Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport you will be welcomed by our representative. A road transfer will bring you to The Royal Living- stone, a hotel at prime location right at the Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls offer a great variety of activities from a tour of the falls to game drives, elephant rides, helicopter rides over the falls, a swim in devils pool and more. Enjoy 3 nights at The Royal Livingstone on bed and breakfast ba- sis. Link to accommodation: http://www.suninternational.com/fallsresort/royal-livingstone/Page s/default.aspx DAY 1,2,3 VICTORIA FALLS 2
After breakfast a road transfer will bring you to Kasane in Bot- swana and further to Chobe National Park where you stay at the intimate with only 5 tents camp Chobe Under Canvas. The camp offers all essential comforts of today in the middle of abundant wildlife and beautiful nature. Among the great game reserves of the world, Chobe National Park is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephant on the African continent. Surrounded by wildlife management areas and reserves that allow game to roam freely, the 11 700km. (4 500 square mile) reserve is located in the far north of Botswana, bordering on the Chobe River. Home to a variety of big game, DAY 4,5: CHOBE, BOTSWANA 3
Chobe is particularly well known for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the two ante- lope that cannot be encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and Chobe bushbuck. Chobe offers both dry savannah and oodplains. Dense teak woodland provides thick cover in the north-eastern parts of the reserve. Watching the elephant families drink and bathe in the river is an un- forgettable sight, all the more impressive when herds of buffalo, rafts of hippo and gigantic Nile croco- diles are part of the scene. Lion and spotted hyena are frequently seen on the oodplains, where red lechwe, puku, zebra, sable and roan come out to graze. Well-used animal trails meander between ve ensuite safari tents at Chobe Under Canvas, positioned at exclusive campsites in the northern reaches of the park, within driving distance of the Chobe River. Each canvas tent boasts a comfortable double bed, as well as an ensuite bathroom with ush w.c and steaming hot bucket shower, with water delivered on request. The guest areas comprise spa- cious tents for dining, pre-dinner drinks. Delicious meals cooked over the coals are shared around a blazing re. Enjoy 2 nights at Chobe Under Canvas including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accom- panied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insur- ance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and park fees. Link to accommodation: http://www.andbeyond.com/journey/africa/where-to-go/botswana/destinations/chobe-national-park/ac commodation/beyond-chobe-under-canvas/ 4
After the morning game drive and breakfast a road transfer will bring you to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft ight to San- dibe, your rst camp in the Okavango Delta. A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels and over- grown islands teeming with wildlife, Botswanas Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Known as the river that never nds the sea, the Deltas crystal- clear channels spread over the thirstlands of the Kalahari with their papyrus-fringed banks and fertile oating islands. Adapted for a life in and out of water, the elegant red lechwe and shy sita- tunga are found in this watery wilderness. DAY 6,7: OKAVANGO DELTA 5
Lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog share the oodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. Hippo inhabit the deeper channels and lagoons, while honey badgers can be seen in broad daylight. Tall termite mounds are homes for families of dwarf and banded mongoose. Tucked away beneath a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled g trees, Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge looks out onto the Delta through a maze of brilliant green papyrus. Situated on a private concession, Sandibe has exclusive traversing rights over 22 500 hectares (55 600 acres) of wildlife land adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve. Behind the lodge, golden-grasses oodplains stretch into the distance, framed by lush palm islands and the spires of giant termite mounds. The beautiful organic architecture of the thatched lodge blends seamlessly with one of Africas most breathtaking landscapes. Tread in the footprints of elephants on ancient game paths that lead between the eight guest cot- tages. Each thatched ensuite cottage features an open-air shower, allowing guests to feel part of the forest. Walls are airy screens, admitting the refreshing Okavango breezes, and the cottages are fur- nished in a fusion of ochre and tactile textures, from leather and silk to rough-hewn wood. Private decks are idyllic vantage points onto a birdwatchers paradise. Tall overarching trees echo the soar- ing roofs of the guest sitting and dining area, while quiet decks offer views across the wetlands and savannah grasslands. The shaded swimming pool is a refreshing oasis for a cooling dip. At night a constellation of candles illuminates the boma with its al fresco banquet and ne wines from the charcoal-cooled cellar. Alternatively, private decks provide a romantic setting for an intimate dinner for two. Enjoy 2 nights at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accom- panied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insur- ance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and park fees. Link to accommodation: http://www.andbeyond.com/journey/africa/where-to-go/botswana/destinations/okavango-delta/accom modation/beyond-sandibe-okavango-safari-lodge/ 6
After the morning game drive and breakfast a light aircraft ight will bring you to your second camp in the Okavango Delta, Xar- anna. Although Xaranna is also in the Okavango Delta, it will be a different experience. Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp enjoys luxurious solitude on its own Delta island within a 272 000 hectare (672 125 acre) exclu- sive wildlife concession. Taking its inspiration from the water lily, Xaranna is a delightful camp with just nine sleep ensuite safari tents that combine canvas and bleached timber. The overall at- mosphere of the camp is light and airy, in keeping with the gentle beauty of its environment. Each tent boasts a romantic outdoor DAY 8,9,10: OKAVANGO DELTA 7
sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower. The guest areas are all carefully posi- tioned to maximise the sweeping views out across the channels, with classic Delta tree-line silhou- ettes. Enjoy 3 nights at Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accom- panied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insur- ance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and park fees. Link to accommodation: http://www.andbeyond.com/journey/africa/where-to-go/botswana/destinations/okavango-delta/accom modation/beyond-xaranna-okavango-delta-camp/ 8
After a last morning game drive and breakfast a light aircraft transfer will bring you to Maun to meet your onward arrange- ments. DAY 11: DEPARTURE 9
The itinerary is available with the rates below for 2014: 1 Jan- 31 May, 1 Nov - 20 Dec for USD 4,815 per person sharing single supplement USD 1,400 1 Jun - 31 Oct, 21 - 31 Dec for USD 7,415 per person sharing single supplement USD 2,580 The rate reects a special that includes long stay discounts and all inter-camp ights in Botswana for free. __________________________________________________________ AVAILABLE 10
Including: 3 nights at The Royal Livingstone in a luxury king room on bed and breakfast basis. 2 nights at Chobe Under Canvas including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and park fees. 2 nights at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to avail- ability), emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and park fees. 3 nights at Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp including accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour
