Discover Moremi, Okavango, Chobe & Victoria Falls
Botswana Wildlife Safari
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At night, the area comes to life with animal sounds—the “whooping” calls of wild dog, the rumbles of elephant, and even the cackling cries of hyena—and the sight of dazzling stars overhead. On a clear night, it's easy to spot the Southern Cross and your Trip Leader may share some African legends of the night sky. Our mobile camp, for our group alone, is set along the banks of the dry Savuti Channel, near a permanent waterhole that features excellent game viewing. each day","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":9,"Headline":"Chobe National Park: Serondella","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Stretching northeast along the Chobe River and dotted with enormous baobab trees, the Serondella area of Chobe National Park is famous for its elephant population numbering in the tens of thousands. 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The huge Zambezi River is more than a mile wide when it drops 300 feet into a sheer chasm to create this thundering cascade. Above the falls, the river is placid with palm-fringed islands and rainforested banks. In 1860, David Livingstone was the first Westerner to report the falls' existence, and since then, it has attracted visitors from around the world. We'll take a tour of the falls and there are numerous activities available (at extra cost) if you have time to extend your stay. 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He also worked in the anti-poaching unit during his time there. Daniel earned his Professional Guide License in 2008 and started guiding at a lodge in the Northern Okavango, but quickly moved on to the more demanding but rewarding mobile safari sector. His passion is the bush but his love is for family—he is a father of four and also cares for his sister's children."}],"guestreviews":[{"GuestNames":"Alec and Cindy C.","GuestLocation":"Santa Barbara, CA","GuestReview":"Quite possibly the best we have had in our seven trips with WT."},{"GuestNames":"Arthur G.","GuestLocation":"Anchorage, AK","GuestReview":"I can not strongly enough say enough good things about this wonderful, unforgettable trip. It was everything that I had hoped for, dreamed of, and more."},{"GuestNames":"Brad G.","GuestLocation":"San Francisco, CA","GuestReview":"The entire trip was first class. The service from the trip team was outstanding. I felt like I was at a five star hotel rather than out in the African Bush."},{"GuestNames":"Cathy B.","GuestLocation":"Ann Arbor, MI","GuestReview":"Fabulous, fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We saw more wildlife in one day than I imagined we would see in the entire trip!"},{"GuestNames":"Danita H.","GuestLocation":"Bellevue, WA","GuestReview":"The small number of participants with Wilderness Travel makes a much more intimate interaction with the areas visited. It was wonderful being in a small group of ten. Our guide's ability to spot things in the bush was pretty incredible—he found leopards for us (with their kills), lions we would never have seen, and every bird everywhere. Great personality, too!"},{"GuestNames":"Dawn E.","GuestLocation":"San Mateo, CA","GuestReview":"This trip was awesome. I would love to do it again."},{"GuestNames":"Dianne R.","GuestLocation":"Edmond, OK","GuestReview":"The crew and cook did an excellent job—all of our needs were met with a smile. It was a different experience for us, to be in a mobile camp, but one we thoroughly enjoyed."},{"GuestNames":"Jerri M.","GuestLocation":"Oakland, CA","GuestReview":"Fabulous trip! Loved every minute of it. We were so well taken care of! Our camp staff was just great."},{"GuestNames":"John M.","GuestLocation":"Alexandria, VA","GuestReview":"An extraordinary trip. The tent camping experience and the lodges were outstanding. The assurance that we were truly experiencing the world as the animals (and birds) do made it an intensely rewarding experience."},{"GuestNames":"Jonathan R.","GuestLocation":"Brunswick, ME","GuestReview":"Fabulous trip, which I wanted to be longer."},{"GuestNames":"Julie D.","GuestLocation":"North Salem, NY","GuestReview":"The camp crew was excellent. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and have a wonderful experience in the campsite. Everything was perfect!"},{"GuestNames":"Karen S.","GuestLocation":"Tesuque, NM","GuestReview":"Fantastic trip!"},{"GuestNames":"Kelly S.","GuestLocation":"San Jose, CA","GuestReview":"Truly the trip of a lifetime!"},{"GuestNames":"Lawrence V.","GuestLocation":"Kailua Kona, HI","GuestReview":"This trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My wife and I travel around the world and this was a very special experience from the minute we arrived in Africa to the day we left."},{"GuestNames":"Lydia O.","GuestLocation":"Round Rock, TX","GuestReview":"We loved the trip! The design and flow of the itinerary was perfect. We spent just enough time in each area before it was time to move on. The staff was outstanding and made us feel welcome at all times."