Country
Botswana
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Travel Type
Tour
 

This package allows you to select 3 Desert and Delta Safaris properties of your choice. You can select either Leroo La tau, Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango, Xugana Island Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Chobe Game Lodge.

Inclusions

Meet and greet by our local representative
8-night accommodation in double occupancy
23 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners, refreshments, local spirits and wines (excluding premium brands)
Scheduled charter flights and road transfers as per itinerary
Excursions offered by the selected lodge
English-speaking local guide
Laundry service
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
National Park entrances fees

Exclusions

International flights – Gratuities or items of a personal nature – Surcharge for Kasane charters is applicable if staying at Chobe Game Lodge

Additional Information

Note

Luggage is restricted to 20 kg per person on Safari Air flights. This 20 kg includes both hand-luggage and travel luggage. Bags should be soft-sided, flexible bags. Bags with a solid frame, wheel frame and rigid pull-out handles do not constitute “soft bags”. Bags MUST be completely flexible to facilitate the packing within the ‘belly pod’ luggage compartment of the light inter-camp transfer aircraft. By not adhering to these luggage requirements, travellers may cause delays and incur additional costs to themselves.

The above package starts in Maun and ends in Maun. If guests wish to start/end in Kasane or include the Chobe Game Lodge, an additional charge is applicable. Please contact us.

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DAYS 1 – 9 THREE DESERT AND DELTA SAFARIS CAMPS OF YOUR CHOICE

LEROO LA TAU, MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK
A superb site on the banks of the Boteti river, opposite the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, one of Botswana’s most diverse national parks, one which offers sanctuary to the second largest zebra migration in the world during the dry season when the water dries up in the salt pans. Leroo La Tau which translates as “lion’s paw” in Setswana, is a magnificent location. All 12 of its luxurious thatched and glass fronted suites are raised on wooden platforms on the high banks of the Boteti river with 270-degree panoramic views of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The dining area, lounge, cocktail bar and a first-floor wildlife reference library, are all tucked under the eaves of the thatch and timber main building. There is an evening campfire boma as well as a covered viewing hide all overlooking the banks of the Boteti river.

Leroo La Tau offers the following activities:
* Day and night game drives via open land cruisers to explore this unique wilderness
* Depending on the water level of the Boteti river, boat activities can also be provided
* Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to Khumaga village
* Guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge

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CAMP OKAVANGO OR XUGANA ISLAND LODGE, OKAVANGO DELTA
Both of these remote lodges are in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels which attract wildlife that depend on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness. Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaraga Island, hidden amongst the beautiful ancient Mangosteen trees, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango has 12 luxury East-African style safari tents with sliding glass doors on raised platforms, accommodating just 24 people. Xugana Island Lodge is on the enchanting Xugana lagoon, the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta. Xugana Island Lodge is on a private concession and takes full advantage of this magnificent site. This intimate lodge accommodates 16 people in 8 luxurious thatch lagoon facing chalets with sliding doors and private viewing decks on the shaded fringe of the island.

Camp Okavango and Xugana Island Lodge offer the following activities:
* Guided nature walks conducted by experienced professional guides
* Mokoro (canoe) and motorised boating trips through a variety of tranquil waterways to explore the Okavango
* Exceptional bird watching opportunities
* Fishing for bream and tiger fish (seasonal)

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NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE, OKAVANGO PANHANDLE
Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a unique African experience on a private island in the permanent waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. A small, exclusive lodge, it is one of the oldest in the Okavango Delta. The distinct style of Nxamaseri Island Lodge showcases the beauty of the permanent swamp that is its home and subtly expresses the rich vibrance of the indigenous people.
Nxamaseri is a secluded lodge with a total of 9 chalets all set beneath a forest canopy. Each chalet is privately situated on its own teak deck. Bedrooms are quiet havens with open access to a seating area on a private deck. Each evening will see guests’ beds turned down and if there is a chill in the air, hot water bottles are tucked in under the blankets as a welcome surprise for tired guests. A safe is provided in each room and at reception for guests’ valuables.

