Welcome and enjoy one of Africa's last unspoiled wilderness areas where some of the largest herds of wild life in Southern Africa roam free and wild in vast game reserves. National Parks cover nearly one fifth of Botswana (one of the highest percentages of any country in the world) while nearly another quarter of the country has been set aside as wildlife management areas.

Botswana's great game viewing on land and by water accompanied by professional guides, uncrowded reserves, excellent camping sites, and the hospitality of the Motswana's is difficult to find in any other country.

After a long dry season, the first rains arrive with dramatic thunder and lightning, which calls the bush and even the desert to life.

All in all, you will be thrilled by Botswana's natural attractions and the variety of experiences offered by our unique safaris.

Day 01 and 02: On arrival at Gaborone airport you will be transported to Mokolodi Safari Lodge, where you will spend two days and three nights exploring this nature reserve. Your days will be filled with game drives, nature walks, and night safaris. An elephant walk, elephant baths, "Track- a- Rhino" and Bird watching is also on the menu. You will be spoiled with a bush picnic, a bush braai or a champagne breakfast.
Day 03 and 04: In Serowe we will go on game drives in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, experiencing the wild life and birds only found in this area. There will also be time to visit the art and craft market to soak up some of Africa's unique culture.
Day 05 and 06: Game drives to Makgadigadi pans-one of the biggest pans and permanent holders of water in Botswana, where you can view the great variety of water birds like pelicans and flamingos.
Day 07 and 08: Our next stop will be Maun where camping and game drives, experiencing the wild and untamed Africa, will be on the menu.
Day 09 and 10: In the Moremi Game Reserve horse- back- safaris will take you into the heart of the Okavango delta to see it's sheer beauty, an experience that will leaf you breathless.
Day 11 and 12: We will visit Nata Bird Sanctuary with a whopping 400 recorded bird species and Sowa pan with it's one of a kind plant growth.
Day 13 and 14: In Kasane game drives in Chobe Game Reserve, a sundowner river cruise, game viewing from a mokoro, tiger fishing, a visit to the ancient baobab prison tree and Chobe Reptile Park are on our agenda. The world famous Victoria Falls are a see- to- believe experience. And after a long day of adventuring, there is a shot spring mineral spa to relax and enjoy.
Day 15 and 17: In Makaleng traditional dances, rock paintings, nature walks and overnight camp-out Safari's, in true African style, will make your stay in Botswana unforgettable.
Day 17 and 18: In the Tuli-block mountain bike safaris and bird watching will bring you close to nature and awake the explorer in you.
Day 19: Back in civilisation, we will stay our last day in on of Botswana's Famous casinos and resorts, the Grand Palm hotel, where you have the last change shopping for that unique something to cherries your Botswana memories.
Day 20: You will be transported to the airport for your flight.

TOUR 2 (GABORONE  -  3 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Thamaga with  visit of the Pottery, Third Day: Trip to Molepolole and transfer to Gaborone.

TOUR 3 (THULI BLOCK  -  5 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Serowe with lodging at Khama Rhino, Third day: Thuli with accommodation at Thuli Safari Lodge, Fourth Day: Palapye with lodging at Cresta Botsalo Hotel, Fifth Day: Back to Gaborone with lodging at Mokolodi Lodge.

TOUR 4 (THULI BLOCK  -  8 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Serowe with lodging at Khama Rhino, Third day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Fourth Day: Selebi-Phikwe staying at Seringa Lodge, Fifth and Sixth Day: lodging at Thuli Safari Lodge, Seventh Day: Serowe with accommodation at Khama Rhino Lodge, Eight Day: back to Gaborone with lodging at Mokolodi Lodge.

TOUR 5 (VICTORIA FALLS  -  10 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Serowe with lodging at Khama Rhino, Third day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Fourth Day: Francistown at Tati River Lodge, Fifth Day to Nata at Nata River Lodge, Sixth Day: Kasane to Chobe Lodge, Seventh Day: Nata at Nata River Lodge, Eight Day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Ninth Day: back to Serowe lodging at Rocky Lodge, Tenth Day: back to Gaborone with lodging at Mokolodi Lodge.

