BotswanaComplete Botswana: National Parks & Delta Wildlife
Arrive at any time. This evening attend a welcome meeting and get to know your fellow group members and CEO. Dinner will be included at the lodge.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards at the lodge. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Thebe River Safari Lodge
Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.
Chobe National Park Morning Safari Drive
Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source. During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.
Free Time
The afternoon will be free for travellers to partake in optional activities in the area or to simply relax in the cozy setting of the lodge.
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Accommodation
Thebe River Safari Lodge
Depart for Nata after breakfast and arrive in the early afternoon. Then, take advantage of free time to explore on your own and perhaps choose to go on another optional safari drive to enjoy the sunset. Dinner is included back at the lodge in the evening.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Take advantage of this free afternoon in Nata to relax or book another optional safari drive. Drives in the area will take you out into the unique landscape of the salt pans and give you a taste of the incredible wildlife that can be found there.
Accommodation
Elephant Sands Lodge
Start the day early with a guided bush walk where you’ll learn about the fascinating uses of native plants and how to identify different kinds of animal tracks. Being on foot is a unique way to smell, hear, and experience the essence of the bush. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day free in this incredible area that offers a fascinating contrast between a lush oasis and surrounding arid plain. Choose between a safari drive through the landscape, or simply spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring the lodge’s surroundings. Dinner will be included tonight.
Nata Area Bushwalk
Head out into the bush to learn more about the area. Keep your eyes open and your binoculars ready to spot eagles, bustards, flamingoes, and blue-cheeked bee-eaters.
Free Time
Spend most of the day free to do as you choose. Options available are safari drives, horseback riding, and relaxing at the lodge with the beautiful sounds of nature as your background music.
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Accommodation
Elephant Sands Lodge
Travel to Maun today and arrive at the lodge around lunchtime. Maun is considered the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Upon arrival there will be free time to get settled and then you can choose to experience a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta. Dinner at the lodge is included tonight.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy free time in Maun this afternoon. Choose to book the Delta Scenic Helicopter Flight or simply relax at the lodge after today's longer drive.
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Accommodation
Cresta Riley's Hotel
After breakfast at the lodge in Maun the group will enjoy a day excursion into the Okavango Delta. This special place is the world’s largest inland delta, creating a unique ecosystem with lush wetlands and islands amid the Kalahari Desert. Search for epic wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, and a vast array of birds. Enjoy a traditional mokoro ride along the waterways, and soak up the landscapes and animals that can be found in this premier African safari destination. Tonight, return to the hotel in Maun for a relaxing evening and included dinner.
Okavango Delta Excursion
Enjoy wildlife walks, wildlife viewing, mokoro trips, and birdwatching in the pristine wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. This excursion is a day trip and the group will be returning to the hotel in Maun for the evening.
Accommodation
Cresta Riley's Hotel
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
