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Highlights...Moremi, Okavango and Victoria Falls
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At a Glance:
2 Nights Camp Okuti 2 Nights Shinde Camp 2 Nights Old Drift Lodge For those with not much time, this safari will offer you the chance to experience the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve and Victoria Falls, whilst enjoying a high level of luxury. |
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Day 1 Moremi Game Reserve
Fly from Johannesburg International Airport to Maun Airport in Botswana, where you will be met by our representative and for you light aircraft flight (25 minutes) flight into Xakanaxa airstrip, across the Okavango Delta - a truly wonderful sight.
Okuti Camp is positioned under large trees at the edge of the Xakanaxa lagoon, alongside the Maunachira River, within the Moremi Game Reserve, and within close range of shallow flood plains, papyrus swamp and dense riverine forest. This is a prime game-viewing region of Botswana.
Day 2 Moremi Game Reserve
The Moremi Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife which roams freely across the diverse landscape. This includes a huge number of mammals and all the large predators. The exciting trip to the upper delta in a motorboat will give you the opportunity to view the abundant bird life, Hippos, Crocodiles and various small water animals.
In the evening you may relax by the camp fire and wait for your dinner to be served in the candlelit dining room, followed by liqueurs enjoyed around the fire.
Activities include safari game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles into the Moremi Game Reserve, and motorized boat trips through the myriad twisting channels of the famous Okavango Delta.
Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Giraffe, Hippo, Sable Antelope, Wildebeest, Kudu, Lechwe, Sitatunga and many more predator and antelope are resident. Most of Botswana's national bird list of 550 species are resident or migrants, and include Pels Fishing Owl and Slaty Egret. You will track great herds on extensive safaris by open Land Rover, or by powerboat.
It is one of the few Botswana lodges that can offer all year round boating trips, as well as extensive 4x4 drives into outstanding game country. The Moremi Reserve is rated as one of Africa’s finest game-viewing areas, offering sanctuary to abundant herds.
Birding is quite spectacular, especially during spring and summer when the migrants breed. Huge numbers of breeding storks and herons are attracted to the world-famous heronries which lies to the north of the lodge. Nature walks on nearby islands. Guests are offered two activities of their choice per day.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
After an early morning activity of your choice and brunch, you will depart Camp Okuti, flying to Shinde Camp, 20 minutes away across the Okavango Delta.
Shinde Camp lies in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, on a palm-studded island. It is a small classic camp, built on the edge of the Shinde Lagoon. This region of the Delta is home to prolific animal and birdlife.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Activities at Shinde include day and night 4WD game drives, motorboat trips, mokoro excursions and guided walks.
Water-based activities are subject to water levels, although this Camp can generally offer these throughout the year. The camp offers fishing too, with the possibility of catching bream, catfish and African pike, as well as Tigerfish in November and December. Fishing is not offered however, in January and February, which is the breeding season.
At Shinde you are bound to enjoy some outstanding wildlife sightings, including leopard and lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, many antelope species, such as impala and tsessebe, along with wildebeest sightings.
Birding is supreme in this region of the Delta. For the more adventurous, guided walks are available.
Day 5 Victoria Falls
Today you will be air chartered to Kasane Airport (80 minutes), where our representative will meet you, and transfer you by road, across the border, into Zimbabwe, and onward to Old Drift Lodge. This transfer will take approximately one hour, and you will be required to purchase a visa for Zimbabwe at the border crossing.
Day 6 Victoria Falls
Activities emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of wildlife that roam through the Park and swim the Zambezi River. The Zambezi National Park can be explored by road, river or on foot, satisfying guests needs to experience every aspect of this natural utopia.
Choice of Activities available at Old Drift Lodge at no extra charge to guests:
Two scheduled game activities per day (River safari, Guided Walking safari & Game Drives on offer)
Morning or Afternoon Game Drive
Morning and afternoon game drives in 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles will take you along the Zambezi River through the Zambezi National Park. Game that can be seen include elephants, buffalo, kudu, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, warthogs, lion, leopard, wild dog and on occasions, cheetah. Tea baskets and snacks will be taken on the morning drives and Sundowners and snacks on the afternoon game drives.
Morning or Afternoon River Safari
Old Drift has two luxury 12 – 14 seat cruise boats which will be used for morning and afternoon river safaris. Drinks and snacks will be provided on both safaris.
Walking Safaris
Morning and afternoon walking safaris will take place along the river but also in the spring lines of Zambezi National Park. Guests will be accompanied by a Professional Guide.
Lunch at the Lookout Cafe - Including drinks
Guests have the option to enjoy a lunch at the Lookout Café, inclusive of drinks. This can be booked in conjunction with the Tour of the Falls or for the adrenalin lovers, after they have taken part in any of the high wire activities that take place at the “Lookout”.
Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Excluding Rainforest Entry Fees)
A guided tour of “the Victoria Falls” is included in the nightly rate, but excludes park fees which are payable directly. This can be booked in conjunction with a lunch at the Lookout Café.
Day 7
After breakfast, your Guide will drive you to Victoria Falls Airport (25 minutes) in time to check in for your return flight to Johannesburg International Airport.
Fly from Johannesburg International Airport to Maun Airport in Botswana, where you will be met by our representative and for you light aircraft flight (25 minutes) flight into Xakanaxa airstrip, across the Okavango Delta - a truly wonderful sight.
