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The Mopane Safari -
Botswana Visit: Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Linyanti Concession / Savuti, Chobe, and Victoria Falls Highlights: all inclusive participatory group camping safari, scenic flights over Okavango Delta, top guides in remote and exclusive wilderness areas, wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and walks, canoeing through the Okavango Delta in traditional dug out mokoros, excellent birding, and the Victoria Falls Run by Wilderness Safaris this participation camping safari explores the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve, the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park and the Victoria Falls. Participants are actively involved in the camp chores and cooking but a camp hand does all the washing up. The emphasis is on a high quality small group wilderness and wildlife experience. Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2 OKAVANGO DELTA A short scenic flight (included) from Maun takes you deep into the delta. In this water wonderland you will explore papyrus fringed channels, lily-covered lagoons and forested islands. Transport is by mokoro (canoe) punted by Bayei boatmen. The elusive sitatunga and the beautiful red lechwe are frequently encountered as well as all of the Okavango's big game. Swamp boubou, slaty egret, pygmy goose, copperytailed coucal and lesser jacana are among the special birds to look out for. African fish eagles are abundant. Camping among the giant sausage trees and sycamore figs, you will enjoy the pristine beauty of the Delta night - punctuated by the calls of owls and nightjars, and the distant grunting of hippo. OKAVANGO DELTA, Private camp, all inclusive DAYS 3, 4, 5 MOREMI AND THE EASTERN OKAVANGO DELTA From the Delta you transfer by light aircraft (included) back to Maun before driving to the Moremi Game Reserve. Camp is set up in Moremi, perhaps the most scenic of Botswana's reserves and home to an astounding array of large mammal species! Here, the Okavango consists of slow-moving channels and open flood plains. Time is spent traversing the flood plains and open woodlands in search of elephant, buffalo, lion, wild dog, leopard and birds such as Meyer's parrot and green pigeon. After breaking camp at Moremi the group travels east to Savuti. MOREMI, Private camp, all inclusive DAYS 6, 7, 8, 9 SAVUTI AND THE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Lion prides and clans of spotted hyenas are resident in the area and are frequently seen around the camp which will be set up alongside the now dry Savuti Channel. Large herds of ungulates gather on the open grasslands. Opportunities for photography are exceptional - several award winning documentaries, including "Eternal Enemies" and "Patterns in the Grass" have been filmed here. Driving further east camp will be erected on or near the banks of the Chobe River within the national park. This is superb elephant country and many safaris see more than 500 elephant in a single day. Antelope, including the rare puku, as well as predators and water birds abound in this region. CHOBE, Private camp, all inclusive DAY 10 VICTORIA FALLS 85km's away the world's largest waterfall, the Victoria Falls, pours over a mile wide lip and explodes with fury into the Batoka Gorge below. After breakfast you will depart from Chobe to the Falls in Zimbabwe. The day will be spent at leisure touring the Falls (Victoria Falls entry not included) and the surrounding town. You will overnight at the Ilala Lodge. VICTORIA FALLS, Ilala Lodge, bed and breakfast DAY 11 END OF SAFARI Today you may arrange to be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport and board your connecting flight either home or to your next African destination.
Trip name: The Mopane Safari Type of safari: Voyager Collection - Quality, all inclusive, road based small group participatory camping safari with scheduled departure dates. Trip Length: 11 days Trip cost: US $1,740 per person March through June and November through December 2004. US $2,030 per person sharing July through October 2004. Single supplement of US $345 can be waived if you are willing to share. 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 November each year. Departures: Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 passengers. Maun to Victoria Falls departures: March 11 to March 21, 2004 Victoria Falls to Maun departures: March 24 to April 3, 2004 Accommodations: Accommodation is in 2.4 meter x 2.4 meter dome tents (maximum 2 per tent) which are erected and taken down by participants. Mattresses are provided but guests bring their own sleeping bags (can be hired at US $30 per bag per safari, US $40 with towel and pillow). Meals and chores are done by participants with the help of camp assistant and guide. Meals are taken around the campfire. All facilities are shared (shower / toilet) except at Ilala Lodge. Some camps have a flush toilet and proper shower while other camps will have a bush bucket shower and / or pit latrine. Hot showers will normally be available every day. Age limits: The minimum age on this safari is 12. The maximum age limit is 65 however this can be waived in some cases. Group size: The maximum group size is 8 guests. Guides: You will enjoy some of Africa’s most remote wilderness areas in the company of Africa’s top professional and learner guides. You will be accompanied by a professional guide and camp assistant. Luggage: Baggage is strictly limited to 12 kilograms (26 pounds) packed in one soft sided bag per person. Suitcases will not be permitted. If you wish to bring additional luggage please inquire about the cost of doing so. Trip price includes: transport in open 4 wheel drive Land Rovers, light aircraft flights as per the itinerary, services of English speaking driver / guide, all accommodations on a fully inclusive basis excepting one night at the Ilala Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis, exclusive services of camp assistant, all guided wildlife viewing activities (in open vehicles, mokoros (canoes), and on foot), Park's fees except Victoria Falls entry fee, MARS (Medical Air Rescue) coverage in Botswana and Zimbabwe, 10% Botswana VAT, and 2% Zimbabwe government levy. Trip price excludes (unless stated): international airfares, airport taxes, entry visas, Victoria Falls entry fee, transfers at Victoria Falls, and all items of a personal nature i.e. extra activities at the Falls, trip insurance, tips and gratuities, 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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