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16 Day Botswana Pioneer (Camping)

16 days
Start and end in Johannesburg
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary

    Start point
    Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, South Africa (Protea Hotel Balalaika, 06:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Catered meal with guide orientation)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through North West South Africa
    • Border crossing at Martins Drift
    • Orientation briefing at Khama Rhino Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Khama Rhino Sanctuary
    Kalahari Desert
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  2. Day 2

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch following game drive), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Open vehicle game drive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary
    • Scenic drive through remote villages
    • Views of Makgadikadi Salt Pans
    • Travel along Boteti River
    Landmarks
    Makgadikadi Salt Pans
    Boteti River
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  3. Days 3 - 4

    Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro rides through reed-lined channels
    • Island walks
    • Wilderness picnics
    • Guided nature walks
    • Sunset boat cruise
    • Local guide interaction and cultural learning

    Optional Activities

    • Refreshing dip in pool
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  4. Day 5

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Okavango Delta to Maun

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (highly recommended)
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  5. Days 6 - 9

    Khwai Area Game Reserves

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during game drives), Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 open vehicle game drives
    • Exploration of Khwai concession
    • Exploration of Moremi Reserve
    • Exploration of Savuti Reserve
    • Hide and water hole stops

    Optional Activities

    • Optional venture into Central Kalahari Game Reserve
    • Optional venture into Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
    Landmarks
    Khwai River
    Moremi Game Reserve
    Savuti
    Central Kalahari Game Reserve
    Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
  6. Day 10

    Khwai to Makgadikgadi Pans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Maun Lodge), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final game drive from Khwai to Maun
    • Visit to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
    • Village walk
    • Stargazing

    Optional Activities

    • Sleep under the stars
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
    Boteti River
  7. Day 11

    Makgadikgadi Pans to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive from Makgadikgadi Pans to Chobe River
    • Extensive boat cruise in Chobe National Park
    • Chobe River front exploration
    • Namibian side viewing of Chobe River
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
    Chobe National Park
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  8. Day 12

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls National Park entry and viewing
    • Rainforest exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Tribal village visit
    • Curio market
    • Scenic helicopter flight
    • White water rafting
    • Bungee jumping
    • Gorge swing
    • Other adventure activities
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Victoria Falls National Park
  9. Day 13

    Victoria Falls to Hwange

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Hwange National Park
    • Open vehicle game drive with local guides
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
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  10. Day 14

    Hwange to Matobo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Bulawayo
    • Open vehicle drive into Matobo National Park
    • Rhino tracking on foot
    Landmarks
    Matobo National Park
  11. Day 15

    Matobo to Limpopo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in the bush around a fire)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Limpopo River
    • Final walk along the river
    • Wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Limpopo River
  12. Day 16

    Limpopo to Johannesburg

    End point
    Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, South Africa (Protea Hotel Balalaika, 17:00)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing into South Africa
    • Scenic drive through Waterberg Mountains
    • Journey to Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Waterberg Mountains
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    September 20th, 2025
    5
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    October 13th, 2023
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    Our two guides Samu and Tswola were super nice, organized and helpful. The accommodations were brilliant, and very...
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  • Susan
    March 1st, 2023
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    Accommodations were perfect locations. The 2 guides were more like family as we were only 3 travellers. Had an...
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      Yes we do have dates in Aug, Sept and October 2025 please see below dates: 02 Aug 2025, 09 Aug 2025, 16 Aug 2025, 23 Aug 2025, 30 Aug 2025, 06 Sep 2025, 13 Sep 2025, 20 Sep 2025, 27 Sep 2025, 04 Oct 2025, 11 Oct 2025, 18 Oct 2025, 25 Oct 2025. The rate / cost is EUR 3099.00 per person sharing and single supplement EUR 252.00.

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