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Botswana - The Last
Wilderness Visit: Maun, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Linyanti / Savuti, Chobe, and Victoria Falls Highlights: all inclusive, exclusive tented camps and lodges, transfers by air, day and night wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and walks, Okavango Delta excursions in traditional dug out mokoros or by boat, excellent wildlife and birding, Chobe River boat cruise, mountain biking, village / school visits, a sundowner boat cruise, and a guided tour of Victoria Falls An exclusive safari experience far removed from other travelers. Enjoy the tranquillity of untouched Africa from Botswana's premier tented camps and lodges. A privileged few will enjoy day and night wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided bush walks, drifting through the papyrus lined channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta in traditional dugout mokoros (optional), Africa's most incredible wildlife and birding on private wildlife concessions, interacting with locals in their rural villages, and a visit to one of the seven wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls. In our opinion, Africa's premier safari experience! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2, 3 MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA From Maun you will fly by light aircraft (included) to Chitabe Tented Camp. Situated in the eastern central Okavango bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, guests are accommodated in 8 luxury twin bedded east African style tents, each built on raised wooden decks with ceiling fans and en suite facilities, verandah and private outdoor shower. The main area includes a dining room, bar, lounge and plunge pool. Wildlife in the area includes elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog along with numerous plains game species. As the camp is situated on a private concession Chitabe's professional guides are able to offer guests day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walks, and mekoro (canoe) trips when water levels allow it. Adventurous guests may enjoy spending a night sleeping at a nearby wildlife viewing hide. Guests may also choose to stay at Mombo or Little Mombo. Please inquire about the extra cost of doing so. MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA, Chitabe Tented Camp, all inclusive DAYS 4, 5, 6 OKAVANGO DELTA On day 4 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Duba Plains Tented Camp. The camp has been built on a tree shaded island surrounded by expansive plains which flood each year from about May to early October. Duba Plains accommodates 12 guests in six tented rooms with ceiling fans and en suite facilities, and private outdoor shower. Duba Plains is one of the Okavango's most remote camps and has the distinction of having the highest density of lion of any area in Africa! Wildlife in the area includes large herds of buffalo (in the thousands), lion, hippo, elephant, lechwe, sable and numerous other plain's game species in addition to a tremendous variety of birds. Unlike many camps Duba Plains offers incredible wildlife year round - with peak wildlife viewing during the low water months October though April each year! As the camp is situated on a private concession professional guides are able to offer guests day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walks, and mokoro trips when water levels allow it (mekoro excursions are best between May and September). This camp has a small pool. Guests may also choose to stay at Jao Camp. Please inquire about the extra cost of doing so. OKAVANGO DELTA, Duba Plains Tented Camp, all inclusive DAYS 7, 8, 9 LINYANTI / SAVUTI On day 7 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Duma Tau Tented Camp. Situated near the confluence of the Linyanti River and Savuti Channel on a private 125,000 hectare concession, this small luxury tented camp is composed of 10 large walk in tents under thatch each with en suite facilities, ceiling fans, and an outdoor shower on the verandah. The main dining area and lounge overlook a plunge pool and beyond an enormous lagoon. Wildlife abounds with large herds of elephant, zebra, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, sable, roan, eland, giraffe. In addition you are likely to see crocodile, hippo, buffalo. And then there are the predators - lion (the lions in this area have been documented in National Geographic's films), leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena. Birding is also fantastic. Activities include day and night wildlife viewing drives from open 4x4 vehicles, along with boating and nature walks. Sundowner drinks may be enjoyed from the pontoon boat as hippos snort nearby at this beautiful camp. Guests may choose to stay at Savuti Tented Camp for these three nights at the same cost. Guests may also choose to stay at King's Pool Camp. Please inquire about the extra cost of doing so. LINYANTI / SAVUTI, Duma Tau Tented Camp, all inclusive DAYS 10, 11 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Chobe National Park is Botswana's premier wildlife preserve. The park is home to Africa's largest elephant herds (over 50,000 strong), enormous buffalo herds, prides of lion, giraffe, numerous antelope species and along the river you may see puku, lechwe and of course hippo! On day 10 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) from Duma Tau Tented Camp to Kasane. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Muchenje Lodge. Bordering the renowned Chobe National Park, the lodge is set on an escarpment edge and has been designed to take full advantage of breathtaking views over the Caprivi Strip. Guests are accommodated in 10 twin-bedded thatched chalets, all with en-suite facilities. Each is sited on the escarpment edge affording unique views from their private balconies. The thatched main lounge and dining area overlook a waterhole. The lodge's swimming pool, built amongst natural rock formations, takes full advantage of the African vista and provides a tranquil setting for you to relax during the heat of the day. Muchenje Lodge offers the most diverse range of safari activities in the entire Chobe region. Activities include day and night wildlife viewing drives, nature walks with an armed guide, mountain biking, a visit to the local village and school and Chobe River boat cruises (a must for all visitors). CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, Muchenje Lodge, all inclusive DAY 12 VICTORIA FALLS Today you will be transferred by road and boat to the River Club for 1 night. Overlooking the Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls in Zambia, this small luxury lodge exudes colonial elegance as it takes guests back to a forgotten time. Each of the 10 airy open fronted chalet enjoys en suite facilities and fantastic sunset views over the Zambezi River and Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe. The main lodge building with its colonial style tin roof, house the elegant dining room, lounge, drawing room, and library. There is also a lovely swimming pool. Activities include visits to the Mosi oa Tunya National Park (home to white rhino), the historical town of Livingstone and the Railway Museum, the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, village / school visits and sundowner boat trips on the river. In the evening guests may enjoy croquet on the expansive lawns while hippo snort in the background. The perfect place to relax at the end of your wildlife safari! VICTORIA FALLS, The River Club, all inclusive DAY 13 HOME Today you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airport and board your onward flight.
