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Untouched Botswana with Zambias National Parks Ext 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
IQBC2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Independent Vacation |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Countries Visited |
Botswana, South Africa, Zambia
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City Highlights |
Chobe, Johannesburg, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Zambezi Gorge |
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Day 1: Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. Welcome to Africa! Check in to your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Johannesburg–Okavango Delta, Botswana. Today, fly to the OKAVANGO DELTA, the largest inland delta in the world and one of the last truly untouched areas for wildlife viewing in all of Africa. Enjoy a GAME ACTIVITY this afternoon. (B,D)
Day 3: Okavango. Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. Keep your eyes out for lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, rhino, and many others! The area is also home to the rare African wild dog and over 400 species of birds. (B,L,D daily)
Day 4: Okavango. Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. Keep your eyes out for lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, rhino, and many others! The area is also home to the rare African wild dog and over 400 species of birds. (B,L,D daily)
Day 5: Okavango–Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Today, fly to MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE on the eastern side of the Okavango. This area features various ecosystems, including wetlands, mopane forest, flood plains, and dry savannah woodland, making it ideal for game viewing. Enjoy an AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITY. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Moremi. Today features MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES. Spot cheetah, hyena, impala, Cape buffalo, and more. If you are lucky, you might even see the reclusive leopard. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Moremi–Chobe National Park. Today, fly to CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, which features some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITY before settling in for the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Chobe. Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES in this stunning land. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and more. There are also huge herds of elephant to be seen. It is said that these are the largest elephant in the world. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Chobe–Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. Drive to Livingstone, Zambia, then fly to LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK (via Lusaka), a new park that is still mostly untouched and undeveloped, making for a great safari experience. Enjoy a GAME DRIVE this afternoon. (B,D)
Day 10: Lower Zambezi. Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. You have the chance to spot elephant, lion, leopard, zebra, waterbuck, baboons, hyena, and more. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Lower Zambezi–South Luangwa National Park. This morning, rise early for one last GAME DRIVE in Lower Zambezi. After breakfast, fly to SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK (via Lusaka), the most popular park in the secluded Luangwa Valley. Enjoy a GAME DRIVE this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 12: South Luangwa. Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. Life here revolves around the water, so you have the chance to spot hippos and crocodiles in large numbers along with Thornicroft’s giraffe and 14 different species of antelope. (B,L,D)
Day 13: South Luangwa–Johannesburg–Homebound Flight. Your vacation ends with a flight back to Johannesburg (via Lusaka) to connect to your homebound flight. Do not schedule homebound flights prior to 5:30 pm. (B)
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Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: Crowne Plaza - The Rosebank Location: In Rosebank, within walking distance of the African Craft Market and a 5-minute drive from the shopping and restaurants of the Sandton area. The Rosebank is a modern and stylish Johannesburg hotel and is only 30 minutes from O.R.Tambo International Airport. The finest shopping experiences are on the doorstep of the hotel. The Rosebank Mall and the famous Rosebank African Rooftop Craft Market are within walking distance. The hotel's central location makes the ideal base to access Johannesburg's famous tourist attractions. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: Sandton Sun Location: Located in the Sandton area with direct access to shopping and the many fine restaurants and bars in Mandela Square. Built in 1984, the hotel is every inch a grand property, offering guests the ultimate "red carpet experience". This is punctuated by staff who strive to provide superb VIP treatment for all who pass through the doors. Situated in Sandton, the heart of Johannesburg's new Central Business District, guests are perfectly located within easy reach of the city's finest entertainment and leisure amenities. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Location: Located in Sandton close to Mandela Square with direct access to Sandton City Shopping Center and just a few minutes from the Apartheid Museum. Exclusive hotel in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg's premier residential and business district, with a direct link to Sandton City, South Africa's premier shopping complex. This hotel is fully-equipped with all the comforts of home complete with elegance and luxury. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Lower Zambezi National Park: Chongwe River Camp Location: Set under a canopy of winterthorns at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers in Lower Zambezi National Park. Zambia's Lower Zambezi valley is one of Africa's last great wilderness areas. Renowned for breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife, it's also home to one of the continent's top safari lodges - Chongwe River Camp. Set beneath a canopy of winterthorns at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe rivers, this award-winning camp combines the best of everything, from first-class service and luxurious accommodation to exceptional game viewing and enlightening cultural experiences. