Wilderness Dawning is a privately-owned safari company based in Maun, Botswana and Johannesburg, South Africa.
SIX DAY VICTORIA-FALLS to MAUN...via MAKADIKADI PANS
Our six-day adventure begins and ends close to the spectacular Victoria Falls and then takes in the Makgadikgadi Pans – the world’s largest network of salt pans, the unique wilderness that encompasses Nxai Pan.
This safari is designed to be combined with our ten-day “Highlights of Botswana” (Tour Code WM)-making for a sixteen-day wildlife experience
Idyllic safari days are spent game driving across vast landscapes and experiencing the very best of Botswana’s wilderness areas.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS
The real heart of Victoria Falls though are the waterfalls of the same name. This World Heritage Site is one of the world’s most awe
inspiring sights and the greatest sheet of falling water, rising to 300 feet in height and over a mile wide. The sheer power of nature is
beautifully evident as 550,000 tons of water thunders into the Zambezi Gorge each minute with mist and rainbows forming in its wake.
We will be spending the night at Pioneers or Batonka Guest Lodge. Each has gardens, a pool and a restaurant making for an easy and restful evening for your first night in Africa.
DAY 2: MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS
Guests depart Vic Falls by road transfer (07h00) and cross into Botswana at Kazungula, where the borders of Zambia, Namibia,
Zimbabwe and Botswana meet. After customs and immigration formalities, you will meet your guide before driving south to the village of Gweta, which is situated on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
These Salt Pans, the world’s largest, are the remnants of a once massive inland lake. Today they offer spectacular scenery and endless horizons. In season a large variety water birds nest here. The pans offer a truly unique camping experience as well as an opportunity to witness an unforgettable sunset
Departure: 07h00 | Distance:470km, 6 hours-sightseeing
Accommodation:(L) Planet Baobab, Bakalanga Huts
DAY 3 & 4: NXAI PAN NATIONAL PARK
We start with a light breakfast in the cool early hours of the morning, heading out at first light. The drive typically lasts until about 10:30 am, with a coffee break mid-way. On return to our private camp a brunch is served, after which there is an opportunity to have a siesta throughout the heat of the day. As the air starts to cool towards late afternoon, we embark on our after-noon game drive.
Departure: 06h00 | Distance: Game-viewing activities
Accommodation: (B, L, D) Nxai Pan National Park. Serviced en-suite Camping. Private Campsite
DAY 5: MAUN
Today we take a game drive out of Nxai Pan National Park and journey on further west into the frontier town of Maun, to our hotel which has a pleasant eating area with a welcome swimming pool. The afternoon is at leisure at the Hotel, which is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River. Lunch and Dinner are at guests own expense.
Departure: 06h00 | Distance: 130km, 2 hours Game-viewing activity
Accommodation:(B) Thamo Telele, Maun
DAY 6: MAUN
Guests can choose to end arrangements, or join on a 10 day safari that takes in all that Moremi and Chobe have to
offer…ending in Victoria Falls
“The 6 day WDVF safari is designed to be combined with the 10 day WM safari, where guests can join on Day 1 on the
10 day-in Maun. This becomes a unique 15 Day odyssey through the best that Botswana offers.
Our Best Of Botswana adventure begins and ends close to the spectacular Victoria Falls and then takes in the
Makgadikgadi Pans – the world’s largest network of salt pans, the unique wilderness that encompasses Nxai Pan and
the pristine wetlands of the Okavango Delta. Extraordinary wildlife areas such as Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park provide a broad experience of diverse habitats that range from semi-arid drylands to lush woodlands and riverine forests.
Idyllic safari days are spent game driving across vast landscapes and experiencing the very best of Botswana’s wilderness areas
Included:
- Use of specially modified 4×4 vehicles.
- Professional Guide and Back-Up Crew.
- All camping on a fully-serviced & non-participation basis in private campsites.
- Local Drinks & Softdrinks while camping
- Camping equipment.
- Meals as specified (B-Breakfast,L-Lunch,D-Dinner).
- Accommodation on a shared basis.
- Botswana National Parks and Game Reserves entrance fees.
- Open Vehicle Gamedrives in all National Parks and Reserves.
Excluded:
- All airfares.
- Optional activities in Maun and VIctoria Falls
- Any gratuities, any personal expenses, visa fees, departure taxes.
- Entrance fees Victoria Falls.
- Travel Insurance (compulsory).
- Pre and post tour accommodation and transfers.9
Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 08h00 – 17h00 / Sat: 08h00 – 13h00
Email: reservations@wildernessdawning.com or craig@wildernessdawning.com
reservations@naturalselection.travel
Call: Agnes+(267) 713 4509 || Craig: +(27) 84 805 4459 or +(267) 73 893 611