Namibië/Botswana
De meest bijzondere plekken van Botswana per 4x4
Kalahari en Delta
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eze zeer gevarieerde 15-daagse reis neemt u mee naar de meest bijzondere en weinig bezochte gebieden van Botswana. De eerste overnachting is temidden van een neushoorn reservaat, waarna we de Centrale Kalahari doorkruisen en onderweg op zoek gaan naar zebra’s, wildebeesten en de Kalahari leeuw. Een traditionele mokorotocht door de bijzondere Okavango Delta, het unieke Nxai Pan National Park en de Makgadikadi zoutpannen staan ook op het programma, alvorens we het beroemde Chobe National Park aandoen. De indrukwekkende Victoria watervallen zijn het eindpunt van deze onvergetelijke reis. U reist in een kleine, internationale groep onder begeleiding van twee gidsen.
Khama neushoorn reservaat
Het Khama Rhino Sanctuary is een 4300 hectare groot wildreservaat waar de lokale gemeenschap tevens programma’s hanteert voor het behoud van witte neushoorns. Na een gamedrive door het park zetten we hier ons kamp op.
Kampvuur en sterrenhemels
Wat het kamperen in de wildernis zo bijzonder maakt is de stilte en rust. U hoort de geluiden van de Afrikaanse ‘bush’ en bij volle maan wordt het gehele kamp verlicht. In de donkere nachten ziet u een overweldigende sterrenhemel en bij het knetterende kampvuur wisselt iedereen zijn belevenissen van die dag uit.
Kalahari en Nxai Pan
Het Central Kalahari Game Reserve bestaat naast de zandwoestijn ook uit grote open steppevlaktes en savannegebied. In de nattere Afrikaanse zomermaanden zijn de uitgestrekte graslanden weeldering groen, waardoor u grote kans heeft grazende kuddes zebra’s of leeuwen te zien. Nxai Pan is een van de weinige parken dat ook het best te bezoeken is tijdens het regenseizoen, met de zogenaamde Baines Baobabs naast de zoutpannen.
Uitgebreid dagprogramma
Omdat het een internationale groepsreis betreft en alle informatie in het Engels wordt gegeven hebben wij er voor gekozen deze reis ook in het Engels aan te bieden.
Khama Rhino Sanctuarydag 1
An early start as we depart Johannesburg at 06:30am and head north across the border into Botswana at Martins Drift. The Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a 4300 hectare community based wildlife reserve and is an integral part of the conservation and re-introduction of the white rhino to Botswana. We arrive in the late afternoon, set up camp and enjoy a game drive in search of rhino, zebra and wildebeest. Our evening is enjoyed around a campfire and we fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness. (camping LD)Includes: Entrance to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers.
Distance/time: 630km, ± 7½ hours, excluding border formalities & stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: N/A
Central Kalahari Game Reservedag 2-4
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is one of the largest game reserves in the world (52,800 square kilometres). Made famous by Mark and Delia Owen in the book Cry of the Kalahari, its remoteness, unforgiving climate and harsh terrain have kept it pristine and untamed. This reserve is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds. During the summer months, when the rains fall, the Kalahari grasslands turn green and lush and the good grazing attracts large herds of zebra, wildebeest, springbok and gemsbok (oryx). Following the herds we hope to find the Kalahari lions. We use 4WD vehicles to visit the northern portion of the reserve and camp wild for 3 nights. (camping BLD)Includes: Entrance fees to Central Kalahari, and morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle
Overnight: Wild camping – basic ablutions with bucket shower
Distance/time: 420km, ± 6 hours, excluding stops for sightseeing + game drives
Optional Activities: N/A
Maundag 5
Our next stop is Maun the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Here we restock on provisions and enjoy a swim in the pool, a cool drink in the bar and a restaurant meal (own expense). Opportunity to take a light aircraft flight over the Okavango in the late afternoon (own expense). (camping BL)Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool restaurant & bar
Distance/time: 300kms, ± 5 hours, excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (+/-USD95-120) pp depending on number of people in each aircraft)