},{"GuestNames":"Maynard L.","GuestLocation":"Lafayette, CA","GuestReview":"We were very excited to be going on safari and all of our expectations were met and exceeded. This was the adventure of a lifetime! Top quality in every way."},{"GuestNames":"Megan T.","GuestLocation":"Ellerslie, Auckland","GuestReview":"I have traveled a fair bit and I’ve never experienced anything quite like this. It was by far the most amazing trip I’ve ever been on, and probably the most emotional. I’m still not sure I have the words to describe the experience, and it wouldn’t been the same without the amazing people had with us—each one went above and beyond to make it a very special trip."},{"GuestNames":"Melissa S.","GuestLocation":"Kailua Kona, HI","GuestReview":"Marvelous experience, not to be missed!"},{"GuestNames":"Nancy P.","GuestLocation":"Los Angeles, CA","GuestReview":"Each day brought something new and exciting. It really did get better every day!"},{"GuestNames":"Noella L.","GuestLocation":"Los Altos, CA","GuestReview":"This was one of our best trips ever. We are still on a high a month after the trip, having had wonderful guides, camp crew, and co-travelers. It was the right mix of comfort and authentic experience and we saw so much more than anticipated."},{"GuestNames":"Pamela H.","GuestLocation":"Long Grove, IL","GuestReview":"The accommodation was comfortable and everyone at camp was helpful and accommodating. The food was very good. We were all impressed by the cook's skills over an open fire—the breads were a big hit! We looked forward to our evening meal under the flickering oil lamps. The table was decorated with napkins that symbolized some of the animals we spotted each day. Our tent was always clean we had hot water every evening for showers. They washed our clothes! Every morning we were woken with a cup of coffee. No detail was missed, from the moment they greeted us until we said goodbye. We felt spoiled."},{"GuestNames":"Pamela H.","GuestLocation":"Long Grove, IL","GuestReview":"This was our first guided trip—my husband and I are well traveled, but we've always perfered to go independently. This experience may have changed our minds."},{"GuestNames":"Pamela H.","GuestLocation":"Long Grove, IL","GuestReview":"This trip was transforming for my husband and me—the beauty and power of nature was exhilarating! I will never forget the friendships we forged, the awesome beauty of the sunsets, and maybe most especially the haunting sounds of Africa at night in our tent. Thank you!"},{"GuestNames":"Paula E.","GuestLocation":"W. Newton, MA","GuestReview":"Great schedule with a focus on seeing every inch of the territory, animals, birds, learning about the terrain and the history of Botswana. A wonderful, well-run operation and very well planned and executed."},{"GuestNames":"Ronnie G.","GuestLocation":"Las Vegas, NV","GuestReview":"This trip truly exceeded our expectations and made it the trip of a lifetime. We saw far more wildlife, up front and personal, beyond our imagination."},{"GuestNames":"Scott B.","GuestLocation":"Brownsburg, IN","GuestReview":"A phenomenal trip! 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Overview
Experience Botswana as few other safari-goers do—in private mobile camps that get you close to the wildlife and away from the lodge crowds. We explore deep into the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, and Chobe National Park, with game drives in custom 4WD vehicles, and a private Chobe River cruise. By night, sleep in a comfortable bed in your own tent with private bathroom, drifting off to sleep to the sounds of the African night. Real mobile camping is a rare safari experience—it's pure magic!
Arrive: Maun, Botswana
Depart: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Highlights
- Mobile camps set up exclusively for our groups, located in prime spots for spectacular wildlife viewing
- Small groups—maximum 10—and expert Trip Leaders with you the entire safari
- Two nights mid-trip in a beautiful lodge in the Delta for a change of pace
- Private riverboat and canoe journeys, two spectacular charter flights that eliminate long drives
- Custom-built 4WD vehicles for just 5 passengers—and guaranteed window seats
- Staff to guest ratio of 1:1 at our mobile camps
- Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, and the world-famous Victoria Falls Hotel
Itinerary
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Our private charter flight carries us right to the stunning Moremi Game Reserve (avoiding an all-day drive). Here in the eastern Okavango, we track predators such as lion, wild dog, and spotted hyena. Our camp is a beautiful setting of secret pools, tall forest, and open grassland. It's ours alone—but don't be surprised if a grazing elephant passes through! Moremi is also an ornithologist's paradise, with almost every species of central-southern African bird, including bee-eaters and colorful kingfishers.
