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16 Day Botswana Tour Camping

16 days
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Start and end in Johannesburg
4.7
3 traveler reviews
16 Day Botswana Tour Camping - Drifters Adventure Tours

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Operator
Drifters Adventure Tours
Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 12 to 78

Places You’ll See

  • Johannesburg
    Johannesburg
  • Okavango Delta
    Okavango Delta
  • Chobe National Park
    Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls
    Victoria Falls
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Highlights

  • Cross the Botswana border into the Kalahari
  • Learn survival skills from the Bushmen
  • Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro
  • Spot wildlife on a Chobe River boat cruise
  • Sleep under the stars at Makgadikgadi Pans

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Johannesburg - Kalahari
  2. Day 2 Kalahari Bushmen/San
  3. Day 3-5 Okavango Delta
  4. Day 6 Okavango - Maun
  5. Day 7-10 Flexible Game Reserve Schedule (5 Days National Parks)
  6. Day 11 Maun
  7. Day 12 Makgadikgadi Pans
  8. Day 13 Chobe River - Victoria Falls
  9. Day 14 Victoria Falls
  10. Day 15 Victoria Falls - Francistown
  11. Day 16 Francistown - Johannesburg
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Drifters Adventure Tours

4.7
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

13

Age Range

12 to 78 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Alexandra
    · October 13th, 2023
    Our two guides Samu and Tswola were super nice, organized and helpful. The accommodations were brilliant, and very different. The safari rancher showed us with much passion not only the Big5! The care was excellent, we would definitely recommend the tour!!!
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  • Susan
    · March 1st, 2023
    Accommodations were perfect locations. The 2 guides were more like family as we were only 3 travellers. Had an amazing time. Should extend to a 7 day tour given the 2 days lost travelling to and from Kruger. Would definitely travel with Drifters again.
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  • Tai
    · May 21st, 2023
    Exciting tour. Love it very much
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Dan

    Asked on September 26th, 2023

    What is the accommodation like, and how much driving would there be? Out of 16 days, how much wildlife days are there? Are there any other excluded costs?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2023

      There wont be more of driving apart from going to another property. There is a lot of wildlife that you are going to see in Botswana. The tour only is included on the rate. Should you wish to book extras such as pre, post night and transfers, they will be other costs added.

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    Daniela

    Asked on April 29th, 2023

    I am a solo traveler. I'm interested in finding out what kind of single supplements or surcharges I would have to pay if any.

    Single supplement
    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2023

      We have guaranteed tours on the 2 september 16 september, 23rd september and 30th september. Regarding the single supplement, at the moment the tours are not full so you may end up getting a single by default, however should you want to secure a single exclusively the additional cost will be Euros 240, this cost is for the 7 nights where we stay in permanent structured lodge accommodation and the sole use of a mobile tent on tour

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    Douglas

    Asked on March 7th, 2023

    Please advise if it is possible to upgrade any of the accommodation, and if all camp sites have toilets' and showers. The walk with the Bushman can you advise how long that would be?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2023

      There is no reason to upgrade you might as well book the accommodated tour which is identical to camping.

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      Douglas

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      Thank you, are you able to provide a link to the tour with the details and cost please

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    Lisa

    Asked on January 5th, 2023

    Would I need to bring a sleeping bag for this trip? Air mattress? I am 75 but used to wilderness camping so would I be able to take this trip? I'm thinking the February 11 departure. Where would we be picked up in the 11th?

    Accommodation
    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2023

      No, sleeping bags and camping mattresses are not provided for on our camping tours. It is up to the client to bring their own sleeping bag, pillow and travel mat (If they require). Please bear in mind that you need to be walking fit and able to get in and out of the Drifters truck + the 4x4 safari vehicles with ease. Regrettably at this stage the 11th February Botswana Camping tour is on provisional status; we require a minimum of 4 confirmed guests in order to guarantee it. The 16 Day tour starts and ends at ONOMO Signature Lux Hotel in Sandton. Yes, we would recommend you bring mosquito repellent with you to Botswana.

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    Morgan

    Asked on December 30th, 2022

    Would you take a 72 year old?

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written December 2022

      A 72 year old is no problem as long as they are fit and healthy and can climb in and out of the truck. We do not have a departure on the 8 July. To be safe I would book our 1 July departure that is already guaranteed and had 6 people on already.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 230578

  • Currencies
    P
    Pula
    Botswana
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.

    Type D
    Botswana
    Type M
    Botswana
    Type G
    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Drifters Adventure Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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