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5 Day Green Desert Safari - Okavango Delta |
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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 starts in Maun, takes you into the heart of the Delta visiting two camps before returning to Maun.
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Days 1&2 Moremi Crossing
Departing from Maun in the morning, enjoy a chartered flight to Moremi Crossing. 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.
The Okavango is an immense river that never meets the sea. Instead, its crystal clear waters spread across the Kalahari Desert, forming Africa's largest wetland wonder. The Delta is an abundant oasis amid the vast plains and pans of the desert that covers most of Southern Africa. Its waterways are a mesh of meandering and interception channels, creating a haven for Africa's most celebrated wildlife.
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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Days 3&4 PomPom Camp
This morning take a chartered flight from Moremi Crossing 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 fully inclusive basis.
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Day 5 Return to Maun - End of safari
After breakfast you are flown back to Maun airport to continue the rest of your travels and adventure.
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2011 Rates
Green season (1 November 10 - 31 March 11)
US$1750 per person sharing
US$2165 single rate
Mid season (1 April 11 - 30 June 11)
US$2040 per person sharing
US$2425 single rate
High season (1 July 11 - 31 October 11)
US$2515 per person sharing
US$3200 single rate
Price includes: all accommodation and meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner; charter flights Maun - Moremi Crossing - Pompom Camp - Maun; all activities at Moremi Crossing & PomPom Camp; drinks and laundry at Moremi Crossing & PomPom Camp;
Price excludes: Personal travel insurance - this is compulsory; tips/gratuities; curios; visa fees where applicable; international flights; items of a personal nature; 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 |
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