This southern Africa trip is nine days of cultural encounters, paddling in the Okavango Delta in a dugout “mokoro”, spotting elephants in Chobe National Park, and meeting San People in the Kalahari Desert. Wilderness camping keeps you in the heart of the action while travels aboard our Lando (overland adventure vehicle) make it so you won’t skip a beat.
Participation camping (6 nts), basic bush camping (1 nt), permanent tent (1 nt).
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.
Lando (Overland Adventure Vehicle), mokoro, walking, safari vehicle.
Windhoek: Arrive at any time.
D'kar/Maun: Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.
Maun/Okavango Delta: Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Do some birdwatching and travel in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to the basic bush camp. Set up camp and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.
Okavango Delta/Gweta: Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun via the mokoro. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Gweta. There will be free time upon arrival.
Gweta/Kasane: Venture north from Gweta to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.
Kasane/Victoria Falls: Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Victoria Falls: Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!
Victoria Falls: Depart at any time.