A river journey with game viewing en route brings us to a boutique lodge with reed-and-thatch chalets in the western Okavango Delta. It's the perfect spot for exploring the Okavango on foot, by motorboat, and by mokoro (dugout canoe navigated by a skilled poler). We should see bushbuck, a rainbow of birdlife, the shy sitatunga and semi-aquatic lechwe antelope, and perhaps even buffalo and elephant. We'll appreciate the calm solitude of this quintessential Delta setting.
Leaving the Okavango ecosystem, we get a bird's-eye view of the Delta as we fly by private charter to southern Chobe National Park, a legendary elephant refuge and one of the best places to find lion, leopard, and large herds of giraffe, kudu, and baboon. At night, Chobe comes to life with the whooping calls of wild dog and the rumbles of elephant. From our mobile camp in the Serondella area, with its photogenic baobab trees, we'll take a private cruise on the Chobe River to see big herds of tuskers ambling down to the river at sunset.
Our safari ends with a tour of Victoria Falls and an overnight at the stately Victoria Falls Hotel. Depart on Day 11.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of two Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders
- Accommodations in private mobile camps, nights hotels, and game lodges
- All meals included except 1 lunch as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Local beer, wine, and spirits
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Laundry in camp
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry in Victoria Falls, etc.)
- Visa fees
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Botswana Mobile Safari Camping
Days 1-3 (3 nights)
Your private safari camps, set up for our groups alone, put you in the prime spot for phenomenal game viewing and direct access to pristine sections of the parks. You'll enjoy three wonderfully different locations, but always with the same great Trip Leaders and crew, making for a much more meaningful experience.Under Canvas
Far from the busy lodges, our mobile camps immerse you deep in Botswana's most magnificent and wildlife-rich terrain in absolute comfort. You'll enjoy meals in our big open-sided dining tent, then gather around the campfire beneath a starry sky. Our spacious private tents feature real beds (no cots!), and a private bathroom and shower. You'll drift asleep to the enchanting sounds of the African night.
Go-Anywhere Game Viewing
We get you off road! Delve deep into Botswana's wilds in our custom-built 4WD vehicles with guaranteed window seats, roof hatches with 360-degree views, battery-charging facilities, and an electric fridge.
Expert Trip Leaders and Camp Staff
Enjoy the expert skills of your Trip Leaders, game spotters, highly trained chef, camp manager, and wonderful camp team who accompany you throughout your safari. Together, these safari magicians bring you an unforgettable experience of the African bush you won't get in a lodge!
Enjoy the Good Life
Savor gourmet picnics served in the bush, sundowner drinks amid grazing giraffes, and multi-course meals by candlelight in our own private camp, far from the safari crowds. Meals are an event, with delicious, freshly prepared three-course meals, including wine and soft drinks. Camp cuisine is created by our talented camp chefs and served around an elegantly set dining table.
Spacious Tents
Your walk-in canvas tent (approximately 10 by 18 feet) is furnished with real beds that can be arranged as two singles or one double, cotton duvets, sheets, pillows, and battery-powered lighting. A small veranda at the front has two wooden chairs, a small table, and a washbasin.
Private Bathrooms
At the rear of the tent is your bathroom, with a warm-water shower, sink, and toilet.
Personal Service
You'll have your own tent steward, along with complimentary daily laundry service in camp.
Xugana Island Lodge
Days 4-5 (2 nights)
Set on the edge of spectacular Xugana Lagoon in the Okavango Delta, Xugana Island Lodge brings you excursions by mokoro canoe and motorboat on the Delta's crystal-clear waters. The lodge accommodates only sixteen guests in large, raised, reed and thatch lagoon-facing chalets, with en suite facilities and private viewing decks. A beautiful bar and open-air dining area overlook the lagoon—where the sunsets are out of this world—and there is a small swimming pool. The lodge is also known for its excellent walking trails.Alternate Hotel: Camp Okavango
Botswana Mobile Safari Camping
Days 6-9 (4 nights)
Your private safari camps, set up for our groups alone, put you in the prime spot for phenomenal game viewing and direct access to pristine sections of the parks. You'll enjoy three wonderfully different locations, but always with the same great Trip Leaders and crew, making for a much more meaningful experience.Under Canvas
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Go-Anywhere Game Viewing
We get you off road! Delve deep into Botswana's wilds in our custom-built 4WD vehicles with guaranteed window seats, roof hatches with 360-degree views, battery-charging facilities, and an electric fridge.
