Great Adventure Trips

Botswana

Deluxe / Luxury Camping / Serviced Camping / Budget Camping / Victoria Falls

Botswana Sanctuaries

As conducted from Maun Airport to Kasane Airport

Day 01 & 02: Upon arrival at Maun Airport you will be met by a representative and assisted onto your light aircraft transfer to Stanley's Camp.

Spend two nights at Stanley's Camp in a twin bedded classic style safari tent. Your stay is on a full board basis including park fees and scheduled activities. Stanley's Camp is situated on a 260,000 acre private concession, bordering the southern section of the famous Moremi Game Reserve, thus affording guests absolute exclusivity. The area is home to a wide variety of big game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.

Guest accommodation consists of 8 classic styled safari tents. The delicately appointed tents exude classic Africa; handcrafted beds dressed with the finest linen, antique furniture individually selected and oriental carpets that transport you to early 19th century Africa. Each unit offers en-suite facilities and a private deck verandah. Hammocks and Morris chairs on the balcony are perfect for relaxation in the African sunshine. The main building is raised on decking and offers expansive views over the surrounding floodplains. Stanley's is carefully blended into the existing tree line, its main support being a large sausage tree.

Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango Delta, including the rare and elusive wild dog. The unique and educational experience with a group of semi- habituated African elephants is available at Stanley's. Spend a morning walking with the elephants to observe and interact with them in their natural environment. Other activities available at Stanley's Camp include serene mokoro canoe excursions (Subject to water levels), exclusive bush dinners, and game drives in customised, open-sided 4 x 4 vehicles - including the rare opportunity of night drives. Due to the fact that Stanley's Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking safaris with an armed professional guide.

Day 03 & 04: Transfer by light aircraft to Chief's Camp.

Spend two nights at Chief's Camp in a twin bedded luxury bush pavilions. Your stay is on a full board basis including park fees and scheduled activities. On early morning and afternoon game-drives, which are conducted in open vehicles with individual seating, there is an excellent chance of viewing elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion, leopard and wild dog. Additional activities include bird watching and seasonal mekoro excursions.

Chief's Camp is a luxury bush camp situated on Chief's Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. In this "predator capital of Africa", wild dog, lion, cheetah and leopard abound, and guests enjoy exceptional opportunities to interact with this amazing environment. Since the introduction of white rhino into the area, this is the only place in Botswana where these magnificent animals can be seen in their natural environment. Chief's Camp has been so skillfully integrated into the landscape that guests can often view game without even leaving camp. Shaded from the heat of the day by a beautiful grove of jackalberry trees, Chief's Camp is so remote you'll feel like the only humans for miles and miles. Expert guides are always on hand to offer a wealth of wildlife knowledge, to help you make the most of these rare and wonderful opportunities.

Twelve secluded, permanent luxury bush pavilions are designed for ultimate privacy and comfort, and to offer you a front row seat for this rich and rewarding African adventure. Each pavilion features a thatched roof, spacious seating area, en-suite facilities with indoor and outdoor shower as well as a private game viewing deck with hammock and deck chairs. Each unit boasts a generous mosquito net on a four-poster bed, two wardrobes, a book shelf, writing desk and mini bar. The main lodge complex houses the dining area, curio shop, library and reception area. There is an exquisite swimming pool and a range of spa treatments are offered by our beauty therapist in a poolside treatment sala (high season only).

Day 05 & 06: Transfer by light aircraft to Kasane Airport for road transfer to Chobe Chilwero.

Spend two nights at Chobe Chilwero in a twin bedded luxury cottage. Your stay is on a full board basis including park fees and scheduled activities. For game-viewing, Chobe Chilwero offers guests complete flexibility. Professional guides lead game-drives in open 4x4 game viewing vehicles and on water safaris by motorboat/sundowner cruises. At additional cost excursions to Victoria Falls may be arranged.

Day 07: You will be transferred by road to Kasane Airport where our services end.

Unfortunately this itinerary is not suitable for families with children under the age of 9 years old as Stanley's Camp and Chief's Camp don't accept children under the age of 9.

Price per person double: Jan. 1 - June 15 = US$4745. Single Supp. = 0. Child rate for 1 child 9 -11 years old sharing with 2 full paying adults = $2378
June 16 - Oct. 31 = US$6969. Single Supp. = $1856. Child rate for 1 child 9 -11 years old sharing with 2 full paying adults = $3880

what you get…
" Twin / single accommodation
" Meet and Greet in Maun
" Meals as specified
" Scheduled road transfers as specified
" Scheduled activities as offered by the camps/lodges
" National Parks entrance fees
" Local brand drinks (premium brands to own account)
" Laundry
" Domestic airport departure tax within Botswana
" Emergency medical evacuation insurance

…and what you don't
"Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
" Elephant activity at Stanley's Camp - quoted separately
" Single travellers supplement
" Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, for the countries being visited, prior to travel)
" Scheduled flights