Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is located in Northern Botswana, and we travel here by air on a short flight of 1 hour and 45 minutes from Johannesburg into Kasane. A further twenty minute drive will bring you to your lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River, just outside of the park. Your days will be spent heading out on game drives, embarking on boat cruises on the Chobe River, and meeting the local community in a Village Walkabout. Chobe is one of the most famous parks in Southern Africa, and is Botswana’s third largest park. It is made up of four distinct ecosystems with common sightings of elephants, buffalos, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles along the Chobe River.

ITINERARY

Day 1

• Flight ex Johannesburg International Airport to Kasane International Airport

• On arrival you will be met by a Safaris for Africa representative - please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Transferred to your lodge

• 1500 -1800: head out on your first safari activity as the sun sets

• 1900/1930: Wine and dine amid the sounds of the bush

• Overnight: Chobe Bakwena Lodge Full Board

Day 2

• 0500: Personal wake-up call

• 0530: grab a bite of continental breakfast

• Morning safari activity - It is a 15-20min drive to the entrance of the majestic Chobe National Park. From here you will meander through the bush and along the banks of the river on the tail of elephant, impala or lion! There will be opportunity for a brief leg stretch and to quench your thirst with tea or coffee in the morning, or something a little stronger in the afternoon!

• 1130 onwards: Lunch time begins

• 1230 – 1430: Relax, read, snooze, swim, wander, bird watch, lounge...

• 1430: Tea time! Enjoy afternoon tea & light bites

• 1500 -1800: Game drive in the park or a boat cruise on the Chobe River for more exceptional wildlife sightings

• 1900/1930: Dinner

• Overnight: Chobe Bakwena Lodge Full Board

Day 3

• 0545 - 1030/1100: cameras at the ready for morning activity – the time you will return to the lodge is dependent on game sightings

• It’s not only the stunning game that we want you to get close and personal to – a guided bicycle tour and/or village walk offers you the chance to experience and understand the local customs and culture and take a little slice of village life back home with you

• Tea-time

• Safari activity

• Dinner under the stars

• Overnight: Chobe Bakwena Lodge Full Board

Day 4

• Depending on your flight time you will head out on your final safari activity in Chobe National Park

• Transfer to Kasane International Airport

• Flight ex Kasane to Johannesburg

• Bon Voyage!

Please note:

• Children of all ages are welcome

• Rates: Free for 0-2yrs, 3-11yrs pay 50% of adult per person sharing rate, 12+yrsfull price

• Private activities are compulsory for families travelling with children 11 years & under

Included in tour:

• 3 Nights Chobe Bakwena Lodge

• Return flights to Johannesburg International Airport

• All meals

• Wine, beer, cider, soft drinks, water

• Laundry

• Levies & taxes

• 6 x activities

• Transfers to and from Kasane airport

• Chobe National Park Fees

Excluded from tour:

• Spirits & premium drink brands

• Additional activities

• Telephone calls

• All purchases of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Travel Insurance

• Visa fees where relevant

What to bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Neutral colour tones for your safari attire

• Camera

• Swimwear

• Sunhat, sunglasses, suncream

• Binoculars