Okavango Deltadag 6-7
We venture by 4WD into the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta where we meet our local community guides. Relax as your poler expertly guides your mokoro (dugout) through the winding channels of the delta. Camp is set up on the islands under a towering canopy of trees. We set out on foot for morning and evening game walks with local guides. During the heat of the day, time is spent relaxing in camp or swimming in the clear delta waters. Birdlife in the Okavango during the summer months is spectacular with all of the summer migrants returning to this water wonderland. (camping BLD)Includes: Entrance to Okavango Delta, mokoro excursion, morning and afternoon game walks with local guides
Overnight: Wild camping – basic facilities with bucket shower
Distance/time: 2 hour 4WD transfer into the Delta, each way
Optional Activities: N/A
Nxai Pandag 8-9
We return to the “poling station” and continue with our 4WD to the vast fossil lake beds which form the unique and beautiful Nxai Pan National Park. These pans surrounded by baobab and umbrella thorn trees, are covered with short nutritious grass that attracts the wildlife. One of a few parks that is best in rainy season, we spend the next two days on game drives hoping to spot large herds of springbok, gemsbok and zebra. The seven giant trees that form the famous Baines Baobabs are a highlight of the visit. (camping Bx2 Lx1 Dx2)Includes: Entrance fees to Nxai Pan National Park, game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicles
Overnight: Wild camping – basic facilities with bucket shower
Distance/time: 300kms, ± 5½ hours excluding stops for sightseeing, shopping & lunch
Optional Activities: N/A
Makgadikgadi Pansdag 10
Camping wild on the flat Makgadikgadi pans is an experience you’ll never forget. After watching the sunset over the pans, the evening is spent enjoying wide open spaces and the canopy of stars. (camping BLD)Includes: Entrance fees to Makgadikgadi Pans
Overnight: Wild camping – basic facilities with bucket shower
Distance/time: 250kms, ± 5 hours excluding stops for sightseeing
Optional Activities: N/A
Chobedag 11-12
Chobe National Park is famous for large herds of elephants. We set up camp in Chobe and enjoy afternoon and morning game drives. (camping BLD)Includes: Entrance to Chobe National Park, morning & afternoon game drives in open 4WD game viewing vehicle, morning boat cruise on the Chobe River on Day 13
Overnight: Wild camping – basic facilities with bucket shower
Distance/time: 450km, ± 5½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: N/A
Zambia / Victoria Fallsdag 13-14
Mid morning we embark on a cruise on the Chobe River; a brilliant wildlife experience where we get close to hippopotamus, crocodiles and elephants. Keep an eye out for the endemic Chobe puku. We then cross the border into Zambia at the Kazangula Ferry. Our afternoon is spent exploring the Mosi au Tunya NP and enjoying the views as the mighty Zambezi plunges 100m over the Victoria Falls. The following day is free to enjoy the range of adventure activities including river rafting, bungee jumping and the Flight of Angels over the falls (own expense). We sample the local cuisine at a variety of restaurants in the evening (own expense). (camping Bx2)Includes: Entrance Fees to see the Victoria Falls
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, bar & restaurant
Distance/time: 85kms – 1 hour, excluding border formalities (which can take 2 to 4+ hours)
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more
Tour Endsdag 15
Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports available. (B)Includes: N/A
Overnight: N/A
Distance/time: N/A
Optional Activities: N/A
(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- overnachting in neushoorn reservaat
- gamedrives door centraal Kalahari
- cruise in delta en op Chobe rivier
- gegarandeerd vertrek
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Dagprogramma
- 1Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- 2-4Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- 5Maun
- 6-7Okavango Delta
- 8-9Nxai Pan
- 10Makgadikgadi Pans
- 11-12Chobe
- 13-14Zambia / Victoria Falls
- 15Tour Ends
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