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A once-in-a-lifetime journey through the shimmering Okavango Delta, the epic sweep of Chobe National Park and the thunder of Victoria Falls.
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Day 1, Monday
Depart from New York or Washington on South African Airways for Johannesburg, on South African Airways.
Day 2, Tuesday
Arriving in Johannesburg this afternoon, a Lion World Tours representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight: The Michelangelo |
Day 3, Wednesday
Transfer for your flight to Maun where a light charter aircraft whisks you to the airstrip at Kwando Kwara camp. Located in the remote north of the stunning Okavango Delta, the camp is centered in a magnificent wilderness area of reed-lined lagoons and channels, open grasslands and palm-fringed islands. Your luxury safari-style tent has a private raised deck for optimum game viewing. Each tent features en-suite facilities and modern amenities. Evening game viewing is by mokoro canoe or safari vehicle.
Overnight: Kwara Camp (B,L,D) |
Day 4, Thursday
At Kwara, game is best viewed from the water. So today’s adventures could see you gliding silently through the clear delta waters in a mekoro dug out canoe, or visiting the famous Godikwe Lagoon, to stand literally eye to eye with thousands of herons, storks and other nesting birds.
Overnight: Kwara Camp (B,L,D)
Day 5, Friday
This morning offers one more chance to view the delta wildlife before you fly to Kwando Lagoon Camp. On the banks of the Kwando River, this beautifully situated camp accommodates only 12 guests in 6 twin bedded |
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luxury safari-style tents, each with private water views and en-suite facilities. Evening game drive.
Overnight: Kwando Lagoon Camp (B,L,D)
 Day 6, Saturday
A day of discovery, as specialist guides and trackers conduct safaris in open vehicles. Few places in Africa
boast such a wealth of elephant and buffalo, or lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.
Overnight: Kwando Lagoon Camp (B,L,D)
Day 7, Sunday
After your last morning game drive, you will transfer by light charter aircraft to Kasane Airport for a short drive to your lodge in Botswana’s magnificent Chobe National Park. Here, the confluence of the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe River systems forms a series of lakes, waterways, islands and floodplains famous
for its large buffalo and elephant herds, predators, and an astonishing abundance of wild game and birdlife.
The Chobe Safari Lodge features luxury air-conditioned rooms spread along the banks of the Chobe River. This evening, open 4x4 vehicles take you out among the vast herds that roam the national park.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge (B,D)
Day 8, Monday
After breakfast enjoy an early morning game drive, returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon the famous hippo chorus will be one of the many highlights of your game drive with a difference - an unforgettable riverboat cruise on the river.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge (B,D)
Day 9, Tuesday
Full day tour to magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. Paths meander through the rainforest alongside the chasm, affording awesome viewing points. Alternatively, enjoy a 2-hour private boat excursion or a fishing trip on the Chobe River.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge (B,D)
Day 10, Wednesday
Morning drive over the border to Livingstone to board your connection to Johannesburg and return flight to New York.
Day 11, Thursday
Arrive NYC in the early morning wondering if it was all a dream!
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USD 5599 |
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USD 5199 |
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Supplement: |
USD 1020 |
USD 980 |
USD 1535 |
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USD 1575 |
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USD 1020 |
*Above rates are per person based on double occupancy |
Package Includes:
- International Airfare Washington or New York to Johannesburg
- All hotel, lodge and camp accommodations
- All meals where indicated
- All transfers and sightseeing excursions
- All game viewing activities
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Package Excludes:
- Tips and gratuities
- Passports and visas
- Personal items such as laundry, telephone calls, meals and beverages not specified
- Trip Cancellation Insurance
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Canada 1-800-668-9968 U.S.A. 1-800-387-2706 or call your travel agent
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