Expert Trip Leaders and Camp Staff
Enjoy the expert skills of your Trip Leaders, game spotters, highly trained chef, camp manager, and wonderful camp team who accompany you throughout your safari. Together, these safari magicians bring you an unforgettable experience of the African bush you won't get in a lodge!
Enjoy the Good Life
Savor gourmet picnics served in the bush, sundowner drinks amid grazing giraffes, and multi-course meals by candlelight in our own private camp, far from the safari crowds. Meals are an event, with delicious, freshly prepared three-course meals, including wine and soft drinks. Camp cuisine is created by our talented camp chefs and served around an elegantly set dining table.
Spacious Tents
Your walk-in canvas tent (approximately 10 by 18 feet) is furnished with real beds that can be arranged as two singles or one double, cotton duvets, sheets, pillows, and battery-powered lighting. A small veranda at the front has two wooden chairs, a small table, and a washbasin.
Private Bathrooms
At the rear of the tent is your bathroom, with a warm-water shower, sink, and toilet.
Personal Service
You'll have your own tent steward, along with complimentary daily laundry service in camp.
Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 10 (1 night)
The stately Victoria Falls Hotel is a “grand dame” with a true British colonial ambiance, from its manicured gardens to its renowned elegant afternoon tea service. It was built in 1905 and is just a 15-minute walk from Victoria Falls. The halls, reading rooms, photos lining the walls, and grand terrace offer a vivid sense of a bygone era, and guest rooms, with en suite bathrooms, are furnished in period pieces. The service is exceptional at this classic hotel.
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Trip Leaders
Anthony Monnaaletsatsi
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Daniel Sechi
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This trip is rated Level 2, Easy to Moderate. It is a vehicle-based camping safari, with seven nights camping in our private mobile safari camps. It will enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health. Although the trip is not rigorous, it does involve some long driving days over rough roads and game tracks—you will enjoy it more if you are in good shape and good health. Any African safari is an adventure, and the traveler to Africa should bring along flexibility, a sense of humor, curiosity about new peoples and places, and an openness to the unexpected.
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The best game viewing period is during the “dry” season, which runs from late March to October. Because of the minimal rainfall during this season, the bush turns golden brown and in many areas is beaten flat, so game viewing is easier and animals concentrate around major water sources. The Okavango Delta's water level starts to rise during these months.
October to April can be very hot, with most of the rainfall between December and February. This season characteristically has hot sunny days with afternoon thundershowers. This season is excellent for the viewing of newborn mammals, summer flowers, and the migration of rare birds. Predator viewing during this time remains quite good.
Our mobile tented camping safaris in Botswana provide a true bush experience without sacrificing comfort. Our comfortable walk-in tents feature cozy beds, linens, tent lamps, and have en suite bathrooms with a toilet, mirror, sink, and hot water shower. Our crew sets up camp and prepares all meals.
Delicious food is served in a comfortable dining tent. You'll find camping delightÂful and very comfortable, and you will appreciÂate how close to nature you feel.
We travel by Toyota 4WD Land Cruiser “go-anywhere” safari vehicles equipped with a refrigerator for cold drinks and a reference library on flora, fauna, and avifauna. They carry five trip members per vehicle, with guaranteed window seating. During drives and walks, we can at times get quite close to wild animals. Being very quiet improves everyone's chances of observation. In the interest of safety, your Trip Leaders explain limitations on movement while on game drives, in the safari vehicles, and around camp. Incidents with wild animals are extremely rare on safaris, but no trip can guarantee immunity from such incidents. Wilderness Travel is not to be held responsible for incidents involving the behavior of wildlife.
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Client Testimonials
"Quite possibly the best we have had in our seven trips with WT."
Alec and Cindy C.
Santa Barbara, CA
"I can not strongly enough say enough good things about this wonderful, unforgettable trip. It was everything that I had hoped for, dreamed of, and more."
Arthur G.
Anchorage, AK
"The entire trip was first class. The service from the trip team was outstanding. I felt like I was at a five star hotel rather than out in the African Bush."
Brad G.
San Francisco, CA
"Fabulous, fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We saw more wildlife in one day than I imagined we would see in the entire trip!"
