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The world's largest inland delta, Okavango Delta (also known as Okavango Swamp) is formed by the emptying of the Okavango River into the Kalahari Desert at the place where an ancient lake once sat. An immensely wildlife-rich expanse of islands, islets and lagoons (many of which change shape and even disappear with the coming of every annual flood season), Okavango is home to many safari camps, most of which aren't reached by road but rather by small airplane from Maun, the area's main village.
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1. 19-Day Desert Tracker Adventure Camping Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This 19-day overland safari will take you through the diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From Cape Town to rolling sand dunes in ancient deserts; from the calm waters of the Okavango Delta to the thundering Victoria Falls, the contrasting game viewing experiences of Etosha and Chobe National Parks. This tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of this diverse continent.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Fully equipped safari vehicle, Camping and cooking equipment, All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation, Sleeping mattress, Meals as indicated, Services of two crew, Cape Town Township Tour*, Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei shuttle & guided walk*, Dune 45, Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings, Etosha NP, Game Drives, Kalahari Bushman Walk, Okavango Delta Wilderness Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari*, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Boat Cruise*, Chobe NP Open Vehicle Game Drive with Resident Guide*, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 450.00pp)*, Visas, Flights, Travel insurance, Departure taxes, Airport transfers, Sleeping bag, Optional activities, Drinks, tips and Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
2. Moremi Hippo Mobile tented safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Travel creations Botswana offers Photographic affordable mobile tented camping Safaris with specialist guides on specialised vehicles, customized landcruiser open game viewing vehicles in northern Botswana. Okavango delta, Moremi game reserve, kwai, Savute, chobe, kasane ,Victoria Falls Zimbabwe These safaris are completely exclusive to you, your travel partners and family. A private guide will collect you from the airport or your hotel and guide you through the amazing sights of Botswana. Your camp will be set up for you and all your meals and drinks will be catered for. You will be able to enjoy your safari in areas not accessible to most others whilst learning from an experienced and expert guide. To reach these remote wildlife-rich areas, this safari is classified as Semi-luxury . We are sure the exclusivity of this safari and the amount of wildlife you see will make up for the exclusion of any luxuries.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast
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3. 3 Day Wilderness Trail: Moremi, Khwai & East Okavango Delta - WildCamping Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Wild Camping with no fences or other boundaries in the middle of the bush. You cannot get closer to wild animals in their natural habitat. We try to make the camoing experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Let our experienced team let you take on an adventure in the wild of Botswana.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, purified drinking water, juice and soft drinks
Exclusions: alcohol
Reviewed By 122sammyk
Had a great trip on the mokoro with a local guide called Elijah arranged through Kalahari Breeze. Great communication and planning from Chris and team to help us prepare (eg timings, what to bring etc). Was about 1 hour drive from the hotel to the village. At the village we were met by Elijah to go on the mokoro. On the way out (upstream) the mokoro ride was about 1.5 hours with a few hippo sightings along the way. It’s completely exposed so make sure bring sunscreen / long sleeves! Once we arrived at the island we did a walking safari / hike for about 3 hours. It was quite long in the brutal heat but well worth it as Elijah was able to show us elephants, giraffe and wildebeest - all from afar but still much more than we were expecting. We then had a quick lunch prepared by Chris and team and set off back to the village on the mokoro. The way back was quicker as downstream and just as well after a long day. We got back by about 3:30pm. Overall a great day out and way to experience the Okavango delta. Highly recommend!
4. 2 Day Wilderness Trail: Moremi, Khwai & East Okavango Delta - WildCamping Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Wild Camping with no fences or other boundaries in the middle of the bush. You cannot get closer to wild animals in their natural habitat. We try to make the camping experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Let our experienced team let you take on an adventure in the wild of Botswana.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, all camping equiptment provided including blanket, pillow and towel
Exclusions: alcohol (can be prebooked on surcharge)
Reviewed By 122sammyk
Had a great trip on the mokoro with a local guide called Elijah arranged through Kalahari Breeze. Great communication and planning from Chris and team to help us prepare (eg timings, what to bring etc). Was about 1 hour drive from the hotel to the village. At the village we were met by Elijah to go on the mokoro. On the way out (upstream) the mokoro ride was about 1.5 hours with a few hippo sightings along the way. It’s completely exposed so make sure bring sunscreen / long sleeves! Once we arrived at the island we did a walking safari / hike for about 3 hours. It was quite long in the brutal heat but well worth it as Elijah was able to show us elephants, giraffe and wildebeest - all from afar but still much more than we were expecting. We then had a quick lunch prepared by Chris and team and set off back to the village on the mokoro. The way back was quicker as downstream and just as well after a long day. We got back by about 3:30pm. Overall a great day out and way to experience the Okavango delta. Highly recommend!
