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| Green Desert - Okavango Delta, Chobe and Vic Falls - 8 days |
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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! To top off your trip you are then transferred to Victoria Falls for your final nights to appreciate the wonder of these mighty falls.
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Day 1 & 2 Gunns Camp
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.
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Day 3-4 PomPom Camp
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
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 -8 Songwe Village, Zambia
This morning you will have a road transfer through to Zambia close the the incredible Victoria Falls. Situated 5km from the falls and a joint venture between a local community and a safari company enabling you to enjoy a cultural experience and see a very different side of the African trip you have enjoyed so far. Accommodation is in comfortable, thatched huts in a traditional style. You can enjoy traditional singing and dancing in the evenings, visit a local family and learn about the beliefs and customs of the local area. You can also enjoy a choice of activities from a Zambezi Cruise or a Vic Falls tour. You will also be able to enjoy a game drive in the Mosi-a-Tunya Game Reserve, as well as a village tour. Fully inclusive basis.
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Day 9
After breakfast you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport where you continue with your journey ..... |
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2010 Rates
Available on request |
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*A strict luggage allowance of 20 kg per persons for aircharters - Luggage must be in small managable bags, no suitcases.
**No children under 12 yrs of age
***Trip can be booked in reverse - starting at Songwe Village and ending at Gunn's Camp.
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