Meals

9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (1 nts), safari lodges/camp (8 nts)

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Painted Dog Conservation, Hwange National Park Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Okavango Wilderness Project Experience, Okavango Delta Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner, Maun. Arrival transfer. Open-vehicle wildlife safari drives in Hwange and Chobe National Parks. Chobe boat safari. Wildlife excursions by boat and foot in the Okavango Delta. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, walking, boat, mokoro, plane.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Victoria Falls - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour (55USD per person) - Victoria Falls Guided Tour (26USD per person) Chobe National Park - Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River

Others

1. TRAVEL DAYS This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. 2. CHOBE RIVER PHOTO SAFARI Please note; due to very limited availability, we encourage travellers to enquire on the availability of this optional extra at the time of booking. This optional extra will only be offered until the 31st December 2024 and not from 2025 onwards. 3. INTERNAL FLIGHT WEIGHT RESTRICTION Planes used to fly into the Delta are small and weight restrictions are mandatory. For this reason luggage restrictions are 15kg per person for checked in luggage and 5kg for Hand luggage for a maximum of 20kg per person. As well, the airline requires the weight of each passenger, your CEO will collect this information from you privately, at the beginning of the trip. 4. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 5. EXTRAS Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking. 6. YELLOW FEVER According to the WHO and CDC, there is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to Botswana from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently travelled to a Yellow Fever endemic country (with entry stamps in your passport), including the following countries (but not limited to): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. **We advise all travelers to Botswana who are coming from one of the above countries, or who have visited them in the last 10 years, to be prepared with a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or letter from your doctor with proof of vaccination. Yellow Fever inoculations need to be administered at least 10 days prior to your entry into the country. Border officials in Botswana have been strictly enforcing these requirements. Travelers without the correct documentation run the risk of being denied entry, and will not be able to continue with the tour. (Any additional travel expenses will be on your own account.) ** 7. MONEY EXCHANGE We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 8. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited. 9. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Victoria Falls - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour (55USD per person) Chobe National Park - Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Transport:
- Arrival Airport Transfer: Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: If you are interested in spending more time in Victoria Falls, it is recommended to book pre-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.
Day 2 Day 2: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park (1B, 1D)

Explore Victoria Falls at leisure this morning, and opt to take a guided tour of this thundering natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, transfer to the headquarters of Painted Dog Conservation. Learn about this non-profit organization’s work to protect and rehabilitate injured painted dogs (also known as African wild dogs), and hear from a conservationist about the threats to these endangered animals. Afterward, venture out on safari in Hwange National Park, one of Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserves and home to nearly half of the country’s elephant population.
Examine the life and struggles faced by the Painted Dog (wild dog) population in and around Hwange national park and the efforts made by the conservancy to prevent poaching and the damage done by snare traps that have endangered the Painted Dog population in Zimbabwe. The ultimate goal of the project is to release rehabilitated animals back into the wild and to work with local children and communities in an effort to educate and shift behaviors away from poaching.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Painted Dog Conservation
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari in Hwange National Park

Additional Notes: Road conditions in the region can range from good to very poor. As such, we slow our traveling speed in the rough spots and enjoy some sand and bumps – all part of the adventure of traveling in Africa.

Please note that hot water shortages, low water pressure and power outages can occur in Southern Africa. We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control. Wifi is available in most places (extra charge may apply), but in remote areas there can be service interruptions. A/C is not generally available in the accommodations we use, really it isn’t needed as evenings tend to cool down. Floor or ceiling fans are usually available.
Day 3 Day 3: Hwange National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hwange National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Set out on morning and late afternoon safaris through the sweeping grasslands of Hwange National Park and Dete Vlei. Track resident elephant and buffalo herds, as well as giraffes, lions, zebras, and the rare African wild dog. This evening, relax on the deck of your lodge or visit the underground hiding area which is perfect for photography enthusiasts, keeping an eye out for the wild creatures that visit the lodge’s watering hole.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari in Hwange National Park
Day 4 Day 4: Hwange/Chobe Np (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hwange/Chobe Np (1B, 1D)

Depart Hwange and head north, crossing the border into Botswana and arriving in Kasane—the gateway to the stunning Chobe National Park. Settle into your lodge and embark on a boat safari on the Chobe River, the lifeline of the park. Look out for submerged hippos, basking crocodiles, bathing elephants, and an abundance of birdlife from the boat’s deck, and witness a spectacular fiery sunset over the river.
Keep an eye out for Chobe bushbuck and puku antelope, which are found only in this part of Botswana. The Chobe River is home to the world’s largest elephant herds; buffalo, hippos, and lions can also be seen here.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Botswana)
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Day 5 Day 5: Chobe Np (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chobe Np (1B, 1D)