5. 9 Day Best Of Northern Botswana & Victoria Falls - Mix of WildCamping & Lodges
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Authentic Safari experience with a combination of midrange lodges and Wild Camping with no fences or other boundaries in the middle of the bush. You cannot get closer to wild animals in their natural habitat. We try to make the camping experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Let our experienced team let you take on an adventure in the wild of Botswana.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, All Parkfees in Botswana, during camping: water, juice and soft drinks
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 122sammyk
Had a great trip on the mokoro with a local guide called Elijah arranged through Kalahari Breeze. Great communication and planning from Chris and team to help us prepare (eg timings, what to bring etc). Was about 1 hour drive from the hotel to the village. At the village we were met by Elijah to go on the mokoro. On the way out (upstream) the mokoro ride was about 1.5 hours with a few hippo sightings along the way. It’s completely exposed so make sure bring sunscreen / long sleeves! Once we arrived at the island we did a walking safari / hike for about 3 hours. It was quite long in the brutal heat but well worth it as Elijah was able to show us elephants, giraffe and wildebeest - all from afar but still much more than we were expecting. We then had a quick lunch prepared by Chris and team and set off back to the village on the mokoro. The way back was quicker as downstream and just as well after a long day. We got back by about 3:30pm. Overall a great day out and way to experience the Okavango delta. Highly recommend!
6. Luxury Okavango Safari - 3 Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Blending into the surroundings and enhancing the natural elements around us, while maintaining all the comforts and necessities required to create the perfect safari feel and experience was the aim when designing the Lodge. Large spanning decks are nestled and spread out between majestic acacia tress and the unmistakable “Mogotse” bush resembling the horns of a Gemsbok are customary to the Lodge’s ambience. Unlimited access to the the Boteti River either by simply enjoying a refreshing drink and viewing the hippo, crocodiles or abundant birdlife or by a guided Mokoro (Traditional dug out canoe) or Motorboat cruise down the river. Although spread over a massive area the lodge is small and intimate allowing for a personalized experience for all guests and enhanced by skilled staff to attend to your every need. The remote location is situated away from all man made distractions allowing one to truly submerge themselves into the splendor of pristine and untouched natural surroundings.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks, Bottled water, Activities other than listed, Transfers other than listed
7. 3 Day Okavango Delta Mokoro Safari
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 3 reviews
The non-participatory mokoro safari takes you to the Okavango Delta where you will witness a combination of aquatic wildlife, amazing bird species, breath taking landscapes, tranquil sunrise and sunsets, and amazing star gazing; all in all summed up in one word: unforgettable! We will visit the Eastern delta in a community controlled wilderness area. We work with some of the most experienced Polers who have mastered the channels as well as being astute in coexisting with aquatic and land wildlife. Did we mention the nature walks and how those make you just part of the ecosystem?
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Items of a Personal Nature :- Medicines, Sunscreen & Hats etc.
Reviewed By einaxm
Excellent organised trip with beautiful arranged dinners. Many day activities like bush walks, individual boat trips etc
8. Mafupa Safari
Activities will include -game drives -boat cruises -mokoro trails(traditional canoeing) -cultural dancing it will be a 13 days camping safari from the dry land through the wetlands of Botswana -big game,cats,big families of herbivores -anteloapes -vast amount of birds -hippos and crocodiles
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Services of well experienced professional guide, Exclusive private campsites within game reserves, national parks & private concessions., All meals & drinks (mineral water/Sparkling water, soft drinks, beer, wines (red & white), gin & tonic
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Items of personal nature, Staff gratuities, Guides, Drivers, Porters, Camp Assistant are at Traveller’s discretion
Reviewed By Koen W
After our first wonderful experience in 2017 with Wild Africa Safaris when we discovered Moremi we were back on the road again this year with Rodgers this time in Khwai and Savuti. In 2017 we thought it could not get any better and...we were wrong :-) Rodgers tracked down 4 leopards, a kill by wild dogs and the world famous Marsh pride in Savuti. We had yet again a true nat geo experience, thanks a lot Rodgers for your perseverance in tracking the animals, we had again the time of our life, never change !
9. 4 Day Okavango Delta Boat Safari
The non-participatory boat adventure takes you to the heart of the Okavango Delta where you will experience a combination of mokoro, game and amazing bird species viewing, breath taking landscapes, tranquil sunsets, and amazing star gazing, all in all summed up in one word: unforgettable! Our Professional Guide will share his in-depth knowledge about birds during the tour. We will set up camp on strategically located Okavango Delta islands, a big game area with elephants, buffalo, kudu, elephant, giraffe, and now rhinos.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Beverages, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Items of a Personal Nature:- Medicines, Sunscreen & Hats etc.
Reviewed By einaxm
Excellent organised trip with beautiful arranged dinners. Many day activities like bush walks, individual boat trips etc
10. 12-Day Desert and Delta Express Adventure Camping Tour from Livingstone
From Livingstone/ Victoria Falls to the Atlantic coast, visiting the tranquil wilderness of the Okavango Delta, and prime game reserves at Etosha and Chobe and skirting the Kalahari - this is a superb insight into southern Africa. Marvel at the thundering Victoria Falls, sublime Chobe and waterways of the delta before heading to Namibia and the wonders of Etosha - a truly epic Desert and Delta adventure tour.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Fully equipped safari vehicle , Camping and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation, Sleeping mattress , Meals as indicated , Services of two crew , Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit , Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Boat Cruise* , Chobe NP Open Vehicle Game Drive with Resident Guide*, Okavango Delta Wilderness Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari* , Kalahari Bushman Walk , Etosha NP, Game Drives , Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 380.00pp)*, Visas , Flights , Travel insurance , Departure taxes , Airport transfers , Sleeping bag , Optional activities , Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
