The Buffalo Safari
A 7 Day Botswana Camping Safari
This adventure safari is perfect for those with limited time who still want to visit the great wilderness areas of Botswana. Starting in Maun, Botswana and ending at Victoria Falls, this affordable safari is long on adventure yet ideal for those traveling on a budget.
The Buffalo Safari passes through the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, two areas that offer some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. Located in the remote bush, most campsites are private, wild, and unfenced. It's not unusual to have wildlife wander through camp. The Buffalo Safari is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily rhythms and magic of the African wilderness.
The Buffalo Safari is a "participation mobile camping safari" because guests "participate" by setting up their own tent, carrying their luggage from the vehicle to the tent, and sleeping on a mattress pad (not a bed or cot). The safari runs with one vehicle and a trailer to haul all the supplies as you move from camp to camp. Many guests will also pitch in with the cooking, though this is not required. Each safari is accompanied by a professional guide and a camp assistant who will ensure your safari is safe, educational, and fun.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Western Moremi Game Reserve – game drives
Day 2: Western Moremi Game Reserve – game drives
Day 3: Eastern Moremi Game Reserve / Khwai Concession – game drives
Day 4: Southern Chobe National Park (Savute / Zwei Zwei) – game drives
Day 5: Northern Chobe National Park (floodplain) – game drives
Day 6: Northern Chobe National Park (floodplain) – game drives
Day 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – comfortable lodge – optional visit of The Victoria Falls
Day 8: END of the safari at the lodge after breakfast
2020 Departures | ||
Departs Maun, Botswana | Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Season |
Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Low |
Apr 18 | Apr 25 | Low |
May 2 | May 9 | Low |
May 16 | Jun 6 | Low |
Jun 20 | Jun 27 | Low |
Jul 4 | Jul 11 | High |
Jul 18 | Jul 25 | High |
Aug 1 | Aug 8 | High |
Aug 15 | Aug 22 | High |
Aug 29 | Sep 5 | High |
Sep 12 | Sep 19 | High |
Sep 26 | Oct 3 | High |
Oct 10 | Oct 17 | High |
Nov 7 | Nov 14 | Low |
Nov 21 | Nov 28 | Low |
Dec 12 | Dec 19 | Low |
All safaris are equipped with the luxuries required for travel comfort and peaceful relaxation (custom-built safari vehicles, a mobile kitchen serving good wholesome food with an African flavor and ice-cold drinks for that tropical sundowner) while still maintaining the exhilarating spirit of the adventurous traveler.
All our vehicles are customized, tough, reliable Safari Land Rovers. Vehicles are extra wide with more seating space and have:
Folding windscreen; Removable canvas roof; Perspex windows for the cold and rain; Fridge for cold beverages,; Folding side door; Comfortable coil spring suspension; 120L water tank with tap; Open sides for unobstructed views.
Our trailers are also custom-built on Land Rover chassis:
Chair box for easy access; Easy modular packing system – saves time; Folding side table complete with full kitchen behind.
The tents are large and comfortable, the showers are private and hot and the bush toilets are clean and private.
Meals are served in a tranquil setting next to the campfire in the African bush. Traditional meals are prepared on the open fire by the camp assistant.
GROUP SIZE: Departures guaranteed with 2 people minimum. Maximum group size is 12.
INCLUDED: Accommodation as specified in itinerary; Dome style tents with mattress (sleeping pad); Services of a professional guide and camp assistant; Transport in customized safari vehicles; Camping in private campsites within the national parks and reserves; Lodge accommodation in Victoria Falls; All entrance fees and camping fees within Botswana national parks and reserves; Meals, tea/coffee only, as specified in itinerary (rate does not include any other beverages); All activities as specified in the itinerary.
EXCLUDED: All international flights and departure taxes; Entry visas; Travel insurance (required); Accommodation not specified in the itinerary (i.e. pre-night in Maun); Victoria Falls entry fee; Optional activities/excursions; Staff gratuities; All beverages (alcohol, soft drinks, and bottled mineral water); Meals in Victoria Falls; Sleeping bag/pillow; Airport transfers; Items of personal nature and toiletries; Increases in park fees.
PAYMENT: A non-refundable, 20% deposit is required to confirm booking. Balance is due 7 weeks before departure. Safari rate can change based on currency fluctuations and we reserve the right to change the rate accordingly. Rate will be locked in upon confirmation.
Other terms & conditions apply.
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The Buffalo Safari
2020 Rates
- $1750.00 (July-Oct)
- $1610.00 (Nov-June)
Rates are per person sharing & subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Single supplement applies.
Length/Route: 7 nights/8 days; Starts in Maun, Botswana; Ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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