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15 day Great Botswana Expedition Safari
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Expected Safari Experience Overview: Accommodation: Camp Moremi and Camp Okavango - luxury tented camping, Savute Safari Lodge - lodge suites, Chobe Savanna Lodge - luxury thatched chalets, Chobe Game Lodge - lodge rooms, Ilala Lodge - hotel roomsActivities: Game drives, bird-viewing, explore Xakanaxa Lagoon by motorboat, mokoro trips, guided nature walks, fishing, visit ancient San rock paintings, game viewing by boat, sunset cruises on Chobe River, cultural excursion, star gazing, Destinations: Okavango Delta - Botswana, Chobe National Park - Botswana, East Caprivi - Namibia, Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
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What to expect from this 15 day Great Botswana Expedition Safari:
This great Botswana expedition safari is a luxury journey from Botswana to Namibia to Zimbabwe.
Camp Moremi accommodates only 22 guests in luxury safari tents, exclusively situated on raised teak platforms. Camp Okavango is a romantic luxury camp situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta.
Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just 24 people in contemporary furnished luxury suites. This is complemented by wonderful Elephant sightings. Chobe Savanna Lodge on the eastern Caprivi accommodates guests in stylish thatched chalets, all with private decks.
Chobe Game Lodge, the last lodge on the itinerary accommodates guests in total luxury, offering a choice of land or water activities. Your final destination is Ilala Lodge. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms with extensive facilities with.
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Days 1 & 2: Camp Moremi, BotswanaUpon your arrival in Maun, and after clearing Botswana customs and immigration, you will be met by a representative and assisted onto your scheduled charter flight to Camp Moremi. Enjoy this awesome bird's eye view of the Okavango Delta, taking very special memories and moments of Africa with you that will stay with you forever. |
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Camp Moremi accommodates only 22 guests in East African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised teak platforms. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs.
Colourful woven rugs, designer linen and matching interior blinds complete your African hideaway. His and hers towel robes as well as tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make your Botswana safari as comfortable as possible. |
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Each tent has its own private bathroom situated adjacent to the tent. Your stay at Camp Moremi is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, all local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activities, park entrance fees and laundry service.
Botswana safari activities include tracking big game on morning and afternoon game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicle, excellent bird-watching, exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat. |
Days 3 - 5: Camp Okavango, BotswanaAfter an early breakfast you will depart from Camp Okavango to Camp Moremi with a boat trip (3 hours) through the intricate channels of the remote wilderness of the Okavango Delta.
You will enjoy this totally different game viewing experience and stop on one of the islands for coffee and biscuits along the way - you will see the change in the landscape and stop for game viewing when you find animals on the banks of the river, keeping an eye out for Hippos and Crocodiles in the channels. |
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Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience. Camp Okavango's unashamed luxury blends with the Africa of old in the elegant thatch and lethaka main lodge buildings. The dining room leads onto an expansive open-air patio for evenings around the open boma. |
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Other lodge facilities include a cocktail bar, lounge, wildlife reference library, a secluded bird-viewing hide, shaded hammocks, a delightful sun deck and plunge pool for relaxing during the hot midday hours.
Camp Okavango accommodates only 24 guests in intimate exclusivity in East African-style safari tents individually situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite facilities and private sun decks. |
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Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs on this Southern Africa safari.
Colourful woven rugs, designer linen and matching interior blinds complete your African hideaway. His and hers towel robes as well as tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make your stay as comfortable as possible. |
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For those who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango boasts the 'Okavango Suite' a thatched cottage offering complete privacy and the option of private game-viewing activities and dining options – ideal for Honeymooners.
