The Eland Accommodated Safari Northbound

Day 1: Gaborone, comfortable lodge

The safari starts at the lodge where your guide will meet you after arrival for a safari briefing. Bush Ways is happy to assist in booking transfers from Sir Seretse Khama International al Airport (Gaborone) to the lodge, extra charges apply.  You will have your afternoon at leisure to do a city tour (extra charges apply) or relax by the poolside. Lunch and dinner at own expense.

Overnight: Town Lodge or similar

Day 2: Serowe - comfortable lodge

After breakfast you will start your journey north and will spend the night in a charming hotel. Your guide will take you to a rhino sanctuary for an afternoon game drive where you will have an opportunity to see white and black rhinos, giraffe, steenbok and wildebeest. Dinner at own expense. Night spent in a comfortable hotel.  (B, L)

Gaborone – Serowe: 306km, 3.5h

Overnight: Serowe Hotel or similar

Day 3: Makgadikgadi, comfortable camp

You will wake up as the sun rises and enjoy breakfast before heading to the Makgadikgadi area enjoying lunch enroute. You will spend the next two nights at an oasis on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. The afternoon will be spent in the village of Khumaga, a small village of about 1000 people. You can find out about their way of life and further insight into the local culture. (B, L, D)

Serowe – Boteti: 411km, 5h

Overnight: Boteti River Camp or similar

Day 4: Makgadikgadi, comfortable camp

An early morning start to explore the surrounding national parks, which are home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife as well as predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. In addition, this area is famous for one of the largest zebra migrations in Africa, which you may have the opportunity to witness. (B, L, D)

Overnight: Boteti River Camp or similar

Day 5: Moremi/Khwai, guest house

After breakfast you will make your way west, you will stop over in Maun where you will enjoy lunch (at own expense) at a local restaurant. Your adventure then proceeds to Khwai, you will have the option of taking an air transfer that afternoon to Khwai (1 hour, inclusive of 15 minute scenic flight, rate TBA by your guide/agent – to be booked during the safari, payment in USD cash only) alternatively continue on with your guide and vehicle through beautiful wildlife areas, game viewing as you go. Your journey is to the Khwai River area, on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve – one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and late afternoon as the sun sets. Night at Khwai Guesthouse in the Khwai Village. (B, D)

Boteti River Camp – Khwai: 340 km, ±6 hrs (excluding lunch stop over)

Overnight: Khwai Guest House or similar

Day 6: Moremi/Khwai, guest house

You will further discover this region of the famous Okavango Delta, you will do game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession and have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion into a community-managed concession area. Your guide will take you on a scenic drive to the mokoro station where you will meet your mokoro poler/guide, who will share with you hidden secrets of this water system. (B, L, D)

Overnight: Khwai Guest House or similar

Day 7: Chobe, comfortable lodge

The safari then heads north towards a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park, where you will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. This day will be a full day activity as we will do a full day of game drives through the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park towards the Chobe flood plains. You will have your lunch break en-route and arrive late afternoon at your lodge. (B, L, D) 

Khwai – Chobe: 200 km, 10 hrs (including game drives)

Overnight: Chobe Elephant Camp or similar

Day 8: Chobe, comfortable lodge

Time is spent in northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at Chobe Elephant Camp you will do a game drive and boat cruise within the Chobe National Park where you immerse yourself into this incredible area from both land and water.  (B, L, D)

Overnight: Chobe Elephant Camp or similar

Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, comfortable lodge

Today the journey takes you to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (Visa required) where you will spend two nights at a comfortable lodge. The lodge team will assist you with arranging activities of your choice that you can enjoy during your stay (at own expense). Spend the afternoon at leisure, visiting the majestic falls or shop for curios. Dinner at own expense. (B) (L, D at own expense)

Chobe – Victoria Falls:  160 km, ±3.5 hrs driving (plus border crossing)

Overnight: Pioneers or similar

Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The lodge has an activities desk where you can make bookings for the day to explore Vic Falls town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked. (B)

Overnight: Pioneers or similar

Day 11: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – END of the safari

SAFARI FRANK is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, Kasane, or any nearby lodges at an additional cost.