Family Botswana And Zimbabwe Safari Adventure

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options11 Breakfasts6 Lunches6 Dinners

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Transport

4WD, Boat

Accommodation

2 nights standard boat 3 nights simple camping (DWNP Public Campsite or similar) 2 nights standard hotel (The Sedia Riverside Hotel or similar) 4 nights simple lodge (2 nights Bushfront Lodge, 2 nights Kwalape Safari Lodge or similar)3On this tour we have opted for simple, basic and clean accommodation that provides value for money and a warm welcome. We have selected an interesting variety of accommodation options including a mixture of lodges, wilderness safari camp and a houseboat that allows us to focus on the abundant wildlife within the spectacular inland delta of the Okavango, Chobe National Park and Moremi Wildlife Reserves on the eastern edge of the Delta.Triple Rooms: This trip allows the option for triple rooms to be included within the booking on a selected number of night stops within the holiday. If you would like this option, a discount may be applicable on the cost of the trip - please ask our Sales team for further information. The accommodation at Livingstone is at a small, relaxed lodge with cottages dotted about lush gardens. At Chobe we stay in a basic lodge with swimming pool and bar area situated close to the banks of the Chobe River with views of the surrounding bush.Our exclusive houseboat on the Okavango Panhandle has two decks. The lower deck features en-suite cabins and an upper deck with a bar/dining area and open seating area at the rear. Its remote location is fantastic for bird watching and wildlife observation.Our campsite in the Moremi Game Reserve offers a perfect camping experience; simple enough to give the feeling of really camping out in the African bush, yet with the modern comforts we all hate to do without, such as 'proper' toilets, bucket showers and even beds for our two man tents. The camp can be visited by wildlife such as elephant that wander through the camp as they pass through the site. The family tents include; camp beds, mattresses, sheetleeping bags and pillows which are all provided. Camp assistants take care of camp chores whilst camping.Swimming pool available at all lodges

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.Tipping isn't compulsory, and we work hard to ensure that our leaders all receive a fair wage. However, you might want to recognise a leader that's done a great job or really added to your trip by giving them a tip. We're often asked about the recommended amount. It's a tricky one, and down to personal preference, but we'd recommend between £15 to £20 per family member per week as a guideline.Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to members of the group for personal recognition of particular services provided. In order to make things easier for you, your leader may organise a group's tips kitty for included activities and meals and if this is the case, they will account for it throughout the tour.Accordingly, you should allow US$30.00 per family member for group tipping.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract.A selection of optional activities are listed below to help you budget for your Family adventure. Whilst the basic tour price you pay before you travel includes a great selection of highlights, we have also built in free time to allow you the flexibility to choose from a carefully selected range of additional excursions and activities or take time to relax, the choice is yours. At certain destinations along the way there may be several options to choose from and it may not be possible to fit all the activities in; your Explore Leader will be able to give advice on which are the most suitable for your family.Livingstone:Day 2: Whitewater rafting half day low water US$ 160 per person, full day low water $170 per person strict minimum age of 15 years applies. Transfers to/from your hotel are included. Half day includes lunch and soft drinks, full day includes lunch and dinner and soft drinks. Minimum age of 15 yrs. Rafting grade 5.Rafting note: River conditions are determined by seasonally predictable fluctuations in water levels. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. High water is from about February to July and there can be a closed season between March and June depending on the seasons rains. Please note the minimum age for rafting is 15 yrs.Day 2: Upper Zambezi canoeing, half day (morning only) US$ 115 per person, full day US$ 140 per person. Full day canoeing includes lunch and soft drinks. Minimum age of 12 yrs.Day 2: Zambezi River cruise on MV Makumbi; breakfast 1hr 30min cruise US $50 (plus US $10 park fee) per person. Lunch 1hr 30min cruise US $55 (plus US $10 park fee) per person; Sunset 2hr cruise US $55 (plus US $10 park fee) per person.Day 2: Livingstone island tours from US$ 105 per person including transfers.Day 2: Cultural village tour US$ 50 per person including transfers.Day 2: Livingstone helicopter ride 30mins US $360 per person (plus US $6 aviation fee)Day 2: Game Safari approx. 2hrs US$ 60 (plus US $10 park fee) per person.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included