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Tour to Botswana   

30th October to 10th November 2008

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Botswana is a landlocked country of great beauty and infinite variety bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia. At the northern edge of the Kalahari Desert lies the 'Jewel of the Kalahari', the Okavango Delta. Here a magical region is created where the mighty Okavango River, tamed by the semi-desert, spills its water over an area covering some 12,000 square kilometres (7,000 square miles). The river's waters then disappear into the thirsty sands, never to reach the ocean to the south. This inland Okavango Delta, with its permanent water supply supports the most varied profusion of plant and animal life in southern Africa.

In all, there are more than 160 mammal species, ranging from the greater kudu, tsessebe, sitatunga and reedbuck, to herds of Cape buffalo, red lechwe, zebra, sable antelope, the black-maned lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and elephant. Botswana has a rudimentary road system and travel between camps is by light aircraft. Our safari commences in Maun, the flights to and from Maun and the camps are never more than half an hour to forty minutes. The tour will visit camps that will reflect all the different scenery wild-life and ecology of this fascinating country.

The camps in the Delta are all luxuriously appointed, each camp comprises of not more than eight tents giving a maximum of 16 persons in camp at any one time, the tents are well equipped with plumbed-in toilets and showers and are built raised decks for maximum security.

 

The Itinerary

Thursday 30th  October

The party will assemble at London Heathrow Airport to check in for the Johannesburg flight departing in the early evening.


Friday 31st October
On arrival at Johannesburg the party will transfer to the flight departing for Maun. On arrival at Maun the party will be greeted by a welcoming member of staff and transferred to the domestic sector for a transfer by light aircraft to Linyanti Bush Camp.    On arrival you will be met and welcomed by the staff, and after refreshments and time to rest there will be tea and an afternoon game drive which will include a ‘sundowner’, time to enjoy watching the sunset with a refreshing drink.     Return to the camp in time for dinner.

Overnight: Linyanti Bush Camp


Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November
Enjoy a further two days and night’s activities at Linyanti Bush Camp.

Overnight: Linyanti Bush Camp


Monday 3rd November

In the morning there will be a transfer by light aircraft from Linyanti to Okuti Camp.

Okuti Camp, newly rebuilt and opened in December, 2007 is a luxury camp that has been designed in the African Village style.   It lies alongside the Maunachira River, which flows through the Xakanaxa Lagoon, within the Moremi Game Reserve.  

Overnight: Okuti Camp


Tuesday 4th November and wednesday 5th November

Enjoy a further two days and nights at Okuti Camp

Overnight: Okuti Camp


Thursday 6th November
After a last early morning game drive transfer by light aircraft to Kanana. Kanana is a deluxe camp near the Xudum River in the central Okavango Delta. Kanana means “paradise” in Setswana and with its remote location in the inner reaches of the Delta, its name can hardly describe the natural treasures found here. Kanana Camp is built among spectacular shade trees of Ebony, Knob Thorn Acacia and the Sausage Tree.  

Overnight: Kanana Camp  


Friday 7th November and Saturday 8th November

Enjoy a further two days and nights at Kanana Camp.

Overnight: Kanana Camp  


Sunday 9th November

Take an early morning flight by light aircraft back to Maun to connect with the flight back to Johannesburg.    On arrival at Johannesburg transfer to the return flight to London.


Monday 10th November

Arrive London Heathrow in the early morning.


Tour Cost

Price per person

Twin/Double

£4,495.00

Single Supplement

On application

Cost Includes

  • Flights: Scheduled flights London-Johannesburg, Johannesburg-Maun, Maun-Johannesburg and Johannesburg-London
  • Personalised charter flights Maun- Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Bush Camp-Okuti, Okuti-Kanana, Kanana-Maun
  • 9 nights tented safari on full board basis all with en-suite facilities Drinks, beverages and laundry
  • Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles, game walks and water excursions accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers.
  • Entrances and park fees.
  • Local taxes
  • Stita Tour manager to escort the group

How to Book

To make a booking, please call us on 01242 515 712 or click on our Booking Details.