Luxury Botswana Safari

Luxury Tented Camps

10 Days / 7 Nights

For those interested in a luxury safari experience, in an area less frequented by visitors, this Botswana journey can be an excellent choice.  It combines two nights at each of three luxury tented camps in the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti regions of northern Botswana.  Wildlife and birds are plentiful in these areas.  All transfers between airports and the three camps in Botswana are by light aircraft charters.

Sample Group Itinerary 

 
Day 1  -  Depart USA
Today we depart the USA bound for South Africa.
 
Day 2  -  Arrive Johannesburg
Arrival this evening in Johannesburg, South Africa.  On arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel near the airport for overnight.  Intercontinental Johannesburg.

Day 3  -  Johannesburg – Chitabe Camp, Botswana
After breakfast, we transfer back to the airport and board our flight bound for Maun, Botswana.  On arrival, we are met and we proceed by a light aircraft charter flight to the Chitabe Camp, a luxury, tented camp on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta, in a private area that is bordered on three sides by the Moremi Game Reserve.  Wildlife viewing is good, and includes Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Lechwe, Reedbuck, Impala, Hippo, and Zebra.  Wild dogs are often also in the area.  Chitabe Camp.  (BD)

Day 4  - Chitabe Camp
Day and night drives are scheduled in open 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by an expert guide.  Shorter nature walks are sometimes offered.  Chitabe Camp.  (BLD)

Day 5  -  Chitabe Camp  --  Xigera Camp
Today we board a light aircraft for a flight from the Chitabe Camp to the Xigera Camp, a luxury tented camp in the Moremi Game Reserve, in the heart of the Okavango Delta.  This area offers great viewing opportunities, including Lion, Leopard and Sitatunga Antelope.  It is also excellent for birding, offering Eagles, Vultures, Raptors, Kingfishers, Pel’s Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret, African Skimmers, and Wattled Cranes.  Xigera Camp.  (BLD)

Day 6  -  Xigera Camp
We enjoy a true Delta experience, as we sit back in a dugout canoe (mokoro), and silently glide through the tranquil Okavango waterways.  We may also take a motorboat on the Xigera Lagoon to enjoy the sunset and watch the birds gliding home to roost.  If conditions permit, we will take a game drive to observe the wildlife and unique Delta scenery from the comfort of a Land Rover.  Xigera Camp.  (BLD)

Day 7  -  Xigera Camp  –  Selinda Camp
Today we fly via light aircraft from the Xigera Camp to the Selinda Camp, situated in The Selinda, a 520 square mile private reserve on the Selinda Spillway, which links the Okavango Delta in the west with the Kwando/Linyanti river system in the east.  The Camp is located in
one of the most sparsely populated pieces of wildlife habitat anywhere in Africa.  A wide variety of birds (300+ species) and wildlife are found here.  Among the most common are Antelope, Hippo, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Cheetah, Lion, Wild Dogs and lots of Elephants.  Selinda Camp. (BLD)

Day 8  -  Selinda Camp
A wide range of activities will be offered, including canoing along the Zibadianja Lagoon, short walks from the Camp with professional guides, and perhaps game drives in the morning and afternoon.  A night drive will allow us to see nocturnal species, such as the Porcupine, Hyena, small cats, Springhare, and possibly even an elusive Leopard.  Selinda Camp.  (BLD)

Day 9  -  Selinda Camp – Depart Botswana
After breakfast, we take a light aircraft transfer from the Selinda Camp to the Maun Airport.  Our Botswana experience comes to an end as we board our commercial flight bound for Johannesburg, and a connecting flight back to the USA.  (B)

Day 10  -  Arrive USA
Arrival back in the USA today.


Included Meal Codes:
B  -  Breakfast
L  -  Lunch
D  -  Dinner.

Tour Price Will Include:
  -  Round-Trip Airfare from USA to Botswana   
  -  Round trip transfer between the airport and hotel in Johannesburg 
  -  7 Nights Accommodation as described (or similar) with private facilities, based on double occupancy
  -  Meals as indicated, including all meals while in Botswana
  -  Laundry and all drinks (excluding premium import brands) while in each Camp
  -  Transportation for activities indicated in the itinerary, including by canoes, 4x4 vehicles, Land Rovers, etc.
  -  Private, light aircraft charter flights between the airports and camps in Botswana
  -  Services of a professional English speaking specialist guide 
  -  Game drives, sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary, inclusive of applicable entrance fees 
  -  Applicable local and government taxes on accommodation and transportation.

Tour Price Will Not Include:
  -  Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, and other fees applicable to the airfare
  -  Tips to staff, guides and drivers
  -  Excess baggage fees
  -  Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, etc.
  -  Travel Insurance.

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