Botswana: Kalahari, Delta & Beyond - New Itinerary!

• Experience the Kalahari during its seasonal rains, when water is a magnet for desert game
• Canoe the emerald marshes of the Okavango Delta, teeming with unique species of birds and mammals
• Enjoy spectacular and lively game viewing as new births fill the plains and predators abound

Botswana’s “green season”, its most productive and colorful time, offers natural spectacles most travelers miss. Low, sporadic rains in the Kalahari mark a time of dramatic change, signaling a great influx of migrating wildlife and plains game births. The Kalahari’s high game concentrations and expansive open vistas make this African tour one of the best for cheetah viewing in southern Africa. Vegetation springs to life on the bleached plains of Deception Valley, attracting herds from all over the expansive reserve. In the Okavango Delta to the north, specialized mammal species like sitatunga and red lechwe thrive. The Savuti is superb for wildlife viewing, as stable populations of lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog are active amid a wide range of diverse habitats. Natural Habitat Adventures’ Botswana safari provides a rare glimpse of the natural abundance of the Kalahari during its seasonal rains. Take in lively wildlife encounters from the plains to the delta on this unique African tour.

Location of Adventure
Botswana, Southern Africa

Group Size Limit: Approximately 8 Travelers
A very important feature of our Botswana safari is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.

Included
Accommodations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through lunch on the final day, all house alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry (except in Decep­tion), charter air & transfers throughout the safari portion, NHA’s professional Expedition Leaders, permits & park fees, gratuities for camp staff.

Not Included

Travel to and from start and end point of trip, gratuities for Expedition Leader, hostess and mokoro paddlers, passport and visa fees (if applicable), items of a personal nature (souvenirs, phone calls, etc.), airport and government taxes (if applicable), premium liquors, required medical evacuation insurance.

Physical Requirements
Easy
Walks are usually short and optional. We do, however, recom­mend that travelers have an adventur­ous spirit, as they will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.

Getting There & Getting Home
You must arrive in Maun, Botswana before 1pm on Day 1 and can depart Livingstone, Zambia anytime after 1pm on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures' Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at  1-800-543-8917 .

The Great Botswana & Namibia Safari
From Botswana's wildlife-rich Okavango Delta to Namibia's towering dunes, this is the ultimate Southern Africa safari experience.

Secluded South Africa
A guided small-group, big game safari through South Africa's greatest wildlife parks.

2009 Dates

Jan 21 - Feb 1

Feb 15 - 26
Mar 6 - 17

2010 Dates*

Jan 21 - Feb 1

Feb 15 - 26
Mar 6 - 17

*2010 dates subject to change

2009 Fees

$7,595

Single Supp.: $995

Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. Fees may increase for 2010.