ULTIMATE AFRICA SAFARIS
Botswana - Hidden
Africa Visit: Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savute / Linyanti, 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 walks, canoeing through the Okavango Delta in traditional dug out mokoros or by boat, excellent wildlife and birding, village / school visit, sundowner cruise and a guided tour of Victoria Falls Wildest Africa comes alive! Days spent exploring an endless wilderness filled with exotic wildlife in the company of professional guides who are masters at turning your safari dreams into reality! At night revel in the remoteness of deepest Africa by candlelight as you enjoy sumptuous meals and accommodations second to none! From the Jungle Book setting of Jao Camp in the Okavango Delta to the legendary Mombo Camp - a wildlife paradise set within the Moremi Reserve, to King's Pool Tented Camp set in the private Linyanti / Savute reserve, home to an astonishing array of wildlife including massive elephant herds (over 50,000 strong!), enjoy guided bush walks, mekoro (traditional canoes) excursions, and daytime and nighttime wildlife viewing from open 4 wheel drive Land Rovers. In the end witness the power of untamed Africa as the world's largest waterfall crashes into the Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls. Simply exceptional! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2 OKAVANGO DELTA From Maun you will fly by light aircraft (included) to Jao Camp. Situated in a private concession bordering the Moremi Reserve, west of Mombo, Jao accommodates 18 guests in 9 unique contemporary African style luxury rooms - featured in Architectural Digest February 2002. The rooms are constructed of split bamboo and thatch with canvas walls. All rooms have en suite facilities including a bath, and both an indoor and outdoor shower. The camp is raised on wooden decks above a carpet of palms. There is also a plunge pool. Jao offers both land and water activities – day and night wildlife viewing drives, mokoro excursions, boating (when water levels allow it) and guided walks. The area is renowned for its predators - lion, leopard and cheetah. Other wildlife in the area includes elephant, hippo, crocodile, wildebeest, and more. Adventurous guests may enjoy sleeping out on the private sala attached to each room. OKAVANGO DELTA, Jao Camp, all inclusive DAYS 3, 4 MOREMI RESERVE On day 3 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Mombo Camp. Situated on the northern tip of Chief's Island within the Moremi Reserve in the central Okavango, Mombo provides one of the highest quality wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa - if the not the best. Many travelers argue that a trip to southern Africa is not complete without visiting Mombo. Large concentrations of wildlife, including all of the large predators and white rhino, occur in this remote and isolated wilderness region. Birdlife is prolific as well. Numerous award winning wildlife documentaries have been filmed at Mombo (National Geographic, BBC and others have filmed here) making this Botswana's top wildlife documentary location. Guests at Mombo are accommodated 9 luxury tented rooms each with en suite facilities and an outdoor shower on the deck. There is a small plunge pool. Little Mombo accommodates 6 guests in 3 tented rooms each with en suite facilities and an outdoor shower on the deck. There is a small pool here as well. Activities include daytime wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Unlike many camps and lodges Mombo provides spectacular wildlife viewing throughout the year - a an exclusive wildlife destination (especially for predators - leopard in particular) Mombo has a record unequalled in Africa. Adventurous guests may enjoy sleeping out on the private sala attached to each room. MOREMI RESERVE, Mombo Camp, all inclusive DAYS 5, 6 SAVUTE / LINYANTI On day 5 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to King's Pool Tented Camp. Situated in a private 125,000 hectare private concession bordering Chobe National Park, King's Pool luxury tented camp accommodates guests in 9 large walk in tents with ceiling fans and en suite facilities. Each tent sits on a raised teak deck and overlooks the King's Pool Lagoon. There is a swimming pool at this stunning camp. Wildlife abounds in this area, especially elephants during the dry winter months, and activities are the same as at Duma Tau with day and night wildlife viewing drives from open 4x4 vehicles, walks, and excursions aboard the camp's double decker boat on the Linyanti River (when water levels and the hippos allow it). SAVUTE / LINYANTI, King's Pool Tented Camp, all inclusive DAY 7 VICTORIA FALLS Today you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Kasane. Upon arrival you will be met and 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 8 HOME Today you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airport and board your onward flight.
Trip name: Botswana - Hidden Africa Type of safari: Platinum Collection - Highest quality all inclusive lodge and tented camp safari with light aircraft transfers which departs upon request on any dates. NOTE: If you are interested in private light aircraft flights and / or activities please inquire about the extra cost of doing so. This is not a group safari and accommodations, activities, and total number of days can be altered to suit your needs. Trip length: 8 days Trip cost: US $3,795 per person January through March 2004. US $4,595 per person April through June and November 2004. US $5,995 per person July through October 2004. US $990 single supplement if traveling with others during low season. US $1,300 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 Jao, from Jao to Mombo, from Mombo to King's Pool and from King's Pool to Kasane), all inclusive stays at Jao, Mombo, King's Pool, and at the River Club, guided wildlife viewing (in open vehicles, from canoe, by boat, and on foot), tour of Victoria Falls, village / school visit, Park's fees, most drinks, MARS (Medical Air Rescue) coverage in Botswana and Zambia, 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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