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.
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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 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. Road transfer Livingstone Airport
- The Royal Livingstone. Road transfer The Royal Livingstone -
Kasane Airport. Return road transfer Kasane Airport - Chobe Under
Canvas. Light aircraft transfer Kasane - Sandibe. Light aircraft
transfer Sandibe - Xaranna. Light aircraft transfer Xaranna - Maun.
Excluding: Commercial ights, meals and beverages not specied in the
itinerary, activities at the Victoria Falls, visas, compulsory
comprehensive insurance, all relevant entry and departure
Government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit
liquors, telephone calls, etc.), gratuities, optional extra ac-
tivities, pre and post safari tours, all other travel arrangements
pre and post the safari and any new Government taxes, levies, fuel
or industry increases which are beyond our control. 11