Botswana / Caprivi Adventure

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Joined: 2013/01/26

Hi all,

Looking for riding buddies to join me on a Botswana-Caprivi trip between 8-21 August 2015.

Some of the Highlights:

•    Sunset on the Makgadigadi pans
•    7 Rivers ( Limpopo, Nata, Zambezi, Chobe, Kwando, Kavango and Boteti)
•    Vic Falls
•    Wildlife of Chobe National Park
•    Sunset Cruise on Chobe river
•    Caprivi Strip
•    Okavango Delta
•    Tsodilo Hills
•    Lake Ngami and Lake Xau

Only 9 Bikes allowed and there will be a back-up vehicle.

Included:

•    All camping gear (Pillions sharing tent with rider)
•    Bedroll to include foam mattress
•    All catering requirements
•    Two meals daily – Breakfast/Brunch and Supper
•    “Moer- Coffee“24/7 on the Campfire!
•    All permits
•    All Camping and accommodation Cost
•    Lead and Sweeper Bike
•    Game drive Land Cruiser with Guide for Game drive in Chobe National Park
•    Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe river
•    Guided visit to Vic Falls
•    Event Coordinator and Guide.

Please note I am not the organiser of this trip, I am simply assisting to make this a reality."

PS - I have obtained permission to post this information.

 

Len Nieuwoudt

Frans Reinke's picture
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Sounds great!

few Q's:

  • Cost?
  • Distance?
  • Skill level required?
  • Pillian friendly?

Looking forward to hearing from you

Frans Reinke

083-381-7145

frans@fracc.co.za

profiler's picture
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Hi Frans,

Herewith some more information, if you want to go ahead I will forward you the details of the orginiser for booking etc.

Obviously, (unless you fly the bike up) one would leave on the 6th and return on the 24th to allow travel time between CPT and JHB.

"The almost 3300 km-14 day Safari will offer some very scenic riding to all level of Riders from Novice and are most definitely Pillion friendly! – All our main connection routes will be tar with some good gravel to some of the camps – not a challenge!

 

We will provide all camping and catering gear with meals prepared from our open air bush restaurant! – However this is a participation Safari, meaning it will be expected of all to pitch their own tents and help with some camp duties like collecting fire wood, but please no washing of dishes!

 

For the duration of the Adventure we will be Camping, however use will be made of Serviced Campsites (Ablution facilities) – so men you can take your hairdryer as we will have power in most camps!

 

Our logistical vehicles will carry all camping gear plus fridge for couple of cold ones for use around the campfire, however personal luggage (the hairdryer and clothing must go with the bike)

Included:

 

  • All camping gear (Pillions sharing tent with rider)
  • Bedroll to include foam mattress
  • All catering requirements
  • Two meals daily – Breakfast/Brunch and Supper
  • “Moer- Coffee“24/7 on the Campfire!
  • All permits
  • All Camping and accommodation Cost
  • Lead and Sweeper Bike
  • Game drive Land Cruiser with Guide for Game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe river
  • Guided visit to Vic Falls
  • Myself as Event Coordinator and Guide from African Expeditions

 

 

Excluded:

 

  • Any Visa or Cross border Cost of personal nature ( RSA Citizen - no Charge)
  • Transport Cost ( Fuel, Cross border charges – R 220 Namibia and Pula 180 Botswana)
  • Snacks and Drinks
  • Catering during 3 days 1- Visit to Vic Falls, 2- Second day at Kavango River( very good restaurant) 3- Last night Buffy
  • Transport to Vic Falls ( 30 usd pp and entry 20 usd pp)
  • Any not listed activities
  • Personal bedding ( Sleeping bag to pack inside bedroll and pillow)

 

Budget:

 

  • Price per Rider R 13 500.00
  • Price per Pillion R 4350.00 – (Sharing with rider)

 

Booking requirements:

 

  • R 2000.00 deposit per Rider and Pillion will secure your place on the adventure.
  • Full payment 30 days prior to Safari"

 

Len Nieuwoudt