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Zimbabwe / Botswana Visit: Mana Pools, Hwange, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Moremi Highlights: all inclusive, Africa's most exclusive tented camps and lodges, transfers by air, day and night wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and walks, canoeing and boating on the Lower Zambezi River at Mana Pools, canoeing through the Okavango Delta in traditional dug out canoes, excellent wildlife and birding, and a guided tour of Victoria Falls We have traveled extensively in east and southern Africa and have often dreamed of the perfect safari. After years of contemplation and hundreds of lodge, hotel and camp visits we have created a 14 day all inclusive safari that is without doubt, the highest quality professionally guided wildlife and wilderness experience in Africa! This safari is the absolute pinnacle, the essence of Africa and its wild areas...truly a once in a lifetime experience! This safari is terrifically comfortable, filled with exciting activities, and very importantly - safe. Guests travel by light aircraft direct between lodges and camps set within several of southern Africa's leading nature reserves and exclusive wildlife concessions. Enjoy the wonderful company of expert guides while on day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, while canoeing and / or boating, and while walking / tracking. Guests will enjoy canoeing, boating, drives, and walks on the lower Zambezi River at Mana Pools, professionally guided bush walks and drives deep in the heart of Zimbabwe's largest wildlife reserve - Hwange, viewing the Victoria Falls, drives, walks and mokoro excursions amongst the maze of papyrus lined channels that is Botswana's Okavango Delta, ending with drives at Mombo Camp within Botswana's world renowned Moremi Reserve! For traveler's looking for Africa's best wildlife viewing - this is it! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2, 3 MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred by light aircraft (included) to Mana Pools and Chikwenya Camp. Situated on the eastern boundary of Mana Pools National Park in northern Zimbabwe, Chikwenya offers an unparalleled remote African wildlife and wilderness experience. Guests are accommodated in 9 large walk in tents raised on teak walkways with en suite shower and toilet and outdoor bath. Mana Pools National Park is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. Wild and remote, the area abounds with elephant, lion, hyena, buffalo, hippo and numerous species of antelope. Discerning clients will enjoy the opportunity to explore untouched Africa on professionally guided wildlife viewing walks, on game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and on boating or canoe excursions. Fishing for Africa's infamous tiger fish proves exciting and if you are lucky you may photograph an elusive leopard or a pack of rare painted hunting dogs. Guests may choose to stay at Ruckomechi Camp for these three nights at the same cost. Guests may choose to stay at Ruckomechi Camp these three nights at the same cost or do a canoe/walking safari through Mana Pools for these 3 nights. Please contact our office for details. MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK, Chikwenya Camp, all inclusive DAYS 4, 5, 6 HWANGE NATIONAL PARK On day 4 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Hwange National Park and Makalolo Plains Tented Camp. Situated within the private Linkwasha concession, this luxury tented camp caters to 18 guests in 9 tastefully appointed walk in tents with en suite facilities. There is also a plunge pool with magnificent views across savanna plains frequented by numerous wildlife species. Makalolo Plains has no fence, so wildlife wanders freely through the camp. Once the royal hunting grounds of King Lobengula you will follow in Livingstone’s footsteps as you explore Zimbabwe's largest National Park. Enormous herds of buffalo and elephant (over 30,000) roam the plains along with lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and over 400 species of birds. Activities include professionally guide wildlife viewing walks and day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Adventurous guests may overnight in the hide affectionately known as the "bunker" - Professional guide Garth Thompson observed 1,255 animals from 17 species during 31 hours at the bunker! This is Africa at its best! Guests may choose to spend these three nights at Little Makalolo, Linkwasha or Little Linkwasha at the same cost. HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, Makalolo Plains Tented Camp, all inclusive DAYS 7, 8 VICTORIA FALLS On day 7 you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to Victoria Falls and by road to the River Club. 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. VICTORIA FALLS, The River Club, bed and breakfast DAYS 9, 10 MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA On day 9 you will be transferred by road and boat to Kasane, Botswana. Upon arrival you will transfer 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. MOREMI / OKAVANGO DELTA, Jao Camp, all inclusive DAYS 11, 12, 13 MOREMI RESERVE On day 11 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. Guests may also choose to stay at Little Mombo at the same cost. 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 DAY 14 EN ROUTE Today you will be transferred by light aircraft (included) to the Maun Airport in time to board your onward flight.
Trip name: The Ultimate Africa Safari Type of safari: Premier / 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: 14 days Trip cost: US $5,995 per person January through March 2004. US $7,295 per person April through June and November 2004. US $8,995 per person July through October 2004. US $2,190 single supplement if traveling with others during low season. US $2,850 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. 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 Harare to Chikwenya, from Chikwenya to Makalolo Plains, from Makalolo Plains to Victoria Falls, from Victoria Falls to Kasane and on to Jao, from Jao to Mombo and from Mombo to Maun), all inclusive stays at Chikwenya, Makalolo Plains, Jao and Mombo, bed and breakfast at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in a suite, guided wildlife 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 and Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe. This may be purchased at any port of entry for US $30 cash per person. An entry visa is also required for Zambia. This 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 Multi-Country Safari Collection Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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