This morning, continue your exploration of Chobe National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. On a safari along the banks of the Chobe River, keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, lions, zebra, and rare semi-aquatic antelope, as well as an incredible variety of birds. In the afternoon, opt to take a photography river safari on a specialized photography boat.
Opt into the photo wildlife safari on the Chobe River at sunset; you’ll be accompanied by an expert wildlife photographer and guide who will help you get the perfect shot.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River
Day 6 Day 6: Kasane/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Kasane/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Take in the views on a scenic flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Climb into a mokoro (dugout canoe) and glide along the waterways around our remote camp to catch a first glimpse of the area’s abundant wildlife. Settle into comfortable tents, explore the camp, or opt to go for a swim. After lunch, embark on a wildlife cruise, watching for hippos and elephants as well as aquatic birds drawn by the region’s unique fish and insects. Enjoy a sundowner deck back at the camp before dinner under the stars.
Please note that the Okavango Wilderness Project talk may be moved to the day that the group arrives in Maun due to the availability of lecturers within the region.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Plane 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Planes used to fly into the Delta are small and weight restrictions are mandatory. For this reason luggage restrictions are 15kg per person for checked in luggage and 5kg for Hand luggage for a maximum of 20kg per person. As well, the airline requires the weight of each passenger, your CEO will collect this information from you privately, at the beginning of the trip.

Please note that during your time at camp any dietary requirements can be catered for – please just let our managers know on arrival so that special meals may be prepared.
Day 7 Day 7: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get an early start today, hopping into mokoros to maneuver through narrow channels of the delta. Arrive at Chief’s Island, part of the Moremi Game Reserve , and set out on a thrilling bush walk. Follow a guide into the wilderness, in search of giraffe, zebra, lion, kudu, elephant, and hippo as well as all manner of birdlife. Identify tracks and other signs of wildlife and learn about the medicinal uses of native plants and trees. Return to camp for brunch, then enjoy free time to relax or observe wildlife from the deck. After high tea, head out for another boating activity or wildlife drive. This evening, take time to stargaze and listen to the enchanting sounds of the delta after dark.
Tonight, the group will stay at Moremi Crossing accommodation, in en suite meru tents equipped with running hot and cold water, full beds, linens and a towel. Each tent is on its own deck dotted along the fringe of the island tucked away amongst the pristine riverine ecosystem filled with wildlife. There are animal sightings from the decking area on a regular basis.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta Excursion
Day 8 Day 8: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Embark on both morning and late afternoon wildlife excursions by boat, on foot, or by jeep, depending on current conditions and water levels. In between, enjoy the amenities at the camp, go for a swim, or relax with a book on the deck. Remember to keep your eyes open and binoculars close to observe passing wildlife.
Chief’s Island is a large area and the animals are free to move as they choose – and they do! During your guided walk there’s a chance you’ll see: lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, impala, kudu and hippo as well as a plethora of birdlife – particularly when the migratory species return to us between October and March. There is a huge difference to being on foot rather than in a vehicle for such encounters!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Okavango Excursion
Day 9 Day 9: Okavango Delta/Maun (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Okavango Delta/Maun (1B, 1L, 1D)

After an early-morning wildlife excursion, fly to the frontier town of Maun. Meet with an expedition member on National Geographic’s Okavango Wilderness Project, a multi-year collaboration between international and local experts to survey the Okavango watershed’s biodiversity and ensure its future protection. Watch the National Geographic documentary “Into the Okavango,” and learn about delta conservation projects in the area. In the evening, experience a night of storytelling and traditional foods with celebrated local author Bonty Botumile. Born in Maun, Bonty’s work is dedicated to preserving Botswana’s literary heritage and providing youth with employment opportunities in the arts. Listen as she shares her in-depth knowledge of the region’s cultural history, and cap off the night with a delicious meal and colourful stories around a warm fire.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Okavango Wilderness Project Experience
- Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner

Additional Notes: Please note that today you will be served a brunch between 10-11 before boarding your flight to Maun.
Day 10 Day 10: Maun (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Maun (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari National Geographic Jou

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Day 2: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park (1B, 1D)

Day 3: Hwange National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Hwange/Chobe Np (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Chobe Np (1B, 1D)

Day 6: Kasane/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Okavango Delta/Maun (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Maun (1B)

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