Botswana & Victoria Falls Self-Drive

Drive yourself wild on safari and include one of the world's most famous natural wonders
From $6,100 per person sharing

18 night Big 5 & Victoria Falls safari combining the best of 4×4 self-driving in a Fully Equipped Double Cab Toyota Landcruiser

Maun (1 night), Moremi Game Reserve (2 nights), Khwai (2 nights), Savute (2 nights), Chobe National Park & River (2 nights), Victoria Falls (2 nights), Nata (1 night), Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (2 nights), Nxai Pan (2 nights) and fly-in lodge in a private concession of the Okavango Delta (2 nights).

Dates are flexible – Trips are tailor-made to individual requirements to include more or less camping as preferred.

4×4 self-driving is, without doubt, one of the most experiential forms of travel you will find and accessible to just about everyone. If you are new to this, or would like to improve your skills, Driver Training is recommended. It’s fun, educational and well worthwhile. This superb itinerary has been designed to include a range of accommodation and experiences – perfect for those wanting to incorporate some comfort and style into the trip. Lodges don’t just provide the luxury of a bed, but also the expertise of qualified, professional guides who will find the best sightings and explain the animal behavior you will see. Camping retains the sense of adventure you only get when sleeping under the stars.

You will see widely contrasting landscapes and ecosystems which provide habitat to a great variety of Africa’s most well-known creatures, such as the Big 5, Giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, Impala and Warthog, as well as lesser known animals including the Red Lechwe and Sitatunga Antelope, Brown Hyena and endearing Meerkat, as well as prolific birdlife that flourish in the vast, protected wilderness here.

 

Camping (9 nights)
Salt Pans overnight (1 night)
Comfortable Lodgings (6 nights)
Luxury Fly-in Lodge (2 nights)

Includes:

  • All campsites park fees
  • B&B Basis Victoria Falls
  • Select meals and activities as indicated
  • Fully inclusive basis in Chobe and Luxury Lodge
  • Flights in and out of Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Driver Training

Excludes:

  • Fuel
  • Food for camping

Special features:

Owner operated self-drive safari company in Botswana.  You have 24/7 back-up assistance and help on the ground wherever you are. Superb wildlife and wilderness adventure. Hands on exploring in remote and challenging terrain. Blend of adventure and luxury.

Suitable for:

Everyone! All travellers keen to explore the wilds of Botswana, balancing adventure with comfort.  Popular with Families, Couples, Solo Travelers, Small groups,  Honeymoon/Romance, Wildlife Enthusiasts and lovers of the outdoors and nature.

Additional activities to the driving included:

At Chobe: Guided game drives in the National Park and boat cruises on the Chobe River.
At Victoria Falls: Visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.  Many additional activities available..
On the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans: Morning with the Meerkats, quad bike adventure and overnight on the salt pans themselves.
In the Okavango Delta Fly-in Safari Lodge: Guided game drives, bush walks and water activities as water levels permit.

Recommended additional destinations:

With your 4×4: In Botswana: Central Kalahari, The Okavango Panhandle, Tsodilo Hills
Regional: Namibia, Zimbabwe & Zambia
By Air: Cape Town & Mozambique
Other Self-Drive destinations Worldwide: Argentina & New Zealand

Closest International Airport:

Maun (via Johannesburg or Cape Town)

Open:

Year Round, though some activities and routes may be seasonal

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