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Gateway to the Wilds - Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta
• Fully Inclusive Safari Embark on a spectacular 8 day discovery, combining Mosi oa Tunya (Victoria Falls), big game spotting in the Chobe region and Mokoro rides (dugout canoe) in the Okavango Day 1 & 2: Victoria Falls, The Smoke that Thunders
Upon your arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be met by a South Africa 365 representative and road transferred a short distance to your Victoria Falls safari lodge. A wonder of the natural world, Victoria Falls, known as Mosi oa Tunya or the smoke that thunders, were named by explorer David Livingstone in 1855 after his queen. At 1708 metres wide and with drops of up to 107m into the gorge below, the mighty Zambezi river plunges at an average rate of 550,000 cubic metres every minute. Two overnights at in a hotel of your choice on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls or the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls, on a bed and breakfast and including scheduled activities (Additional activities can be arranged at additional cost) Day 3 & 4: Chobe National Park
After breakfast , a South Africa 365 representative will road transfer you approximately 1.5 hours to your Lodge on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana. The Chobe National Park offers safari travellers the opportunity to experience four different eco-systems and contrasting views of this African wilderness. Huge herds of migratory elephant move seasonally across the Chobe National Park, and the park has an abundance of major species and apex predators like lion, leopard and wild dog. Two overnights at any of our Chobe Safari Lodges (including options in the Linyanti and Saviti Marsh area, your consultant will advise you which is best), on a full board basis including park fees and scheduled activities. (Tiger-fishing generally at additional expense Day 5, 6 & 7: Okavango Delta
After a short flight from Kasane directly into your Okavango Delta safari lodge (30 minutes flight time), you will step of the plane into one of the most remarkable wildlife areas on the planet. The waterlogged paradise of the Okavango Delta is a wonder of the natural world, made up of an intricate network of channels and lagoons. It is home to one of the greatest diversities of African plants and animal life. Your days are spent exploring the crystal clear waters of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (dugout canoe) or by foot, always with a qualified guide on hand to show you the gems of this remarkable area Three overnights at any of our Okavango Delta Safari Lodges (including options in the Moremi and Chiefs Island area, your consultant will advise you which is best), on a full board basis including park fees and scheduled activities. Day 8After breakfast, you will be transferred to Maun airport and bid farewell to your Gateway to the Wilds Safari. End of Service
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