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The Moremi Reserve supports the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana with possible sightings of wild dog, cheetah and leopard. The Okavango Delta is renowned for its great natural beauty, and is a birdwatchers paradise. Savute is a dynamic wilderness in the heart of Botswana’s Chobe National Park. A safari that will enrich your soul! Ex Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch Day 1: New Zealand - Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Johannesburg Airport Hotel.
Day 2: Johannesburg - Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Fly to the Moremi Wildlife Reserve via Maun and transfer to your lodge. Camp Moremi is situated on the Xakanaxa Lagoon within the Moremi Reserve. Accommodation is in exquisitely furnished East-African style tents. Activities include tracking game by open 4WD safari vehicle, excellent bird watching and exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by powerboat. Overnight: Camp Moremi. (B,D)
Day 3: Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Extensive game activities within the reserve. Overnight: Camp Moremi. (B,L,D)
Days 4 & 5: Moremi - Okavango Wildlife Reserve
Transfer by powerboat to Camp Okavango located on a remote island in the heart of the permanent Delta. Camp Okavango has a similar lodge style to that of Camp Moremi. Game activities include exploring the Okavango by mokoro and motorboat, and guided nature walks. Overnight: Camp Okavango. (B,L,D)
Days 6 & 7: Okavango Wildlife Reserve - Savute
Fly to Savute Safari Lodge overlooking the Savute Channel in the central Chobe National Park. Accommodation is in contemporary furnished luxury wood and glass safari suites. Game drives are in open 4WD vehicles in the Savute area, including the Savute Marsh and a visit to the ancient San Rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. Overnight: Savute Safari Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Savute -Victoria Falls, Zambia
Fly to Kasane and transfer to your lodge, which is an enchanting riverbank hideaway just 10 minutes upstream of the Victoria Falls. Hidden in the riverine forest is your private luxury tree house, built among branches of a huge ebony tree. Activities include a guided tour of the Falls, sunset cruises, game drives and local village visits. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zambia
Enjoy the scheduled activities, take part in some optional extra adventure activities or simply relax. (B,L,D) Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zambia - Johannesburg - New Zealand
Transfer to Livingstone airport for your flight back to New Zealand via Johannesburg and Sydney. (B) Day 11: Arrive New Zealand South Luangwa Extension
Zambia is a perfect combination with Botswana and a stay in the game-rich South Luangwa National Park won’t disappoint you. This park holds many exciting game viewing opportunities, with night drives and walking safaris being a specialty of the area. Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zambia -South Luangwa National Park
Fly to Mfuwe and transfer to your lodge. Mfuwe Lodge is situated inside the park. Each of the 18 chalets overlppks a logoon allowing guests to view elephant, hippo, crocodiles and many antelope species from the comfort of their deck. South Luangwa is noted for its big game species particularly leopard, lion and elephant. Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge (B,L,D)
Days 11 & 12: South Luangwa National Park
Two more days spent walking and driving in this special sanctuary.
Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 13: South Luangwa National Park - Johannesburg - New Zealand
Transfer back to Mfuwe for your flight to Lusaka and then onto Australia via Johannesburg (if flying via Perth you may need to spend this night in Johannesburg at an additional cost due to flight connections). (B)
Day 14: Arrive New Zealand
Price includes: return economy class airfares with South African Airways, accommodation with private facilities, meals as indicated, soft drinks, lhouse beverages at all lodges/camps in Botswana and Tongabezi Lodge, transfers, scheduled game activities and some sightseeing, park fees in Botswana & South Luangwa (fees not included at Victoria Falls) and flights to Maun or back from Livingstone or Lusaka.
Land only price does not include international flights to Maun or back from Livingstone or Lusaka.
Pre-paid airport taxes are additional and are $1235 approx (subject to change) per person depending on your entire flight route.
Airfares are based on levels at the time of printing. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.
An overnight in Sydney may be required (at own cost) for passengers travelling to Christchurch on the return trip.
Special Notes:
Luggage must be limited to 12kg per person in a soft bag. A further single supplement may be applicable on the South Luangwa extension to singles travelling alone if no other passengers are booked on the domestic flights.
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