Botswana and Victoria Falls

Day 1: HEATHROW / JO’BURG

Day 2: JO’BURG / MAUN Transfer by light aircraft to and spend three nights at Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp. Accommodation is in an exclusive tented twin/double suite with your own private en-suite facilities and decks overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain) on full board basis.

NXABEGA OKAVANGO SAFARI CAMPTENTED CAMP
Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000-hectare (17 300 acre) exclusive wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Meaning “Place of the Giraffe”, Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango – the largest inland delta in the world. A wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains, the Delta is home to a magnificent array of wild animals and exceptional birdlife. Guests are able to experience this irresistible combination of water and wildlife on twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, mokoro (dugout canoe) and powerboat excursions. The Lodge’s nine exclusive and elegant tented suites are nestled under a canopy of African ebony trees and feature stylish en suite facilities, and private decks overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain). Nxabega is an intimate camp, offering the height of sophistication and style within the heart of the Okavango Delta.

Day 3 - Day 4: Nxebega

Day 5: Transfer by charter flight to Savute airstrip and on to the lodge to spend the next 3 nights at Savute Safari Lodge. Accommodation is in twin/double-bedded thatched safari suite crafted from timber and glass with overhead fan, en-suite facilities and private viewing platforms offer luxury and comfort without detracting from your wilderness experience. Accommodation is based on full board basis.

SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE
Luxurious bush lodge in Savute. Just 12 thatched suites. Gubatsa Hills. Excellent birding and game drives. Savute pulses to a timeless rhythm, a melody of mysterious wet and dry cycles, which moulds its landscape and determines its inhabitants. A winding fossil channel vanishes into the sweeping expanse of a relic marsh where the spectacular fortress of the Gubatsa Hills relieves Savute’s otherwise flat countryside.

Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient acacia trees on the edge of the channel. 12 twin-bedded thatched safari suites, crafted from timber and glass, feature an overhead fan, en suite facilities and private viewing platforms and offer luxury and comfort without detracting from your wilderness experience. The cocktail bar beckons you with a cold drink on a hot Savute day, while a fireplace turns the lounge into a cosy refuge on winter nights. During the summer months a dip in the plunge pool offers welcome respite from the midday sun. Game drives in open vehicles are conducted by a professional guide and provide the chance of seeing numerous wildlife species. Thousands of zebra visit Savute en route to the new grasses at Mababe in the south, and return around February on their way home to Linyanti. They share the marsh with tsessebe, wildebeest, giraffe and cheetah. The rains also welcome thousands of migrant birds that swell Savute’s existing 300 species. Delicious dinners are served in the thatched area overlooking the channel.

Day 6 - Day 7: Savute Safari Lodge

Day 8: Charter transfer to Selinda Camp. Accommodation is in large, airy and well-appointed Meru-style tents with en suite facilities, all under thatch. The tents have two three-quarter beds, dressing table and mirror, bedside tables with flashlight, solar lamp and fresh drinking water. Accommodation is based on full board basis.

SELINDA CAMP
Tented bush camp. Selinda floodplains. Abundant African wildlife. Game drives & boating. A phenomenon that allows floodwaters from the Okavango River to flow at certain times into the adjoining Linyanti/Chobe River system has created a particularly beautiful area known as the Selinda spillway. The Selinda floodplains are a natural place for a wide variety of animals to congregate. Selinda Camp is situated on the banks of the eastern Selinda spillway among shaded riverine forest overlooking the floodplains. The Camp accommodates only 12 guests in large, airy and well-appointed Meru-style tents with en suite facilities, all under thatch. The tents have two three-quarter beds, dressing table and mirror, bedside tables with flashlight, solar lamp and fresh drinking water. An extended veranda under thatch allows you to relax in shady comfort. The lounge and dining room area is built on stilts under rain trees offering superb views over the floodplains. A well-stocked bar and campfire area adjoin the dining room. A small plunge pool overlooking the spillway brings welcome relief in the midday heat. Activities include both day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and game-viewing by boat on the Zibalianja Lagoon (subject to water levels). Game typically seen in the Selinda area are giraffe, baboon, black-backed jackal, elephants, wildebeest, cheetah, crocodile, lion, wild dog, hippo, honey badger, reedbuck, roan, sable and a host of birds. For the more energetic, short guided walking trails are available within the vicinity of the Camp.

Day 9: Today you will depart on the two night walking trails from Selinda Camp. Spend two nights at Selinda Walking Trails Camps. Accommodation is in twin/double insect proof tents with double fly sheets with sewn-in floors. Each tent has its own bucket shower and bush toilet. Accommodation is based on full board including activities.

THE SELINDA WALKING TRAILS & CAMPS
A special area has been set aside in the Selinda Reserve especially for walking safaris. The walks take you along time-worn trails, through riparian forest and open plains. Typically, guests undertaking walking safaris, commence their safari at of one of the permanent camps (Selinda or Zibalianja), then break away onto the walk, which ends up three days later, at the other permanent camp for the last night. In total, this is usually a five day safari. Linyanti Explorations maintains two "trails camps", Mokoba and Tshwene, which are situated between the two permanent camps and are used for overnights on these walking safaris. The walks are 3 days and 2 nights in duration. The safari is typically 4 guests (a maximum 6 persons can be arranged) and a fully trained and armed walking safari guide and a tracker. The trails camps have Meru-style tents, a hot bucket shower, and a flush loo. All meals are fully prepared by the staff at the trails camps and laundry service is provided. Guests will walk approximately 6-8 kilometres in the morning, and 4 kilometres walking in the vicinity of the camps each afternoon. Enjoy the skills and bushlore of a traditional bushman tracker. Night game drives will be offered at the trails camps and guests may also do some fishing and birding if they wish.

