Migration Routes
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$4310 per person in double; $495 single supplement
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Explore the contrasts, extremes and continually moving wildlife of northern Botswana: from the broad vistas of the Linyanti with its wooded deciduous forests, the crystal-clear waterways and fertile green islands of the Okavango Delta, to the roaring cascades of the Victoria Falls
This exciting route takes the time to explore the changing areas, stunning beauty and continually moving game of northern Botswana: from camping and walking on islands in the jewel of the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, to the diverse, water-blessed Linyanti concession, with its seasonal elephant herds. The shift in animal numbers between dry and wet season makes for an adaptable itinerary. This safari also provides the unique opportunity to follow the amazing seasonal annual zebra migration between Linyanti and Savute (from December to May), documented by Dereck and Beverly Joubert in their famous documentary "The Stolen River."
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Chundukwa River Lodge, Livingstone, Zambia
Days 2, 3 & 4: Chobe River boat cruise & Linyanti Adventurer Camp, Linyanti/Chobe
Days 5 & 6: Lechwe Island Camp, north-eastern Okavango Delta
Days 7, 8 & 9: Xigera Mokoro Trails, Okavango Delta
Day 10: Transfer to Maun Airport
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Chundukwa River Lodge, Zambia
After arrival in Livingstone you will be met by a representative and transferred directly for a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.
This evening, we will stay at Chundukwa, Situated on the grassy banks of the Zambezi River just 25km upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls, our elevated open-fronted chalets boast stunning views of the Zambezi River, Chundu Island opposite and the Zambezi National park across the River. We are located in a game-rich area and sightings of hippo and elephant, among other animals are common. There is also an abundance of plant and birdlife to be found surrounding the lodge and although the sounds of the bush might briefly keep you awake, this is short-lived as their chatter soon softens to a uniquely African lullaby.
With a maximum of 10 guests in camp, we ensure personalized service and advice on planning your stay in order to maximize your time in this beautiful corner of Zambia.
Days 2, 3 & 4: Chobe River boat cruise & Linyanti Adventurer Camp, Linyanti/ Chobe
After a full breakfast, we leave Zambia and enter the Chobe National Park in Botswana by way of the Kazungula border, a point where the four countries of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe meet.
The Chobe National Park is famous for its vast herds of elephants and unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river during the hottest hours of the day - even more so in the dry season. Enjoy a light lunch served during the boat cruise on the catamaran-style shaded boat, after which we depart by road for the Linyanti region, this interesting drive exposes the group to the rural way of life along the most Northern tip of Botswana and also views across the Chobe and Linyanti rivers into the Caprivi Strip. On the last part of the journey is more of a game drive as we approach the Linyanti, where our pre-erected Adventurer campsite is situated. The north-eastern corner of the Linyanti is famed for its myriad of changing landscapes with sweeping views, from riverine to savannah and from forest to plains.
The Linyanti region's life-giving perennial waters attract herds of wildlife that walk well-worn game paths to slake their thirst in the dry season. Predators follow in their footsteps and, coupled with the area's diversity of habitat, make for exciting game viewing.
Days 5 & 6: Lechwe Island Camp, North-eastern Okavango Delta
After breakfast, we drive to the airstrip and meet our light aircraft for the flight to Lechwe Camp..
Lechwe Camp is located in the south-western sector of the Selinda private concession, in a seasonally flooded portion of the Okavango Delta where it joins into the Selinda Spillway. The campsite is situated on a wooded island overlooking a floodplain area, the channel in front of camp alternately flooded or dry, depending on the season.
Activities concentrate around the bushy and wooded islands, open plains and the seasonally flooded channels surrounding the camp. In this area local populations of plains game allow for game drives by day and night. Experiences are magnified on nature walks, where the guide is able to delve into interesting topics such as tracking, medicinal (and traditional) uses of plants and a full array of smaller invertebrates and other species not usually noticed from a vehicle. Canoeing is also seasonally offered.
Days 7, 8 & 9: Xigera Mokoro Trails, Okavango Delta
We fly by light aircraft to the water-filled paradise of the private Xigera area, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera is the ultimate Delta experience, with serene waters flowing through innumerable channels around remote islands and a profusion of plant and animal life.
There is no better way to experience the Okavango than to travel through it by mokoro, walking and camping out on a vegetated island - all essential elements of the Xigera Mokoro Trails experience. The experience is aimed at exposing the permanently flooded inner Delta, in the serene waterways and on the islands of trees and bush. Our guest tents are lighter here than the rest of the safari, with a gauze main frame, thus enhancing the views, and with comfortable mattresses at ground level.
Activities include mokoro and walking safaris on inner remote islands, which enable up-close encounters with an excellent diversity of birdlife (including Pel's Fishing Owl), frogs and a myriad of game species, some specially adapted to water, such as the rare sitatunga and the familiar red lechwe. Walking activities vary in length and duration through the seasons, especially in the months when the Okavango is at peak flood (June, July and August) where they become shorter as more islands become flooded.
Day 10: Transfer to Maun Airport
Bid farewell to the adventure as we transfer by light aircraft to Maun Airport.
This Exploration has the following unique features:
- Flexible seasonally changing itinerary to exploit wildlife movements - notably the uncommon, seasonal zebra migration between Linyanti and Savute (December to end March).
- Specifically tailored to enjoy varied species of the Okavango Delta (both permanently and seasonally flooded), Linyanti savannah and Chobe, in areas mainly exclusive to Wilderness Safaris guests.
- Activities are diverse: air-, land- and water-based.
- Additional features include off-road access to prime sightings (in private areas), island walking in Moremi Game Reserve, Linyanti hammock lunch, between December and May, possible excursion through the Savute Channel to Linyanti (game dependent), and Chobe River lunch cruise.
- Specific focus on cross-country transfers to showcase the vast wilderness and its denizens; travel by land when the journey is enhanced; otherwise by air.
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