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13 Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Best Of Northern Botswana -WildCamping + Victoria Falls
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13 Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Best Of Northern Botswana -WildCamping + Victoria Falls

By Kalahari Breeze Safaris
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Authentic Wild-Camping Safari experience with no fences or other boundaries in the middle of the bush. You cannot get closer to wild animals in their natural habitat. We try to make the camping experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Let our experienced team let you take on an adventure in the wild of Botswana.
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Ages 3-120, max of 9 per group
Duration: 13 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • All park fees in Botswana
  • during camping: water, fruit juice, sodas
  • Entry/Admission - Okavango Delta
  • Entry/Admission - Okavango Delta
  • Entry/Admission - Okavango Delta
  • Entry/Admission - Moremi Wildlife Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Moremi Game Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Khwai Concession
  • Entry/Admission - Khwai Concession
  • Entry/Admission - Savute Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Savute Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Chobe National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Victoria Falls
What's not included
  • Parkfees in Victoria Falls
  • International Flights
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol during camping
  • all beverages during lodging nights
  • 1x lunch
  • 4x dinner

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick from the airport and ALL hotels in Maun. This tour can be customized. This tour can be done in reverse i.e. starting in Victoria Falls
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Maun Airport, Maun, Ngamiland East Botswana
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104558P23

        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104558P23

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        Itinerary
        Overview
        Full Map
        11 stops
        Day 1
        ARRIVAL IN MAUN
        Day 2
        IN THE CHANNELS OF THE OKAVANGO...
        Day 3
        ON THE ISLANDS OF THE OKAVANGO...
        Day 4
        LEAVING THE OKAVANGO DELTA
        Day 5
        INTO THE WILD OF MOREMI GAME...
        Day 6
        WILDLIFE TRACKING IN MOREMI
        Day 7
        MOREMI TO KHWAI CONCESSION
        Day 8
        CLOSE UP WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS IN...
        Day 9
        FROM BUSH TO SAVANNAH IN SAVUTE
        Day 10
        GAMEVIEWING IN DRY RIVER CHANNEL...
        Day 11
        CHOBE RIVERFRONT
        Day 12
        VICTORIA FALLS , ZIMBABWE
        Day 13
        DEPARTURE
        About the operator
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        • Kalahari Breeze Safaris
          168
          Maun, Botswana
          Joined in September 2018
        • cedrick667
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Peaceful Mokoro Trip
          This part of the delta was beautiful and our Guide from the Village Gedeon was very knowledgeable. He told us everything we needed to know. We saw a lot of Hippos, Giraffes with a baby, Gnus, Impala, Buffalos, Zebras, Pelicans, lots of other birds and Elefants. All in all amazing experience.
          Written 7 September 2024
        • samanthak27
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience.
          We opted for a bespoke 6 day tour. We started at Maun and did 2 days wild camping in Moremi, two days in Khwai at a lodge and two days on a houseboat in Seronga. Maria from Kalahari Breeze was amazing. She was prompt with all correspondence and made some brilliant suggestions for our itinerary. The wild camping was amazing. A team prepared our food and our tents. We saw amazing wildlife, especially lions, and wonderful sunsets. Tsidi the driver and Ronnie the mechanic were awesome. For this part od the journey we were a group of 8. We then had two days at Moremi O Bona Lodge which was out of this world. Mocks our guide managed to track us leopards and wild dogs as well as the wonderful other sightings. The whole team here made us so welcomed and they cared for us well. From here we flew to Seronga where Cpt Sam and Jonah welcomed us and we tried mokuru, bird watching and fishing. And from there back to Maun. None of this would have been possible without Kalahari Breeze. They made our trip unforgettable.
          Written 7 September 2024
        • OnAir32201932376
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing
          Amazing day, giraffes and elephants on the track in. Within 30minutes of reaching the park we were 2.5 metres away from a leopard keeping an eye on the antelope. Drove for another 20 minutes to see a massive herd of Zebra drove around the corner to a pride of 4 lions looking well feed relaxing under a tree once again amazingly close. Then went in search of the painted wild dog low and behold we found a pack of this endangered species once again with a very good viewing point of them relaxing in the shade. All in one day is pretty amazing.
          Written 3 September 2024
        • steve k
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What Safari is all about!
