Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.

Hygieneprotocol

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Others

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends. Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation

Simple hotel (1 nt single or twin), participation camping (5 nts), bush camping (1 nt).

Not included:

Others

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe customized safari truck for the long drives. 3. Sleeping bags can not be rented on any of our Africa overland or safari trips 4. According to the WHO and CDC, there is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to Botswana from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently travelled to a Yellow Fever endemic country (with entry stamps in your passport), including the following countries (but not limited to): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. **We advise all travelers to Botswana who are coming from one of the above countries, or who have visited them in the last 10 years, to be prepared with a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or letter from your doctor with proof of vaccination. Yellow Fever inoculations need to be administered at least 10 days prior to your entry into the country. Border officials in Botswana have been strictly enforcing these requirements. Travelers without the correct documentation run the risk of being denied entry, and will not be able to continue with the tour. (Any additional travel expenses will be on your own account.) ** 5. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. 6.MONEY EXCHANGE We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 7. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.Soweto - Soweto Tour (1100-1650 per person) Johannesburg - Apartheid Museum (180ZAR per person) Chobe National Park - Chobe River Sunset Cruise - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person) - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins (150USD per person) - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Zambezi Bungee Jump (168USD per person) Livingstone - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Swim (125USD per person) - Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls (360USD per person) - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Morning Breezer (125USD per person) Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person) - Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Johannesburg - Apartheid Museum (100ZAR per person) Soweto - Soweto Tour (1100-1650 per person) Chobe National Park - Chobe River Sunset Cruise (47USD per person) - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 12-13min (150USD per person) - Zambezi Bungee Jump (176USD per person) - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (133USD per person) - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) Livingstone - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Morning Breezer (98-123USD per person) - Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls (175USD per person) - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Swim (133-183USD per person) Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (176USD per person) - Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person)

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Johannesburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Additional Notes: Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you have all visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain visas upon arrival at the border.
Day 2 Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get ready to check another country off those travel lists as you and the group pass across the border into Botswana. We’re not going to lie, today will be a lot of driving, but use this opportunity to talk with your group, swap stories, and watch as the landscape changes around you from the desolate scenery of central-eastern Botswana to the wild bush within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The group will stop here for the night to set up camp, enjoy each other’s company around a fire, and fall peacefully asleep beneath the stars.
Today’s travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Martins Drift to Serowe 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)
Day 3 Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

You didn’t think the group was leaving before taking part in a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary did you? Good, because there’s not a chance. Get out there in an open air vehicle with a guide to spot some wildlife.

Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun. Scroll through your camera roll checking the pictures you’ve already snapped while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Serowe to Maun 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
Day 4 Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today is going to be busy, but fun, and man do we wish we were going with you on this epic adventure.

You’ll wake to the sounds and smells of the bush around you. Later, dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour on a much more intimate level.

From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire… cheers!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Safari vehicle: Maun to Okavango Delta 01:00 Hr(s)
- Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta Excursion

Additional Notes: Pack a small bag for this overnight excursion; we’ll leave our big bags with the Lando. Please note that there are no showers or running water for toilets. Bring along 5 litres of water for both drinking and cleaning.
Day 5 Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful sunrises in the world and today (if the weather is just right) you will get to experience the almost too vibrant colours of that quintessential sunrise that we all picture when we think of going on safari to Africa.

Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Gweta where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)
- Safari vehicle: Okavango Delta to Maun 01:00 Hr(s)
- Lando: Maun to Gweta 04:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight’s campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.
Day 6 Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Travel to Kasane and choose to embark on a river cruise through Chobe NP, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.

Drive through the verdant lands between Gweta and Kasane. Witness how rain brings life to the salt pans, awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps in the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the great big African sky.
Today we journey to Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. The best way to appreciate one of Botswana’s national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Gweta to Kasane 06:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Day 7 Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. All that driving is bound to make you hungry and we have a treat for you today! The group will be having a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers supported Lusumpuko Women’s Club. With full bellies and even more full hearts, get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls.

Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That’s okay, we understand. Either way the choice is yours, but remember you’re here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe, then continue on to the town of Victoria Falls. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, or bungee jump (with the waterfall in sight).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Botswana - Zimbabwe)
- Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

Additional Notes: Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Day 8 Day 8: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Depart anytime.

Alas, all good things must come to an end... or do they? If you aren’t ready to go home just yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Victoria Falls is frequently used as a base for travellers wishing to participate in the many activities and excursions available in the area. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book post-tour accommodation.

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Botswana And Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives

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Itinerary of your trip Botswana And Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives

Day 1: Johannesburg

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Victoria Falls

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