Best 9 Days 8 Nights Okavango Delta - Maun Tour Package

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We leave this beautiful part of Botswana behind us this morning as we depart to the lush campsite called Elephant Sands. The drive will take you through a very underpopulated landscape where the donkeys roam freely. Once we have arrived at our campsite you will have the option of partaking in a game drive or a bush walk. Your crew will provide you with more information.

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Maun is the starting point for our trip into the Delta and it is from here that we can set off to explore the Okavango Delta. Tonight we prepare our provisions and packs for our overnight excursion. We suggest bringing along a smaller day pack on your trip which can be used to pack the supplies needed for this short excursion. Your trip leader will brief you fully on what is needed, and what to expect prior to your trip into the Delta. After an early rise on day 27 we pack our expedition vehicle and from Maun we drive north for a couple of hours to reach the mokoro poler/’s station. The Delta region is studded with many local villages where many families live in a traditional way. Some of the villages are very remote and can only be reached by the traditional mode of transport the Mokoro. Mokoros are dugout canoes maneuvered through the waterways by local guides who pole them through the reeds. At the Mokoro station, we meet our Polers and pack our supplies before heading out into the waterways. After a couple of hours along the waterways, we arrive at our mobile tented camp situated in the heart of the Okavango. On arrival you will meet the local staff who will be your host during your stay. A brief introduction to the camp will show you your dome tent with twin beds and a bush en - suite bathroom long drop toilet and a bucket shower. Relax in the tent with a cold drink or take a paddle in the Delta in a canoe. The activities at the camp include Mokoro trails and guided walking.

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Today you will spend the day on leisure.

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This morning we pack up and set off back to Maun. After our Mokoro ride and vehicle transfer, we arrive at Maun in the afternoon and there/’s time to complete our Okavango experience by taking an optional scenic flight over the Delta.

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Heading out early, we have a fairly long (450 kms) drive today to the small town of Palapye, situated about halfway between Francis town and Gaborone (Botswana/’s capital). This popular stopover town for those en route to South Africa, is well known for the Morupule Colliery coal mines which supplies Morupule Power Station, Botswana/’s principal domestic source of electricity.

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This morning we cross into South Africa, and sight see at the impressive Blyde River Canyon. Named for the Blyde River that runs through it, the canyon is 26 km long, and averages 800 m deep and forms the northern edge of the impressive Drakensberg Mountain Range. It is classified as a green canyon due to the uncommon occurrence of vegetation that lines it (uncommon as most canyons are in desert areas and are fairly barren). The main viewpoints along the canyon are the 3 Rondavels, named for the shape of the traditional huts or houses the indigenous people of the area used to live in; and Gods Window that affords a breathtaking view across the canyon and surrounding area.

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Heading through the breathtaking Panorama Route, we stop off at various viewpoints today including scenic God/’s Window. We pass through the small town of Graskop, and head toward the Kruger National Park and our campsite in the park. Situated just 10 km from Kruger/’s Phabeni Gate, the camp is home to Giraffe, Zebra and Hippo to name but a few. The next day we visit the amazing Kruger National Park in search of some of the 146 mammals, 500 bird, 114 reptile, 33 amphibian & 49 fish species that make this park their home. We travel in our truck along the main game viewing routes within the park and stop off at some of the camps along the way. For those who wish to upgrade to an open vehicle game drive, this can be arranged with the trip leader at an additional cost.

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Today, enjoy your breakfast and relax for the entire day.

After breakfast, we begin our journey to Johannesburg, our final destination. On arrival in Kempton Park Johannesburg we unload the truck for the final time, exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! We suggest you extend your stay by a few days to partake in some of the activities available in Johannesburg. Post tour accommodation can be booked locally, please speak to your tour leader for more information.