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| 7Day Green Desert Safari - Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park |
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To many, the Okavango Delta is one of the many reasons to visit Southern Africa and Botswana. The Delta is slap bang in the centre of Southern Africa’s driest and flattest arid region, and the water of the Okavango River travels southeast for five months across hundreds of kilometres.. Starting in the Angolan highlands in summer, the water is then squeezed through geological fault lines near the Caprivi Strip, then spreads out across 20 000 square kilometres, a huge fan of surface water seeping into the red detritus of the Kalahari Desert to form this amazing ecosystem. The Delta attracts many species of game, birds as well of course, the two legged homosapien. This trip takes you into the heart of the Delta visiting two camps and then onwards to the infamous Chobe National Park. Here, hundreds of head of game congregate and move through the park, crossing rivers and living off the rich lands. Huge herds of elephant, buffalo and other water dependent game are to be found and an up close experience on a boat to these is a must! A great 7 day trip.
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Day 1 & 2 Gunns Camp/Moremi Crossing - 2nights fully inclusive
Departing from Maun in the morning, enjoy a chartered flight. Overlooking the legendary Chiefs Island and bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
Gunn's Camp is one of the last few remaining luxury, vintage safari camps. Set under leafy palms and African Ebony to blend naturally with its unique surroundings, Gunn's Camp achieves a fine balance of comfort without isolating guests from the sights and sounds of the wilderness. Your African experience starts with a twenty minute light aircraft transfer from Maun over the south-western Delta, taking in the magnificence of the winding, papyrus fringed channels that make up one of the worlds greatest wet land wonders. You will be able to see some of Africa's most celebrated animals from a bird's eye view – 500 FT above the ground.
Activities are included and you will spend time as part of the bustling river life by easing between the papyrus clad banks on traditional “Mokoro” canoes. These are propelled from the stern by skilled “poler” guides, allowing the guests to sit back and absorb the scenery. Alternatively you can join game walks and motorised boat cruises. Overnight is in luxury meru style tents on a full board basis.
Moremi Crossing -Overlooking the legendary Chiefs Island and bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, Moremi Crossing is a new 16 tented camp built on a palm fringed island surrounded by Moremi’s game-rich seasonal floodplains and overlooking Chief’s Island. Moremi Crossing combines luxury with simplicity and superb value for money. This is a 100% eco-friendly development featuring the latest in solar and waste disposal. The main building consists of a large open plan deck that has a spectacular view over the Boro River onto Chief's Island. This crescent-shaped area is built on different levels to give you the feeling of space. The dining room, bar and lounge are covered by a large thatched roof that hugs the tree line. Various small private lounge areas have been created for comfort, privacy and spaciousness. Within the tree line you will find a nice shaded decked area that leads to the pool. Moremi also has a curio shop where you may pick up some mementos which will remind you of your stay. Activities on offer are half or full day mokoro trips with game walks, island camping and sunset motorboat cruises. Fully inclusive basis |
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Day 3&4 PomPom Camp, Okavango Delta - 2nights fully inclusive
This morning take a chartered flight from Gunns Camp to PomPom Camp. The camp is located on Pom Pom Island in a private concession situated in the heart of the Delta and has nine luxury safari tents in a true safari style. All of the tents have full en-suite semi open ablution facilities to appreciate the full beauty of the region. The main builidng is constructed of thatch and canvas and comprises of a lounge, dining, bar and pool area, as well as a gift shop and boma area. Activities include game drives, night drives, mokoro trips and walks. You will have the chance of seeing all major predators, a variety of big and plains game, as well as an abundance of bird life. Overnight is in luxury tents on a full board basis.
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Day 5&6 Chobe Safari Lodge - 2nights full board
The chartered flight today takes you into one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Africa and offers extensive game viewing from water and land - Chobe National Park. The lodge is based in Kasane and just a few kms from the entrance gate yet the Chobe River flows in front of the lodge attracting game such as elephant, hippo and buffalo. The lodge has lawns, plenty of huge, shady trees and warthogs, mongoose and vervet monkeys are frequent visitors. Accommodation includes river rooms furnished with air-con, satellite tv and telephone and overlooks the river. Facilities include a swimming pool, health and beauty spa, internet cafe, curio shop,a bar on the deck by the river and an upgraded lounge/bar and restaurant area. Activities include game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris and fishing. Overnight in safari room with en suite facilities on a full board basis and 3 activities.
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Day 7 After breakfast you can continue with your journey .....
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2010 Rates
Low season (1 Nov 10-31 March 11)
Price per person/sharing US$2485
Single person rate US$2975
Mid Season (1 April-31 May 10)
Price per person/sharing US$2675
Single person rate US$3200
High Season (1 June-31 Oct 10)
Price per person/sharing US$3320
Single person rate US$3670
The Green Desert Safari circuit focuses on "desert" areas such as the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls which have been magically transformed by the great waters of Africa. Guests get to see flora and fauna unique to each area whilst experiencing a mix of different activities and cultures.
- Activities -
Game drives off road & at night, game walks, mokoro, fishing, Okavango motorboat cruise, Chobe River Cruise, fully guided Victoria Falls day trip |
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*A strict luggage allowance of 20 kg per persons for aircharters - Luggage must be in small managable bags, no suitcases.
Activities -
Game drives off road & at night, game walks, mokoro, fishing, Okavango motorboat cruise, boat cruises;
In addition price includes: all accommodation and meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner; Flight Maun - Gunn's camp/Moremi Crossing-Pompom- Kasane for Chobe; All activities at Gunn's camp/ Moremi Crossing/PomPom Camp; Drinks and laundry at Gunn's/Moremi Crossing/PomPom; all drinks; 3 activities at Chobe Safari Lodge, meals at Chobe Safari Lodge but no drinks etc
Excludes - Tips, gratuities, curios; visa fees where applicable; international flights; personal insurance; items of a personal nature; laundry unless stated; additional meals and snacks not stated; telephone calls and internet services;
Note – the flights are based on a seat rate meaning that en route to your destination you may stop at other lodge/camp landing strips en route to your camp. This allows for the most effective way for flying between camps, if you prefer to have a private, chartered plane this can be arranged at additional expense
**No children under 12 yrs of age
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