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Botswana Wildlife Safari - Explore!

Botswana Wildlife Safari

15 days
4.6
(58)
From Maun to Okavango Delta
Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
12
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124425
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Highlights

  • Explore Botswana's finest game reserves
  • Spend the night in the heart of the Okavango Delta
  • Witness great herds of elephants, lions and antelopes
  • Bask in the out-of-this-world spectacle of Victoria Falls

Itinerary

Start in Maun and end in Okavango Delta! With the Safari tour Botswana Wildlife Safari, you have a 15 days tour package taking you through Maun, Botswana and 6 other destinations in Africa. Botswana Wildlife Safari includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join Tour in Maun
  2. Day 2 Drive to Okavango Panhandle houseboat
  3. Day 3 Optional boat trips to search for the plentiful wildlife; sundowners
  4. Day 4 Visit to Tsodilo Hills; home to thousands of bushman rock paintings
  5. Day 5 Drive through Namibia's Caprivi Strip to Victoria Falls
  6. Day 6 Witness the wonders of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. Free afternoon with a choice of optional activities
  7. Day 7 Travel back into Botswana, camping and game drives on the Chobe River
  8. Day 8 Full day game viewing in Chobe National Park
  9. Day 9 Game drives in the Savuti area
  10. Day 10 Drive to Moremi Game Reserve
  11. Day 11 Wildlife viewing in Moremi Game Reserve
  12. Day 12 Drive to Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta
  13. Day 13 In Xakanaxa area of Moremi Game Reserve
  14. Day 14 Drive to Maun; free afternoon with optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
  15. Day 15 Tour ends in Maun
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional Extras
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Camping
Lodge
Houseboat

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Operated by Explore!

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We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for over 41 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 11; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • Botswana Wildlife Safari reviewer 1
    · August 12th, 2023
    We booked the 15 day trip and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. We went to Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Our guide told us in the beginning that it would be an authentic experience and, man, was he right. The best part of the trip was tent camping in... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • V
    · November 19th, 2022
    Be in good shape like the heat
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
    Trip date: October 2022
  • A
    · September 21st, 2022
    This is an exciting trip. The tour leader and guides were brilliant at organising us, keeping us safe, and knowledgable about all the areas, including history, flora, fauna, topography, navigating, tracking, driving and customs. The vehicles used are... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
    Trip date: September 2022
  • A
    · January 6th, 2020
    Probably one of the best family holidays we have ever had. Explore do need to watch that the groups are not imbalanced by a large number of single white pensioners
    Trip date: December 2019
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Brilliant trip, thank you!
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip.
    Trip date: May 2019
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Explore should pay more attention to the practicality of flight arrangements for the less experienced passengers, and probably less attention to cost. 3 different airlines from Manchester to Maun is not a good idea and it was not surprising that one... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. There are only limited flights into Maun. But glad you had a great trip otherwise!
    Trip date: April 2019
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Good value as many meals provided. Defi itely a good way to see wildlife in their territory. Optional activites were good especially the Chobe River trip. I did two optional flights which were professionally conducted. Others in the group enjoyed the... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!
    Trip date: April 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Overall, an absolute brilliant trip - probably tops of what I have done with Explore - and this was my 10th trip. Proximity to animals exceeded my expectations. But wonder if you might say a bit more about the challenges of this type of travel - 7... Show more
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip! Hopefully more trips on the horizon.
    Trip date: October 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    If you bring a power source, bring enough for a week. Power source don't always work in hot temperatures.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: September 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Surpassed our expectations!! We didn't expect to see so much wildlife - and, sometimes, so close!
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Botswana is amazing for wildlife viewing. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: September 2019
    Review collected by Explore!

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Botswana Wildlife Safari
From Maun to Okavango Delta
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  • Currencies
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    Pula
    Botswana
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    Namibia Dollar
    Namibia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, E, F, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, E, F. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G.

    Type D
    Botswana, Namibia and Zambia
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    Botswana, Namibia and Zambia
    Type C
    Zambia
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    Zambia
    Type F
    Zambia
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    Zambia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana and Namibia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia and Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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