Take A Walk on The Wildside!
Adventurous Women are delighted to offer you a personally styled African Safari experience like no other!
Famous for its large elephant herds, the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert will not disappoint for the quantity and quality of animals and birds you are likely to see on your stay within this vast area. Large herds of cape buffalo are common, as are Burchell's zebra and family groups of giraffes, baboons, warthog, vervet monkeys, jackal, lions, honey badgers, banded mongoose, and hopefully cheetah on the open floodplains and leopard are often spotted, especially by those fortunate to be camping within the Khwai/Moremi area, such as our Adventurous Women group.
The list is endless, wild dog, hyena, hippos, 19 species of antelope, from the 700kg Eland to 7kg Sharpes grysbok, your days and nights are sure to provide wildlife encounters that will enthral. The bird life is also spectacular with the ever present lilac breasted roller adding constant splashes of colour to just about every scene and with such varied habitats from grasslands to forest and scrub areas there are over 400 recorded species spotted. Watching the majestic fish eagle swooping down into a waterhole or river to collect a fish is a never to be forgotten moment on any safari.
The flow and uniqueness of this itinerary really typifies the Adventurous Women style of travel .....Every part of this journey is an ADVENTURE and we look forward to sharing it with you!
Please note: To attend this event you must be COVID double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination MUST be supplied BEFORE the event by emailing a screen shot or appropriate document to office@adventurouswomen.com.au
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● Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert
● Quality Game Viewing and Wildlife Encounters
● Meet the Meerkats
● Victoria Falls
● Chobe National Park & Chobe River Cruise
● Comfortable Camping under the African night sky
● The Adventurous Women Experience
On entering the arrivals hall at Johannesburg International airport, you will be met by representatives of the Johannesburg Safari Club and transported to your twin share accommodation.
The safari club is located 5 minutes drive from the terminal. It is a privately owned Safari Lodge with secure and comfortable accommodation, without the impersonal international hotel feel; the perfect start for your relaxed and laid-back adventure in the wilds of Africa. Friendly staff are there to assist.
Meals: None included
Accommodation: Safari Club
This morning after breakfast our group is transferred from the Safari club to JNB International airport for our short flight to Maun in Botswana. Maun is the safari base and southern gateway to the world-famous Okavango Delta Eco systems. Met on arrival by our tour guide and transferred to the Maun Lodge. An established institution in Maun providing 3 star ensuite rooms, but most importantly a warm African feel and friendly staff. Before dinner this evening, an informal briefing will be conducted by our tour guide to discuss the safari. Tomorrow, it's time to head into the wilds.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Maun Lodge
This morning, we will be transferred by 4wd safari vehicles to our base camp in the Moremi/Khwai area. Our Safari starts in earnest this morning. The quantity and quality of wildlife spotted on the drive to camp, will determine the length of our journey today. A stop is made in Maun town so you can purchase any last-minute personal items.
On our 3 days comfortable camping in Khwai, a liberal amount of alcohol, wine, spirits and soft drinks and mixers are served with meals. Purchase of your own special preferred alcoholic beverage is always a great idea.
Our campsite for 3 nights is on the Khwai River. It is private and exclusively for the use of our group, providing a feeling of complete Africa immersion. Our comfortable, mobile safari camp will be set up before you arrive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Accommodation on safari for 3 nights is in roomy walk-in style, insect and mozzie proof tents with each tent having an attached private hot shower and toilet. Camp bed with thick foam mattress, warm doonas and covers, pillows, pillow slips, tent lighting and comfy safari chairs and wash basin add to your comfort. Camp is set up in a shady spot with views over the surrounding area. A central camp, with large, open-sided communal dinner tent and meeting area with comfortable chairs and tables is always available. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are also available all day at the central tent. If in camp during the day, morning or afternoon tea is served. Dinner is set at the table, under the stars. All camp duties are amplified and stimulating. Elephants are frequent camp visitors, and a wild and wide variety of animals and birds can be viewed near and around your campsite. For safety, your campsite is monitored by staff, day, and night.
The program for the next two days will be, early rise with tea, coffee and a light breakfast served by the fire. We will then depart for a morning game drive, arriving back in camp for a brunch/lunch and then siesta/showers/chill time. Afternoon tea will be served under the open mess tent and then out again for an afternoon/early evening drive.
There may be an opportunity to enjoy a short mokorro (canoe) trip in the delta waterways.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Safari Camp
The program today is similar to yesterday - early rise with tea, coffee and a light breakfast served by the fire. You will then depart for a morning game drive, arriving back in camp for a brunch/lunch and then siesta/showers/chill time. Afternoon tea will be served under the open mess tent and then out again for an afternoon/early evening drive.
There may be an opportunity to enjoy a short mokorro (canoe) trip in the delta waterways.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Safari Camp
After breakfast, our safari team will transfer us back to Maun where the "Beast" will be waiting. We load up our luggage in readiness to start the next stage of our adventure!
