ULTIMATE AFRICA SAFARIS
Botswana - Africa in
Style Visit: Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi, 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 walks, canoeing through the Okavango Delta in traditional dug out mokoros or by boat, optional village visit, Bushman paintings, excellent wildlife and birding, and a private guided tour of Victoria Falls Uncompromised comfort in some of Africa's most remote wilderness areas. (Orient Express Safaris (formerly Gametrackers) was voted Africa's leading safari operator at World Travel Awards 2001. Their three Botswana lodges / camps are certainly comfortable! In addition to professionally guided walks, mekoro and boat excursions, village visits, day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, and viewing of Bushman paintings, guests will enjoy air conditioned / heated tented rooms and a heated pool at each lodge / camp. A trip for those who want to see Africa's wildest parts without compromising first world luxuries. Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2 MOREMI
/ OKAVANGO DELTA From Maun you will fly by light aircraft (included) to Eagle
Island Camp. Eagle Island Camp at Xaxaba (pronounced
'KaKaaba'), which means 'island of tall trees', is a water-based, tented camp situated in
the Okavango Delta. The camp offers a cool retreat from the African sun as it is shaded by a canopy of indigenous trees. Guests
are accommodated in 12 luxury air conditioned tents that are raised on wooden decks
overlooking the lagoon. The tents feature lavishly appointed ensuite bathrooms and
dressing areas and have been designed to complement the natural surroundings. The
main lodge area features a lounge, bar, library, dining area and a heated, full size,
swimming pool. Xaxaba is
one of the Delta's most pristine natural locations, a region of myriad waterways,
palm-treed islands and vast flood plains. DAYS 3, 4, 5 MOREMI RESERVE On day 3 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Khwai River Lodge. The lodge is built overlooking the Khwai River floodplain, which forms a natural boundary to the Moremi Game Reserve at North Gate. Moremi was once the traditional hunting ground of the Batawana Tribe who, in 1963, as a result of their great love for the wilderness, proclaimed this area protected wildlife sanctuary. Guests are accommodated in 12 twin-bedded air conditioned luxury tents with thatched roofs. The rooms feature lavishly appointed ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. The tents are set on decks overlooking the Khwai River. The main lodge area offers a lounge, bar, library, dining area and heated swimming pool. With a commanding view of the Khwai River flood plain this is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the African bushveld. Moremi roars with Botswana's largest, grandest, fastest, sleekest and most beautiful wildlife. Elephant, kudu, waterbuck, crocodile and hippo abound. Vast herds of antelope and zebra graze contentedly on the coarse grass. And where the antelope feed, the predators are not too far off: lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and wild dog. Khwai River Camp offers daytime wildlife viewing drives within the Moremi Reserve and night time drives and professionally guided walks outside the reserve. In addition the lodge can arrange a cultural visit to Khwai village. MOREMI, Khwai River Camp, all inclusive DAYS 6, 7, 8 SAVUTE / CHOBE NATIONAL PARK On day 6 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Savute Elephant Camp. Savute Elephant Camp is located on the Savute Channel in Chobe National Park, which is in the rugged, semi-arid wilderness region of far northern Botswana. Savute
Elephant Camp is a tented camp in true African style - without compromising modern
comforts. Guests are accommodated in 12
twin-bedded luxury air conditioned canvas tents with lavishly appointed ensuite bathrooms
and dressing areas. They also have private viewing decks. The main area includes
a large thatched roof dining area, lounge, and bar. There is a large elephant proof
swimming pool which overlooks the waterhole where, during the dry season, hundreds of
elephants gather... When the rain comes in December, this arid region changes completely and the once dry plains sustain, for a short period, herds of migrating zebra in their thousands. In their trail are the opportunist predators such as lions and hyenas. It is truly a spectacle to behold. More than anywhere else, here at Savute you sense the essence of Africa. Activities include daytime wildlife viewing drives and bird-watching from the purpose-built hide. This area also presents guests with the rare opportunity to view rock paintings drawn by the early Bushmen, who once inhabited the region. As this camp is situated in the Chobe National Park, park regulations prohibit night drives and walking. SAVUTE / CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, Savute Elephant Camp, all inclusive DAY 9 VICTORIA FALLS Today you will transfer by air (included) to Kasane and then by road to the Victoria Falls Hotel. The posh Edwardian Victoria Falls Hotel, built in 1904, is noted as one of the top 50 hotels in the world. It is the closest hotel to the Falls. All the bedrooms have been refurbished to provide a perfect balance of modern amenities (such as air conditioning) without losing the grand Edwardian architecture and pure graciousness. Set in acres of lush lawns and exotic flora, the hotel is only a few minutes walk from the center of Victoria Falls Town and a ten minute walk along the hotel’s private path from the actual Falls. Please note that all rooms do not have views of the Falls. After freshening up you will enjoy a private guided tour of the world's largest waterfall. Known by the local name "Mosi Oa Tunya" or the smoke that thunders, the falls are a photographer's dream. The spray from the cascading water sustains a rainforest along the gorge’s edge and late afternoon regularly produces rainbows around the falls. In the evening you will return to the Victoria Falls Hotel. VICTORIA FALLS, Victoria Falls Hotel in a suite, bed and breakfast DAY 10 HOME Today you will be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport and board your onward flight.
Trip name: Botswana - Africa in Style 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: 10 days Trip cost: US $4,295 per person sharing January through June and November through December 2004. US $5,295 per person sharing July through October 2004. US $1,250 single supplement if traveling with others during low 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. 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 Khwai River Lodge, from Khwai River Lodge to Eagle Island Camp, from Eagle Island Camp to Savute Elephant Camp and from Savute Elephant Camp to Kasane), all inclusive stays at the Khwai River Lodge, Eagle Island Camp and Savute Elephant Camp, bed and breakfast at the Victoria Falls Hotel in a suite, guided game viewing (in open vehicles, from canoe, by boat, and on foot), private tour of Victoria Falls, Park's fees, most drinks, MARS (Medical Air Rescue) coverage in Botswana, 10% Botswana VAT, and 2% Zimbabwe government levy. 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 Zimbabwe. This may be purchased at any port of entry for US $30 cash per person. 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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