Three Countries, Three Rivers
Maun- Okavango Delta - Kwando River - Livingstone - Chobe - Gweta - Maun
From $6595 pps
Payment Options:
20% Deposit to confirm booking.
Balance due 6 weeks prior to departure.
Bank Fees and credit fees for the client
OVERVIEW
Routing: Maun – Maun
Access: Various lodge transfers via boat, road, and charter flights
Accommodation: A mix of riverside lodges, safari lodges, and tented camps with en-suite amenities
Highlights:
Riverside relaxation at Thamalakane River Lodge
Scenic boat access to the remote Xaro Lodge in the panhandle
Immersive safari experience in Namibia’s Caprivi Strip at Nambwa Tented Accommodation
Riverside tranquility at Caprivi River Lodge
The historic ambiance of The David Livingstone Safari Lodge near Victoria Falls
Prime wildlife viewing in Lesoma Valley from TLouwana or Elephant Valley Lodge
The unique salt pans landscape and wildlife of Gweta Lodge
ITINERARY OUTLINE
1 Night at Thamalakane River Lodge – Maun
Activities: Relaxation by the river, optional bird-watching excursions
2 Nights at Xaro Lodge – Panhandle
Access: Reached by scenic boat transfer
Activities: Mokoro excursions, fishing, bird watching in the Okavango’s remote panhandle
1 Night at Nambwa Tented Accommodation – Caprivi Strip
Activities: Game drives, guided bush walks, and river safaris in the Caprivi's wilderness
1 Night at Caprivi River Lodge – Caprivi Strip
Activities: River cruises, fishing, and exploring the local cultural sites
2 Nights at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge – Livingstone, Zambia
Activities: Victoria Falls tours, sunset river cruises, and various adventure activities around the falls
2 Nights in Lesoma Valley – TLouwana or Elephant Valley Lodge
Activities: Game drives and wildlife viewing in the Chobe region, known for its elephants and large game
2 Nights at Gweta Lodge – Gweta
Activities: Excursions to the nearby Makgadikgadi salt pans, quad biking, cultural visits, and stargazing
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Your safari begins at 14h00 at Maun Airport where you will be met by your Safari guide who will transfer you to the comfortable Thamalakane River Lodge on the outskirts of Maun. Here you will have the chance to relax after your long haul flights and prep for an early departure the next day when the real adventure begins.
Meals (D) -
An early start this morning so we can get on the road to our next stop. Arriving in Shakawe we will leave our vehicle for boats for our transfer to the lodge, where you have time to orientate yourself before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise.
Meals (B, L, D)
Activities (boat cruise) -
Enjoy an opportunity to spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage area by boat and on foot.
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Today we will exit Botswana and enter in to Namibia and the lush Caprivi strip. Traveling east through the Caprivi we will arrive at Nambwa Tented Camp, our accommodation for the night. The only lodge situated inside the Bwabwata National Park and where you will have the opportunity to head out on a game drive in the
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You will have some leisure time this morning where you can enjoy the peace of the lodge or head out on another activity (not included) before departing and continuing further east almost to Katima Mulilo where we will stay overlooking the Zambezi River upon which we will enjoy a sunset cruise before dinner.
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The border crossing in to Zambia can be a true African experience as a multitude of permits are required for vehicles however,
the drive itself between Katima Mulilo and Livingstone is relatively short at around 3 hours but, do expect some waiting at the
border where you can people watch.Once through, you will continue in to Livingstone where you will stay for 2 nights enjoying the multitude of activities on offer from
bungee jumping to microflights, birding along the river to game drives in the Mosi-ao-Tunya National Park and obviously a tour of
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In our time in Livingstone we shall go for a tour of the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls.
Due to the sheer choice of additional activities, these have not been included in the itinerary and guests will have a full day to do as they wish (for more information on the availability activities and if you would like to pre-book, please contact your agent).
On this full day in Livingstone, you will have the chance to cross into Zimbabwe briefly to see the falls from that side in all its glory! -
Farewell to Zambia as we head across the mighty Zambezi on the ferry and back into Botswana and heading to the Lesoma Valley on the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The accommodations in the Lesoma Valley avoid the hustle of Kasane town and provide tranquil game viewing and birding opportunities in the Lesoma Valley, Chobe National Park and on the Chobe River itself.
Meals (B, L, D and local drinks)
Activities (boat cruise on the Chobe River, Game Drive in Lesoma and the Chobe National Park) -
Today will be spent exploring this area of the Chobe by boat and game drive.
Meals (B, L, D and local drinks)
Activities (morning game drive and afternoon boat or game drive depending on sightings reports) -
After a light breakfast we head south from Kasane through Nata and then towards Gweta Lodge. Situated near the Makgadikgadi Pans This area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikgadi which comprise the largest area of salt pans in the world covering some 37 000 sq km in overall extent. It is the last vestiges of Africa’s largest inland sea and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery.
This afternoon we shall take a walk through the village and engage with the local community and inhabitants to see how day to day life in a Botswana village is.
Meals (B, L, D)
Activities (Village Tour) -
This morning we shall head out towards the pans themselves to take in the wonders of the moon-like landscapes!
An afternoon Baobab and sundowner walk is always a nice way to end the final full day here.
Meals (B, L, D)
Activities (Pans Visit, Baobab Bush Walk) -
After breakfast, you will depart for Maun where we will expect to arrive approximately 12h00 for those guests who are departing
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All accommodation (in comfortable lodges or safari tents).
All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Services of a professional guide for the duration of the itinerary.
Transport in closed, air-conditioned vehicle (activities at lodges will be done with the lodge vehicles).
Activities as stated as included in the itinerary with relevant park fees.
Entrance to Victoria Falls Rainforest (Zambian side only).
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Travel or Medical Insurance.
Beverages.
All flights unless otherwise indicated.
Optional extra activities at the lodges not stated in the itinerary.
Visas.
Items of personal nature.
Staff gratuities.
Optional safari extensions.
*Minimum age on scheduled departures is 12 years old (any age can travel on private departures).
All safaris are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 guests and run with a maximum of 7 guests.
*Rates will be subject to surcharges if fuel prices increase and / or park fees increase.
**Rates are subject to single supplements as lodge based accommodation.
Please see our terms and conditions for cancellation policy.
*Denotes migratory species
NOTE: Although we make every effort to adhere to schedules and itineraries, these are subject to change subject toweather, roads, and animal movements and availability.
You will be notified of any changes.