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Essential Botswana (including Caprivi Game Park)

9 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
4.4
12 traveler reviews
Essential Botswana (including Caprivi Game Park) - Intrepid Travel

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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 22
Age range 18 to 29
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Highlights

  • Explore the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
  • Spot rhinos at Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  • Paddle through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River
  • Witness wildlife in Chobe National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Johannesburg
  2. Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  3. Day 3 Maun
  4. Day 4 Okavango Delta Pan Handle
  5. Day 5 Okavango Delta Pan Handle
  6. Day 6 Kwando River (Caprivi Strip)
  7. Day 7 Chobe National Park
  8. Day 8 Chobe National Park
  9. Day 9 Victoria Falls
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,299

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

84%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.5
  • Guide
    Good
    3.5
  • Transport
    Good
    3.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.6
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  • OK
    · January 13th, 2020
    I've never camped for that long before and it was an incredible experience! So glad I got to see so much of Botswana and still Namibia and Zimbabwe as well.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much Omar!
    Trip date: December 2019
  • Essential Botswana (including Caprivi Game Park) reviewer 2
    · December 6th, 2019
    Intrepid tour problems: Day 6 and leader still doesn't know that there are 3 veggies for dinner. Leader doesn't know the ending of the trip or what's included. Leader wastes so much time at stores / petrol stops - leader should come out separately when we are on an activity led to late for activities! Leader demands people to put up his tent. Preaches way too much, talked about needing a good review almost everyday. Talks too much about things, wasting time. Repeats many things about previous tours that are irrelevant. Over 3 days with nothing as an activity, 2 day trips were vetoed by the weather / leader (Maun and Kwando Camp) Only 1.5 hour at Kharma Rhino! Too much money spent on food, was way too much food every day!! It was also very generic, not local dishes / specialities Suggestions: Meet earlier on Saturday and drive half way to Kharma sanctuary before dinner as wayyyyyy too longer drive, especially when we then got a shorter game drive. Change the name of the tribe tour to a local village tour! Have seperate season options, wet season and dry season, or have different locations as Maun and Kwando have zero other options! It needs to say UK visa is more expensive! $55!
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great food, lots of assistance from the guides. Learnt a lot from everyone working on this tour including jay, earnest doc and evens - they were all so great to travel with and made everything smooth
    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    As a travel agent, knowing first-hand how genuine the experience is to local culture & sustainable travel/tourism. Knowing local trip leaders are also being given a shot is also a great perk.
    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It was everything that we wanted out of a Africa Safari trip. The team that we had was great everyone was friendly excellent food and service. Jay had so much knowledge on the area and a good bloke.
    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Having guides such as Doc really gave a sense of authenticity.He does not only come from south Africa but knows 11 languages of the areas visited. He was a trainee, however, he was able to provide addition info to Jay's knowledge.Doc knew stories that only someone with a native sense would have. For example, at the Mokoro and delta trip, he had so much to add. Doc smiled every day and damaged controlled issues. He was professional. Ive already recommended him to my 2 friends here in Canada. To follow his future guiding adventure. They are planning going in may, looking forward to see where doc will be guiding next. Evans knowledge in Zimbabwewas so helpful! I would be lost and ripped off without him. Ernest kept us safe. His driving skills are great.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Overall a really great trip, loved the small group size and itinerary.
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The itinerary packed in so much within the limited days and the guides David and Gift were fantastic always willing to answer questions and go out of their way to ensure we have a good time.
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    David and gift we’re amazing they made the trip so fun and I never felt unsafe or dissatisfied with anything Africa was an amazing experience and a lot of it was thanks to their work in making sure that the group was well looked after.
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Good trip. Saw a lot. Lot of driving which was expected. A couple stops seemed like just to waste time. No WiFi on truck.
    Trip date: January 2019
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 92945

  • Currencies
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    Pula
    Botswana
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    Namibia Dollar
    Namibia
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type D
    Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
    Type M
    Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
    Type G
    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
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