          What a great experience. Communication was spot on and professional. Maria, the owner, is super pleasant and willing to help in any way. Let's start with the ride. My description might sound negative, but it is not. We found it to be one of the highlights of the trip. Probably 70 miles off grid on rugged bumpy roads. I think people would pay just for the experience. The Delta is an untouched oasis of what life has been like for thousands of years. "Raps" was our guide. Excellent choice. As a poler he is skilled and as a guide he is informative and speaks near perfect English. He has a great personality and sense of humor. Hippos, giraffe, various birds, impala, buffalo...all were present. The Bushwalk brought us within 20 feet of 6 giraffes feeding and a small group of zebra. The campsite epitomized what camping is all about. Tents were set up, liens provided plus some basic essentials. We were greeted warmly and offered a fresh wet towel to freshen. The site was positioned near a large watering hole so plenty of wildlife came into view. Baboons and several listed above were present. Master was our head guide and he is focused on providing you with the best experience seeing the animals. He did not disappoint. Lions, ostrich, Buffalo, wild dogs, hyenas, various birds, plus more. OG was the head chef and delivered great quality food throughout the day. All food is cooked on open flame and he makes the best bread. Cooked in the ground covered in coals this bread was legit. You must add this to your Africa safari plans. We WILL BE BACK!
          Written 31 August 2024
        • Zvonimir K
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable experience
          Very special and not to be missed experience in Okavango delta. Our poler was very informative, pointing and naming different birds and animals when noticing them. He would stop Mokoro and positioned it for better photo position. But, it highly depends on the poler. Some other members from our group in other Mokoro canue were highly unsatisfied with their poler as it kept silent all the time.
          Written 18 August 2024
        • jannisgra
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Overall it was good
          We very much enjoyed the Mokoro trip. Our guide - Junior - was excellent, very polite and informative. He should get promoted! Just note that you will only see a small part of the Okavango Delta. The tour is 'just' a one-hour Mokoro drive (and one hour back) and a bush walk for about one hour. In comparison to this, the price is quite high and the transport of about four hours round trip long. If you can, try to stay in the delta for a few days. If you cannot, this is and the Moremi game drive are probably your only decent options. If you are unlucky and don't see many animals which sometimes happens, we suppose that this tour gets a bit boring. Also, insist on an English-speaking Mokoro guide or you will miss out on most of the information about the delta and its wildlife which happened to others on our tour. Lastly, note that activities of this kind entail some risk. You will float close to Hippos in a Mokoro and will, therefore, be mostly unprotected from them. In our case, a hippo started running at us but luckily, the Mokoro drivers managed to make it turn away by screaming and hitting the water with their poles.
          Written 16 August 2024
        • bouche61
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Need to improve security and transparency on transit times and conditions
          My first such comment : We had a disappointing experience with this safari agency: most seriously, safety issues with no sat phone and a jeep breakdown due to lack of servicing in the middle of a hunt by a lion pride. No alternative jeep was sent and there was another breakdown the next day, with hours lost and finally a harrowing open jeep ride in dust for hours with no seat belts on rutted dusty roads like a desert roller coaster. V commercial, the company harshly demanded 300 dollars cash for unexplained bank charges, later dropped. Our trip program was sacrificed to suit the itinerary of priority clients who booked earlier, thus costing us 2/10 days viewing animals, along with other delays and lack of any transparency on transit times. Many other grievances, but we did get to see some animals despite an August drought. Guides were local drivers, not naturalists, and it was disorganised, ie not enough supplies, forgetting to load tea on jeep for game drive breaks. Cost was 500 a day per person for wild camping and mid range lodges plus travel. We had a lovely time anyway with fellow guests and meeting local people.
          Written 15 August 2024
        • IanM5776
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A breeze in Botswana
          The team at Kalahari Breeze Safaris helped us plan a superb itinerary with several rapid and responsive back-and-forth emails and we were very pleased with the result. Every arrangement went perfectly. The guides/drivers were wonderful friendly people who handed us over to local experts at various national parks and sites. The service at all the selected lodges or tenting camps was faultless. Of course the wildlife was the highlight and they didn’t disappoint. Each location has different highlights, and the recommendations of KBS turned out to be excellent.
          Written 27 July 2024
        • ozdivergt
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Can not fault this experience.
          Incredible experience. Picked up at our hotel on the dot. Open top rode to the delta where our “poler” was waiting. An hour out to the lunch and walk spot, then an hour back. Elephant, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo and antelope oh and did I mention the huge number of hippo and birds. Our driver was Craig who was courteous and thoughtful. Our piper was Castro who gave us so much information it was so rewarding. Brilliant day with superb salads (one vegan) and lots of ice cold water. 10/10.
