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| DAY 1
- JOHANNESBURG / MAUN / OKAVANGO DELTA
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Today you will arrive off your flight from Johannesburg to Maun, Botswana. After clearing customs you will be met and assisted onto your light aircraft and flown into the vast Okavango Delta to the Sandibe Safari Lodge, situated in a 190 sq mile private wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Sandibe Safari Lodge is set within a in one of the most beautiful parts of the Delta. Located near the perennial Santantadibe Channel, the lodge nestles between permanent water and grass-swept plains where herds of elephant, buffalo and topi (tsessebe) wander. Each of the eight deluxe thatched cottages have en suite bathrooms, dual vanity areas, open showers and private decks. Each cottage also has an elevated game-viewing deck overlooking the Santantebi River which runs in front of the lodge.
When you arrive at the airstrip you will be met and driven on the sand tracks to the lodge, spotting wildlife on the way. After being led to your rooms and enjoying lunch you will depart on a late afternoon game drive, stopping for sundowner and retuning to the lodge under spotlight for drinks and a gourmet dinner in the dinning area or outdoors under the stars in the Boma.
Overnight
- Sandibe Safari Lodge (L, D and activities) |
| DAY 2
- OKAVANGO DELTA
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You have a full day of exciting wildlife viewing activities in this outstanding area, with options for boating safaris (water levels permitting), guided walks with an armed tracker, mokoro rides, and game drives. Your host and guide will make suggestions the night before to help you plan your day to make the most of this special area. On a typical day you will arise with tea or coffee and snacks and head out on a sunrise game drive, returning to the lodge for brunch. After resting up during the heat of the day you enjoy a light lunch before heading out on another wildlife viewing activity. When you return you will have time to relax and wash up, then enjoy drinks in the lounge, followed by a wonderful relaxed dinner.
Overnight
- Sandibe Safari Lodge (all meals and activities) |
| DAY 3
- OKAVANGO DELTA - MOREMI GAME RESERVE
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This morning arise early with tea and coffee, then head out on a sunrise game drive, returning to the lodge for brunch. Afterwards you will be driven to the airstrip where you will board your light aircraft flight to another part of vast delta. Flying north you will arrive at remote island in the Moremi Game Reserve lying in the Xugana Lagoon, considered the most magnificent permanent water filled area in the entire delta. The Xugana Island Lodge is a water based camp and consists of a thatched main building that hold a cocktail bar, lounge and curio shop, outdoor fire place and swimming pool. Each of the 8 guests cottages are raised reed and thatch "Mesasas", with a view of the lagoon. The "Mesasas" have twin or double beds, full en-suite facilities, ceiling fan and a private deck. Meals are taken alfresco on the edge of the lagoon, except on those rare occasions of rain when the lounge doubles as the dining-room. Tea and coffee is often served in the garden inside the island, where quiet, secluded reading benches can also be found.
Today after lunch set out on a boating safari, stopping off on one of the many islands for a short walk. Return to the lodge in time for sundowners and dinner.
Overnight
- Xugana Island Lodge (all meals and activities) |
| DAY 4
- OKAVANGO DELTA - MOREMI GAME RESERVE
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You have another full day of activities today including Mokoro, rides, boat safaris through the lagoons and islands and guided walks. Wildlife in the area include, sitatunga, lechwe antelope, crocodile and hippo, as well as the elephants and occasional big cat that frequent the islands and lagoons edges to drink. Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and the bream and tiger fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year.
Overnight
- Xugana Island Lodge (all meals and activities) |
| DAY 5
- SAVUTE CHANNEL - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
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Today set out on a morning wildlife activity returning to the lodge for brunch. Afterwards you will be driven to the airstrip and fly east out of the delta to an area knows as the Savute channel in Chobe National Park. Your stay here will be at the secluded Savute Safari Lodge. Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient camel thorn trees on the banks of the now dry Savute channel, part of this dynamic eco system renowned for its large concentration of elephant and large lion prides. The lounge, library and cocktail bar are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, while in front there is a viewing deck ideal for watching wildlife at the water hole. The lodge also has a swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooking the channel.
After lunch you will set out on an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge for drinks around the fire and dinner.
Overnight
- Savute Safari Lodge (all meals and activities) |
| DAY 6
- SAVUTE CHANNEL - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
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Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the park. Besides its large elephant and predator populations from February to April thousands of zebra visit Savute en route to the new grasses at Mababe in the south. They share the marsh with tsessebe, wildebeest, giraffe and cheetah.
Overnight
- Savute Safari Lodge (all meals and activities) |
| DAY 7
- CHOBE / LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA - VICTORIA FALLS
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This morning set out on your last game drive, returning to the lodge for brunch. Afterwards you will board your light aircraft flight to the town of Kasane. When you arrive you will be met and driven to the Botswana – Zambia boarder where you will cross by ferry boat to the town of Livingstone, set on the edge of Victoria Falls. Your stay here will be at the amazing Royal Livingstone Hotel. The Royal Livingstone is a five star colonial style hotel, situated on the banks of the Zambezi river, just a 10 minute walk from the falls. From here you can hear the slight roar and see the mist rise as the waters pore over the edge. Every detail of this resort is crafted to create the impression of being in another place in time. The bedrooms are in two-story clusters, each with 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and terraces that offer spectacular views of the river. Each room offers a quiet retreat, with large shaded verandas and open spaces cooled by swirling fans and tall shutters. The Traveler’s Bar and lounge is a place where guests can relax under thatched shade and linger longer over some fine port or cigar. The a la carte restaurant serves a range of gourmet delicacies from around the world.
This afternoon after checking into your hotel, you will be met and driven to the nearby dock for a Sundowner Cruise. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight
- Royal Livingstone Hotel (B, Sunset Cruise) |
| DAY 8
- LIVINGSTONE - VICTORIA FALLS
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Your second day here is free to wander the area, including seeing the falls themselves which are a short walk from the hotel. Additional activities, like Helicopter rides, river rafting and small plane tours of the falls can be booked daily at the Adventure Center at the Falls Resort or through the concierge.
Overnight
- Royal Livingstone Hotel – (B& B basis) |
| DAY 9
- LIVINGSTONE / JOHANNESBURG
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Today after a leisurely morning and breakfast you will be met and driven to the Livingstone or Victoria Falls airports to board your flight back to Johannesburg arriving in the afternoon.
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Camp Moremi or Camp Okavango can be substituted for Xugana Island Lodge.
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US $ 3,950
