Cheetahs & Savannahs Safari
12 Day Namibia and Botswana
3 NIGHTS COMFORT CHALET ACCOMMODATION WITH 6 NIGHTS COMFORT MOBILE SAFARI
Experience the best of both worlds with the comfort of ensuite chalet accommodation and the adventure of a mobile safari.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating landscapes and diverse wildlife of Namibia and Botswana.
Our adventure begins in Namibia, as we journey to Otjiwarongo, where we encounter cheetahs up close and explore the local wildlife on guided tours.
As our Namibian leg draws to a close, we set our sights on Botswana, where the wonders of Moremi Game Reserve await. From the lush Xini Lagoon to the Khwai floodplains, each day unfolds with exhilarating game drives, tranquil moments in nature, and evenings spent under the vast African sky.
Itinerary: Windhoek to Maun – Tour code NB
Day 1: Windhoek
At 19h30 we are met off our international flight by our airport transfer vehicle and taken to our overnight accommodation in Windhoek. Standard Hotel Accommodation (Twin room & Dinner)
Day 2: Windhoek - Otjiwarongo, Namibia
At 09h00 we are welcomed by our transfer vehicle. Our transfer to Otjiwarongo is approximately 4.5 hours. On our arrival at our lodge we are welcomed and lunch will be served. We have time to settle into our room and freshen up before being hosted on our sunset game drive into the CCF private game reserve. Lodge Accommodation (All meals)
Day 3: CCF - Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Today we are taken on a guided drive with a CCF vehicle and guide into one of the expansive enclosures at the Visitor Centre, to meet some of the Cheetahs and get an opportunity to take many memorable photos. After lunch we go behind the scenes and accompany a CCF Keeper in their care taking tasks of the centre cheetahs.
Lodge Accommodation (All meals)
Day 4: CCF - Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Today we have a morning at leisure to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities. During the afternoon we take a guided tour into the “Little Serengeti” and experience CCF’s local wildlife featuring larger game and herds of native wildlife which include giraffe, zebra, oryx and kudu. As the sun sets we enjoy a glass of wine and light snacks!
Lodge Accommodation (All meals)
Day 5: CCF Namibia – Maun Botswana
An early breakfast before meeting our road transfer at 09h00 to Maun Botswana. Our transfer is approximately 8,5 hours. Enroute a packed lunch will be available for our refreshments. Once in Maun we are hosted for the night at a Maun hotel on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Standard Hotel Accommodation (Packed Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6: Xini Lagoon / Boudematau area of Moremi
This morning @10h00 we are met and welcomed by our Botswana guide, whom road transfers us into Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve is the most visited third of the Okavango Delta. The Mopane forests, Acacia woodlands and seasonal wetland are home to herds of breeding buffalo, African elephant, zebra and many other antelope species. Predators draw on Moremi as their hunting ground, often allowing you a small glimpse into their world.
A Picnic lunch is enjoyed at a shady stop in the wilderness. Our first evening in the African bush is spent relaxing around the campfire under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere. Standard Comfort Mobile Safari (Picnic lunch & Dinner)
Day 7 & 8: Xini Lagoon / Boudematau area of Moremi
We spend the next two days exploring the combination of open grasslands, woodland thicket and lagoon in this area which creates the special habitat for Cheetah, Wild Dog and Honey Badger. Lunch is enjoyed back at camp with leisure time to rest and appreciate the bird life in and around our campsite.
Sundowner Game drive followed by a three course dinner rounds off our days. Standard Comfort Mobile Safari (All meals)
Day 9 & 10 & 11: Khwai area of Moremi
On Day 9, after breakfast, our safari crew expertly moves our exclusive camp to the Khwai floodplains.
During early morning and late afternoon game drives we search for the many species of animal and birdlife that make Moremi their home. Day 9 a morning mokoro excursion unfolds the true beauty of this area with lunch being enjoyed either back at camp or at a shady stop in the wilderness. Standard Comfort Mobile Safari (All meals)
Day 12: Moremi - Maun
Our journey culminates in Maun, where we bid farewell to the wilderness and board our onward flight, carrying with us cherished memories of an extraordinary safari experience. (Breakfast only)
INCLUDES:
Namibia – 1 night accommodation in Windhoek on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, Airport transfer on day 1, road transfer on day 2 to CCF, 3 nights lodge accommodation on a full board basis, activities as per itinerary, road transfer to Maun Botswana, packed lunch.
Botswana – 1 night hotel accommodation in Maun on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, 6 nights standard comfort mobile camping in Meru tents with twin camp bed, high density foam mattress with full linen, “Al Fresco” ensuite bathroom with enviro WC, warm bucket shower, towels, all meals when in camp, 2 Litres bottled water per person per day, South African table wine served during the evening meal, park fees, game drives daily and morning mokoro excursion in Khwai.
EXCLUDES: International/regional flights, airport taxes, drinks, optional excursions, lunch on Day 11, gratuities and items of a personal nature