BOTSWANA UNTOUCHED SAFARI
A cultural tour of Botswana & Zimbabwe

Botswana is one of the few remaining destinations in Africa that still provides a good sense of the adventure of an authentic African safari. Its expansive game parks and preserves, while offering abundant wildlife, are still largely undeveloped and untamed. This mobile safari adds another major attraction – the incredible Victoria Falls. Highlights include Tuli  Block,  Khama  Rhino  Sanctuary,  Makgadikgadi  Pans,  Moremi  National  Park,  Khwai River  Game  Drive  and Night  Drive,  Okavango  Delta  experience  including  Mokoro excursion, Chobe National Park game drive, River cruise on the Chobe River, tour of the Victoria Fall. 

Day 1: Arrive Johannesburg
Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Safari Club (1 night)

Day 2: Johannesburg to Tuli Block (Botswana) (510 Kms)
An early morning departure takes us via Pretoria, Potgietersrus and through the Limpopo Province into Botswana via the the Platjan border post.   We set up camp at Limpopo River Lodge, set in the area known as the Tuli Block. This thin strip of land in the south-east of Botswana, borders Zimbabwe to the north and South Africa to the south. It is one of the few areas of commercial farmland as it receives more  rain  than  the  rest  of  Botswana.  The  land  in  the extreme  east  is  where  the  game reserves have been established with huge herds of elephants and hundreds of colourful birds.    We  will  head off for  a game drive  either  in  the  evening  of  this day  or  the  next morning, depending on the time of arrival.   We will enjoy our evening meal prepared by our guide around the campfire before spending our first night in the African wilderness.
Overnight: Limpopo River Lodge or similar (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Camp option available see*  (B, L, D)

Day 3: Tuli Block / Khama Rhino Sanctuary (200 Kms)
Our  destination  for  the  day  is  the  Khama  Rhino  Sanctuary.  The  Khama  Rhino  Sanctuary Trust  is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992  to assist  in saving the vanishing white rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Batswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources.  We explore the sanctuary on an afternoon game drive in search of White Rhinos.
Overnight: Khama   Rhino   Sanctuary   or   similar   (Chalets   with   en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar) (B, L, D)

Day 4: Khama Rhino Sanctuary / Makgadikgadi Pans (480Kms)         
A long driving day as we head north to Planet Baobab and stop at the Magkadigkadi  Pans  to have a closer  look  if  the  conditions  allow  us  to  do  so. After appreciating the wide-open, uninhabited spaces under the endless canopy of blue sky, we step  off for  our  final  stop  of  the  day, Planet  Baobab.  Balance of the day  relaxing at the camp.
Overnight: Planet   Baobab   (Chalets  with   en-suite   bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Camp option available see* (B, L, D)

Day 5: Makgadikgadi Pans / Maun (300 Kms)
After  breakfast  we head off for  Maun, the  gateway  to the  Okavango  Delta.   Here  you have  the  opportunity  to stock up on supplies,  relax  at the  pool  of  our  lodge  or  take  a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (optional and for own expense).
Overnight: Thamalakane   River   Lodge   or   similar   (Chalets   with   en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Camp option available see* (B, L)

Day 6: Maun / Khwai River (100 Kms)        
After breakfast  we leave Maun  and reach  the Mokoro station  after a short  drive.   From here, we will  float  in  the Mokoros  through  the  thick  vegetation  of  the  Okavango  Delta discovering a variety of birds and wildlife.  Unlike other deltas in the world, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique.  Afterwards, we make our way to a private concession  in  the Khwai  River area  to our camp.  This evening we go on a night game drive in the concession. This area lies between Moremi and Chobe and we will have the opportunity to spot a variety of nocturnal animals.
Overnight: Khwai   Bedouin   Camp (3 nights) (semi-permanent   Tented
Camp with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant area)
Camp option available see* (B, L D)

Day 7: Khwai River        
Today we do game driving in the Khwai area. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the  Khwai  River  region  on a morning  and afternoon  game drive  hopefully  spotting  a variety of game that frequent this region. Khwai  is  renowned  for  its  large  concentrations  of  mammals  and it  is  not unusual  to see many different  types of  wildlife during  just  one game drive.  As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors.
Camp option available see* (B, L, D)

Day 8:Moremi Game Reserve (150Kms)
After  having  explored  the  Khwai  area  we now head  into  the  famous  Moremi game reserve  known  as  one of  the  most  beautiful  and varied  reserves  in  Africa  with  an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve. (B, L, D)

Days 9 & 10: Khwai River / Chobe National Park (260 Kms)
An early morning rise for yet another  exciting  day  ahead of  us.   We  leave  the camp in Khwai River and transit through the national parks of Moremi, Savuti and Chobe to Kasane.  Keep an eye out for the wildlife that call this area home.  We reach Chobe Safari  Lodge late in the afternoon.   The next  day is spent with  a morning game drive in search  of  Africa’s  Big  Five!    We  enjoy  the  afternoon  on a sunset  cruise  on the  Chobe River. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, lions, crocodiles and a variety of birds and more without having to reach for our binoculars – You’ll be close enough for close-up photographs.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge (2 nights)  (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & bar)
Camp option available see* (B, L & B, D)

Day 11: Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A mid morning departure takes us from Chobe to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.  Afternoon free to relax or to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer at Lokuthula Lodges (own expense).
Overnight: Lokuthula Lodges  (2 nights)  (Chalets with bathrooms, bar and swimming pool) (B, L)

Day 12: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
After breakfast we explore the Victoria Falls on a guided walk.   Afternoon free at leisure. (B)

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Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures Jan 11, Feb 15, Mar 11, Apr 04, May 04, Jun 01 & 24, Jul 31, Aug 25, Sep 08, Oct 04, 16 & 31, Nov 30 & Dec 15
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Accommodation as selected Any airfares including fare to Zanzibar for the Optional Zanzibar excursion Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner) Insurance / Visa fees All game drives and transfers by private jeeps Tips / Gratuities Road taxes, parking fees, drivers overnight wages Local payment of Rand 2000 (approx US$ 290.00) Services of local English speaking guides/drivers   Entrance fees at all Parks & Sites
Tour Price
We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat.
Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2012 (Lodge accommodation throughout) US $ 2995 US $ 665 Camp Option (tented accommodation throughout except for Days 01, 11 & 12 when it is on lodge accommodation. US $ 2275 US $ 190 Tented accommodation includes hot water & communal ablutions.
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1800 USA - West Coast US $ 1600 Canada - East Coast US $ 1700 USA - East Coast US $ 1500
Participants
This tour operates on a Group size of minimum of 04 and a maximum of 12 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.