Your stay at Camp Okavango is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, all local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activities, park entrance fees and laundry service. |
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All game-viewing activities on this Botswana safari are conducted by experienced professional guides and include exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat. Guided nature walks on the various islands afford an opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness. Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and Tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the lodge. |
Days 6 - 8: Savute Safari Lodge, BotswanaAfter breakfast and your morning activity (if time allows) you will depart on a charter flight from Camp Okavango to Savute Safari Lodge. Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just 24 people in contemporary furnished twin-bedded luxury suites constructed of wood, thatch and glass, making them ideal for the hot and dry conditions. Double volume suites with their spacious interior and large, glass sliding doors set the lodge apart from typical Botswana safari accommodation. |
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Large private viewing decks and en-suite facilities, with showers, 'his and hers' towel robes and tea and coffee making facilities combine to make Savute Safari Lodge an unforgettable experience. Your stay at Savute Safari Lodge is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, laundry service, scheduled game-viewing activities and park entry fees. Game drives are in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Savute area, including the Savute Marsh and a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. |
Days 9 & 10: Chobe Savanna Lodge, BotswanaAfter your morning game drive and breakfast (if time allows), you will depart Savute Safari Lodge on a scheduled charter flight to Kasane Airport. Upon your arrival in Kasane, and after clearing Botswana customs and immigration, you will be met by a representative and assisted onto your scheduled boat transfer to Chobe Savanna Lodge. |
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Chobe Savanna Lodge is relaxed and informal, set in a classic African Savanna environment with sweeping vistas surrounding the lodge. The focal point of the lodge is a thatched open sided main building which commands a 270 degree view over the Chobe River and beyond to the Chobe National Park.
Located in the main building is the lounge, dining room and bar areas furnished with African inspired furniture in dark teak woods, perfectly in tune with the environment. |
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The lodge accommodates just 24 guests in stylish thatched chalets, all with private decks, a combined bedroom / lounge area and en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are furnished in subtle earth tones and dark woods in a contemporary African theme, are air-conditioned and have complimentary mini bars.
Facilities include a swimming pool, a gazebo that is ideal for small group lunches and an open boma area (place of eating), on the banks of the Chobe River, where guests are treated to panoramic views and traditional dancing performed by local villagers. |
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The charm of Chobe Savanna Lodge, with its sweeping views and wide vistas, lies in its beauty, peace and tranquility, far from the 'madding crowds' of large cruise boats and game drive vehicles - the emphasis is on complete relaxation and solace.
Unlike other properties, where regimented game activities are prioritized, guests are offered the choice of just taking 'time out' or joining in on one of the many activities offered at the lodge on their Southern Africa safari. |
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Those who wish to explore the Chobe River will not be disappointed. All activities are conducted by resident professional guides, whose intimate knowledge will make for an unforgettable experience.
Guests have a choice of boat excursions in small maneuverable boats, ideal for close up encounters with wildlife along the rivers edge or cultural village visits. Depending on the time of year, guests are also offered the opportunity to take canoe excursions along the river. |
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Your stay at Chobe Savanna Lodge is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local branded drinks, scheduled activities, park entrance fees and laundry service. Activities at the lodge include game viewing by boat as well as sunset cruises on the Chobe River.
Nature walks and guided canoeing along the river as well as a cultural excursion to one of the surrounding local communities. Here guests can observe the deep-rooted traditional life styles of the people. |
Days 11 & 12: Chobe Game Lodge, BotswanaThe only permanent game lodge situated within the Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge is Botswana's premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base to explore the Chobe National Park. The lodge can accommodate up to 100 people in total luxury, offering a choice of land or water activities and the most complete game experience in the Chobe area. |
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Game drives are conducted in open sided 4x4 vehicles ensuring maximum visibility, while game viewing on the Chobe River is conducted by small, shallow draft and highly maneuverable boats piloted by expert boatmen on this Southern Africa safari. Our resident professional guides offer star gazing and guided walks within the game-fenced area. |
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Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area where traditional dancers perform, a business centre, a fully equipped conference room with seating for up to 90 people in cinema style, a internet office is available for those guests needing to keep in touch, a stylish bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River and a cigar bar with a champion sized billiard table. |
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Chobe also has a reference library with lounge and terrace. Meals are catered for at the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River. All the rooms at the lodge are river facing and are air conditioned with overhead fans, complimentary mini bar and en-suite bathrooms, each with tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have their very own private terrace. |
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For those guests who demand the ultimate in exclusivity on a Botswana safari, Chobe Game Lodge has 4 river view suites, each with their own plunge pool and a separate lounge area. Your stay at Chobe Game Lodge is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, and local brand beverages during meal times, unlimited activities, park entrance fees and laundry service. |
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Game drives are by open 4x4 safari vehicle, game viewing by motorboat or sunset cruises on our river cruiser the Mosi-oa-Tunya on the Chobe River. Stargazing and guided walks within the game-fenced are also on offer. |
Days 13 & 14: Ilala Lodge, BotswanaAfter breakfast, you be transferred via boat to the Kasane Jetty, where you will be met by a representative and transferred via road to Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls. You will be transferred via Kazangula border post. The journey is approximately 70km from the Botswana border where you will have to complete immigration and customs procedures on both sides. |
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Ilala Lodge offers distinguished yet affordable accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance. The decor evokes a bygone era of adventure and the quest of discovery in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated and is the closest to the Victoria Falls as well as the town centre. The National Park borders the front of property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background. |
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Ilala Lodge offers 32 rooms - 24 twins, 6 doubles and 2 suites. All rooms have en suite bathroom with seperate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan and satellite TV and are served early morning tea/coffee, fruit basket and homemade biscuits.