Cathy B.
Ann Arbor, MI
"The small number of participants with Wilderness Travel makes a much more intimate interaction with the areas visited. It was wonderful being in a small group of ten. Our guide's ability to spot things in the bush was pretty incredible—he found leopards for us (with their kills), lions we would never have seen, and every bird everywhere. Great personality, too!"
Danita H.
Bellevue, WA
"This trip was awesome. I would love to do it again."
Dawn E.
San Mateo, CA
"The crew and cook did an excellent job—all of our needs were met with a smile. It was a different experience for us, to be in a mobile camp, but one we thoroughly enjoyed."
Dianne R.
Edmond, OK
"Fabulous trip! Loved every minute of it. We were so well taken care of! Our camp staff was just great."
Jerri M.
Oakland, CA
"An extraordinary trip. The tent camping experience and the lodges were outstanding. The assurance that we were truly experiencing the world as the animals (and birds) do made it an intensely rewarding experience."
John M.
Alexandria, VA
"Fabulous trip, which I wanted to be longer."
Jonathan R.
Brunswick, ME
"The camp crew was excellent. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and have a wonderful experience in the campsite. Everything was perfect!"
Julie D.
North Salem, NY
"Fantastic trip!"
Karen S.
Tesuque, NM
"Truly the trip of a lifetime!"
Kelly S.
San Jose, CA
"This trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My wife and I travel around the world and this was a very special experience from the minute we arrived in Africa to the day we left."
Lawrence V.
Kailua Kona, HI
"We loved the trip! The design and flow of the itinerary was perfect. We spent just enough time in each area before it was time to move on. The staff was outstanding and made us feel welcome at all times."
Lydia O.
Round Rock, TX
"We were very excited to be going on safari and all of our expectations were met and exceeded. This was the adventure of a lifetime! Top quality in every way."
Maynard L.
Lafayette, CA
"I have traveled a fair bit and I’ve never experienced anything quite like this. It was by far the most amazing trip I’ve ever been on, and probably the most emotional. I’m still not sure I have the words to describe the experience, and it wouldn’t been the same without the amazing people had with us—each one went above and beyond to make it a very special trip."
Megan T.
Ellerslie, Auckland
"Marvelous experience, not to be missed!"
Melissa S.
Kailua Kona, HI
"Each day brought something new and exciting. It really did get better every day!"
Nancy P.
Los Angeles, CA
"This was one of our best trips ever. We are still on a high a month after the trip, having had wonderful guides, camp crew, and co-travelers. It was the right mix of comfort and authentic experience and we saw so much more than anticipated."
Noella L.
Los Altos, CA
"The accommodation was comfortable and everyone at camp was helpful and accommodating. The food was very good. We were all impressed by the cook's skills over an open fire—the breads were a big hit! We looked forward to our evening meal under the flickering oil lamps. The table was decorated with napkins that symbolized some of the animals we spotted each day. Our tent was always clean we had hot water every evening for showers. They washed our clothes! Every morning we were woken with a cup of coffee. No detail was missed, from the moment they greeted us until we said goodbye. We felt spoiled."
Pamela H.
Long Grove, IL
"This was our first guided trip—my husband and I are well traveled, but we've always perfered to go independently. This experience may have changed our minds."
Pamela H.
Long Grove, IL
"This trip was transforming for my husband and me—the beauty and power of nature was exhilarating! I will never forget the friendships we forged, the awesome beauty of the sunsets, and maybe most especially the haunting sounds of Africa at night in our tent. Thank you!"
Pamela H.
Long Grove, IL
"Great schedule with a focus on seeing every inch of the territory, animals, birds, learning about the terrain and the history of Botswana. A wonderful, well-run operation and very well planned and executed."
Paula E.
W. Newton, MA
"This trip truly exceeded our expectations and made it the trip of a lifetime. We saw far more wildlife, up front and personal, beyond our imagination."
Ronnie G.
Las Vegas, NV
"A phenomenal trip! Even better than we anticipated."
Scott B.
Brownsburg, IN
"The trip was way beyond expectations. I started missing Africa and the whole experience even before I left!"
Valerie D.
