Safaris In Botswana's Okavango And Chobe

Botswana has the greatest collection of elephants in all of Africa. You can see them - along with giraffes, zebras and hippos - when you walk in the bush, or drive slowly by in a jeep. The Okavango Delta is flooded in winter, so animals flock there – great for close up observation by boat. You ride in mokoro dugout canoes; two passengers with one guide. And you can combine your safari with a visit to the world's largest waterfalls in Zambia, just a short distance away…

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Chapters in this tour:
     Introduction
     First Stop: Maun
     Your Okavango Delta Safari
     Camping, a Village, & Elephants
     For the Less Adventurous
     Nearby Victoria Falls

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Walking & Driving

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Tips in this Tour:

	The best time to go is July to September, when you will find delightfully warm days and cool nights. We found August perfect: usually you will not encounter snakes or mosquitoes at that time, but taking anti-malarial precautions is wise.
	The hardest parts of this trip are the lengthy flights, which can be discouraging for some prospective travelers. You might have to endure over 37 hours of travel from North America, including long waits in airports in Johannesburg and London. Take something to read; watch the videos. Get up to exercise. Botswana is worth it!
	Island-Safari.com made all of our travel arrangements without a hitch. But you can find many other good agencies on the web like African Gateway based in Cape Town. You can also book tours at hotels or travel agencies once you arrive in Kasane, Maun, or Livingstone.
	Take dark clothes for bush treks. Bright colors, light blue, and even white might upset the wild animals. Do not wear red.
	Take more digital photo memory cards than you think you will need, and preferably a zoom lens at least up to 300 mm. Animals might be too far away (or too close) so a zoom is important. For good results, you also need a camera with no shutter lag to catch fast-moving animals.

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Provider: Ruth Lor Malloy

Ruth Lor Malloy is a freelance travel writer and prize-winning photographer currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has lived in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and the United States. Ruth has published guidebooks on China, worked as a tour guide, and collected ethnic clothing for museums. Her winter sport is alpine skiing, and she has an enjoyable website.

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