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Botswana

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Stanley Safari - 10 Days

8 nights comfort mobile safari with 1 nights luxury lodge accommodation.

Itinerary - BS Tour Code - Maun to Livingstone:

Day 1: Maun Okavango Area of Moremi
On arrival in Maun we are hosted at a local restaurant for a light lunch. After which a scenic air transfer takes us from Maun into Moremi where we are met by our guide for a short transfer to our pre-erected secluded bush camp. We are treated to a sunset game drive followed by a delicious dinner where we enjoy the sounds of the African bushveld. (Comfort Mobile Safari) (Light Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: Okavango Area of Moremi
The channels and waterways of the Okavango Delta are explored on a morning Mokoro excursion. Lunch is served either back in camp or picnic style, with an afternoon game drive, taking in the changing colours of an African sunset. (Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 3 & 4: Khwai Area of Moremi
After breakfast, our safari crew expertly moves our exclusive camp to the Khwai floodplains, while we continue to explore the reserve with our guide. Enjoying early morning and late afternoon game drives, we uncover the secrets of this pristine wilderness area in search of the many species of animal and birdlife that make Moremi their home.
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 5 & 6: Savute Chobe National Park
Continuing overland through the National Parks we visit the dry Savute Marsh and Savute channel, famous for its abundance of large predators. This amazing area and its waterholes are uncovered during our early morning and late afternoon game drives with our guide.
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 7 & 8: Chobe River - Chobe National Park
After 2 nights at the Savute Channel, we travel north to our bush camp near the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets, with the largest elephant population in Africa living in the region. We may witness huge herds during our game drives and an unforgettable game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 9: Livingstone / Victoria Falls
Our safari culminates at Livingstone / Victoria Falls - without a doubt one of the greatest and most unforgettable spectacles on earth. Time is spent at leisure to enjoy the many optional activities on offer including scenic flights, micro lighting, elephant back riding etc. and a visit to the Falls (own expense). (Natural Mystic Lodge or Similar Accommodation) (Breakfast & Dinner. Lunch at Own Expense)

Day 10: Livingstone / Victoria Falls
After breakfast we transfer by road to the airport where the safari ends. (Breakfast only)

Itinerary - VS Tour Code - Livingstone to Maun:

Day 1: Livingstone / Victoria Falls
(Natural Mystic Lodge or Similar Accommodation) (Dinner)

Day 2 & 3: Chobe River, Chobe National Park
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals Except Lunch on Day 2)

Day 4 & 5: Savute, Chobe National Park
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 6 & 7: Khwai Area of Moremi
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 8 & 9: Okavango Area of Moremi
(Comfort Mobile Safari) (All Meals)

Day 10: Maun
(Breakfast)

2009 Dates and Prices:
Starting Maun - May 5-14, June 2-11, 16-25 = US$4203
Starting Livingstone - May 15-24, June 12-21= US$4203
Starting Maun - July 7-16, 14-23, Aug. 4-13, 11-20, Sept. 1-10, 8-17, 29-Oct. 8, Oct. 6-15 = US$4962
Starting Livingstone - = June 26-July 5, July 17-26, 24-Aug. 2, Aug. 14-23, 21-30, Sept. 11-20, 18-27, Oct. 9-18, 16-25 = US$4962
Starting Maun - Nov. 3-12, Dec. 22-31= US$4203
Starting Livingstone - Nov. 13-22, Dec. 4-13= US$4203
single supplement = US$1563

PRICE INCLUDES: 8 NIGHTS COMFORT MOBILE SAFARI IN SPACIOUS DOME TENTS WITH CAMP BED, LINEN AND PRIVATE EN-SUITE FACILITIES. ALL MEALS WHEN IN CAMP, MINERAL WATER, WINE WITH EVENING MEAL. 1 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS WITH DINNER & BREAKFAST. BOTSWANA PARK FEES, GAME DRIVES, MOKORO EXCURSION & CHOBE BOAT CRUISE.

PRICE EXCLUDES: FLIGHTS, AIRPORT TAXES, VISA COSTS, DRINKS. WHEN IN LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS - EXCURSIONS AND ENTRANCES. GRATUITIES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES, AIRPORT TRANSFERS IN LIVINGSTONE

TRANSFERS: SCENIC FLIGHT TRANSFER FROM MAUN AIRPORT TO OUR PRE-ERECTED MOBILE CAMP IN MOREMI ON DAY 1 (BS TOUR CODE) AND FROM MOREMI TO MAUN ON DAY 10 (VS TOUR CODE).

START: MAUN AIRPORT (BS) +/-12HOO OR LIVINGSTONE AIRPORT (VS) +/-18H00.
END: LIVINGSTONE +/-10H00 (BS) OR MAUN AIRPORT (VS).
GROUP SIZE: 2 - 7 PASSENGERS PER VEHICLE (2 VEHICLES TRAVELLING TOGETHER ON CERTAIN DEPARTURES).
GUARANTEED WINDOW SEAT ON GAME DRIVES.
DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PASSENGERS.

A Comfort Mobile Safari hosted in secluded, exclusive bush camps in the famous Botswana Reserves and National Parks. Safari crews pre-erect the comfortable camp, a professional safari guide conducts early morning and late afternoon game drives and an experienced chef prepares delicious bush cuisine meals.
Group Size: - 2-14 clients (2 vehicles may travel together on certain departures)
- Scheduled departures, or any date on a private tailor made safaris between November and June.
Tents & Equipment:
- 2 person spacious dome tent (L3m x W3m x H2.20m) with built in groundsheet, 2 large aerating windows with mosquito netting.
- En-suite bathroom L1.5 x W3m x H2.20m) with warm shower, towels, hand basin, mirror and flush toilet.
- 2 comfortable camp beds with foam mattresses, linen, duvets, pillows and blankets.
- Safari folding chair.
- A large marquee tent (5m x 5m) is used for shade.
Food & Drinks:
- 3 wholesome meals each day - with dinner served 'Al fresco' under the stars.
- Tea and coffee available in camp.
- South African wine is served in the evening during dinner when in camp.
- Mineral water is provided.
- Not Included: Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. These can be purchased at the start of the safari.
Vehicles:
- Open sided 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser ideal for game viewing.
- All game drives are guaranteed with window seats. Fridges and battery charging facilities on all vehicles.
Staff:
- Guide, chef and 2-4 camp staff.