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Luxury Okavango Safari

Experience the best safari lodges in Botswana and the world-renowned Victoria Falls Hotel. In the Okavango Delta, enjoy mokoro rides, and Delta nature walks, and the chance to see the vast elephant herds characteristic of the area.

MAUN TO VICTORIA FALLS

DAYS 1 & 2: NXABEGA OKAVANGO SAFARI CAMP, OKAVANGO DELTA
A representative will meet you on arrival at Maun Airport, and will assist you with boarding your light aircraft and transfer to Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp - located in an exclusive 7000-hectare private wildlife concession. Your safari guide will meet you at Nxabega where you will be accommodated in elevated East African style safari tents with en suite facilities. Activities include boating into remote, papyrus-fringed lagoons, exploring the Okavango by canoe, nature walks on the pristine islands of the Delta, and fishing. The insight and knowledge of your guide will add immeasurably to your enjoyment and understanding of this unique wilderness area - rich in flora and fauna, and world renowned as a paradise for birdwatchers.

DAYS 3 & 4: KHWAI RIVER LODGE, MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
After breakfast, depart by light aircraft to Khwai River Lodge - situated on the edge of the Khwai River floodplain near the North Gate of Moremi Wildlife Reserve - where you will be accommodated in luxurious thatched safari tents with en suite facilities. Relax at the Lodge's sparkling swimming pool before departing on an afternoon game-drive exploring the northern sector of Moremi.

DAYS 5 & 6: SAVUTE, CENTRAL CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Continue along the sandy tracks of the Magwihkwe Sand Ridge into the Chobe National Park, crossing the pre-historic lakebed of the Mababe Depression to Savute - world renowned for its large concentrations of game and its strong, stable population of predators. You will stay at Savute Elephant Camp - a deluxe 24-bedded lodge overlooking the dry Savute Channel - in luxurious twin-bedded tents with private timber decks and spacious, en suite facilities. Extensive game-drives are sure to provide you with excellent wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities. Relax at the camp's specially constructed 'elephant proof' swimming pool, or visit various San (Bushman) rock paintings in the Gubatsa Hills a short distance from the camp. Savute is known for its exciting year-round game-viewing and excellent birding.

DAY 7: CHOBE CHILWERO, NORTHERN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Depart for Northern Chobe National Park and spend an overnight at Chobe Chilwero in an en suite, twin-bedded room overlooking the floodplain. Relax at the main recreational area featuring a sparkling swimming pool and elegant lounge. With over 35 000 elephants, the Park boasts the largest herds still to be found in Africa. Spend time watching and photographing the animals on the banks of the Chobe River, and enjoy an evening sundowner cruise.

DAY 8: VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL, VICTORIA FALLS
After an early morning game-drive and breakfast, you will leave Chobe and cross into Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls - known by the locals as 'Mosi-oa-tunya' (The Smoke that Thunders). Accommodation is at the Victoria Falls Hotel, known for its Edwardian charm and beautiful grounds. Spend the day at leisure pursuing the various optional excursions available at Victoria Falls - including the Flight of Angels, Traditional Dancing, and visits to the Craft's Village and Crocodile Farm. A guided tour of the Falls is included in the safari fare.

DAY 9: SAFARI TERMINATES
After breakfast, you will transfer to Victoria Falls Airport where the safari terminates.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS SAFARI:
" Guaranteed window seat
" Exclusive Lodges
" Small group with personal guide
" Victoria Falls and The Okavango Delta

Fully accommodated Guided Safari, suitable for all healthy people with a reasonable level of fitness. May include some short walks. The Luxury Okavango Safari travels with a maximum of seven guests in a specially modified 4x4 safari vehicle, and is accompanied by an expert safari guide throughout. All meals - from dinner on day one to breakfast on day nine - are included in the safari fare. Non-premium drinks are included at all Lodges (not included at Victoria Falls Hotel). Airport transfers at Victoria Falls are also included. Window seat guaranteed throughout. The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, clients between the age of 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided that they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel. Minimum age limit is 12 years.
Private departures are possible, subject to vehicle and guide availability.

2006 DEPARTURE DATES: 11 May 19 May, 23 May 01 Aug, 24 Jul 01 Aug, 02 Aug 30 Aug, 22 Aug 30 Aug, 10 Sep 18 Sep, 26 Sep 04 Oct, 11 Oct 19 Oct, 10 Nov 18 Nov, 02 Dec 10 Dec, 28 Dec 05 Jan

Reverse Itinerary Dates: Victoria Falls to Maun - 14 May 22 May, 15 Jul 23 Jul, 24 Jul 01 Aug, 13 Aug 21 Aug, 01 Sep 25 Sep, 17 Sep 25 Sep, 02 Oct 10 Oct, 01 Nov 09 Nov, 23 Nov 01 Dec, 19 Dec 27 Dec

2006 Price:
Low season (Jan-March + Nov.-Dec., ) = US$4444 per person double. US$1405single supplement.
Mid Season (April-June) = US$5430 per person double. US$1740 single supplement
High season (July-Oct.) = US$5530 per person double. US$1775 single supplement.