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WorldWild Tours: Botswana's Treasures

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Itinerary

Day 1~Monday~May 9 San Diego/ Washington D.C./En Route
Your journey begins as you board your South African Airways overnight flight on the East Coast, after your flight from San Diego.

 Day 2~Tuesday~May 10 Johannesburg
Upon arrival at the Johannesburg International Airport this afternoon, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Located near the Tambo International Airport, the Metcourt Suites Hotel offers 80 suites furnished with all modern amenities for your convenience.

Days 3/4/5~Wednesday/Thursday/Friday~May 11/12/13 Maun/Okavango Delta/Chitabe Camp
Today you will fly to Maun, Botswana, where upon arrival you will board your light aircraft for your flight to one of the world’s most distinctive regions, the Okavango Delta, Earth’s largest inland water system. Spend the next three nights at Chitabe Camp, situated on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta. Located on a private concession alongside the Moremi Game Reserve, Chitabe offers classic Okavango scenery and a great wildlife experience.

Days 6/7~Saturday/Sunday~May 14/15 Okavango Delta/Moremi Game Reserve/Xigera
This morning’s flight takes you to Xigera Camp (pronounced keejera), situated in the heart of the Okavango on Paradise Island, within the Moremi Game Reserve. Activities focus mainly on mokoro (small, dugout canoes) rides through the quiet waterways, as well as short walking safaris. Drives are also offered (if water levels are low enough) as well as boat trips on the river (if water levels are high enough).

Days 8/9~Monday/Tuesday~May 16/17 Linyanti Wildlife Reserve ~ Kings Pool Camp
Another opportunity to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the Delta this morning before your depart on your flight to Kings Pool. Located in a private reserve in the Linyanti/Savuti Channel area in the northern part of Botswana, the camp is near the western boundary of Chobe National Park. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers, night drives, boat safaris (water levels permitting) and guided walks.

Days 10/11~Wednesday/Thursday~May 18/19 Chobe National Park~ Muchenje Camp
After breakfast, return to the airport to board your flight to Kasane, where you will be transferred to your accommodation near Chobe National Park. Here, you’ll spend the next two days on wildlife drives and boat activities with Dr. Mike Chase, learning firsthand about his important elephant studies and conservation efforts in the area.

Day 12~Friday~May 20 Victoria Falls/Johannesburg/En Route
Last chance to photograph the incredible wildlife before you transfer to Victoria Falls airport and board your flight to Johannesburg; here you connect with your South African Airways overnight flight to the U.S.

Day 13~Saturday~May 21 Washington D.C. /San Diego
This morning you land in the U.S., bringing with you the memories of all the wonderful sights of Southern Africa.

Please note: Itinerary may vary due to changes in air schedules, weather, and other local conditions.

We recommend travel insurance
While the San Diego Zoo provides emergency medical and evacuation insurance for all of its tour participants at no additional cost, we highly recommend that all of our travelers purchase additional insurance coverage. Additional insurance should include supplemental medical, lost luggage, and trip cancellation insurance.

It is important that you purchase insurance soon after making your deposit for a tour in order to waive preexisting conditions and to qualify for the "cancel for any reason" coverage.