A rich land of waterways, plains and dense bush, Botswana is one of the few untouched wilderness areas remaining in Africa today. This fly-in safari offers superb game viewing, hassle free transportation and the ultimate luxurious accommodation in spectacular surroundings.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - LONDON TO OKAVANGO DELTA
South African Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Johannesburg.
DAY 2 - OKAVANGO DELTA
On arrival connect with your Air Botswana flight to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango, from where you take a Safari Air (or similar) light aircraft flight to Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp, your home for two nights. Set under ebony and sausage trees this classic camp of just eight tents is secluded amidst a 260,000 acre private concession. Each tent has hand crafted wooden furniture, en suite bathrooms and is on a raised deck with private terrace overlooking the bush. The main building has an intimate atmosphere and game viewing here is amongst the best in the Delta with game drives by day and night, plus viewing by mokoro canoe or on foot (seasonal and dependent on water levels). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
DAY 4 - OKAVANGO DELTA TO MOREMI
After a hearty breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your 20 minute Safari Air (or similar) light aircraft flight to Sanctuary Chief’s Camp. Located in the Mombo concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, the newly refurbished camp enjoys excellent game viewing year round. 12 luxury tents are elegantly furnished with light canvas and local decorations, along with en suite bathroom and a private terrace. The main lodge features a bar, shop, library and outside decking along with a beautiful pool on the lower level. Spend two nights here enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Delta and the wealth of game by either canoe or 4x4 vehicle (seasonal and dependent on water levels). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
DAY 6 - MOREMI TO CHOBE
This morning, enjoy game activity before you fly to Kasane airport from where you transfer to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge for your final two nights. On the National Park border, the exquisite Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero enjoys unequalled views of the flood plains, islands and as far as Namibia. The 15 cottages are individually designed each with airconditioning, fan and mosquito nets. The bathrooms offer a large freestanding bath, indoor and outdoor showers, while the main lodge houses a lounge, restaurant, viewing decks, Africology spa and swimming pool. Game drives, sundowners on the river and the high standards of the lodge make this the perfect conclusion to your Botswana adventure. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
DAY 8 - CHOBE TO LONDON
Transfer by ferry crossing and by road to Livingstone for your South African Airways flight to Heathrow via Johannesburg, arriving the next day. (breakfast included)
Minimum age 9 years.