Trip name: Botswana - The Last Wilderness Type of safari: Premier Collection - Top quality all inclusive lodge and tented camp safari with light aircraft transfers which departs upon request on any dates. This is not a group safari and accommodations, activities, and total number of days can be altered to suit your needs. Trip length: 13 days Trip cost: US $4,495 per person January through March and March 2004. US $5,195 per person April through June 2004. US $6,495 per person July through October 2004. US $1,540 single supplement if traveling with others during low season. US $1,990 single supplement if traveling with others during mid and high season. Price excludes international airfare, includes internal flights. Air tickets: Click here to view airfares to Africa. Extensions:
When to travel: Wildlife viewing is best during the period April through October each year. Departures: This safari departs upon request for one or more travelers. This is not a group safari and accommodations, activities, and total number of days can be altered to suit your needs. Accommodations: The accommodations on this trip are all first class and very comfortable. All of the rooms have proper beds with mattresses and duvets, en suite toilets, basins and showers with hot and cold running water. Other amenities include mosquito netting, lamps, purified water in carafes, insect repellent, flashlights, wardrobes, and ethnic furnishings. Age limits: The minimum age on this safari is 8. Children under the age of 8 are allowed if clients book out an entire camp (this does not apply to Victoria Falls where there is no minimum age) - as many of the lodges and camps in Botswana are very small (3 to 4 rooms) this is sometimes possible at little or no premium. There is no maximum age limit. Guides: You will enjoy game drives and walks in the company of professionally licensed guides. Botswanan guides have had to endure many years of intense training, both academic and in the field. Your safety and comfort are their highest concerns. They are also trained and prepared to respond to medical emergencies. Luggage: As small aircraft are used for several of the transfers between lodges and camps baggage is strictly limited to 12 kilograms (26 pounds) packed in one soft sided bag per person. Suitcases will not be permitted. Trip price includes: all airport meet and greets and transfers to and from camps, lodges, hotels and airports (including light aircraft transfers from Maun to Chitabe, from Chitabe to Duba Plains from Duba Plains to Duma Tau Tented Camp and from Duma Tau Tented Camp to Kasane), all inclusive stays at Chitabe, Duba Plains, Duma Tau Tented Camp, Muchenje Lodge and at the River Club, guided wildlife viewing (in open vehicles, from canoe, by boat, and on foot), mountain biking and village visit at Muchenje Lodge, tour of Victoria Falls, Park's fees, MARS (Medical Air Rescue) coverage in Botswana and Zambia, most drinks, 10% Botswana VAT, and current Zambian taxes. Trip price excludes: international and domestic flights (unless stated), airport taxes, entry visas, and all items of a personal nature i.e. extra activities at the Falls, trip insurance, tips and gratuities, some drinks, telephone calls. Visas: American passport holders traveling as tourists DO NOT require an entry visa for Botswana. However an entry visa IS REQUIRED for Zambia. The cost of this visa will be paid by the River Club. Reservations: Phone toll free 1 800 461 0682 within the United States and speak with one of our safari consultants or send us an email including the trip name, your full name, the number of people traveling, and proposed travel dates. Questions: If you would like to ask any questions send us an email or phone toll free within the United States on 1 800 461 0682 and speak with one of our safari consultants. Return to Ultimate Africa's Botswana Safari Collection Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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