BOTSWANA & CAPRIVI - AROUND THE DELTA IN 10 DAYS 26 AUGUST - 5 SEPTEMBER 2010. 14-24 JULY 2011(PRICE TO BE CONFIRMED)
This camping OR Lodging adventure (99% on tar roads) is aimed at all types of motorcycles (Sport, Tour, Dual Purpose) - come and experience the Makgadikgadi Pans, Chobe's Elephants, Vic Falls, Zambezi River, Tiger fishing in the Okavango Delta - pillion riders welcome!
Thursday, Day 1
Depart early and follow the scenic route via Rustenburg and Zeerust to the Botswana border post.
After border formalities, we use the Trans Kalahari freeway to our first overnight stop.
Dinner will be served in the heart of the famous Kalahari.
Accommodation: Camping
Friday, Day 2
Depart after breakfast.
We ride through virgin Kalahari and take in the spectacular scenery.
We now travel through the arid 'Land of the Bushman' with its wide open spaces en-route to the Okavango Delta, where the crystal clear waters of the Okavango River beckons the weary traveller to its unique eco-system.
Our campsite is situated on the banks of this water wonderland.
Accommodation: Camping
Saturday, Day 3
What more can be said about the incredible Okavango Delta - all 18 000 square kilometres of it?
Use our rest day today to go birding and fishing.
Boats and fishing tackle are available for hire.
Watch out for the magnificent Fish Eagles, Hippos, Crocodiles and Otters while trying to grasp the fact that 250km downstream of our location
this breathtaking expanse of water disappears under the warm sands of the Kalahari!
Enjoy an ice cold drink while experiencing an incredible African sunset!
Accommodation: Camping
Sunday, Day 4
Depart after breakfast.
We exit Botswana and enter Namibia, travelling through the Mahango National Park.
We turn eastwards to Katima Mulilo and follow the B8, across the Okavango River and through the Caprivi Game Park, keeping a lookout for Elephant crossing the road.
We exit the park, cross the Kwando River and travel until we reach the mighty Zambesi River where we camp on the banks of this river opposite Hippo Island.
Accommodation: Camping
Monday, Day 5
Brrakfast is at the campsite and we are not in a big rush today.
We depart from the campsite and ride south to the Ngoma border post.
We cross back into Botswana, and ride through the Chobe National Park to our camp on the eastern border of the Park.
Keep your eyes open for game on this road.
Our camp is on the banks of the Chobe River
Accommodation: Camping
Tuesday, Day 6
Day at leisure.
Today is up to you!
Take in a game drive into the Chobe National Park as well as the highlyy recommended Chobe River Boat Cruise in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Camping
Wednesday, Day 7
Another rest day on the banks of the Chobe River.
Take a transfer, via the Gazunkula border post to Zimbabwe, to visit one of the seven wonders of the world - "Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders"!
There will be enough time to explore the Falls, maybe bungee jump or just amble through the market before heading back.
Once again we will be able to sample the Lodge's excellent cuisine after yet another "Hard Day in Africa"!!
If the most energy you can muster is sitting staring at the timeless river then enjoy!
Accommodation: Camping
Thursday, Day 8
Depart from the northernmost part of Botswana and head south.
We ride through pristine wilderness areas to the Veterinary Cordon fence.
Keep your eyes open as often there are elephants crossing the road.
Now in the Makgadikgadi Pans area we head for our fuel stop.
We travel towards our next overnight stop, but first take a detour onto the salt pans for a picnic.
Our night is spent at a funky campsite with completely different scenery!
Accommodation: Camping
Friday, Day 9
After breakfast we have a pan ride planned for those interested. "....it is extremely difficult to describe the atmosphere that enfolds this vast expanse of 12 000km2 of nothingness, the subtle hues at sunset that change the landscape into a wonderland of surrealistic beauty ..."(Veronica Roodt).
You are most welcome to chill around the pool or take in the myriad of 'upside down trees'.
Accommodation: Camping
Saturday, Day 10
After a light breakfast we head towards the Limpopo River via the second largest town in Botswana, Francistown.
We have a lunch stop at a hotel and then head for Serule and Selibwe Pikwe before reaching our campsite at the border and on the banks of the Limpopo River.
Sundowners and dinner will be served on the deck overlooking this historical river.
Accommodation: Camping
Sunday, Day 11
Depart after breakfast, cross the border into South Africa and ride home through the scenic Bushveld and Waterberg Mountains to our destination, Johannesburg.
Total distance: 3400km
Cost:
Rider (min 4 riders WITH back up vehicle) R 12 800-00 per rider(5-7 riders WITH back up vehicle) R 11 300-00 per rider
(8 + riders WITH back up vehicle) R 8 300-00 per rider
Pillion R 3 900-00 per person
Package includes:
- Guide
- All permits
- Entrance fees
- Camping fees
- Chalet fees(where applicable)
- Chobe River cruise
- Sunste Cruise on the Okavango River
Package excludes:
- Camping equipment
- Fuel & Toll
- Border fees
- Meals
- Beverages
- Activities
- Entrance and transfer to Victoria Falls
Alternate tour dates can be arranged to suit clients
