Wilderness Dawning Safari

Wilderness Dawning offers two very good overland safaris through northern Botswana for the more budget conscious traveler. These non-participation camping safaris accommodate a maximum of nine guests, and cover all the major game-viewing highlights of Botswana, including the Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta, the Savuti Channel, and Chobe National Park, ending in Victoria Falls. The 14 day safari includes the Kalahari Desert. Guides have a minimum of ten years' experience conducting safaris.

• Itinerary 14 Days 
• Itinerary 10 Days 
• Dates and Rates 2024

Best of Botswana - 14 Day Overland Safari

Day 1: Nata Sanctuary

Departure point is the Zambezi Waterfront Hotel (Livingstone). Guests are required to be at the reception at 08h00. You will depart Livingstone by road transfer (08h30), and the safari travels via the Kazungula border into Botswana where you will meet your guide. Guide will assist with drinks purchase in Kasane and we will head for the Nata Sanctuary, situated on the edge of the Madgadigadi salt pans, with a picnic lunch en-route. We arrive at Nata in the late afternoon, and enjoy our first spectacular sunset on the pans before returning to camp for dinner. (Lunch and Dinner included).

Days 2-3: Nxai Pan

 On the morning of day 2 we move camp due west to Nxai Pan National Park, enjoying lunch at the ancient Baines' Baobabs along the way. The next two nights are spent camping at Nxai Pan, with game-drives during the day to search for the many species of antelope that graze on the Pan, and the predators that stalk them. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

 

Day 4: Maun

After a morning drive we say good bye to this unique area and its wildlife. A short drive takes us to our hotel in Maun, where there is a pleasant bar and swimming pool. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast). Lunch and dinner at guests own expense.

Days 5 and 6: Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa)

This morning we travel by road to the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve, in an area of permanent flood within the Okavango Delta. We arrive at our campsite around lunch time, then relax before our afternoon game-drive. This is a very game-rich part of the Delta and the Moremi Reserve, and we can expect to see a lot of wildlife along the waterways and in the floodplains.

Game viewing is done along the waterways and floodplains. Species such as giraffe, Zebra and wildebeest are but a few that occur here. Overnight camping in the Xakanaxa area. On day six we explore the crystal clear channels of the Delta by motor boat, followed by a picnic lunch on a sand bank in the heart of this permanent water system. Overnight camping. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 7 and 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Khwai)

We start our journey to Khwai by boating to the mainland at Xakanaxa, and then travel by vehicle along the Khwai River flood plain to our private camping site, where we will spend the next two nights. Early morning and afternoon game-drives deliver game-viewing of the highest standard, with animals being drawn to the area by the waters of the Khwai River. There is of course, that obligatory siesta during the hottest part of the day. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 9 and 10: Chobe National Park (Savuti)

We travel by vehicle to the mysterious Savuti Channel, located in the south western portion of Chobe National Park. This area of rocky hills and open, dry marshland is most famous for its concentrations of lion, and bull elephants. We camp here for two nights, conducting morning and afternoon game-drives through the area in search of the wildlife that has made Savuti famous. Time permitting, we also visit some San Bushman paintings hidden in the rocky outcrops. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 11 and 12: Chobe National Park (Serondella)

Continuing northwards, we make our campsite at Serondella, close to the great Chobe River. This part of Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephant, said to be the largest in Africa. We explore the banks of the Chobe River and the adjacent teak forests in the course of our morning and afternoon game-drives, searching for elephant, hippo, lion, and the many other species of game that make their home in this area. Game-viewing by boat is also available as an extra activity at guests' own expense. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Day 13 - Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

After a final game-drive along the Chobe, we head for the border post at Kazungula and arrive at our lodge in Livingstone. Afternoon is at leisure for optional activities (guests own expense). Overnight Zambezi Waterfront (Bed, Breakfast). Victoria Falls entry is not included in the tour.

Day 14 - Victoria Falls

After breakfast the safari ends. (Breakfast).

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Highlights of Botswana - 10 Day Safari

Day 1: Moremi Game Reserve

Guests arrive at Maun airport, where they are met by a Wilderness Dawning representative and fly by light aircraft to Xakanaxa. This game-rich area forms part of the permanent Okavango Delta and also falls within Moremi Game Reserve. This evening we enjoy our first game-drive along the waterways and around the floodplains of the Delta. (Lunch and Dinner included).

