Botswana, Central Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls - 12 days Fly-In Safari

FI-142 : Botswana, Central Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls
Experience the San people of the Kalahari in their ancient hunting grounds – the fascination of the Fauna and Flora of the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria Falls in 12 days.


Day 1: Arrival Windhoek
On you arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met for a private transfer to your hotel in Windhoek. Windhoek, Namibia’s capital is a small but bustling city with a population of approximately 300 000 people. Windhoek is often described as a city with a “continental” atmosphere, with historical buildings dating back to 1880 as well as modern high rise buildings. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city with multi-cultural atmosphere. Your hotel, Hotel Pension Thule, is situated on top of a hill, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Klein-Windhoek valley. It features modern, spacious rooms which are comfortably furnished. From the a la carte restaurant, swimming pool and the garden area you can enjoy the surroundings as well as the colourful African sunsets. Bed/Breakfast HOTEL PENSION THULE
Day 2: Windhoek – Botswana – Central Kalahari
Transfer to the Eros Airport in Windhoek in the morning, where your fly-in safari starts. Your pilot will accompany you throughout the safari. The first sector of the flight takes you east across the Namibian/Botswana Border to Ghanzi for the immigration formalities. From here it is only a short flight to the Grassland Safari Lodge, situated close to Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Accommodation is offered in thatched chalets with en-suite bathrooms. A swimming pool with a leisure deck overlooks a waterhole frequented by birds and antelopes. Activities included are game drives on which you see the big and small game species found in the vast Kalahari, including herds of eland, gemsbok and blue wildebeest. During night drives you are likely to see the nocturnal animals such as aardvark, porcupine and brown hyena. The brilliant stars of the Kalahari night sky with the cool desert breeze are a sensuous experience not to be missed. Fully Inclusive GRASSLAND SAFARI LODGE
Day 3: Kalahari Desert - Bushmen
During your stay participate in the cultural activities of the San Bushman. You have the opportunity to join local San on a food gathering experience. See their skills of “reading” the signs of the veld and understand more about the reason of their survival for so many centuries in a seemingly hostile environment. The activities are closed off with traditional dances. Fully inclusive GRASSLAND SAFARI LODGE
Day 4: Kalahari Desert - Okavango Delta
Fly out in the morning into the Okavango Delta, one of the few un-spoilt paradises left in Africa. The Kwara Camp is situated on the edge of the permanent waters of the well-known Okavango Delta, sharing a common boundary with Moremi Game Reserve. Most of the tents are raised on teak decks to afford views over the surrounding plains and lagoon with the resident hippos. The camp consists of 8 luxury tents accommodating 16 guests. The camp setting, in a tall treed island, on the edge of the Okavango Delta completes the picture of this special camp. The spectacular scenery with scattered herds of plains game and the ever-attendant predators help to enhance your safari. Due to the labyrinth of waterways, islands, seasonal flood plains and bush, Kwara is always interesting and varied. Taking a morning mekoro (dug out canoe) trip, moving silently through the flood plains is a memorable experience and the highlight for many. The trip is broken by an island visit where guests rest in the shade of the large trees while surveying the surrounding delta waters and lagoons. After the refreshment break our trained and armed polers take you on a guided walk on the island before your relaxing return to camp by mekoro. Fully Inclusive KWARA CAMP
Day 5&6: Okavango Delta
Spend these days in the Kwara Wilderness Area with activities on offer. Due to the specific location of the camp, Kwara is able to offer power boating, mekoro trips, walks and game drives all year round. On night game drives you will see various interesting nocturnal mammal species. These include leopard, lion, wild dog, hyena and smaller predators. The presence of permanent water ensures year round game viewing. Fully Inclusive KWARA CAMP
Day 7: Okavango – Linyanti Wilderness Area
Today you fly from Kwara to Lebala Camp in the Linyanti Wilderness Area in the remote north of Botswana. Hidden in the Southern portion of the extensive Kwando wilderness of 232 000 ha. (550 000 acres) is Lebala Camp. This camp comprises of 16 beds in 8 luxurious tents, on Zimbabwe teak decks. Each tent comprises a spacious bedroom area, bathroom including a Victorian ball and claw bath tub and double basin, outside reeded shower, dressing area, and side entrance to preserve privacy. Lebala is the Tswana word for wide-open plains, and each tent has extensive views over expansive tracts of African plains and wetlands, that comprise part of the Kwando-Linyanti flood plain system. This system is an intricate labyrinth of waterways, reed beds, islands, floodplains, bush, scrub and trees. Excellent general game abounds on the broad plains, creating spectacular scenery, adorned with herds of plains game and the ever-attendant predators. Lebala offers regular and reliable sightings of elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe, kudu, lechwe, impala, wildebeest and waterbuck in stunning settings. Fully Inclusive LEBALA CAMP
Day 8: Linyanti Flood Plains
Together with your guide you plan your day’ s game viewing activities. Your guide and his tracker will do their utmost to make your stay at Lebala a memorable experience. Fully Inclusive LEBALA CAMP
Day 9: Botswana - Zambia –Victoria Falls
After breakfast you depart from Lebala to the famous Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia. From the Livingstone Airport a private transfer takes you to the Sussi Lodge, named after David Livingstone’s faithful friend. The lodge is situated in the Mosi-ya-Tunja National Park. Ten luxury tree-houses overlook the mighty Zambezi. The main building features a spectacular raised bar/lounge deck, open air dining area, swimming pool and lawns sweeping down to the water’s edge. Resident wildlife, such as hippopotamus and elephant, is likely to wander through the Lodge grounds at any time, since in the National Park they have priority. A wide choice of activities adds to the attractions of this elegant, secluded retreat. Fully Inclusive SUSSI LODGE
Day 10: Victoria Falls
After breakfast you visit the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, the interesting Livingstone Museum and a nearby Village. Various activities are offered around Livingstone and can be booked optionally. Fully Inclusive SUSSI LODGE
Day 11: Victoria Falls - Windhoek
In the course of the morning a private transfer takes you back to the Livingstone Airport for your return flight to Windhoek. Spend your last night in the Hotel Pension Thule Bed/Breakfast HOTEL PENSION THULE
Day 12: Windhoek
A private transfer takes you to the Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your international flight home.	Click map to enlarge
Rates: The price for the above listed services in the low season (April – May; 1 November 2008 – 30 November 2008) with 2 person: US$ 8 665.00 per person sharing US$ 500.00 single supplement with 4 person: US$ 6 550.00 per person sharing US$ 500.00 single supplement The price for the above listed services in the high season (June – October 2008) with 2 person: US$ 10 230.00 per person sharing US$ 2 080.00 single supplement with 4 person: US$ 8 115.00 per person sharing US$ 2 080.00 single supplement The above rate includes: · All listed accommodation, meals and activities · Pilot accommodation and meals · Flights to all listed destinations · Airport and passenger handling taxes for the Fly-In Safari ONLY · Entrance fees into the parks The above rate excludes: · All meals that aren’t listed · Activities not listed · Zambian Visa fees · Flights to and from Namibia · International airport taxes · Personal travel insurance · Personal purchases and expenses, like telephone calls and curio purchases etc Please note the weight restrictions for your luggage: 15 Kg in soft bags ONLY Please note this offer is subject to the US$ - ZAR exchange rate. The above listed services are subject to availability.

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