Botswana Safaris: CCA ~ Botswana Explorer

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Highlights

• Journey of discovery
• Private exclusive campsites
• Victoria Falls
• Variety of habitats
• Guaranteed window seat
• Private boat cruise on the Chobe River
• Mekoro and boat cruise in the Okavango Delta

Notes:

• Rates subject to a minimum of 2 guests travelling
• Serviced camping safari, suitable for reasonably fit people. Involves some walking and rugged conditions.
• This safari travels with a maximum of seven guests for departures until 31 May 2008 and with a maximum of 6 guests in 3 tents from 01 June 2008 onwards, in a specially customised 4x4 safari vehicle, and accompanied by an expert CC Africa safari guide throughout.
• All meals – from dinner on day one to breakfast on day ten – are included.
• A reasonable amount of bottled water, local wine, beer and soft drinks are included on camping days.
• Airport transfers at Victoria Falls are also included.
• Window seat guaranteed throughout.
• The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, guests 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

As conducted from Maun International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport

Day 01 & 02: Okavango Delta
Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you will be met by a CC Africa Representative and assisted onto the scheduled light aircraft transfer to Nxabega Airstrip where you will be transferred to the camp site. Explore the crystal-clear channels, islands and waterways by mekoro (dug-out canoe), and enjoy game-viewing walks on the islands. Spend two overnights at our CC Africa campsite in a private concession area with a complement of camp staff to cater for you.

Day 03 & 04: Moremi Game Reserve
You will be transferred by light aircraft to Khwai – North Gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Set-aside in 1963 by the Batawana tribe, the Reserve is rated as Africa's most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Spend your days on extensive and interpretive game-drives, and two overnights camping in the Reserve.

Day 05 & 06: Chobe National Park - Savute
Travel to Savute (5 – 6 hours overland game drive) – excellent for lion and other predator viewing – where you will spend two overnights camping next to the dry Savute Channel. Depending on the time of the year, huge animal concentrations are attracted to this area.

Day 07 & 08: Chobe National Park - Serondela
From Savute, move up to northern Chobe (4 – 5 hours overland game drive) where you will camp for two nights in the Serondela area of the National Park. This is the heart of elephant country and you may spend many hours watching the huge herds in and around the waters of the Chobe River on game drives or private boat cruise. Northern Chobe is renowned for its large variety of bird and animal life, beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets.

Day 09: Victoria Falls
It is a short drive from Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you will welcome the chance to wash off Botswana's dust, relax over a cold beer, and enjoy the varied entertainment and facilities at Matetsi Water Lodge after a tour of the Falls (entrance fee to the Falls is included in the safari fare). Overnight accommodation is at Matetsi Water Lodge in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, refreshments on game drives, scheduled activities and laundry are included.

Matetsi Water Lodge is situated on the banks of the spectacular Zambezi River just 40 kilometres (twenty five miles) upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. Set under Mangosteen and Waterberry trees, Matetsi Water Lodge comprises three small, exclusive camps, each with six elegant suites and beautiful open thatched dining areas overlooking the River.

Day 10: Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, you will be road transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport

End of Safari

Unfortunately this itinerary is not suitable for families with children under the age of 12 years old as Under Canvas Botswana Expeditions only accept children over the age of 12 years.

Rates valid for departure dates starting:
High Season:           June / July / August / September / October 2008
Mid Season:            March / April / May / November 2008
Low Season:            January / February / December 2008

Includes:

• Twin / single accommodation
• Meet and Greet
• Meals as specified
• Scheduled road transfers as specified
• Scheduled excursions and sightseeing as specified
• Seat on charter as specified
• Waterborne/game viewing activities as offered by the camps/lodges
• National Parks entrance fees
• Soft drinks, house wine, local beer, teas and coffees whilst camping and Matetsi Water Lodge (premium brands to own account)
• Domestic airport tax within Botswana
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Excludes:

• Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
• Meals and drinks not specified above
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Local and premium branded spirits whilst camping
• Porterage
• Meals other than those specified
• Sightseeing and excursions other than those specified
• Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, for the countries being visited, prior to travel)
• Scheduled flights to Maun and from Victoria Falls