          Written 20 July 2024
        • fransm762
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great WildCamping experience with Kalahari Breeze in the Delta
          We had a wonderful private three-night WildCamping trip with Kalahari Breeze into the Okavango last month. The spot where we camped was in a concession area, and the wildlife was fantastic. Each morning and late afternoon, we went on drives and saw a plethora of general game, along with multiple elephant and buffalo sightings. In just a few days, we also had multiple lion sightings, saw wild dogs, and even witnessed a cheetah stalking and chasing impala. The pre-erected tents and beds were comfortable, and the hot water prepared for the showers on demand was a luxury we did not expect. Our main guide, Master, was friendly and helpful from the start. His knowledge and passion for guiding were evident, as he grew up in the area. We went on mokoro trips, which were a unique experience. Unfortunately, the water levels were lower than usual, so we couldn't go on long trips and had to turn back due to hippo and elephant activity in the main channel. We also went on two bush walks and encountered elephants and even a lion on one of the walks. The food served by the bush chef, Sam, was delicious. We were surprised by what he managed to prepare in his bush kitchen: fresh bread each evening, three-course meals, and brunch after morning activities. We highly recommend this WildCamping trip with Kalahari Breeze. Maria in the office was efficient and effective during all the booking interactions, ensuring everything went as planned and surpassing our expectations. Thanks to Maria, Master, Sam, Jerry, and Richard for hosting us in the bush.
          Written 14 July 2024
        • S7158NAchrisr
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Superb Safari
          An amazing holiday organised by Maria. We were picked up from Maun Airport taken to a lodge just outside Maun, next morning Clifford picked us up and Chris checked we were ok, Camping in Moremi and Okvango Delta with Master was outstanding, the camp staff brilliant. We then returned to Maun where Chris and Maria came to see us. Then onto Chobe and Victoria Falls all organised by Maria with fantastic accommodation and activities. If you are thinking of a safari in Botswana then I would highly recommend you talk to Maria.
          Written 12 July 2024
        • Jet468698
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Botswana with Kalahari Breeeze Safaris
          Great Botswana with Kalahari Breeze Safaris We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Botswana. We booked the tour with Kalahari Breeze Safaris Agency in Maun Mrs Maria organized a wild camping trip in the Okavango Delta The camping site is wonderful; the ranger Mr Master proved to be very knowledgeable during the game drivers and we had the opportunity to see many animals in a fantastic environment to say the least. The experience with the small boat (mokoro) on the canals of the delta is unforgettable. The camp staff - Mr Machana, Mr Richard and the cook Mr Chicho organized our entire stay in the wild camping impeccably. Subsequently, Mrs Maria organized a two-day safari in the Chobe River Park. The game safaris led by Ranger Sam and the boat safari led by Ranger David will never be forgotten by all of us. In Kasane we stayed in a lodge that was not luxury but very clean, with a good menu and a wonderful garden. Thank you Mrs Maria..It was not just a holiday but a life experience Ezio + 6 iTALIA
          Written 9 July 2024
        • Nomad56531061317
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 fantastic days in NG32
          We had a fantastic safari with Kalahari Breeze and are completely satisfied with our choice. Maria answered even the smallest questions thoroughly and promptly. Master is a very experienced, friendly guide and found all the animals we wanted to see: many lions, wild dogs, a leopard, hippos, elephants and many more. The food at the camp was outstanding. It's fascinating what can be conjured up in the middle of nowhere. There was always more than enough food. We also really liked the camp itself with its private outdoor “bathroom”. itinerary: Day 1: Drive to NG32, Mokoro ride, game drive to the camp; Day 2: morning and evening game drives; Day 3: morning game drive and return to Maun at 2 PM.
          Written 7 July 2024
        • ronandlynneh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Trip of a Lifetime
          A magical place to visit to see the African Wildlife up close and observe these beautiful animals in the wild. So many animals to see, Majestic Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Leopards, Wildebeest, Wild Dogs, Hippopotamus and so many birds. Our Guide Clifford was so aware of where all the animals were, and had been, that we were able to see so many every day. We were so well looked after by the camp staff, and the food was great. It was amazing to hear some of the animals at night from our tents, and we felt completely safe at all times. We would highly recommend Kalahari Breeze Safaris. It was a Trip of a Lifetime, we loved every minute of it !!!
          Written 3 July 2024
        • 544vinr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great trip - recommend!
          Went on this Mokoro day trip to the Okavango Delta - everything was great, I recommend. Communication and booking via email and WhatsApp was easy. I was picked up from my hotel as discussed, the transfers and driver were very comfortable, the Mokoro guide was great and the bush walk was fabulous too. This year in April things are a bit dried than usual and water levels are lower but the team informed me about this before I left. I still had a good time!