Prescott, AZ
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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Find the Toucan Club tab on the home page of our website and choose Helpful Links: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/ toucan\/links\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/ toucan\/links<\/a>.<\/p>","System_About_Private_Journeys":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-17T11:00:24 --><p>Wilderness Travel Private Journeys are designed for people who want to travel with their own small private group, but who still want to experience the same superb itinerary design, great accommodations, and signature quality of Wilderness Travel's escorted group trips. These Private Journeys allow you to choose your own dates and your traveling companions -- even if it's just the two of you -- yet still enjoy a guided adventure.<\/p>","System_About_New_Trips":"","System_Social_Media":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:33:43 --><p><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA:<\/strong> We invite you to share your adventure with us on social media. Tag @wildernesstravel and we may even feature your content on our pages!<\/p>","System_If_You_Miss_Your_Flight":"<p><strong>IF YOU MISS YOUR FLIGHT<\/strong><br>If you miss your flight or are otherwise delayed, contact our Wilderness Travel office, as well as our local partners, with your new flight information. Refer to the Emergency Contact Information listed in this Final Bulletin.<\/p>","System_Valid_Passport":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-06-16T10:26:21 --><p><strong>VALID PASSPORT:<\/strong> Check that your passport is valid for at least six months from the last day of your trip, and that you have at least two blank pages for any necessary visa or entry and exit stamps.<\/p>","System_Insurance_Policy":"<p><strong>INSURANCE POLICY:<\/strong> If you have purchased the Travelex Travel Protection Plan, you should have received an email confirmation of your policy. Please bring a digital or printed copy of this policy with you. If you cannot find your email confirmation, please contact Travelex's Customer Solutions team at 844-877-1885 or e-mail customersolutions@travelexinsurance.com. If you have not purchased Travelex insurance already, you have the option to do so up to 24 hours prior to your departure.<\/p>","System_Covid-19_Travel_Requirements":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-04-19T13:27:44 --><p><strong>COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong> Please double-check COVID-19 entry requirements for any countries you may be traveling to or transiting through, on this website: <a href=\"apply.joinsherpa.com\/travel-restrictions\">apply.joinsherpa.com\/travel-restrictions<\/a><\/p>","System_Pre-Trip_Safety":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:37:06 --><p><strong>PRE-TRIP SAFETY:<\/strong> In the next weeks, we encourage you to do everything possible to stay healthy. Please practice social distancing, steer clear of potential COVID-19 exposure, and take an at-home antigen or lab based PCR test before you depart.<\/p>","System_Wilderness_Travel_Office":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:38:07 --><p>Our office in Berkeley, California can be reached at 510-558-2488, or by email at info@wildernesstravel.com. We are available during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, PST). <\/p>","System_ECI_Travel_Insurance":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:38:31 --><p>If you have purchased the Travelex Travel Protection Plan through Wilderness Travel, please remember to bring your Confirmation of Coverages (COC) with you on the trip, including your Plan Number and important emergency contact information.<\/p><p>If you've purchased a travel protection plan on your own, we recommend that you bring a copy of your policy, including all coverages, with you on your trip.<\/p>","System_Face_Masks_and_Hand_Sanitizer":"","System_DidNotPurchase_Insurance":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-28T12:27:44 --><p>Travel Insurance: We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for this trip. For your convenience, we offer Travelex travel protection. Please let us know if you would like us to add the Travelex Travel Protection Plan to this final invoice. You can learn more about the policy on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/toucan\/travel-insurance\">website<\/a>.<\/p>","System_Purchased_Insurance":"","System_Questions?":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T13:47:31 --><p>Our Area Specialists are you single point of contact and would be happy to answer any questions about yout trip!<br \/>800.368.2794 | 510.558.2488<\/p>","System_Travel_Insurance":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:58:05 --><p>We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance. You can take advantage of a comprehensive Travel Protection Plan designed for Wilderness Travel by Travelex, or purchase other insurance on your own. See our website for details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance<\/a><\/p>","System_Make_it_Your_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:18 --><p>The prices above are for the ready-to-book adventure outlined in this Detailed Itinerary, a popular option that has been handcrafted by our Area Specialists to include the best of every destination. While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-13T09:24:57 --><p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. The Trip Leader for each departure is listed on the "Dates & Prices" tab on our Pilgrim's Way webpage:<\/p>"},"terms":{"PaymentSchedule":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body><p>$600 due at time of reservation <br \/>90 days prior to departure: Balance<\/p><\/body>","CancelSchedule":"<p>Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!<br>61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost<br>46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost<br>45 days or less: 100% of trip cost<br><\/p>"}}