Botswana 9 Day Explorer Maun to Maun

Your tour starts in Maun After own expense transfer you will arrive at the Drifters Maun Lodge to meet the tour en route to the Delta. This afternoon we relax at the lodge before enjoying a catered meal and a comfortable night. Meals: D; Accommodation: Twin Bedded Tented Units

After an early start, we leave the lodge and head back towards Maun in time to catch your connecting flights into the Okavango Delta. The Okavango River, emanating from central Angola, far to the northwest, flows south- and eastwards, before slowing and spreading into one of the world's only true inland deltas, creating as it does so a unique ecosystem that supports a huge variety of animal and plant life. The sight of a Jacana striding delicately amongst the flowering lilies, the Bee Eater diving to prey on an unsuspecting insect, and of course the familiar cry of the African Fish Eagle - all combine to create the canvas of one of nature's unique masterpieces. The river, eventually spilling its contents into the vast plains of the Makgadikgadi sands, disappears Our comfortable and well appointed camp on the edge of one of the largest lagoons serves as a base from which we explore. We will glide through narrow reed-lined channels by mokoro, walk on uninhabited islands, and picnic in the wilderness, while learning about the animals and plants of the Delta from local guides who have grown up in the area. Through informal interaction with the guides, we will have the opportunity to learn about the local people and their way of life in this isolated wilderness. We will also have time to simply relax and enjoy the views over a glistening lagoon from a beautiful wooden deck, cold drink in hand, go for a walk with our guide, or take a refreshing dip in the pool. One afternoon we enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise on a boat. Meals: B L D; B L D; Accommodation: Twin Bedded Tented Units Included Highlights/Activity: - Okavango Delta - Guided walks in the Delta led by local Motswana guides - Mokoro trip - Sunset boat trip Optional Activities: -None all included

Starting early, we transfer back to the airstrip to catch a second flight over the vast expanse of the Delta and Moremi National park, to the Khwai airstrip. Be sure to take in the breath taking sight of the vast expanse of the Delta, and also keep an eye out for the wildlife that inhabits it. Whilst in the air our support vehicle will have gone ahead with your luggage and all the camp equipment, On landing you will be met by the Drifters ground Crew and transported in open vehicle game viewers to our campsite on the banks of the Khwai river, where the support staff have erected our tents. This wild experience is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the tour. For the next 4 days, we game drive extensively during the day, to stop at hides and water holes at leisure, and to make the most of our time here. We travel in well-equipped, open 4x4 Land Cruisers, with our local Motswana guides, exploring the banks of the Khwai concession and the famous reserves of Moremi and Savuti or Our route is flexible and depends on the season.. The vegetation is constantly changing, from open plains with palm trees, to marshland, to dense Mopane woodlands or Acacia scrub. This variety of habitats makes for excellent game viewing.The 4x4s aren't just for show, as the national parks are truly wild places, the roads just tracks in the sand. We carry only our cameras and day packs, a picnic lunch, and drinks for the road, Towards sunset we arrive back at our camp in the bush, where the ground staff have a lit a warm fire to welcome us.After a hearty meal its time to retire, Drifting off to sleep to the howl of the distant hyena or the earthy roar of a lion, and even the deep grunt of a half-submerged hippo. We use an exclusive campsite on the banks of the Khwai river, completely secluded and undeveloped - it is as if we are the first people here, and are alone in the world. We bring everything we will need with us, and leave nothing behind when we depart. Our backup crew remain with us throughout, so we can concentrate on the wilderness. Depending on the ever changing conditions in the National Parks we might also venture into the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve or the unique Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Meals: B L D; B L D; B L D; B L D; Accommodation: Serviced Camping (2 person dome tents) Included Highlights/Activity: - 4x4 open vehicle game drives - Private non-fenced campsite - Extensive first-hand game viewing experience - Explore the heart of National Geographic's photography region Optional Activities: - None, all included

Our last morning in the parks, we slowly game drive our way back to Maun. We enjoy an own-expense lunch, and have some time to explore the town, We will spend some time stocking up on basic supplies, before travelling the short distance out of town to the Drifters Maun Tented Lodge, our stop for the night. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Boteti River. This river is known to change its flow direction, depending upon the season and rainfall patterns. The lodge offers comfortable tented en-suite accommodation, swimming pool, bar, restaurant and birdlife. This afternoon we relax at the lodge before enjoying a catered meal and a comfortable night. Meals: B; D; (Lunch on this day is own expense in Maun) Distance: +- 225 km Accommodation: Drifters Maun Tented Lodge - Twin-bedded tented units Included Highlights/Activity: - Game drive on the way out of the park - Visit to Maun Optional Activities: - Game flight, fixed wing or helicopter

The tour will officially end after breakfast at our accommodation In Maun.

2 Nights Lodge, 2 Nights Canvas 4 Nights serviced Camping

Open 4x4 game drive vehicles and 2 flights are used for this tour.

Most of the meals on this tour are included in the tour price. When a meal is not included, it is highlighted in the tour itinerary