Safari Extraordinaire: 18-Day vacation in South Africa, Namibia & Botswana

Day 1: En Route

Depart from home; en route to Johannesburg, South Africa.

Day 2: Johannesburg/Kruger National Park

Today we arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa where we transfer to Lanseria Airport for our flight to Pafuri Camp in Kruger National Park. Once we arrive at Pafuri that afternoon, we set off on our first safari.
Pafuri Camp (lunch, dinner)

Day 3 & 4: Kruger National Park

We spend the next two days on safari in Pafuri. This area is the wildest and most remote part of Kruger and offers great wildlife viewing, the best birding in the region, and an entirely unique perspective of Kruger National Park and the wilderness in Southern Africa.
Pafuri Camp (all meals)

Day 5: Kruger National Park/MalaMala Game Reserve

We transfer by light aircraft to MalaMala Game Reserve, located further south adjacent to Kruger National Park. That afternoon embark on a thrilling safari in this new African wilderness environment.
MalaMala Game Reserve (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 6 & 7: MalaMala Game Reserve

We spend the next two days on safari in search of all the magnificent wildlife Africa has to offer, from herds of elephants, to lions on the hunt, to elusive leopards, and everything in between. When we're not on safari, we spend time relaxing, enjoying MalaMala's fine cuisine, and soaking in the African surroundings.
MalaMala Game Reserve (all meals)

Day 8: MalaMala Game Reserve/Onguma Game Reserve

Today we transfer to Onguma Tree Top Camp via Johannesburg and Windhoek, Namibia. This camp is located in Onguma Game Reserve next to Etosha National Park. This destination promises to provide us with a dry, remote, though incredibly exciting, safari adventure.
Onguma Tree Top Camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 9 & 10: Onguma Game Reserve

Over the next two days we explore Onguma Game Reserve and Etosha National Park, the third largest park in Africa, in search of rare Black Rhinoceroses, giraffe, elusive desert dwelling elephants, and much more. Namibia's remote wilderness provides us with unique facet to our well-rounded southern African safari experience.
Onguma Tree Top Camp (all meals)

Day 11: Onguma Game Reserve/Okavango Delta

Today we fly to Maun via Windhoek, where we transfer by light aircraft to Xigera Camp located in the heart of the Okavango Delta. That afternoon we embark on a safari to see the surrounding wildlife.
Xigera Camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 12 & 13: Okavango Delta

We spend two days at Xigera Camp exploring the Okavango Delta. The safaris at Xigera are centered on the water, since we are in the middle of the Delta. We observe the wildlife by traveling on mokoros, which are flat-bottomed boats that slowly glide across the water, or on motorboats so that we can venture further from camp. During the day we also set off on bushwalks for an even more personal experience of the African wilderness.
Xigera Camp (all meals)

Day 14: Okavango Delta

We transfer to Duba Plains Camp, situated in the Okavango Delta's remote northern region. Duba Plains is famous for titanic clashes between huge herds of buffalo and aggressive prides of lions. This is one of the best places in all of Africa to witness action-packed lion hunts.
Duba Plains Camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 15 & 16: Okavango Delta

We embark on unforgettable safaris in an area that is considered to have some of the best game viewing in all of Africa. Duba Plains offers day safaris, night safaris, nature walks, and mokoro trips (water levels permitting).
Duba Plains Camp (all meals)

Day 17: Okavango Delta/Maun

Today is indeed a sad day - our safari adventure has come to an end! We fly to Maun, Botswana where we board our international flights home.
(breakfast)

Day 18: En Route

We arrive back home and share all our fabulous stories and photos with friends and family

Trip Departs: Daily
Trip Length: 18 days
Highlights: Pafuri Camp in northern Kruger, MalaMala Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, Onguma Tree Top Camp next to Etosha National Park in Namibia, Xigera Camp in the Okavango Delta, and Duba Plains Camp in the Okavango Delta's remote northern region
Note: Depending on flight schedules, layovers in Johannesburg and/or Windhoek may be necessary. These are not currently factored into the price

PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

FLIGHTS

International flights to Johannesburg and from Maun are not included. Necessary flights within Africa (Lanseria to Pafuri Camp to MalaMala to Onguma to Maun) are not included. The only flights that are included are the ones from Maun to Xigera Camp to Duba Plains Camp to Maun.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

All meals, entrance fees and participations costs for all activities, sightseeing, etc, accommodations, ground transportation, conservation and park fees, taxes, and expert guides, all as outlined in the itinerary. Prices also include comprehensive travel insurance, flights from Maun to Xigera Camp to Duba Plains Camp to Maun, as well as complimentary international flight arrangements upon request.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

International and domestic flights (except to/from camps in the Okavango Delta), alcohol, gratuities, passport/visa fees, and personal purchases.

WHAT IS THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT?

It is an additional charge added to the trip price for travelers requesting single occupancy accommodations.

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