Nxamaseri Island Lodge offers the following activities:
* Guided excursions through the deeper channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta in hard-bottom aluminum boats
* Mokoro (canoe) boating trips through to experience the shallower channels and floodplains of the Okavango Delta
* Bush walks on the surrounding islands offer the opportunity to track the larger species that inhabit the water wilderness
* Fishing tiger fish (seasonal, from March to December)
* Cultural guided tour to the Tsodilo Hills

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CAMP MOREMI OR CAMP XAKANAXA, MOREMI GAME RESERVE
At the point where the life-giving waters of the Okavango Delta meet the vast plains of the Kalahari desert, Mother Nature has created a sanctuary of Mopane forests, open grasslands, seasonal floodplains, and riverine habitats, resulting in one of the most magnificent and welcoming animal environments in all of Africa. Peeking out beneath giant ebony trees, Camp Moremi brings true meaning to the word safari in the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. 12 luxurious East-African style safari tents, raised on teak platforms, accommodate just 24 people. Camp Xakanaxa is a small and personal safari camp and one of the Okavango favourites due to its superb location, fantastic game viewing, friendly service, and authentic safari style.

Camp Moremi and Camp Xakanaxa offer the following activities:
* Activities centre around tracking big game on morning and afternoon game drives by means of an open 4x4 safari vehicle within the Moremi Game Reserve.
* Exploring the Xakanaxa lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat
* A short mokoro (canoe) ride is done in conjunction with a powerboat exploration - possible at Camp Xakanaxa only

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SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Savute Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of Botswana’s fabled “Stolen River”, the Savuti Channel. Stretching from the waterways of the Linyanti all the way to the Savuti Marsh, the winding waterways of the Savuti Channel have pumped life into the western section of the Chobe National Park for many thousands of generations. This fickle and unpredictable channel has a fascinating history of flooding and drying up independently of good rainy seasons and flood levels elsewhere – a mystery that has intrigued geologists and researchers for many years. Savute Safari Lodge consists of 12 luxury thatch and timber chalets raised on expansive private decks, accommodating only 24 people maximum. The area is renowned for its population of bull elephant and for the unique interaction of the resident predator species. Savute Safari Lodge boasts a viewing deck, swimming pool, sundeck and an al fresco dining area all overlooking the waterhole, ideal for watching game.

Savute Safari Lodge offers the following activities:
* Activities centre around game drives throughout the Savute area by means of an open 4x4 safari vehicle
* Families can also enjoy a visit to the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills, a small hilly outcrop which forms a remarkable landmark in the otherwise flat landscape

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CHOBE GAME LODGE
Chobe Game Lodge is designed as a haven of peace and privacy where relaxation is effortless, and you can enjoy your own space. With six comfortably furnished viewing decks, a riverside boma, two bars, six different lounges and four dining locations, a comfy chair or lounger is never far away, each with a different perspective on the wilderness that surrounds the lodge. A large swimming pool provides welcome relief during hot afternoons and there is always a waiter on hand to bring you refreshments from the bar.
Chobe Game Lodge can accommodate up to ninety-four people in total luxury. Each of the forty-seven rooms at the lodge is river-facing and air-conditioned, featuring overhead fans, complimentary mini bar, en-suite bathrooms and a private terrace. For those guests who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, the lodge has four river-view suites, each with its own plunge pool and separate lounge area.

Chobe Game Lodge offers the following activities:
* Safari cruises along the Chobe river
* Game drives
* Exploration of remote part of the park
* Ecotour

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Makgadikgadi Pans Natinonal Park

Leroo La Tau 4.5*

Okavango Delta

Camp Okavango 4.5*
Xugana Island Lodge 4.5*

Okavango Panhandle

Nxamaseri Island Lodge 4.5*

Moremi Game Reserve

Camp Moremi 5*
Camp Xakanaxa 5*

Chobe National Parc

Savute Safari Lodge 5*
Chobe Game Lodge 5*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Land Package
Daily departures 2023-2024
August 1 – October 31, 2023 10899
November 1 – 30, 2023 8599
December 1 – 31, 2023 6499
January 1 – March 31, 2024 7039
April 1 – May 31, 2024 9259
June 1 – October 31, 2024 11599
November 1 – 30, 2024 9259
December 1 – 31, 2024 7039
Single supplement  On request
Camp closure
February 15 – March 1, 2024 Xugana Island Lodge,  
Camp Moremi
October 15, 2023 – May 31, 2024 Savute Safari Lodge
January 31 – February 14, 2024 Camp Xakanaxa
January 5 – March 31, 2024 Nxamaseri Island Lodge
January 31 – February 13, 2024 Camp Okavango
January 15 – February 1, 2024 Leroo La Tau
No Closure Chobe Game Lodge

Note

Minimum 2 passengers.
Seasonal surcharges may apply.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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