Day 10: Selinda Walking Trails Camp

Day 11: You will be transferred by road to Zibalianja Camp for one night. Accommodation is in Meru-style tents on raised decks afford unparalleled views. Accommodation is based on full board basis.

ZIBALIANJA CAMP
Intimate safari camp. Linyanti swamps. Zibalianja Lagoon. Game drives & walking trails. Zibalianja Camp is set on the edge of the Linyanti swamps near the Zibalianja Lagoon. It is a tranquil palm island in an immense sea of blonde savannah grassland. With only six beds, the emphasis is on easy flexibility. Your experience will be one of restful solitude, where the pace of life is in tune with the unhurried rhythm of the African bush. Tastefully furnished Meru-style tents on raised decks afford unparalleled views over the surrounding plains, while unique en suite facilities allow you to shower beneath the broad expanse of Africa’s southern sky. The tents have two three-quarter beds, dressing table and mirror, bedside tables with flashlight, solar lamp and fresh drinking water. The canvas with reed-walled lounge/dining area and outside bar area situated next to the open campfire makes this a safari camp in the old African style. Activities include three-daily game drives (dawn, afternoon and night) conducted in open-sided 4x4 vehicles with qualified professional guides. Short walking trails within the vicinity of the Camp are available on request.

Day 12: You will be transferred back to Selinda airstrip in time for the scheduled light aircraft, seat on charter flight to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival at Kasane Airport you will be met by an Islands of Siankaba representative who will transfer you to their lodge. Spend three nights at Islands of Siankaba. Accommodation is in a unique chalet with en-suite bathroom (ball-and-claw bath and separate shower), mini-bar, large mosquito net, ceiling fan and private safe. Accommodation is based on full board including activities and tour of the Falls.

THE ISLANDS OF SIANKABA LODGE
Bush lodge with six chalets. Mighty Zambezi River. Guided birding and tree walks. Game drives, canoeing & sunset cruises. The Islands of Siankaba Lodge is the most classic of forested retreats. It comprises just six secluded chalets linked by a foot bridge to an haute cuisine restaurant, all set on two untouched islands in the mighty Zambezi River. The unique chalets encompass a range of twin or double-bedded options. They are constructed of teak and custom-made canvas tenting and are raised well above ground level into the tree canopy with balconies extending over the river. They are linked by a winding overhead walkway so that guests do not walk on the islands’ surface in order to protect the fragile riverine environment. All chalets are opulently finished and equipped with en suite bathroom (ball-and-claw bath and separate shower), mini-bar, large mosquito net, ceiling fan and private safe. The main guest areas are located on the larger island whilst chalets are situated on the smaller island overlooking the river. The fully stocked bar caters for all needs, and is an ideal place to relax and enjoy an afternoon refresher in the shade of thick riverine forest canopy that surrounds the secluded sparkling swimming pool. Afternoon tea is served daily on the main lodge deck and allows the Lodge's chef to tempt the palate with some of his masterful delights. The decking area also allows one to enjoy unparalleled views of the mighty Zambezi River. Activities include guided birding and tree walks on the main island, game drives to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, sunset cruises, dugout canoe trips and cultural village tours.

Day 13 - Day 14: Siankaba

Day 15: After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred by road to Livingstone International Airport.
LIVINGSTONE/JO’BURG CE205 1435/1615
JO’BURG/HEATHROW BA56 2015/0620+ 1

Cost: £4200.00 + airport taxes PER PERSON (LOW SEASON) and subject to availability

INCLUDES:

• All flights listed
• Meet and Greet at Maun International Airport
• Twin/Double accommodation
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Scheduled road transfers as specified
• Scheduled sightseeing: Tour of the Falls
• Seat on charter: MAUN AIRPORT / NXABEGA / SAVUTE / SELINDA / KASANE AIRPORT
• Waterborne/game viewing activities as offered by the Nxabega Okavango Safar Camp, Savute Safari Lodge, Selinda Camp, Selinda on Foot Camps, Zibalianja Camp and Islands of Siankaba
• National Parks entrance fees
• Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees at Nxabega Okavango Safar Camp, Savute Safari Lodge, Selinda Camp, Selinda on Foot Camps, Zibalianja Camp and Islands of Siankaba (premium brands to own account)
• Laundry at Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp, Savute Safari Lodge, Selinda Camp, Selinda on Foot Camps, Zibalianja Camp and Islands of Siankaba
• Domestic airport tax within Botswana
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

EXCLUDES:

• Departure tax of USD 21-00 per person to be settled in USD cash at Livingstone International Airport
• Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
• Meals and drinks not specified above
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Porterage
• Sightseeing and excursions other than those specified Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, for the countries being visited, prior to travel).

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