Safari Information
- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Lodging; Bush Lodges and Camps
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Days 1-2: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Meet & greet on arrival at Maun Airport (flight under own arrangements) where you will be assisted for your onward light aircraft transfer to Leroo La Tau.
- The flying time is approximately 30 minutes.
- 2x nights at Leroo La Tau on a full board basis (all meals) including local drinks (premium brands to own account), twice-daily game viewing activities, park fees and laundry, and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Leroo La Tau has a stunning location high on a cliff on the western bank of the Boteti River and overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
- The Boteti area is famous for the huge herds of zebra and wildebeest that migrate to the western border of the park in search of water and to graze on mineral-rich grasslands.
- Accommodation: Leroo La Tau
Days 3-4: Okavango Delta
- At a time to be communicated to you directly by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward light aircraft transfer from Leroo La Tau to Xugana Island Lodge.
- The flying time is approximately 30 minutes.
- 2x nights at Xugana Island Lodge on a full board basis (all meals) including local drinks (premium brands to own account), twice-daily game viewing activities, park fees and laundry, and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession overlooking the beautiful Xugana Lagoon in the Okavango Delta.
- The area is known to be one of the most magnificent permanent water sites in the Delta.
- Accommodation: Xugana Island Lodge
Days 5-6: Savute
- At a time to be communicated to you directly by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward light aircraft transfer from Xugana Island Lodge to Savute Safari Lodge.
- The flying time is approximately 50 minutes.
- 2x nights at Savute Safari Lodge on a full board basis (all meals) including local drinks (premium brands to own account), twice-daily game viewing activities, park fees and laundry, and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Savute Safari Lodge is part of a dynamic ecosystem that is renowned for its concentration of elephant and large lion prides.
- Accommodation: Savute Safari Lodge
Days 7-8: Chobe National Park
- At a time to be communicated to directly by lodge management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward light aircraft transfer from Savute Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport, followed by a short road transfer to the lodge.
- The flying time is approximately 50 minutes.
- 2x nights Chobe Game Lodge on a full board basis (all meals) including local drinks (premium brands to own account), complimentary mini bar in room, twice-daily game viewing activities, park fees and laundry, and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Chobe National Park houses the greatest concentration of Elephants in Africa, and throughout the dry season, the herds gather across the fertile flood plains belonging to the Chobe River.
- Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
Day 9: Botswana Fly-In Safari finishes
- A road transfer to Kasane Airport awaits after breakfast.
- Optional add-on to Victoria Falls is on offer and come highly recommended by us at Uyaphi.com.
Rates Available On Request
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
- En-suite accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Soft drinks, local brand beers and wines (premium brands to own account)
- Seat on charter light aircraft transfer Maun - Leroo La Tau - Camp Okavango – Savute Safari Lodge – Chobe Game Lodge - Kasane
- Road and internal transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Two safari activities per day as offered by the camps/lodges
- Park entrance fees
- Domestic airport taxes within Botswana
- Laundry (excluding underwear)
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance only, clients must take out comprehensive travel insurance
- All items of a personal nature
- Premium brand drinks
- Gratuities (not compulsory - a guideline is for guides US10.00 & general staff US5.00 per guest per day)
- Visa fees (please check visa requirements with your nearest embassy)
- Scheduled international flights and departure taxes (arriving Maun Airport and departing Kasane Airport)
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