BOTSWANA HEMINGWAY

Unique Features of this safari

• Exclusive silver service luxury
• Guaranteed window seat
• Small intimate group with personal guide
• 7 staff catering to the needs of 7 guests
• Exclusive Hemingway luxurious camping

Itinerary

DAY 1: DECEPTION VALLEY LODGE
This exhilarating safari commences in Maun – gateway to the world-famous wildlife areas of Botswana. Upon arrival you will be met by a representative who will assist you with formalities and boarding your charter flight to Deception Valley Lodge – set on the edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. You will meet your guide at the Lodge before embarking on an exciting night game-drive where you will have a good chance of encountering some fascinating nocturnal wildlife.

DAYS 2 & 3: CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE
Enjoy a unique morning walk led by a San tracker before continuing into the Reserve where you will be met by our warm and friendly camp staff. Spend the days exploring the desert environment on extensive and interpretive game-drives.

DAYS 4 & 5: OKAVANGO DELTA
Fly by light aircraft into the heart of the Okavango Delta, and explore the area by canoe, powerboat, overland game-drives, and on nature walks guided by the resident naturalist. Enjoy two overnights at the superb Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp – located in an exclusive 7000-hectare private wildlife concession – in spacious East African style safari tents with en suite facilities.

DAYS 6 & 7: MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
After an early morning game-drive and delicious breakfast, proceed by charter aircraft to the North Gate (Khwai) region of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Enjoy two days of exciting game-viewing, and spend two overnights in the fully serviced mobile safari camp – pre-erected by our efficient camp staff.

DAYS 8 & 9: SAVUTE, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, continue overland to Savute – world renowned for its exciting year-round game-viewing and excellent birding. Our camp staff will break camp and relocate it to Serondela while you enjoy a two-night stay at Savute Elephant Camp – a deluxe 24-bedded lodge overlooking the dry Savute Channel. Extensive game-drives are sure to provide you with excellent sightings and photographic opportunities. Accommodation is in luxurious twin-bedded tents, each which private timber deck, spacious en suite facilities, electric heater, overhead fan, and mosquito net. Relax at the camp’s specially constructed ‘elephant proof’ swimming pool, or visit various San (Bushman) rock paintings a short distance from the camp.

DAYS 10 & 11: NORTHERN CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Proceed to Serondela in the north of Chobe National Park where you will spend two overnights at our fully serviced camp. The Park offers exceptional game-viewing and birding, and you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River.

DAY 12: VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL, VICTORIA FALLS
Continue to Victoria Falls by road where you will enjoy a guided tour of the Falls. Spend the rest of the day at leisure pursuing the various optional excursions available at Victoria Falls, and enjoy an exciting evening watching a traditional dance show followed by a farewell dinner. You will spend the night at the gracious Victoria Falls Hotel.

DAY 13: SAFARI TERMINATES
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport where the safari terminates.

Further information

Deluxe serviced camping and accommodated safari – suitable for all reasonably fit people. The Botswana Hemingway travels with a maximum of seven guests in a specially modified 4x4 safari vehicle, and is accompanied by an expert safari guide throughout. All meals and drinks are included in the safari fare – from dinner on day one to breakfast on day thirteen – as well as airport transfers at Victoria Falls. A window seat is guaranteed throughout. The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years, however, clients between the age of 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit to travel. Minimum age limit is 12 years. Private departures are possible, subject to vehicle and guide availability.

Departure Dates 2006-2007

February to December departures.

NOTE: This safari is also available on flexible dates and intinerary's for tailor-made trips for small groups. Please contact us for more information.

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