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A great tour that encapsulates Africa. Botswana provides a good sense of the adventure of safari. Its expansive game parks and preserves, while offering wildlife as diverse and abundant as that found anywhere else, are still largely undeveloped and untamed. Botswana lies immediately to the north of South Africa. It is bordered on the north and west by Namibia, on the north and east by Zimbabwe, and is connected by a narrow strip of land on the northern border to Zambia. A four night tour giving you the best of both worlds - land and water-based game activities in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
Day 1, Moremi Wildlife Reserve
By light aircraft to Camp Moremi. Afternoon game drive. (L,D)
Day 2, Camp Moremi
Extensive game drives within the reserve. (B,L,D)
Days 3 & 4, Moremi - Okavango Delta
Transfer by powerboat to Camp Okavango. Afternoon game viewing by mokoro or powerboat. Guided nature walks and other activities available throughout the day. (B,L,D)
Day 5, Okavango
After breakfast return by light aircraft to Maun or Kasane with road transfer to Victoria Falls (B).
Price Includes: four nights accommodation, fligths by light aircraft, road transfers, scheduled game activities, meals as indicated, house beverages and national park fees. Through their network of strategically located camps and lodges, Desert & Delta Safaris offer the complete Botswana experience. Desert & Delta pride themselves on their highly skilled safari guides and lodge staff ensuring attention to detail and attendance to your every need. We recommend when planning your itinerary, a minimum of two nights at any one property to understand the essence of each location and its unique environs.
Chobe Game Lodge 5 star
Situated in the northern extremity of the Chobe National Park on the banks of the Chobe River, this 48-room lodge offers every comfort for a sojourn in the wild. All rooms overlook the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplain. Game viewing by 4WD, boat and game walks. Swimming pool.
Xugana Island Lodge 4 star
Xugana Island Lodge, situated on a wooded island in the permanent Delta takes advantage of this magnificent site including an al fresco dining area overlooking the lagoon. The lodge accommodates just 16 guests in large raised reed and thatch chalets each with lagoon view, all with ensuite facilities. Mokoro trips, combined with walking, bird watching opportunities and fishing for bream and tiger fish are offered as activities at the lodge.
Camp Moremi 5 star
Situated on the Xakanaxa Lagoon within the Moremi Game Reserve, Moremi lodge is a thatch and timber structure consisting of main lounge, library, dining room and cocktail bar, large sun deck and raised deck swimming pool, covered boma and elevated observation platform. Accommodation is in exquisitely furnished East-African style safari tents individually raised on teak platforms with a private bathroom situated adjacent to the tent and located on the raised platform. Tracking big game by open 4WD safari vehicle, excellent bird watching, exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by powerboat are some of the activities offered.
Camp Okavango 5 star
On a remote island in the heart of the permanent Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience. It offers a similar lodge style and facilities to that of Camp Moremi, including sun deck and plunge pool. Meals are silver service at dining tables romantically lit by candelabra. Individual tea and coffee making facilities are also provided at both Camp Okavango and Camp Moremi. Game activities include exploring the Okavango by mokoro and motorboat, and guided nature walks.
Savute Safari Lodge 5 star
Overlooks the Savuti Channel in the Central Chobe National Park-renowned for its large concentration of elephant and lion prides. The thatch and timber main building includes a library, lounge, cocktail bar, and viewing deck. A swimming pool overlooks the channel. Ideal for the hot and dry conditions the contemporary furnished twin bedded thatch and glass suites include walk in showers, en-suite facilities and large private viewing decks. Game drives are in open 4WD safari vehicles in the Savute area, including the Savute marsh and a visit o the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills.
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