Chameleon Holidays & Travel for Safaris & Vacations in Africa | Southern Africa | Botswana | 4 Day Green Desert Safari - Okavango Delta

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.

Day 1 & 2   Gunns Camp/Moremi Crossing
Departing from Maun in the morning, enjoy a chartered flight to either Gunn’s Camp or the nearby 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 intercepting channels, creating a haven for Africa’s most celebrated wildlife

Gunns Camp  - 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 and has just been renovated. 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.  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 fully inclusive 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

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 fully inclusive basis

Day 5
After breakfast you are flown back to Maun airport to continue the rest of your travels and adventure. 

 2010 Rates
Low season (1 Nov 09-31 March 11)
Price per person sharing   US$1740
Single person                     US$2120
Mid Season (1 April-31 May 10)
Price per person sharing   US$1970
Single person                     US$2350
High Season (1 June-31 Oct 10)                                                               Price per person sharing   US$2455
Single person                     US$2835

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.

There is also the option of adding 2 “extra” nights at either Nxai Pan or Tau Pan (for the Central Kalahari Desert), or 4 nights at both camps – please ask for further information

Activities  -
Game drives off road & at night, game walks, mokoro, fishing, Okavango motorboat cruise, Chobe River Cruise, fully guided Victoria Falls day trip including mineral water, entry fee to park, lunch etc

In addition price includes: all accommodation and meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner; Flight Maun - Gunn's camp-Pompom- Kasane; All activities at Gunn's camp/ PomPom Camp; Drinks and laundry at Gunn's/Moremi Crossing/PomPom; 1boat cruise, 2game drives, Guided day trip to Victoria Falls; Namibian village walk, 3days P/Fee at Chobe Safari Lodge; guided Victoria Falls day trip:  incl. Return transfer with mineral water, guided Falls tour & entry fee, lunch, craft market visit; Transfers from BBK to CSL & CSL to LVI/VFA

Excludes - Tips, gratuities, curios; visa fees where applicable; drinks & laundry at Chobe Safari Lodge; extra activities at Chobe Safari Lodge; 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