A short 2-to-3-hour desert drive will take us from the wilds of the Okavango EcoSystem deep into the Kalahari Desert to Planet Baobab, a quirky resort, for an encounter with the crazy Kool Cats, the Meerkats. This evening, we will head out of camp on an easy walk for Sundowner drinks at a beautiful desert scenic vantage point.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Planet Boab - Lodge Accommodation
Today we are transferred by lodge vehicles to nearby Ntwetwe Pan for an encounter with the Meerkats. At Ntwetwe, we overnight on the salt pans in a camp set up with permanent twin share tents including all facilities. All camping equipment and bedding provided. A great spot for a BBQ dinner under the star filled desert sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Comfortable Camp / Permanent Twin Share Tents
Returning to Planet Boabab Lodge from our desert camp after breakfast, we then board the Beast for a short drive to Elephant Sands Lodge.
Arriving mid-afternoon, we have some down time to enjoy a swim and relax around the pool. This camp is famous for its very chilled elephants who drink regularly from the lodge pool.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge
After breakfast, we head for the Zimbabwe Border, arriving at Thebe Safari Lodge in Kasane in time for a lunch cruise on the Chobe River. This cruise is a magnificent experience and a safari highlight. The quantity and quality of wildlife viewed is outstanding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Thebe Safari Lodge
The safari crew at Thebe Safari Lodge will escort us into adjacent Chobe National Park for an early morning game drive. On our return, we depart Botswana in the Beast and cross the border into Zimbabwe. Our accommodation for 3 nights is at the very comfortable Amadeus lodge. This afternoon our tour guide will conduct a meeting to organise all activities during our stay.
A welcome dinner tonight at the Lookout Restaurant with superb views over the Falls Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amadeus Lodge
The highlight this morning is our private guided tour of the Falls. 1.8 Kilometres of beauty, the throbbing heart of Africa.
The rest of the day we have free time to enjoy the total adventure that is Victoria Falls. So much to see and do. Our safari crew will assist to ensure it all runs smoothly. Canoeing, white-water rafting, bungee jumps, bird walks, helicopter flights, micro lights, zip lines, bars, restaurants, shopping, elephant experiences, vulture shows, even a casino, the list is endless.
Needless to say that souvenir shopping here is wonderful and of course no visit to the Falls would be complete until you have had High Tea on the cool veranda of the grand old British colonial, Victoria Falls Hotel.
Tonight we have a special dinner arranged at the famous Boma Restaurant where a variety of traditional African foods and meat are available in an atmosphere pulsating with drum music.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Amadeus Lodge
Today as been left free for you to continue to enjoy all that Victoria Falls has on offer.
We meet again as a group late in the afternoon to go on a sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River for our final night celebration.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Amadeus Lodge
Today we say goodbye to the crew and to one another after a wonderful time together in Africa.
Meals: Breakfast
Twin Share Accommodation as per Itinerary
Arrival Transfer on Day 1 (Airport to Hotel)
Private 3-day comfortable camping safari in Khwai/Moremi
Purpose Built 4WD Beast Hire and all vehicle associated costs
Tour Leader, plus a driver
Adventurous Women Tour Escort, *if a minimum of 10 guests booked
All activities, meals and inclusions as stated in itinerary
12 Breakfasts
11 Dinners
8 Lunches
International & Internal Flights
Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Any Gratuities
Optional Tours in Vic Falls
Items of a Personal Nature
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation
All accommodation included in the price of this tour is twin share which means that you will be allocated a single bed in a room (or safari tent) with someone else from the group, unless you are booking with a travel companion and wish to room with them for the entire time.
If you prefer to have your own room and safari tent there is an additional fee of $1500 AUD payable and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Pre-departure Information including gear list will be supplied in advance
Please Note: This tour is a private Adventurous Women Tour (for our guests only) supplied by our partners at BackTrack Adventures, as the specialist company arranging all on-ground services in Africa. Therefore by booking on this holiday, you are bound by BackTrack Adventures Booking Terms & Conditions together with those of Adventurous Women.
FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 90 days prior to departure : All prices are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations at the time the final invoice is issued. If there is any change to the price it will be reflected in the invoice sent out to you for the final balance.
This tour by it's very nature is not designed for the 5 Star Traveller. It is for the girl who has an 'adventurous spirit' and is looking for a unique and rewarding 'experience' (Once in a Lifetime)! You should be able to adopt a "Go With The Flow" attitude, after-all we are in a foreign country and things don't always go to plan...this will help you chill out and therefore get the best out of your holiday.
You will also need to be mobile without assistance to make the most out of this holiday.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions being applicable as per our Third Party Tour Operator's Terms & Conditions - Back Track Adventures:
At all times your deposit is non-refundable. You may be able to claim cancellation costs through your insurance policy and we therefore recommend that Travel Insurance is taken out at the time of booking and paying your deposit. Please refer to the individual cancellation policy of your insurance provider for further details.
*All prices are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations.
