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18 to 35s Essential Botswana (including Makgadikgadi Pans National Park)

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From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

4.4 (13 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 22
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Optional Activities
- Visit Apartheid Museum
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
Day 2
Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Johannesburg to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Sunset Safari
Landmarks
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Day 3
Maun
Maun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Okavango Delta
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 4
Okavango Delta - Pan Handle
Okavango Delta - Pan Handle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Guma Lagoon
Okavango Delta
Day 5
Okavango Delta - Pan Handle
Okavango Delta - Pan Handle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
- Bush walk and island swim
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with camp cook
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 6
Maun
Maun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 7
Maun to Gweta
Maun to Gweta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sundowner Bush Walk with drinks by the campfire)
Included Activities
- Gweta - Sundowner Bush Walk
Landmarks
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Gweta
Day 8
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Morning Safari
Optional Activities
- Sunset game drive
- River cruise
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Day 9
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls Town - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Victoria Falls
Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Apartheid Museum

Landmarks
Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Guma Lagoon
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Gweta

Landmarks
Chobe National Park

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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Rating: 4.5 (12,180 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.4

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
3.8
Guide
2.7
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

Limara4.0•August 2024
The group was amazing, we all got along really well and made great memories!
Traveled in July 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the tome to post a review. We are delighted to know you group was amazing and that you got along well and made some amazing memories. We do hope you find another of our itineraries to your liking and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
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Omar5.0•January 2020
I've never camped for that long before and it was an incredible experience! So glad I got to see so much of Botswana...
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Traveled in December 2019
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Thanks so much Omar!
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Carolyn3.0•December 2019
Intrepid tour problems: Day 6 and leader still doesn't know that there are 3 veggies for dinner. Leader doesn't know...
Intrepid tour problems: Day 6 and leader still doesn't know that there are 3 veggies for dinner. Leader doesn't know the ending of the trip or what's included. Leader wastes so much time at stores / petrol stops - leader should come out separately when we are on an activity led to late for activities! Leader demands people to put up his tent. Preaches way too much, talked about needing a good review almost everyday. Talks too much about things, wasting time. Repeats many things about previous tours that are irrelevant. Over 3 days with nothing as an activity, 2 day trips were vetoed by the weather / leader (Maun and Kwando Camp) Only 1.5 hour at Kharma Rhino! Too much money spent on food, was way too much food every day!! It was also very generic, not local dishes / specialities Suggestions: Meet earlier on Saturday and drive half way to Kharma sanctuary before dinner as wayyyyyy too longer drive, especially when we then got a shorter game drive. Change the name of the tribe tour to a local village tour! Have seperate season options, wet season and dry season, or have different locations as Maun and Kwando have zero other options! It needs to say UK visa is more expensive! $55!Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Melissa5.0•September 2019
Great food, lots of assistance from the guides. Learnt a lot from everyone working on this tour including jay,...
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Traveled in March 2019
Mariah4.5•September 2019
As a travel agent, knowing first-hand how genuine the experience is to local culture & sustainable travel/tourism....
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Traveled in March 2019
Luke4.5•September 2019
It was everything that we wanted out of a Africa Safari trip. The team that we had was great everyone was friendly...
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Traveled in March 2019
Julie4.0•September 2019
Having guides such as Doc really gave a sense of authenticity.He does not only come from south Africa but knows 11...
Having guides such as Doc really gave a sense of authenticity.He does not only come from south Africa but knows 11 languages of the areas visited. He was a trainee, however, he was able to provide addition info to Jay's knowledge.Doc knew stories that only someone with a native sense would have. For example, at the Mokoro and delta trip, he had so much to add. Doc smiled every day and damaged controlled issues. He was professional. Ive already recommended him to my 2 friends here in Canada. To follow his future guiding adventure. They are planning going in may, looking forward to see where doc will be guiding next. Evans knowledge in Zimbabwewas so helpful! I would be lost and ripped off without him. Ernest kept us safe. His driving skills are great.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
Rhiannon4.5•September 2019
Overall a really great trip, loved the small group size and itinerary.
Traveled in January 2019
Katarina4.5•September 2019
The itinerary packed in so much within the limited days and the guides David and Gift were fantastic always willing...
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Traveled in January 2019
Elise5.0•September 2019
David and gift we’re amazing they made the trip so fun and I never felt unsafe or dissatisfied with anything Africa...
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Traveled in January 2019

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3 local currencies
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18 to 35s Essential Botswana (including Makgadikgadi Pans National Park)

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