ULTIMATE AFRICA SAFARIS
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Family Safari Visit: Maun, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Linyanti / Savuti, Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Mana Pools Highlights: reduced rate for children between 8 and 12 years of age, 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, boating and canoeing in Mana Pools, excellent wildlife and birding, village / school visit, and a guided tour of Victoria Falls A family safari in Africa is one of the most incredible travel experiences in the world. From unique cultures to animals galore a family safari provides family bonding and unique learning opportunities abound! From mekoro excursions in Botswana's Okavango Delta to the endless grass plains of Hwange National Park, from the world's largest waterfall to the hippo filled Lower Zambezi River at Mana Pools guests will enjoy an unparalleled wildlife and wilderness experience in the hands of Africa's leading guides. If you have an adventurous family this trip is for you. Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2, 3 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 DAYS 4, 5, 6 LINYANTI / SAVUTI On day 4 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 Activities
include visits to the Mosi oa DAYS 9, 10, 11 HWANGE NATIONAL PARK On day 9 you will be transferred by road to the Victoria Falls Airport and transfer by light aircraft (included) to Hwange National Park. Once the royal hunting grounds of King Lobengula you will follow in Livingstone’s footsteps in exploring this, the largest of all National Parks in Zimbabwe. Wildlife abounds with over 30,000 elephant and more than a hundred other mammal species. You will stay at Makalolo Plains, the premier wildlife and wilderness camp located deep within the park on an exclusive concession. Overlooking a waterhole where wildlife drinks daily, you will be accommodated in large walk in luxury tents. Each tent contains proper beds with duvets, is tastefully decorated, and has en suite facilities with a hot/cold shower, hand crafted fired clay wash basins, and toilet. The camp also has a pool (which elephant love to drink from). Early morning guided bush walks and game drives in open 4 wheel drive Land Rovers will give you ample opportunity to photograph the endless spectrum of wildlife and terrain. Enormous herds of buffalo and elephant roam the plains along with giraffe, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and over 400 species of birds. It is not uncommon to hear lion roaring near camp at night (frequently seen). Adventurous traveler's may opt to overnight in the underground wildlife viewing hide (affectionately known as the "bunker" one night at no extra cost (Professional guide Garth Thompson recently counted over 1,200 animals at the hide in just over 24 hours!). This is Africa at its best! HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, Makalolo Plains, all inclusive DAYS 12, 13, 14 MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK On day 12 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Mana Pools and Ruckomechi Camp. Ruckomechi Camp is situated on the western side of Mana Pools National Park (a world heritage sight) overlooking the Zambezi River and shaded by a grove of massive acacia trees. Guests are accommodated in 10 luxury thatched chalets with en suite facilities. Ruckomechi has no fence, so the wildlife wanders freely through the camp. The camp is well known for its outstanding variety of wildlife, and its unique bath and loo with a view. Ruckomechi won "Best Safari Camp" in Zimbabwe for four consecutive years. Activities including professionally guided wildlife viewing walks, wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, canoe trips on the Zambezi River, boat trips and fishing. MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK, Ruckomechi Camp, all inclusive DAY 15 HOME Today you will be transferred by light aircraft to the Victoria Falls Airport and board your onward flight.
Trip name: The Ultimate Africa Family Safari 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: 15 days Trip cost: US $5,495 per adult / US $3,995 per child January through March 2004. US $6,395 per adult / US $4,595 per child April through June and November 2004. US $7,995 per adult / US $5,595 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 and Zimbabwean 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 Duma Tau Tented Camp, from Duma Tau Tented Camp to Kasane, from Victoria Falls to Makalolo Plains, from Makalolo Plains to Ruckomechi and from Ruckomechi to Victoria Falls), all inclusive stays at Vumbura, Duma Tau Tented Camp, the River Club, Makalolo Plains, and Ruckomechi Camp, guided wildlife viewing (in open vehicles, from canoe, by boat, and on foot), village / school visit, tour of Victoria Falls, Park's fees, MARS (Medical Air Rescue) coverage in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, most drinks, 10% Botswana VAT, current Zambian taxes, 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 Zambia and Zimbabwe. A Zimbabwean entry visa may be purchased at any port
of entry for US $30 cash per person. The
Zambian visa fee is waived for guests of 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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