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Botswana - Born Free Visit: Maun, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Linyanti / Savuti, and Victoria Falls Highlights: reduced rate for children 8 through 11 years of age, all inclusive, exclusive tented camps and lodges, transfers by air, private vehicle throughout, 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, village / school visit, and a guided tour of Victoria Falls Botswana stands out as a prosperous, peaceful and stable democratic country in Africa - a perfect destination for families who wish to experience the wilds of Africa without the concerns associated with travel to many 3rd world countries (safety, uncomfortable climate, language barriers...). For families with limited travel time this 8 day safari provides guests with a variety of activities - from mekoro and boat excursions, professionally guided walks and both day and night wildlife viewing (with a private vehicle throughout) at several of southern Africa finest wildlife viewing destinations. In addition visit a rural village and school, and one of the seven wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2 MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA From Maun you will fly by light aircraft (included) to Vumbura Tented Camp. Bordering the Moremi Reserve Vumbura Camp offers both water and land activities. Vumbura has both wetland and savanna species of wildlife - red lechwe, waterbuck, hippo, and crocodile along with sable, kudu, wildebeest, and tsessebe which roam the open plains. Herds of elephant and buffalo occur along with the predators - lion, leopard, wild dog, and cheetah. Birding is also spectacular. Guests are accommodated in 8 large walk in luxury tents with en suite toilet and shower facilities and private outdoor shower. There is a plunge pool. Activities include mekoro (canoe) excursions, professionally guided walks, boating and day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles. MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA, Vumbura Tented Camp, all inclusive in the family room with a private vehicle DAYS 3, 4 MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA On day 3 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Chitabe Trails Tented Camp. Situated in the eastern central Okavango bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, guests are accommodated in 5 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. MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA, Chitabe Trails Tented Camp, all inclusive in the family room with a private vehicle DAYS 5, 6 LINYANTI / SAVUTI On day 5 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. LINYANTI / SAVUTI, Duma Tau Tented Camp, all inclusive in the family room with a private vehicle Activities
include visits to the Mosi oa DAY 8 HOME Today you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airport and board your onward flight.
Trip name: Botswana - Born Free 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: 8 days Trip cost: US $2,995 per adult / US $2,195 per child January through March 2004. US $3,495 per adult / US $2,495 per child April through June and November 2004. US $4,395 per adult / US $2,995 per child July through October 2004. Price excludes international airfare, includes internal flights. Air tickets: Click here to view airfares to Africa. Extensions (extensions do not note applicable child discounts):
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. Children's rooms are attached to the parents rooms and bathroom facilities are shared. At the River Club a partition is place in the room. 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 age 8 through 11 traveling with their parents will receive a reduced rate as children will sleep in a their own rooms attached to the parents room. Bathrooms are shared. Families will need to book private wildlife viewing activities so as not to disturb other guests. Children under the age of 8 are allowed if clients book out an entire camp - 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. Children 12 years and older pay adult rates. 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 Vumbura, from Vumbura to Chitabe Trails, from Chitabe Trails to Duma Tau Tented Camp and from Duma Tau Tented Camp to Kasane), all inclusive stays at Vumbura, Chitabe Trails, Duma Tau Tented Camp, and the River Club, guided wildlife viewing (in open vehicles (private vehicle throughout), from canoe, by boat, and on foot), village / school visit, 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 Family Safari Collection Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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