The Chobe Forest Safari

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Zambia
Zimbabwe
Botswana
 Namibia

A three night, four day, all inclusive safari in Botswana's Chobe Forest Reserve

Where

• Starting and ending in Kasane (easily connected from Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Johannesburg or Lusaka)
• 3 nights nights all inclusive accommodation and activities at Muchenje in the Chobe Forest Reserve
• Situated on the Western side of Chobe National Park - this is the only lodge in the area and offers unique access to game and an unparalleled safari for both old hands or newcomers to the bush.
• Various activities are available including walking safaris, game drives, river cruise, cultural visits etc as well as time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this small owner run and managed lodge

Best place to miss the Chobe crowds in comfort and style!
 

Highlights  

• This package includes 3 nights, fully inclusive accommodation, all activities, Chobe National Park fees and return transfers to/from Kasane
• Muchenje is a small owner-run camp accommodating 20 guests, offering first class service and hosting standards. The camp is suited to guests wishing to enjoy excellent game viewing conditions on the Chobe River frontage with fewer crowds.
• Walking Safaris at Muchenje allow guests to explore the intricacies of the bush studying animal behaviour, plants and insects
• Game Drives are conducted in open Land Rovers with qualified professional guides.
• River Cruises on the Chobe River allow guests to drift noiselessly past bathing herds of Elephants, hippo pods and crocodiles as well as an amazing array of birdlife.
• Cultural visits to an elder's home offer a glimpse into tribal life of Botswana.
• Optional activities include fishing and drives to the remotest parts of central Chobe.
• This area is best known for its large herds of elephant (approximately 73000), buffalo and healthy prides of lion.
• Along the marshy river floodplain you will often spot the two antelope trademarks of Chobe, the water-loving red lechwe and the rare puku.

Best time of the year

• Game at Muchenje is consistent year round; photographic opportunities are excellent especially at dawn and dusk. 
• Low season rates apply from November to March inclusive, mid season rates are then effective to June, high season runs from July to October inclusive.
• The southern "green season" between November and April is marked by dramatic scenery, contrasting weather patterns and excellent light conditions for photographers. At this time the area is inundated with migrant bird species, the crowds don't exist and the African bush is at its most spectacular.

Best Access

• This safari includes return transfers from the Botswana border at Kasane which is easily connected from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone (Zambia). 
• Speak to us about arranging your connections and flights to and from Kasane from any of the regional centres.

Tips and notes:

• The prices are quoted on a per person sharing basis in high season (July to October), mid season (April to June), and low season (November to March).  The package includes food, drinks, all activities, park fees and road transfers from Kasane to Muchenje and back.
• The following costs are specifically excluded from the price: domestic airfares before and after the package; single supplements; any levies, taxes, surcharges and visa fees; bank charges, gratuities and purchases of a personal nature
• Chobe National Park can be very busy during peak periods between July and September, over Xmas and Easter. Muchenje offers mid-day activities which will give you access to relatively quiet stretches of the river or areas within the Forest Reserve and National Park.

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Last updated 28 June, 2006