is a beacon for wildlife; host to leopards,
lions and wild dogs among its predators.
As Khwai lies outside the National Parks, it offers the freedom and flexibility normally only possible with the heavier price tag of a private concession. Go off-road for a closer look at sightings, night drive in search of nocturnal species, and head out on game walks to track wildlife on foot. Your camp offers village visits in the local community for a dose of cultural insight.
Okavango Delta
The Delta is an immense, waterlogged oasis alive with elephants and birdlife, adrift in the middle of Kalahari sands. The magic of the Delta lies in water, trickling through from far away highlands, and spreading across the channels and floodplains, the face of which changes throughout the year based on the weather. Water levels rise and drop, expanding and shrinking islands, while animals move where life is easiest and the grass greenest. In a few days, a sandy road driven by vehicle can become a waterway of unknowable depth, prompting a safari by boat.
Maun
Although one of the fastest growing towns in Botswana, boasting one of the busiest airports in Southern Africa, Maun retains much of its traditional (village-like) character. Reed and mud hut infrastructures, donkeys/carts and livestock are interspersed with modern lodges, shopping malls, a museum and a big hospital. Maun also serves as the headquarters for the safari industry, tour operators and air charter companies.
In Maun we have included a visit to an elephant orphanage/rescue center where you will have 2 hours of private viewing.
The price of the itinerary includes all safaris and boat excursions, all transfers, all meals, all drinks including alcoholic beverages, all city tours, all flights within Africa.
You only need to book your flights to/from Botswana (we can help!) and bring some money for gratuities and souvenirs.
See the full itinerary here or call Linda at Latitude Expeditions +1-760-550-1214.
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