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The Great Wilderness JourneySAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Experience a nostalgic, turn-of-the-century camping / lodge safari that recreates the sense of a game-viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. At the turn of the century, explorers and adventurers made their way leisurely along the dusty paths of Africa, allowing the great continent to seep into their souls Departure: Scheduled or on request. Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights. Accommodation: Safari camps and private safari campsite. Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 8 Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris. Rates: From US$ 7 325.00 per person sharing - 2009 From US$ 7 467.00 per person sharing - 2010 Currency Converter  Days 1-3: Jacana Camp, Okavango Delta » After arrival in Maun, you will be met by your guide or our representative and fly by light aircraft over the shimmering water world of the Okavango Delta. » Lush Jacana Camp is situated in a permanently flooded region of the private Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta. » A true water camp, it represents the essence of the Delta, with year-round mokoro safaris as well as island bush walks and, water level permitting, motorboat cruises. » On one of the full days, we will also enjoy game drives around the productive Jao flats region to the north of camp. » Jacana Camp is set in one of the wetland areas most densely populated with sitatunga and red lechwe. » Wildlife concentrations depend on the water flow and volume, thus changing from season to season, but all the large animals can be found in the area including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo. » Pel's Fishing-Owl is a favourite amongst birders as well as African and Lesser Jacana. Days 4-6: Motswiri Camp, Selinda Spillway » We depart this morning by aircraft to Motswiri Camp located in the south-western sector of the Selinda private concession, in the seasonally flooded portion of the Okavango Delta where it joins into the Selinda Spillway. » Accommodation is in 6.3m x 3.5m walk-in Meru-style tents (maximum of two guests per tent). The tents are airy and designed to recreate the accommodation style of the early explorers, with richly coloured teak director chairs and simplistic camp features. » Separate bedside tables with 12v reading lamps, canvas and wood wardrobes, bathrobes, comfortable beds, flushing toilets and mirrors are provided. Camp amenities (conditioning shampoo, soap, shower gel and body lotion) are elegantly displayed for use and private, en-suite separate toilet and shower areas are part of the main structure. » The area in which the camp is located is scenic with generous shade provided by leadwood and russet bushwillow trees. Open floodplains and woodlands spread out in front of camp. » Activities concentrate on nature walks and canoeing, providing a superb view from the canoe of big game coming to the water's edge to drink. » Game drives (by day and night) are possible and often reveal sightings of the rare roan and stately sable antelopes, in addition to an array of other general game species. » Seasonally, "catch and release" fishing is offered as an alternative activity. Days 7-9: Linyanti Discoverer Camp, Linyanti » After a light breakfast, we fly north-eastwards to the private Linyanti Concession; after a short game drive we arrive at our private Discoverer camp, which is elegantly set up under African ebony and knobthorn acacia trees overlooking panoramic vistas of the Linyanti Swamps. » The landscape of the Linyanti varies from floodplains to open dry land savannah and forest with sweeping views, creating a paradise for a high diversity of wildlife and bird species. Activities include game drives in the private northern sector of the concession, exploring a range of habitats from riverbanks to scrub and forest, with a myriad of wildlife en route to slake their thirst from the river. » The seldom-seen sitatunga can also be spotted in the waterways, as well as rare plains game such as roan and sable antelope and of course their predators, the lion and leopard - with the endangered wild dog as an incredible bonus. » There's also a game drive to a private area for lunch, then a siesta in hammocks and the possibility of an afternoon canoe trip, before returning to camp at dusk. (This activity is not always possible, as it is dependent on whether there are hippo pods moving in and out of the areas in which we canoe.) » Another possible activity is an all-day game drive to the Savute Channel, with lunch en route. This game drive is specifically designed to gain an introduction to the "Stolen River" as well as enjoying a part of the Selinda Spillway with its rich floodplains. » To complete the experience, in the rainy season and on the third day it is possible to enjoy a full-day activity to the Savute Channel, with lunch at a scenic setting under a shade tree. » The spectacular but seasonal (rain dependant) zebra migration moves between Linyanti and the Savute Marsh between end November and March, the area also boasting an impressive diversity of mammals, including large elephant herds. Day 10: Chobe River boat cruise, Chobe National Park and Toka Leya, Zambia » fter a short morning drive and breakfast, we depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. » This area is famous for its vast herds of elephants in the dry season and other unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river in the hottest hours of the day. Enjoy a light lunch on the boat cruise in a catamaran-style shaded boat. » We leave Botswana and fly to Livingstone International Airport, arriving at Toka Leya in the late afternoon. On leaving Botswana, we fly over the Kazangula border, a point where the four countries of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia meet. » Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and some of its islands, under a shady canopy of jackalberry and waterberry trees lies Toka Leya. » The islands in front of camp are intriguing and part of the braided channel of the Zambezi with some rapids, a main channel and fringing dense vegetation.The camp consists of 12 safari-style tents, each en-suite with a view of the magnificent Zambezi River and some of its islands. » he camp's dining and bar area is set beneath a shaded canopy of trees overlooking the River and a swimming pool. Day 11: Victoria Falls, transfer to Livingstone Airport » The grand finale is a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. » At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge. » Transfer to Livingstone Airport immediately after the tour of the Victoria Falls and bid farewell to the adventure. Included in this safari; - Accommodation on a per person sharing basis, all meals and drinks (except premium brands), National Park fees, laundry, activities and all internal charters on a seat-rate basis. - Children from the age of 12 are welcome on all scheduled departures Excluded from this safari; - Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary), visas, compulsory insurance, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls etc.), gratuities, optional extra activities and all travel arrangements before or after the safari. - Booking Conditions |
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