The Best of Botswana: An In-Depth Safari Experience

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Venture into the Botswanan wilderness to witness elephants, lions, leopards and more, as a local expert teaches you about Botswana’s four unique ecosystems and their cultures.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • With expert naturalists, get up close to some of the most incredible creatures on the planet
    • Explore the wonderfully diverse flora and fauna in Botswana’s four unique ecosystems
    • Experience authentic Botswana culture on excursions to local villages to meet students and residents

What's this trip about?

    Venture into the Botswanan wilderness to witness elephants, lions, leopards and more, as a local expert teaches you about Botswana’s four unique ecosystems and their cultures.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 11 nights of accommodations
    • 33 meals (11B, 5BR, 6L, 11D)
    • 8 expert-led lectures
    • 17 expert-led field trips
    • 5 flights during the program
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive Johannesburg, Check-in, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Location: Johannesburg Meal: D Hotel: Courtyard Hotel Eastgate Activity note: Hotel check-in from 2:00pm Afternoon: Check in at the hotel and relax before the welcome dinner. Dinner: At the hotel, enjoy a buffet welcome dinner including a starter and entrée with s...
Day 3

Fly to Botswana, Chobe National Park, Overview of Botswana
Location: Chobe National Park Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Chobe Game Lodge

Activity note: Flight is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Game drives throughout the program typically last between 3 to 4 hours in the early mornings and late afternoons, when the animals are most acti...

Day 4

Game Drive, Sustainable Tourism Class, Game-viewing Cruise
Location: Chobe National Park Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Chobe Game Lodge Breakfast: Early morning tea/coffee, fresh fruit juices, rusks and muffins will be served at the lodge prior to the morning game drive departing. Upon our return to the lodge after the game drive, a more ...
Day 5

Safari Game Drives
Location: Chobe National Park Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Chobe Game Lodge Breakfast: Early morning coffee/tea and snacks prior to game drive, followed by a substantial lodge buffet after the game drive. Morning: We will embark on an early morning game drive within the park, ...
Day 6

Fly To Savute, Elephant Class, Game Drive
Location: Western Chobe National Park (Savute) Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Savute Safari Lodge Activity note: Flight is approximately 45 minutes. Flights between safari lodges are dependent on the movement of the guests within the lodging circuit. It is possible we may have shor...
Day 7

Game Drive, The San (Bushmen) Class, Game Drive
Location: Western Chobe National Park (Savute) Meal: B,BR,D Hotel: Savute Safari Lodge Breakfast: At the lodge prior to the morning game drive, early morning tea/coffee and light breakfast items will be served, including fresh fruit, yogurt, toast and cereals. Mornin...
Day 8

Fly To Moremi, Okavango Delta Class & Game Drive
Location: Moremi Game Reserve Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Camp Xakanaxa Activity note: Flight is approximately 35 minutes. Flights between safari lodges are dependent on the movement of the guests within the lodging circuit. It is possible we may have short stops to allow other ...
Day 9

Game Drive, Free Time, Boat Safari
Location: Moremi Game Reserve Meal: B,BR,D Hotel: Camp Xakanaxa

Breakfast: At the lodge prior to the morning game drive, early morning tea/coffee and light breakfast items will be served, including fresh fruit, yogurt, toast and cereals.

Morning: We will explor...

Day 10

Game Drive, Importance of Termites Class,Boat Safari
Location: Moremi Game Reserve Meal: B,BR,D Hotel: Camp Xakanaxa

Breakfast: Lodge buffet.

Morning: We will have an early morning game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, the only officially protected area of the Okavango Delta. Following brunch, we will have an opport...

Day 11

Fly To Makgadikgadi Pans, Rhinos Class, Game Drive
Location: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Leroo La Tau

Activity note: Flight is approximately 55 minutes. Flights between safari lodges are dependent on the movement of the guests within the lodging circuit. It is possible we may have short stops to...

Day 12

Local Village Visit, Lions Class, Game Drive
Location: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Meal: B,BR,D Hotel: Leroo La Tau Breakfast: At the lodge, enjoy a buffet including a variety of items such as cold cereal, cold meat, cheeses, toast, and fresh fruit, plus coffee, tea, fresh juice, water. Morning: This mornin...
Day 13

Game Drive, Fly To Johannesburg, Program Concludes
Location: In Flight Meal: B,BR Activity note: Flight to Maun is approximately 55 minutes. Flight from Maun to Johannesburg is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Gr...
Day 14

In Transit From Program
In Flight Morning: Arrive North America.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,899
Price per day$564
Last Updated: 1/5/2022

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Meals Included
  • 32 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 5 Brunches
  • 5 Lunches
  • 11 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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