STAGE

Stage 08

Maun - Maun

28.2. to 7.3.2015

Distance: 630 km

Accommodation: Hotel

Challenge

Offroad

Wildlife

 8 Days

 4.980 €

Lodge safari in the Okavango Delta

In the far north of Botswana is a unique natural paradise just waiting to be discovered. Game drives through the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s last remaining intact ecosystems, are the perfect way to watch the big five and other animals in their natural habitats. Whether prides of lions lazing in the shade of acacia trees, herds of buffalo and zebra roaming through the savannah, elephants cooling off in waterholes or leopards lolling on tree branches, this impressive offroad safari along the banks of the Okavango and through the Chobe National Park will leave you with amazing, unforgettable memories.

Crossing the Moremi and Chobe National Parks

Extensive game drives and safaris in the Okavango Delta

Overnight stays in luxurious lodges

Driving along tracks through the Savuti Marsh and along the Khwai River

Optional boat trip through the Okavango Delta

Highlights

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Day 1:

separate outbound travel

Day 2:
Maun I

Initial group meeting in the evening and discussion of the upcoming days. Hotel

Day 3:

140 km Maun - Moremi I

We head north into the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, driving along sandy tracks through the natural habitat of large herds of zebras, elephants and gazelles. Accommodation in stylish lodges at Xakanaxa Bay

Day 4:

120 km Moremi I

Animal spotting game drive at daybreak. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Free time during the afternoon. Optional: boat trip through the Okavango Delta. Game drive at sunset. Lodge

Day 5:

160 km Moremi – Savute I

The route runs along the Khwai River through the Mababe Depression on exciting sandy tracks to the Chobe National Park. In the evening,

we reach the idyllically located Savuti Elephant Lodge in the Chobe National Park. Lodge

Day 6:

210 km Savute – Moremi I

We head out on safari at dawn before continuing through the Savute Marsh to the Khwai River in the Moremi National Park. At sunset, we take a long game drive around the Khwai River. Exclusive tented lodge

Day 7:

Moremi - Maun I

After breakfast we head south, out of the Moremi National Park and on to Maun. Separate departure in the afternoon.

Day 8:

arrival in Germany.