Experience Chobe and Delta Safari – Sandibe
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Explore the rich wildlife and magnificent landscapes of Botswana on this 8 day adventure. Be captivated in an outstanding safari adventure in the world famous Chobe National Park. Your adventure will begin with you enjoying some of the best game viewing in the delta, view amazing wildlife roaming around the park. End your trip in the Okavango Delta where you will be spellbound by the beauty of the Delta. Okavango will deliver fun adventurous activities such as mokoro, game drives and more. This trip combines a blend of water and wildlife adventure, fulfill the journey of a lifetime as close to nature in the beautiful Botswana. An adventure to remember!
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Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be welcomed by an andBeyond representative and driven to Chobe Under Canvas. Explore the surroundings of Chobe National Park during your 2 night stay, embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
Enjoy a game drive in an open 4×4 safari vehicle accompanied by a guide and tracker, set off to the bush and spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and more. A great opportunity to get up close with nature. At the end of your game drive safari, sip on a night camp around the warm campfire and relax as your guide keeps your company with amazing stories of the bush.
Activities
Game Drives
The team at Chobe Under Canvas can arrange a game drive tailored to your interests. Whether you want to cover as much ground as possible or focus on finding one particular animal, trained and professional guides will be able to deliver. No two game drives are the same, so don’t worry if your favourite animal is not around on your first drive, they may appear on your second! The 4×4 vehicles are comfortable, and include a fridge to keep your drinks cool.
Photographic Safari on Chobe River
Enjoy a unique boating safari along the Chobe River. A half-day adventure, guests on this activity will be accompanied by a professional guide. The boat is specially designed for 360° photographic opportunities, allowing for the best view of the river, the banks, and the surrounding wildlife. Guests have the opportunity to bring their own camera, or use one of the high quality cameras on board the boat. A professional photographer will also be present, giving advice and tips to capture the perfect shot.
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You will be transferred from Chobe Under Canvas to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft transfer to Nxabega Airstrip. Spend 3 adventurous nights staying at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, discover the surroundings of the camp on amazing activities.
Explore the thrilling wildlife in this large private concession on a game drive, view the breathtaking landscapes of the concession spot lions, leopards, sitatungas and other wildlife. Take to the air on a scenic helicopter flight and view the remote areas of the Delta, one the best ways to get a true feeling for the Deltas land-water regions.
Activities
Game Drives
You can head out on an exciting game drive while staying at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp. Traverse the intricate delta landscapes in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, and keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, hippopotamuses, and herds of giraffes and zebras in the distance. Every game drive will give you a new and unique experience of the breathtaking Okavango Delta and the animals which call it home.
Mokoro Trips
To truly experience the peace and quiet of the mesmerising delta you can head on a traditional Mokoro excursion. Climb into a traditional African dugout canoe and your guide will gently paddle you through the smaller winding waterways. Take a deep breath to truly take in your surroundings, and keep your eyes peeled for a lazy pod of hippos, colourful reed frogs, and birds wading in the shallows. Head out at sunrise to experience the sun rising over the horizon and lighting the water with hues of pink and gold.
Recommended activities (at additional costs):
- Scenic Helicopter flight
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Enjoy a game drive to Nxabega airstrip for a mack air light flight to Chitabe airstrip. Spend your final 2 nights exploring Okavango Delta at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.
Explore the beauty of the golden grassed floodplains populated with a variety of incredible wildlife. Embark on an amazing game drive in a safari vehicle, view iconic wildlife such as the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and African buffalos) an adventure not to miss out on. End your adventure with a siesta under a jackalberry and fig tree, an experience to look forward to.
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Activities
Game Drives
Participate in game drives while you stay at Sandibe. No two game drives are the same, and journeying through a different part of the Okavango Delta is bound to bring you a different experience. Thriving game populations make for spectacular wildlife viewing, with the Big 5 present in the delta, as well as herds of zebras in the distance, wild dogs and hyenas stalking the land, and giraffes poking their heads through the treetops.
Mokoro Excursions
When the water levels are high enough, spend the afternoon gliding along the sparkling waters of the delta. Your private guide is experienced in mokoro excursions and will row you through the tranquil channels. Take deep breaths and truly immerse yourself in your stunning surroundings, as you drift peacefully along – there is no other experience quite like it.
Bird Watching
The Moremi Game Reserve – where the Okavango Delta is located – is home to over 450 species of idigenous birds which fill the air with their calls. Birding here is spectacular, especially during the spring and summer. Some of the rarer avian species include the elusive Pel’s fishing owl, endangered wattled crane and the majestic African fish eagle.
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Enjoy a short game drive Chitab airtstrip for a mack air light flight to Maun airport, in time for your onwards arrangements.
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