TOUR 6 (OKAVANGO DELTA  -  10 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Serowe with lodging at Khama Rhino, Third day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Fourth Day to Nata at Nata Lodge, Fifth and Sixth Day: Maun with lodging at Mankwe Bush Camp, Seventh Day to Nata at Nata Lodge, Eight Day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Ninth Day: Serowe to Rocky Lodge, Tenth Day: back to Gaborone with lodging at Mokolodi Lodge.

TOUR 7 (OKAVANGO DELTA & VIC FALLS  -  14 Days)
First Day Gaborone to Mokolodi Lodge, Second day: Trip to Serowe with lodging at Khama Rhino, Third day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Fourth Day to Nata at Nata Lodge, Fifth Day: Maun with lodging at Mankwe Bush Camp, Sixth and Seventh Day: Maun with sleeping on island, Eight Day: Nata lodging at Nata Lodge, Ninth and Tenth Day: Kasane lodging in Chobe Lodge. Eleventh Day back to Nata, Twelfth Day: Francistown and staying at Le-Roo-La-Tau, Thirteenth Day: Serowe lodging at Rocky Lodge, Fourteenth Day: back to Gaborone with lodging at Mokolodi Lodge.

PRICE INCLUDES
We attempt to make every effort to ensure that our clients are fully aware of what costs are involved in each trip, and to avoid the situation of any surprise hidden costs. Our prices include transport for the duration of the tour, accommodation; advise on equipment, permits and entry fees, a competent professional guide and all  meals for the duration of the trip (restaurants excluded). The food is healthy and every endeavour is made to suit all tastes, and we make as much use of local produce as possible. We include coffee and tea, as well as fruit juice at breakfast, but all alcohol and soft drinks are for your own expense. ALWISU do not operate the food kitty system, because this causes delays during the journey and is open to misuse and from the area of the tour provide All braais and breakfasts are provided by us, but not meals on route to and from the area of tour. As our programme must be projected so far ahead, our prices are therefore subject to exchange rate fluctuations. We thus reserve the right to surcharge without notice, although this is against our intentions. Any special extra excursions are for the client's expense.

BOOKING PROCEDURE 
If you wish to make a reservation it is advisable first to contact ALWISU to ensure that there is still space available on the particular tour. If so then complete the booking form and send it along with a 10% NON- REFUNDABLE deposit to confirm your reservation. IF THE FULL AMMOUNT IS NOT PAID 4WEEKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE OF SUCH TOUR,ALWISU may, at our own discretion and without notice, be entitled to regard the booking as cancelled and to re-book the vacancy. Late applicants may join tours on an accommodation available basis.

INSURANCE
Travel insurance is compulsory and you should arrange such in your country of origin. You should be covered in the event of cancellation or curtailment, death, any medical or rescue expenses, as well as for any loss of baggage, money or personal items.

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE
Cancellation of any booking must be received in writing by ALWISU. If a booking is cancelled with the consent of ALWISU, the latter shall retain the full deposit. Should a person cancel a tour and cannot find an immediate replacement:

If ALWISU have 4 weeks or more notice, only the deposit is forfeited.

If ALWISU have less than 4 weeks notice, deposit  and in addition a cancellation fee will be payable by the client as follows:
27- 21 days  40% of total fare
20- 14 days  60% of total fare
13-  0 days 100% of total fare

If you fail to join a tour, or join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no reimbursement whatsoever will be made.

TRANSPORT
ALWISU operate with Nissan d/cab 4x4's, chosen for their practicality and reliability. They seat up to 12 clients. They are equipped with air conditioners, G.P.S., Cell-phones (available on request at extra cost), CD-Shuttles and snacks for the road. Although we have a schedule, you can fell free to ask us to stop along the trip for taking pictures and to shop at local art and craft markets. This gives us the label of a mobile safari.