The rooms are spacious with railway sleeper teak furnishings and patio doors leading onto either open lawn or a balcony where you are afforded a view of the spray of the Falls. |
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A warm welcome awaits you at the world class a la carte Palm Restaurant. We offer superb cuisine while you relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the gracious surrounds. The Palm Restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner and offers a comprehensive wine list and cocktails. Dining outside under the African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall makes for a romantic evening to be remembered on your Southern Africa safari. |
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The Ra-Ikane is a small luxury cruise boat that is outfitted to suggest, in exquisite detail, an ambiance of a bygone era. Paying tribute to Ra-Ikane, one of the guides who first led David Livingstone to the Victoria Falls, this cruise boat is exclusive and personalised and designed to complement your stay.
Period decor, historic memorabilia, fine cuisine and refreshments characterise a level of comfort and grace unsurpassed on the Zambezi. Game can often be spotted from the water too. |
Day 15: DepartAfter breakfast (depending on your departure details), you will depart Ilala Lodge on a scheduled road transfer to Vic Falls Airport, in time for your flight back to Johannesburg International Airport. |
Included: Accommodation at Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game Lodge on a fully inclusive basisAccommodation at Ilala Lodge on a BB basisBreakfast at Ilala LodgeAll meals at Camp Moremi , Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeAirport departure tax at Maun Airport.Scheduled activities at Camp Moremi , Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeAll soft drinks and local wines at Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeNational Park Entrance Fees at Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeLaundry Services at Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeMedical Evacuation Insurance at Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Chobe Game LodgeScheduled charter flight from Maun to Camp MoremiScheduled boat transfer from Camp Moremi to Camp OkavangoScheduled charter flight from Camp Okavango to Savute Safari LodgeScheduled charter flight from Savute Safari Lodge to Kasane AirportScheduled road transfer from Kasane Airport to Kasane Jetty Scheduled boat transfer from Kasane Jetty to Chobe Savanna Lodge Scheduled boat transfer from Chobe Savanna Lodge to Kasane JettyScheduled road transfer from Kasane Jetty to Chobe Game LodgeScheduled road transfer from Chobe Game Lodge to Ilala Lodge Scheduled road transfer from Ilala Lodge to Vic Falls Airport |
Not Included:Meals other than specifiedPremium brand drinksGratuities & PorterageSightseeing and Activities other than specified.Visa FeesTravel InsuranceFlights & Airport taxes |
Please Note:All charters have been booked on a seat on charter basis. Due to the nature of travel in light aircraft, mainly because of safety and space concerns, baggage is restricted to 12 kilograms (26 pounds), per person. This baggage must be soft sided so to allow for it to be packed properly.
If you do have extra bags or have suitcases heavier than the specified allowance, please advise your travel consultant as soon as the booking is made so that the needed arrangements can be made for the baggage to be transferred or stored at an additional cost.
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Notes:
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Beautiful African sunsets
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Dry season game viewing concentrates around Savute's resident bull Elephants, Antelope and Lion prides. In the evening the sun sets behind flocks of Marabou Storks roosting in the bare trees. A true sight to behold.
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Victoria Falls
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Experience the majesty and beauty of the famous Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world.
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