"Culture and Contrasts of Botswana"

(2 Nights at Chobe Savanna Lodge and 2 nights at Savute Safari Lodge)

Day 1   Departs daily from Kasane: On arrival at Kasane Airport you will be met by a Desert & Delta Safaris representative and taken by vehicle to the Botswana border where you will be taken by private speed boat to the remote Chobe Savanna Lodge passing through Namibia border formalities en route. Enjoy 2 nights at Chobe Savanna Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.  Note: Chobe Game Lodge can also be used in this package)

Surrounded by the Chobe River on a peninsular in neighboring Namibia, Chobe Savanna Lodge offers discerning guests a hideaway for those looking for an exclusive Chobe River experience. Located across the river from the Chobe National Park's vast seasonal floodplains called the Puku Flats, the area is renowned for its large game diversity and prolific wildlife. The area so named because of the rare Puku (an antelope of similar size and structure to an impala), is home to large herds of buffalo, elephant and sable as well as high concentrations of giraffe, wild dog and lion which come to the rivers edge to drink and graze.

Day 2 The charm of Chobe Savanna, with its sweeping views and wide vistas, lies in its beauty, peace and tranquility, far from the "madding crowds" of large cruise boats and game drive vehicles. Those who wish to explore the surrounding Chobe River will not be disappointed as all guests will be treated to the services of a resident professional guide whose intimate knowledge of the area will make for an unforgettable experience. Guests have a choice of walking safaris to one of the surrounding private conservancies that make up Savanna or boat excursions by small highly maneuverable speedboats, ideal for close up encounters with large game along the rivers edge. (An excursion to the local Kuomboka and Barotseland community that inhabit remote areas of the Chobe River will be arranged to witness real African life.)

Day 3   This morning you will return by private boat to Kasane, passing through Namibia/Botswana border formalities en route. On arrival at Kasane you will be taken by vehicle to Kasane airport for your charter flight to the arid Savute region of the Chobe National Park, Botswana's largest National Park. This afternoon enjoy your visit game drive in the incredible Savute landscape. Enjoy 2 nights at Savute Safari Lodge on a fully inclusive basis. Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient camel thorn trees on the shore of the channel. The lounge, library and cocktail bar are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, where an upstairs viewing deck allows Savute's enchanting sunsets to mesmerize guests. A large fireplace downstairs is equally inviting on winter nights, while the delicious aroma of dinner and the prospect of candlelit dining beckons guests to the elegant dining room. The lodge also boasts a swimming pool and shaded viewing deck, both of which overlook the channel, and where afternoon tea is served and guests can sit around the campfire after dinner.

Day 4   Today enjoy an excursion to the San rock art paintings, which depict early man's wildlife sightings as well as a full day of morning and afternoon game. Day 5 After an early safari activity and breakfast, it's time to return to Kasane Airport by private light aircraft, where you will be met by Desert & Delta Safaris representative and assisted with your onward arrangements.

2008 Costs:-

October 2007 until end June 2008
USD 2820 per person sharing
USD 840 single supplement

July to end October 2008
USD 3660 per person sharing
USD 840 single supplement

INCLUDES:

Twin or Single accommodation as requested
Meal Basis Full board basis throughout
Scheduled road transfers Kasane Airport to Wenela Harbour // Wenela Harbour to Kasane Airport
Scheduled boat transfer Wenela Harbour to Chobe Savanna and return
Seat on charter Kasane to Savute // Savute to Kasane
Game viewing and nature activities as specified
National Parks entrance fees at Savute Safari Lodge & Chobe Savanna
Laundry, soft drinks, house wines, local beers Chobe Savanna and Savute (premium brands for own account)
Domestic Airport Tax within Botswana
Emergency medical evacuation insurance only, clients need to take out further insurance.

EXCLUDES:

All items of a personal nature
Gratuities and Porterage
Premium brand drinks
Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, for the countries being visited prior to travel)
Scheduled flights and International Airport Departure Taxes
 

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