Into the Okavango - 6 days

Into the Okavango - 6 days

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Into the Okavango - 6 days

6 Days Starting and ending in Maun

Visiting: Maun, Moremi, Khwai

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2405/ITO

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 7

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Minimum age 12 yrs old.

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

SMALL GROUP MOBILE CAMPING SAFARI Take in the wonderful wildlife and beautiful scenery of Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Community Area in Botswana's Okavango Delta - one of the natural wonders of the world. Enjoy daily game drives and cruise the waterways in a mokoro dugout canoe, on this 6-day full service safari which also includes a breathtaking scenic flight over the Okavango. Staying at mobile camps in comfortable Meru-style, en suite tents.

Highlights

  • Get a bird's eye view of the amazing ecosystem of the Okavango Delta on a spectacular scenic flight from Maun to Moremi

  • Moremi Game Reserve - discover the pristine wilderness of one of Africa's most beautiful reserves with its incredible spectrum of wildlife

  • Khwai Community Area - spot an array of wildlife in the Khwai area of the Okavango, with its beautiful landscapes

  • Go in search of wildlife on daily game drives in an open safari vehicle

  • Explore the pristine channels and lagoons of the Okavango on a scenic mokoro trip

  • Spend your nights at a comfortable mobile camp in the wilderness, enjoy drinks around the fire and fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Maun
Location: Maun, Moremi
Meals Included: Dinner

Maun - Moremi Game Reserve. Welcome to Botswana! On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met and transferred to a light aircraft. From here we enjoy a magical scenic flight over the incredible Okavango Delta. We'll be able to see for miles in all directions, and you may be able to see some of the Delta's bigger species, including elephants, as we pass overhead. Remember to bring your binoculars!
We land at a remote bush airstrip in the heart of Moremi Game Reserve, in the eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. Moremi is one of the most beautiful and varied reserves found on the African continent with huge concentrations of wildlife and incredible scenery. The reserve consists of both swamped areas, and dry-land areas.. The reserve protects around one-third of the Okavango and is home to all of the Big Five, including the rare black rhinoceros. There are also cheetah, hippo, giraffe, and even a population of endangered African wild dogs!
Enjoy a game drive through the reserve and a light lunch as we journey to our mobile camp in the Xakanaxa / Third Bridge area of Moremi where we will spend our first two nights. Settle in with a drink around the campfire and see which animal noises you recognize as darkness falls. The accommodation on this tour consists of simple but comfortable accommodation in en-suite walk-in Meru style tents.

Day 2 : Moremi Game Reserve
Location: Moremi, Maun
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up at sunrise and head out on an early morning game drive after breakfast.
Spot lumbering elephant herds, zebras, sleeping lions, and if we're really lucky, an elusive leopard or a pack of African wild dogs! Return to camp for lunch and then there's time to relax before heading out in search of wildlife again in the late afternoon as the animals awake from their day's slumber. Spend a second night at our mobile bush camp within the reserve.

Day 3 : Khwai River
Location: Khwai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Moremi Game Reserve - Khwai Community Area. This morning we eat an early breakfast before packing up the camp and heading out of Moremi Game Reserve and into the neighbouring Khwai Community Area. This 1,800 square kilometre concession is home to around 400 local tribes people and is separated from the reserve by the Khwai River. It is in this area that our mobile camp is set up for the next three nights.
The Khwai Community Area is tremendous for wildlife, boasting Moremi on one side, and the Okavango Delta on the other. Iconic species including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and African wild dog all live in the area. And it is a great spot for birdwatching too, with species such as the Malachite kingfisher and colourful little bee-eater making the most of the Khwai River.
The rest of day 3 and the next two days are spent exploring the region's lush floodplains on morning and afternoon game drives. We also enjoy a 2.5-hour mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) trip into the Okavango, exploring narrow channels and watching wildlife on the bank as it comes to drink. Evenings are spent camping at our comfortable mobile camp out in the bush.

Day 6 : Maun
Location: Maun
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Khwai Community Area - Maun. Today your Botswana safari comes to an end. After breakfast, we'll head back to Maun, and lunch will be provided along the way. Arriving at around noon, it's just a short walk to the airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Mobile en suite tents

  • 5 nights camping in comfortable walk in Meru-style tents with twin beds. En-suite bathrooms with a traditional hot water safari bucket shower and bush loo

  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners

  • All meals and selected drinks (wine, beer, G&T, selected soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water, Amarula)

  • A one way light aircraft game flight flying over Chiefs Island from Maun to Moremi and return light aircraft transfers

  • Experienced, licensed professional guide for the duration of your safari

  • Game drives and local transfers in custom-made open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats and long-range fuel tanks

  • All entrance and camping fees for national parks and game reserves.

  • Dedicated safari team including cook, camp assistant and back-up driver

  • Bathroom amenities (soap, shampoo and insect repellent)

  • Daily game drives and a 2½-hour mokoro trip

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What's Not Included

  • International / domestic flights, airport departure taxes and visas

  • Spirits other than gin

  • Optional activities

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    7

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Mobile en suite tents

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this Operator

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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