Okuti Camp is positioned under large trees at the edge of the Xakanaxa lagoon, alongside the Maunachira River, within the Moremi Game Reserve, and within close range of shallow flood plains, papyrus swamp and dense riverine forest. This is a prime game-viewing region of Botswana.
Day 2 Moremi Game Reserve
The Moremi Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife which roams freely across the diverse landscape. This includes a huge number of mammals and all the large predators. The exciting trip to the upper delta in a motorboat will give you the opportunity to view the abundant bird life, Hippos, Crocodiles and various small water animals.
In the evening you may relax by the camp fire and wait for your dinner to be served in the candlelit dining room, followed by liqueurs enjoyed around the fire.
Activities include safari game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles into the Moremi Game Reserve, and motorized boat trips through the myriad twisting channels of the famous Okavango Delta.
Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Giraffe, Hippo, Sable Antelope, Wildebeest, Kudu, Lechwe, Sitatunga and many more predator and antelope are resident. Most of Botswana's national bird list of 550 species are resident or migrants, and include Pels Fishing Owl and Slaty Egret. You will track great herds on extensive safaris by open Land Rover, or by powerboat.
It is one of the few Botswana lodges that can offer all year round boating trips, as well as extensive 4x4 drives into outstanding game country. The Moremi Reserve is rated as one of Africa’s finest game-viewing areas, offering sanctuary to abundant herds.
Birding is quite spectacular, especially during spring and summer when the migrants breed. Huge numbers of breeding storks and herons are attracted to the world-famous heronries which lies to the north of the lodge. Nature walks on nearby islands. Guests are offered two activities of their choice per day.
Day 3 Okavango Delta
After an early morning activity of your choice and brunch, you will depart Camp Okuti, flying to Shinde Camp, 20 minutes away across the Okavango Delta.
Shinde Camp lies in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, on a palm-studded island. It is a small classic camp, built on the edge of the Shinde Lagoon. This region of the Delta is home to prolific animal and birdlife.
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Activities at Shinde include day and night 4WD game drives, motorboat trips, mokoro excursions and guided walks.
Water-based activities are subject to water levels, although this Camp can generally offer these throughout the year. The camp offers fishing too, with the possibility of catching bream, catfish and African pike, as well as Tigerfish in November and December. Fishing is not offered however, in January and February, which is the breeding season.
At Shinde you are bound to enjoy some outstanding wildlife sightings, including leopard and lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, many antelope species, such as impala and tsessebe, along with wildebeest sightings.
Birding is supreme in this region of the Delta. For the more adventurous, guided walks are available.
Day 5 Victoria Falls
Today you will be air chartered to Kasane Airport (80 minutes), where our representative will meet you, and transfer you by road, across the border, into Zimbabwe, and onward to Old Drift Lodge. This transfer will take approximately one hour, and you will be required to purchase a visa for Zimbabwe at the border crossing.
Day 6 Victoria Falls
Activities emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of wildlife that roam through the Park and swim the Zambezi River. The Zambezi National Park can be explored by road, river or on foot, satisfying guests needs to experience every aspect of this natural utopia.
Choice of Activities available at Old Drift Lodge at no extra charge to guests:
Two scheduled game activities per day (River safari, Guided Walking safari & Game Drives on offer)
- Lunch at the Lookout Cafe - On Request (Including drinks)
- Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Excluding Rainforest Entry Fees)
Morning or Afternoon Game Drive
Morning and afternoon game drives in 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles will take you along the Zambezi River through the Zambezi National Park. Game that can be seen include elephants, buffalo, kudu, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, warthogs, lion, leopard, wild dog and on occasions, cheetah. Tea baskets and snacks will be taken on the morning drives and Sundowners and snacks on the afternoon game drives.
Morning or Afternoon River Safari
Old Drift has two luxury 12 – 14 seat cruise boats which will be used for morning and afternoon river safaris. Drinks and snacks will be provided on both safaris.
Walking Safaris
Morning and afternoon walking safaris will take place along the river but also in the spring lines of Zambezi National Park. Guests will be accompanied by a Professional Guide.
Lunch at the Lookout Cafe - Including drinks
Guests have the option to enjoy a lunch at the Lookout Café, inclusive of drinks. This can be booked in conjunction with the Tour of the Falls or for the adrenalin lovers, after they have taken part in any of the high wire activities that take place at the “Lookout”.
Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Excluding Rainforest Entry Fees)
A guided tour of “the Victoria Falls” is included in the nightly rate, but excludes park fees which are payable directly. This can be booked in conjunction with a lunch at the Lookout Café.
Day 7
After breakfast, your Guide will drive you to Victoria Falls Airport (25 minutes) in time to check in for your return flight to Johannesburg International Airport.
Included:
Not Included:
- Scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Maun Airport
- Air charter from Maun Airport to Okuti Camp
- 2 Nights at Okuti Camp in an en-suite chalet, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Okuti Camp to Shinde Camp
- 2 Nights at Shinde Camp in an en-suite tent, fully inclusive basis
- Air charter from Shinde Camp to Kasane Airport
- Road transfer from Kasane Airport to Old Drift Lodge
- 2 Nights at Old Drift Lodge in an en-suite Suite
- All meals, local drinks, complimentary mini bars in the rooms, shuttle service into Victoria Falls town, conservation fees and laundry PLUS lodge activities: day or night game drives, walks, guided tour of the Falls, lunch at the Lookout Café, and River safaris
- Road transfer from Old Drift Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport
- Scheduled flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg International Airport
Not Included:
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visa requirements
- Entry fees to Victoria Falls (US$30 each)
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