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Lower Zambezi National Park: Kasaka River Lodge Location: On the Zambezi River in the Chiawa Game Management Area approximately 2 .5 miles from Lower Zambezi National Park. Kasaka River Lodge is a 22 bed luxury en-suited tented camp nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Chiawa Game Management area 4 kilometers by road from the Lower Zambezi National Park - this is the only stretch on the 2,700 kilometer course of the Zambezi River where one finds National Parks on both banks of the river - the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia and the famed Mana Pools World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Moremi Wildlife Reserve: Camp Moremi Location: Located on picturesque Xakanaxa Lagoon on the easter edge of the Okavango Delta in Moremi Wildlife Reserve. An elegant, elevated thatch and timber structure serves as the main building comprising a main sitting area, wildlife reference library, dining room and cocktail bar inviting a true sense of the African wilderness. Other facilities include a secluded swimming pool with sundeck and thatched boma where brunch and high tea are served. Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and game viewing by motorboat. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Moremi Wildlife Reserve: Moremi Crossing Location: Built on a palm-fringed island in Moremi Wildlife Reserve overlooking Chief's Island. Moremi Crossing is an eco friendly Safari camp with rustic tents on raised platforms in the heart of the Okavango Delta. It is an environmental friendly camp with a state of the art solar powered energy. Experience uniqe game-viewing on the waters and rest in the magnificent shade of the many varieties of trees covering the camp. Game activities include boat and mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions and game walks. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Chobe National Park: Chobe Game Lodge Location: Situated on the banks of the Chobe River in the northeast corner of Chobe National Park. Picturesquely situated overlooking the Chobe River and the Caprivi floodplains, the iconic Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent safari lodge within the Chobe National Park. All safari activities are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game drives, game viewing by small boats with a maximum capacity of twelve guests, sunset cruises along the Chobe River and after-dinner stargazing are offered. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Chobe National Park: Chobe Marina Lodge Location: Located in the northeast corner of Botswana just 10 minutes from Chobe National Park. Uniquely located in the North-Eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia converge, Chobe Marina Lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of Africa. Chalets, two restaurants and wonderful wooden decks over the river make this a unique hotel. Game viewing is done by vehicle and boat. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Okavango Delta: Mapula Lodge Location: In the remote northeastern part of the Okavango Delta. Mapula Lodge is an up-market Botswana Safari Lodge situated in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, an area ideal for both land and waterborne activities. The shallow channels and floodplains invite tranquil Mokoro trips in the clear Delta waters, while the larger islands are home to a wide variety of game, viewed from the vantage of open 4x4 game drive vehicles. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Okavango Delta: Camp Okavango Location: In the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta floodplains on Nxaragha Island. Enchanting Camp Okavango sits at the heart of the Okavango Delta on Nxaragha Island. Its main lodge features a cocktail bar, sitting area and wildlife reference library, with the dining room leading onto an expansive open-air patio where evenings around the fire can be enjoyed. All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced guides and include exploring the Okavango Delta by mokoro or motorboat and tracking the larger game species on guided nature walks on the many surrounding islands. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. South Luangwa National Park: Nkwali Camp Location: On private land overlooking South Luangwa National Park and surrounded by ebony woodlands and open grasslands. Nkwali Safari Camp, on the banks of the Luangwa River in the South Luangwa National Park, is intimate camp with 6 tents. Styled as a camp rather than a conventional safari lodge, Nkwali is built entirely of natural materials and is designed to be "open" to the surrounding bush. The main structure of the camp is without walls, to avoid blocking the views. The bar area, right on the edge of the Luangwa banks, is built around a huge ebony tree with fantastic views of the river and across to the park. The open deck is wonderful for moonlit dinners. The dining room is a simple thatched structure, by the lagoon but we rarely eat meals there - they are served under the trees by the lagoon or the river, on the deck, or in the bush! Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. South Luangwa National Park: Tena Tena Camp Location: This small remote camp is nestled within the national park on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. Tena Tena Camp is altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa" The Times, London. This remote and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. The main area is a large canvas marquee placed between two mahogany trees. The view from sitting area, down the Luangwa River, is 60 km to the hills. Dinner is served on the platform, under the stars, again with a view of both the river and the waterhole.
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