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This safari in Botswana is an excellent opportunity to see the country's fantastic wildlife.A diverse itinerary ranging from the Specials Makgadikgadi salt pans, the Kalahari wilderness areas, the Okavango Delta to three of Botswana's prime wildlife reserves, and a dramatic finale at Victoria Falls. DAY 1 & 2 Depart Maun for game-drive to Makgadikgadi salt pans. Spectacular scenery, richly diverse game, good birding. Two overnights camping. DAY 3 & 4 Game-drive to campsite in Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, via Tsoe and Rakops. Great variety of desert-adapted wildlife, good raptor sightings. Two overnights camping. DAY 5 Travel to Deception Valley Lodge, bordering the Reserve. Night game-drive viewing nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at the Lodge. DAY 6 & 7 Drive to Maun, for scenic light aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta. Explore the Okavango by mokoro (canoe) and powerboat, and the islands on foot and in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Two overnights camping on private concession. DAY 8 & 9 Light aircraft to Khwai, north-eastern Okavango. Days spent on extensive game-viewing drives. Two camping overnights. DAY 10 & 11 Drive to Savute, two nights camped next to the now dry Savute Channel. Excellent predator sightings. DAY 12 & 13 Drive to northern Chobe and camp in Serondela, renowned for huge elephant herds around the Chobe River. Two overnights camping in Chobe National Park. DAY 14 Short drive from Chobe to Victoria Falls. Enjoy the varied activities at the Falls. Overnight at The Kingdom Hotel. DAY 15 After breakfast at the hotel the safari ends. From Johannesburg you have the choice to travel onto further destinations:
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