Amazing Classic Safari - 10 Nights

 Amazing Classic Safari - 10 Nights

Duration: 11 Days | 10 Nights

Days: 1-4 Makgadikgadi | Days: 4-7 Khwai| Days: 7-9 Chobe| Days 9-11 Victoria Falls

Countries: Botswana & Zimbabwe                       

Camps: Camp Kalahari, Camp Khwai, Jackalberry Chobe & Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Type of Safari

Explorer: Fully Inclusive Custom Itinerary for group size (2+)

Departure Date: All year round/Daily

Summary:

This 11-day safari adventure is aimed at guests who want a rich variety of game activities as well as a comfortable lodge-to-lodge safari experience. Your adventure starts at the vast salt pan desert and surreal landscapes of the Makgadikgadi at Camp Kalahari. From here guests venture to the big game action at the classic Khwai experience .

After 6 nights of the Makgadikgadi & Okavango thrill, guests will be air transferred from Khwai to Kasane International Airport where they will be road transferred to Jackalberry Chobe on the less-busy side of the Chobe National Park. Here you will spend 2 nights to explore the park on drives   & cruises where you will be blown away by the amount of wildlife.

The Safari ends with 2 nights in the town of Victoria Falls where guests will be extremely well situated for access to the Falls themselves and other highlights in the region. This is a great, relaxed way to end a safari.

This Amazing Classic Safari truly showcases some of the most incredible safari highlights the country has to offer. It is best suited for high-end couples or small families seeking to experience a high quality and exclusive experience, taking advantage of private concessions. The accommodation of the tour can, however, be adapted to suite different budgets and standard levels.

Highlights of this safari:

• Game Drives
• Night Drives
• Zebra and wildebeest migration from November to April (Camp Kalahari)
• Meet the meerkats
• Bushman walks
• Horse riding (additional costs)
• Quad biking (seasonal)
• Flamingo migration (additional costs)
• Boat safaris (seasonal)
• Mokoro Safaris (seasonal)
• Guided Walking safari
• Fishing (seasonal)
• Cultural visit
• Helicopter Trips (additional costs)
• Victoria Falls tour

Safari Itinerary

Days: 1-4

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

On arrival at Maun Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, guests will be met and assisted by a representative to their light aircraft for onward circuit air transfer to Camp Kalahari. Guests will take a light aircraft transfer from Maun Airport to Camp Kalahari.

Only one of three camps in this million-acre wildlife reserve, Camp Kalahari is an understated base in the heart of the great Kalahari. With a hive of activities to dive into, from quad biking across the salty flats, seeing the world through the eyes of the Bushmen on nature walks, meeting the habituated meerkats, horse riding in the desert, going on game drives, or catching the zebra migration, the focus in the Makgadikgadi is on learning, appreciating and being humbled by this vast and ancient landscape.

Overnight at Camp Kalahari (3 Nights) – Fully inclusive

Days: 4-7

KHWAI 

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Camp Kalahari to Camp Khwai for next 3 Nights.

Experience the ultimate African safari adventure at this luxurious tented camp located in the heart of the Khwai River floodplain. The location provides easy access to the Moremi Game Reserve, where you can observe the Big Five and other incredible wildlife. Take a tour of the nearby village to learn about the local culture and customs or embark on an exciting night drive to see nocturnal animals in action.

  Overnight at Camp Khwai (3 Nights)- Fully inclusive

Days: 7-9

CHOBE RIVER FRONT

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Khwai to Jackalberry Chobe for the Chobe experience.

Jackalberry Chobe offers an authentic African safari experience in the comfort of an exclusive, all-inclusive camp. Offering luxury facilities and five-star service, Jackalberry Chobe has been designed with comfort and indulgence in mind.

Experience the ultimate safari adventure at this stunning lodge, where you can indulge in the natural beauty of Botswana in comfort and style. The lodge offers 16 large, well-designed elevated tents that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness, with the choice of either bush views or peaceful outlooks over the Chobe River.

Located downstream of the rapids with minimal boat traffic, our lodge offers a peaceful and serene environment for guests to relax and unwind.

After a morning or afternoon of exploring the famous Chobe National Park by game drive or boat cruise, our lodge provides the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Take advantage of our comfortable amenities and unwind with a glorious view.

Overnight at Jackalberry Chobe (2 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Days: 9-11

VICTORIA FALLS

From Chobe, a short road transfer will take the guests across to Zimbabwe and to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge(VFSL) on the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, where adventure meets luxury. Indulge in exceptional dining experiences at our onsite fine-dining restaurant, where the talented chefs will tantalize your taste buds with a fusion of local and international flavours. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail while taking in the mesmerising sunset views for which Africa is famous.

VFSL: 2 nights’ accommodation Bed and Breakfast ,1 x dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hôte Menu) or 1 x dinner at Victoria Falls Safari Club exclusive to Club guests ,1 x dinner at The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, with courtesy return shuttle ,1 x Vulture Culture lunch in the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hôte Menu) or 1 x lunch at Victoria Falls Safari Club exclusive to Club guests ,A complimentary shuttle bus service transports guests to the Victoria Falls Rainforest and city centre (village market and Victoria Falls) at regular intervals during the day. Complimentary Wi-Fi, Accommodation rates include Government levy and VAT as legislated by the Government. NB: 5% discount on activities booked in-house at our Activities Desk, plus 10% discount on all other beverages (signed to the room and settled on departure).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Overnight at VFSL (2 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Day 11: End of Safari

After breakfast, guests will depart the camp through a road transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport where they will continue with onward travel arrangements.

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Included

• Accommodation: As per itinerary Meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
• Meet and greet: Maun International Airport
• Drinks: Selected local brand drinks
• Transfers: Scheduled air, road and boat transfers
• Activities: Game drives; Water-based activities; Nature walks; Fishing; Bird watching; Cultural visits;
• Entrance fees: National Park fees
• Guide: Registered guide per lodge/boat.
• Other language guides are subject to availability

Excluded

• Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary)
• Visas 
• Compulsory comprehensive insurance 
• All relevant entry and departure Government taxes 
• Travel, medical and personal accident insurance
• Gratuities 
• All personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.) 
• Optional extra activities 
• Pre and post safari tours 
• All other travel arrangements pre or post the safari and any new Government taxes 
• Levies 
• Fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
• Excursions not detailed in the itinerary
• Private charters/transfers or specialized guides
• Premium brand drinks
• Porterage

Transport

Lite Aircraft, 4 x 4 safari vehicle, Motorboat, Mokoro

Luggage: Soft sided duffel bag / 20kg maximum inclusive of hand luggage