Edge of EdenExperience the Best of Botswana
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| Tour Rates based on per person double occupancy | |
| Air/Land from NYC & domestic air in Africa | $
7545 |
| Single Supplement |
$ 2695 |
| June - Oct Supplement | $
1795 |
Day
1: Depart U.S.A. or Canada - Air fare is included from FK
- Tax included
Weekly departure on Sundays, or daily with a minimum of 2 guests
Your journey to Botswana's remote hinterlands begins with a flight
to Johannesburg.
Accommodations : In flight
Day
2: Johannesburg, South Africa -
Arrive in Johannesburg, the Gold City, and transfer to your elegant
hotel in the leafy northern suburbs. Meet your guide later for an
informal briefing on the arrangements we've made to store your excess
baggage at your hotel, and other information to prepare you for the
exciting events ahead
Accommodations : Grace (Rosebank) Hotel
Day
3: Victoria Falls, Zambia -
Depart by air today to Victoria Falls, a thundering spectacle sending
plumes of spray 1600 feet into the sky. On the evening of your arrival,
enjoy a glorious sunset and refreshments on a Zambezi sundowner cruise.
Accommodations : Royal Livingstone Hotel ( B )
Day
4: Victoria Falls, Zambia -
Your second day at Victoria Falls is devoted to exploring the Falls
on a personally guided walking tour and experiencing local culture
on visits to the artisan village.
Accommodations : Royal Livingstone Hotel ( B )
Day
5: Linyanti Reserve / Savuti, Botswana -
Transfer across the Botswana border and fly to the outer edge of Chobe
National Park. Here you begin a two night stay in an intimate tented
camp in Linyanti Reserve, along the legendary wildlife area known
as the Savuti Channel. Famed as a stronghold of predatory lion, cheetah,
leopard, and wild dog, this region is also home to elephant herds,
giraffe, roan and sable antelope, and other big game who roam the
wide open grasslands formed when the Savuti stopped flowing decades
ago. Enjoy two days of game drives, night drives, nature walks, and
game-viewing at a waterhole near camp. Between activities, relax at
the plunge pool and pub.
Accommodations : Linyanti/Savuti Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
6: Linyanti Reserve / Savuti, Botswana -
Enjoy a second day at the Linyanti Reserve.
Accommodations : Linyanti/Savuti Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
7: Okavango Delta -
A short, scenic flight whisks you to your next camp, in the heart
of the world's largest inland delta, Okavango. For two days, expert
local guides will take you exploring the most interesting areas of
the Delta by traditional, hand-poled mokoro boats and modern canoes.
Glide through crystal clear lagoons and channels, and shallow reed-fringed
marshes while enjoying the splendid bird life, scenery, and tranquility.
Between excursions, return to camp for hot showers, quality dining,
and relaxation in an idyllic location.
Accommodations : Okavango Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
8: Okavango Delta -
Your second exciting day at the Okavango Delta.
Accommodations : Okavango Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
9: Moremi Wildlife Reserve -
Depart by charter flight to your camp at Moremi, one of the greatest
game-viewing areas in all of Africa. The wildlife here are as varied
as the terrain: lechwe, tsessebe and reedbuck thrive in the floodplain;
impala, giraffe and waterbuck at the edge of tall mopane woodlands;
sable and roan antelope along the streams. Carnivores include lion,
cheetah, hyena, leopard and wild dogs; migrating elephant, buffalo,
zebra and wildebeest drink from pools during the dry season; and there
is always a great variety of birds. Your intimate island camp offers
a feeling of privacy and splendid isolation, as well as a convenient
base for walking and boat safaris, night game drives, and other exciting
activities
Accommodations : Moremi Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
10: Moremi Wilderness Reserve -
A Second day of game viewing at the Moremi Wilderness Reserve.
Accommodations : Moremi Wilderness Camp ( B L D )
Day
11: Johannesburg -
Fly by charter aircraft to Maun, the safari headquarters of Botswana,
and connect with your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Here you return
to civilization as you are transferred to your hotel amid the fine
shops and cafes of suburban Rosebank. The balance of the day is at
leisure.
Accommodations : Grace (Rosebank) Hotel ( B )
Day
12: Johannesburg - Depart -
Bidding farewell to Africa, you are driven to the airport and board
your flight for home.
Accommodations : In flight ( B )
Day
13: U.S.A. or Canada -
Arrive in the U.S.A. or Canada today and connect with your homebound
flight.
Accommodations : In flight
THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Daily accommodations as shown in the itinerary & all hotel taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
Any international airport taxes, passport and visa fees.
Travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer
Excess baggage charges, shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature such :telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and beverages.
Gratuities to drivers and guides, porters ,
* Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry not within our control.
Terms and conditions as per our web site & our brochures. More Safari Tips.
Botswana
Desert and Delta
One of Africa's greatest safari countries, Botswana's appeals are those
of old Africa: free-ranging animals that still follow their natural patterns;
people who make peace with nature rather than try to conquer it; and settings
unlike anything else in the world. The remoteness that once deterred travelers
from exploring Botswana is now a large part of its allure, in addition
to the country's excellent accommodations, tourist facilities and services.
is an African success story. A long-neglected British protectorate, Botswana achieved its independence in 1966 and immediately thereafter, in a mad stroke of luck, discovered three of the world's richest diamond mines. Today the country enjoys a relatively enlightened government, and its health, educational and economic standards are rivalled on the African continent only by South Africa's.
Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. To ensure the country's natural assets are preserved, Botswana's government has embraced a policy of courting primarily high-cost, low-impact tourism, although recent years have seen options for independent, budget-minded travellers grow. Skinflints and softies beware: This remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveller.
The Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve is a succession of islands and lagoons, open grasslands and flooded plains in a mosaic of land and water. Palms and towering trees abound, throwing their shade over crystal pools, forest glades and grassy knolls. Here is a part of Africa relatively un spoilt by modern man, worthy of being a World Heritage Site".
Chobe is well known for its lush forests and huge herds of elephants. Guests can enjoy sunset cruises along the Chobe river - a unique way to relax and enjoy game viewing.
Savuti lies within Chobe National Park and is famous for its lions, hyena
and large herds of game
The great plains of Makgadikgadi Pans are scenically stunning. At certain times of the year, enormous flocks of flamingos, pelicans and innumerable ducks congregate in a myriad of colors on the lakes.
Chartered flights over the 13 000km2 region is an awesome sight. For some, the experience of gliding through the swamps in a mokoro (a special dug out canoe) provides the thrill of a lifetime. The most mystical call of Africa is the cry of the fish eagle, a call that will haunt your soul, and bring you back to Africa .
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