This 14
day/13 night trail is a one of a kind adventure to the biggest
Wildebeest migration in Southern Africa,
not for the faint hearted.
Itinerary
of the trail:
This 13 night / 14 day safari brings you to the beautiful north-western
part of Zambia. This remote area is completely unexplored and offers some of
the best hyena sightings in the whole of Africa. You can extend this trip to
the 17 night / 18 day trip where the last 4 days of the trip are spent in northern
Botswana. Chobe National Park with Savuti Marsh as well as Moremi Game
Reserve will be visited.
2011
Departure Dates for the Hyena Trail
One trip per year
19th November to 2nd December 2011
14 Day Hyena Trail
2,060
The 4-Day Extension runs until the 6th December 2011 - (18
Day Extension 2,480)
2012
Departure Dates for the Hyena Trail
One trip per year
17th November to 30th November 2012
14
Day Extension 2,180
The 4-Day Extension runs until the 4th December 2012 (18 Day Extension
2,625)
Day
3 JOURNEY from Botswana to Zambia:
Today our journey to Liuwa Plains begins.
We travel from Botswana through Namibia, stopping shortly in Katima Mulilo
to get some fresh produce, then into Zambia (U$50 visa per person). We spend
the night wild camping close to Kolongola (B, L, D).
Day
4 MANGO TREE ROAD:
After crossing seemingly endless sand dunes covered in Teak forests we
descend onto the Zambezi floodplains and travel the beautiful and
picturesque Mango-Tree-Road, leading us north to Kalabo. Beautiful Zambian
villages are the highlight, before we find a space in the forest to camp
wild. (B, L, D).
Days
5 - 8 LIUWA PLAINS NATIONAL PARK:
We arrive early in the Liuwa Plains National Park. This time of the year
a wildebeest migration from the Angolan National Park KAMEIA to the Zambian
LIUWA Plains National Park can be expected. Thousands of wildebeest will be
seen on their journey. They migrate through the plains on search of
palatable grass. Following them are the kings of Liuwa plains, the hyena.
Bird life is exceptional. Wild camping. (B, L, D)
Day
9, LIUWA PLAINS - SIOMA:
We leave the park after an early morning drive.
There will be time to visit the local market in Kalabo. Then we head south
toward Sioma falls, camping wild en route. (B, L, D).
Days
10 - 11 SIOMA FALLS:
Sioma Falls (also known as Ngonye Falls) are, next to Victoria Falls,
the most breath-taking waterfalls in Southern Africa. The horseshoe-shaped
Ngonye Falls are mostly impressive because of the sheer volume of water that
cascades over the staggered twenty meter drop. Until now, this pristine
wilderness is completely unknown to tourists. We will make a day excursion
to the falls, picnic lunch and swimming in the mighty Zambezi. (B, L, D).
Days
12 - 13 LIVINGSTONE, VICTORIA FALLS:
After descending the gruelling road along the western bank of the
Zambezi, we cross the river and arrive in Livingstone late afternoon. The
next day you will have enough time to visit the falls and to participate in
the many adventure activities. (rafting, helicopter flights). We overnight
at the riverside Zambezi Waterfront. (Day 12 B, Day 13 L, B)
Day
14, DEPART:
From Livingstone or Vic Falls or extend journey and travel through the
Botswana Parks to Maun
Wild
camping We erect our own toilet and shower.
(B, L, D) Breakfast, lunch, dinner, if this symbol does not appear then
the relevant meals are not included.
Price
includes:
All accommodation (spacious bow tents with mattresses), and en-suite
accommodation at a lodge in Livingstone, transfers and activities as per the
itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B breakfast, L lunch, D
dinner) and tea/coffees, services of a professional guide and camp
assistant, all Botswana park entries for activities included on itinerary,
transport in specialized safari vehicles.
Does
not include:
Restaurant meals (Zambian Vic Falls), Visas, airport transfers, tips,
curios, optional excursions (scenic delta flight and activities in Victoria
Falls), beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water),
insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage,
emergency evacuation, sleeping bag (and small pillow) on all camping
sectors.