Day 2: Moremi Game Reserve (Xakanaxa)

We explore the crystal clear channels of the Delta by motorboat. Picnic lunch on a sand bank, in the heart of this permanent water system. Overnight camping Xakanaxa (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 3 and 4: Moremi Game Reserve (Kwai)

We start our journey to Kwai by boating to the mainland at Xakanaxa, and then travel by vehicle along the Kwai River flood plain to our private camping site, where we will spend the next two nights. Early morning and afternoon game-drives deliver game-viewing of the highest standard, with animals being drawn to the area by the waters of the Kwai River. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 5 and 6: Chobe National Park (Savuti)

We travel by vehicle to the mysterious Savuti Channel, going via the Mababe Depression. Savuti is located in the south western portion of Chobe National Park, and is most famous for its concentrations of lion, and bull elephants. We camp here for two nights, conducting game-drives through the area in search of the wildlife that has made Savuti famous. Time permitting, we also visit some San Bushman paintings hidden in the rocky outcrops. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Days 7 and 8: Chobe National Park (Serondella)

Continuing northwards, we make our campsite at Serondella, close to the great Chobe River. This part of Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephant, said to be the largest in Africa. We explore the banks of the Chobe River and the adjacent teak forests in the course of our morning and afternoon game-drives, searching for elephant, hippo, lion, and the many other species of game that make their home in this area. Afternoon game-viewing by boat is also available as an extra activity at guests' own expense. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).

Day 9: Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

After a final game-drive along the Chobe, we head for the border post at Kazungula and arrive in Livingstone. Afternoon is at leisure for optional activities (guests own expense). Overnight Waterfront Hotel (B,B). Victoria Falls entry is not included in the tour.

Day 10: Livingstone, Zambia

After breakfast, the safari ends. (Breakfast).

The typical camping experience.		The safari vehicle.

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Dates and Rates 2024

14 Day Best of Botswana Safari                           Livingstone to Livingstone

10 Day Highlights of Botswana Safari Moremi to Livingstone

Tour Code	Start Date	Finish Date	Tour Code	Start Date	Finish Date
WD04FEB24	04 Feb	17 Feb	WM08FEB24	08 Feb	17 Feb
WD19FEB24	19 Feb	03 Mar	WM23FEB24	23 Feb	03 Mar
WD11MAR24	11 Mar	24 Mar	WM15MAR24	15 Mar	24 Mar
WD25MAR24	25 Mar	07 Apr	WM29MAR24	29 Mar	07 Apr
WD08APR24	08 Apr	21 Apr	WM12APR24	12 Apr	21 Apr
WD22APR24	22 Apr	05 May	WM26APR24	26 Apr	05 May
WD07MAY24	07 May	20 May	WM11MAY24	11 May	20 May
WD20MAY24	20 May	02 Jun	WM24MAY24	24 May	02 Jun
WD03JUN24	03 Jun	16 Jun	WM07JUN24	07 Jun	16 Jun
WD17JUN24	17 Jun	30 Jun	WM21JUN24	21 Jun	30 Jun
WD01JUL24	01 Jul	14 Jul	WM05JUL24	05 Jul	14 Jul
WD15JUL24	15 Jul	28 Jul	WM19JUL24	19 Jul	28 Jul
WD29JUL24	29 Jul	11 Aug	WM02AUG24	02 Aug	11 Aug
WD12AUG24	12 Aug	25 Aug	WM16AUG24	16 Aug	25 Aug
WD25AUG24	25 Aug	07 Sep	WM29AUG24	29 Aug	07 Sep
WD09SEP24	09 Sep	22 Sep	WM13SEP24	13 Sep	22 Sep
WD23SEP24	23 Sep	06 Oct	WM27SEP24	27 Sep	06 Oct
WD06OCT24	06 Oct	19 Oct	WM10OCT24	10 Oct	19 Oct
WD29OCT24	29 Oct	11 Nov	WM02NOV24	02 Nov	11 Nov
WD02DEC24	02 Dec	15 Dec	WM06DEC24	06 Dec	15 Dec
WD16DEC24	16 Dec	29 Dec	WM20DEC24	20 Dec	29 Dec

Tour Cost US$	01 Dec - 31 Mar: $4,680  01 Apr - 31 May: $4,850  01 Jun - 30 Jun/ 01 Sep - 30 Nov: $5,180  01 Jul - 31 August: $5,550	Tour Cost US$	01 Dec - 31 Mar: $4,210  01 Apr - 31 May: $4,340  01 Jun - 30 Jun/ 01 Sep - 30 Nov: $4,450  01 Jul - 31 August: $5,150
Single Supplement	01 Dec - 31 May/ 01 Jun - 30 Jun/ 01 Sep - 30 Nov: $350  01 Jul - 31 August: $370	Single Supplement	01 Dec - 31 May/ 01 Jun - 30 Jun/ 01 Sep - 30 Nov: $350  01 Jul - 31 August: $370

 

INCLUDED

Botswana Value Added Tax, Use of 4x4 vehicles, professional guide, back up vehicles and camp staff, all camping equipment (including camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag, fitted sheet, pillow and pillow case), camping on full board (excluding drinks), 1 night accommodation in Victoria Falls (B&B only), 1 night accommodation in Maun on the 14 day safari (B&B), Botswana National Parks entrance and camping fees, full day boating in the delta, charter flight into Xakanaxa on the 10 day safari.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfares, mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, any gratuities, any personal expenses, visa fees and departure taxes, optional boat cruise in Chobe, travel insurance, extra activities not specified.

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