GROUP SIZE AND AGE
Our group size usually numbers between 4 and 12 persons. By traveling in small groups it means that we don't invade campsites and can avoid wasting time in constantly having to wait for people. From our experience our groups are normally made up of individuals, couples and sometimes groups of friends aged between 18 and 30 years. The mere physical and youthful mentality, which prevails on these tours, makes them generally unsuited to anybody over the age of 55 years. The minimum size of a group for a guaranteed departure must be 4 people.

CHANGE OF BOOKING
If, after confirming your booking, you wish to change to an alternative departure date, you may do so subject to availability and by agreement with our booking office. Should we not be able to accommodate your request and you therefore must cancel, our usual cancellation procedure will apply.

RESCUE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In the unlikely event of rescue and medical assistance being needed, our guides are trained in paramedical skills if other  than that provided by ALWISU is needed, the participant shall be liable for the entire cost there of, unless covered by insurance.

PARTICIPATION
The degree of satisfaction and enjoyment you feel at the end of each day and the end of the trip will depend on you and your capacity to enjoy yourself. This capacity, combined with an active and enquire ring mind  and a willingness to participate, is essential for any of our tours. If you wish to be pampered and amused with minimal effort on your part, then our tours are not for you. Participation is essential on all the trips and everyone is expected to help with chores to ensure the smooth running of the tour. A degree of flexibility is also essential because of the mere nature of the parameters in which we have to operate.

GUIDES
Our guides are nature adults who are young at heart and enjoy their work. They are chosen for their personalities, their interest in their environment, their experience and their ability to handle people. We have a hard core of full- time guides as well as a pool of good reliable part- timers, all registered with the Field Guides Association of Botswana and Botswana Tourism.

SLEEPING
Our sleeping facilities are usually in tents accommodating two adults. Alternatively we utilise lodges, log cabins, bungalows and hotels, even under the stars on sleeping mats if desired. These sleeping mats are provided on request, but clients may bring inflatable mattresses for further comfort if desire. Single clients may share accommodation with other clients.

LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Baggage on all our tours must be in a reasonable weight, any type of luggage containers are allowed. We will also allow smaller hand luggage bags or camera bags.

SPENDING MONEY
Each trip will require differing amounts of pocket money depending on the length of the journey, the individual's needs and the specific conditions of each tour. Money is needed for meals en route on the first and last day of traveling, curios, alcohol and soft drinks, specified restaurant meals, visas, casinos airport taxes and transfers and additional excursions not included in the tour price. Tipping is a customary practice in Botswana.

KIT LIST AND FINAL IN STRUCTIONS
On receipt of your deposit, we will  send you a suggested kit list, which will supply you with a guide as to what to bring along as well as further useful information. You will also receive a receipt confirmation which must be read carefully as it will display both the time and point of departure and return.

ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING CONTRACT
A contract between ALWISU and the client will only be deemed to be concluded once the client has received receipted notification from ALWISU and ALWISU are in possession of a signed booking form. The place of conclusion of contract will therefore be taken as Lobatse.

CONDITIONS
Due to the nature of camping, touring, driving and the general third- world conditions on our tour, ALWISU, their employees, guides and affiliates, do not accept responsibility for any client or dependant thereof in respect of any loss, injury, illness, damage, accident, fatality, delay or inconvenience experienced from time of departure to time of return, or subsequent to date of return, such loss, injury, etc. arising out of any such tour organised by ALWISU . Should a tour be cancelled by ALWISU due to weather conditions or others factors after the time of departure, ALWISU will not be liable for any form of refund whatsoever, although everything will be done to complete  a tour or to utilise an alternative arrangement or venue. Should a client decide to curtail a tour for any reason whatsoever, ALWISU will not be liable for any refund whatsoever.