          Written 11 April 2024
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        valealag
        23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022
        We had booked the tour in 2020 before pandemic and finally in August 2022 we could start it. In these two years we were updating with Maria and Chris, excellent customer care. The tour was perfectly organized, the mobile camping staff was excellent and professional, we enjoyed avery single moment in the wilderness. The accomodation in Maun studios was very nice, the owners are kind and always available for a ride to bring you to dinner or town. The lodges are also excellent Kubu lodge in Chobe and Masuwe lodge in Victoria Falls. Chris as responsible of ground staff and organization came to the airport and provided the briefing of the tour and was always available for any info or request asking us time to time feedback about how the trip was going.
        We spent unforgettable days. Thank you to Maria, Chris and all the mobile camping staff! we hope to come back to visit again Botswana!
        Written 7 September 2022
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        cindy
        San Diego, CA5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        I'm a retired senior, travelled most continents, but not Africa until this August. I love to rough it in nature, but am health conscious. I was a bit apprehensive about health hazard in traveling Africa.
        My August trip debunked my concerns. It's a very uniquely awesome experience, unexpectedly safe and comfortable.
        I joined a 6-traveller group lead by Helen Davies for her Botswana and Victoria Falls trip. I chose her after reading her Africa travel blogs - she travelled Africa extensively. Besides being experienced, knowledgable, she is also a very caring, organized yet flexible trip leader.
        We saw so many animals in amazingly close-up: Lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, just to name a few. Also countless variety of beautiful birds.
        We visited aborigines, bush walk with them, learned a lot about their life skills, art, music and dance.
        Half of the days, we stayed in hotels and other days, we camped in tents. A local group setup the tents, each with a bathroom and hot shower! Cooked meals on camp fires.We don't need to do anything but enjoy the safari and freshly cooked food.
        Helen hires many local small business groups to facilitate our trip. She must have good connections and made good choices - these local groups were very competent, so our whole trip went without a hitch, and the price of the trip is reasonable. The local groups were also very friendly and helpful - another way for us to enjoy contact with Africans.
        I saw a very few mosquitos and no tse tse flies.
        I feel very lucky to have went with Helen for my first Africa trip - definitely a memory to be treasured.
        Written 25 October 2019
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        DR E
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        Jun 2023 • Couples
        This safari trip exceeded my expectations as a full nature and Botswana cultural experience. I just had to show up and everything was planned, including the camp setup out on the terrain and re-location to a new region every three days, daily excursions, three good meals a day including creative three course dinners, a full sense of security, a fun and interactive crew taking care of everything, and an experienced guide to track and discuss all the animals and habitat. DR Evancic
        Written 27 June 2023
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        Hello Dorlyn, Many thanks for your kind review. Its been a real pleasure hosting you and your group in Botswana and we hope to welcome you on one of our tours again one day.
        Written 29 June 2023
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        Michael D
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        May 2023
        Kalahari Breeze was a great company with whom to do business. They helped us set up something custom for just my mother and me, and we got to do everything we wanted. From the time we arrived in Maun, until the time we left Botswana, they planned our activities, coordinated our guides, and had everything covered. Both Maria and Chris were responsive and really cared about the quality of our trip. Highlights included days and nights in the Okavango Delta camp, trip to the river at Makgadikgadi, and a night on the Salt Pan. All our experiences were different and exciting. Walking on the savanna with the animals was just the best!
        Highly recommend Kalahari Breeze!
        Written 15 June 2023
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        Hello Michael and Anne, Many thanks for your kind review. Its been a real pleasure hosting you in Botswana and we hope to welcome you on one of our tours again one day.
        Written 29 June 2023
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        sjhirst61
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023
        Perfect mix of authentic bush experience with perfect nurturing touches of hospitality. Friendly, fun, professional and high level of expertise knowledge…
        Written 9 June 2023
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        Hello Jane, Many thanks for your kind review. Its been a real pleasure hosting you and your group of No 1 Ladies in Botswana and we hope to welcome you on one of our tours again one day.
        Written 29 June 2023
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        BettinaFromAus
        Brisbane Region, Australia1 contribution
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        May 2023
        Our guide, Clifford, was very knowledgeable and led us to many incredible close viewings of animals and birds.
        The whole team were professional and took pride in a well run camp and delicious meals.
        Highly recommended.
        Written 8 June 2023
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        Hello Bettina, Many thanks for your kind review. Its been a real pleasure hosting you and your group in Botswana and we hope to welcome you on one of our tours again one day.
        Written 29 June 2023
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        13 Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Best Of Northern Botswana -WildCamping + Victoria Falls provided by Kalahari Breeze Safaris

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