Description
This luxury 7-night fly-in tour takes you to Chobe National Park, with its vast herds of elephant, the magnificent Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, famed for its large number of predators. This is the best Africa has to offer!
Day 1: London - Johannesburg
Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg with Virgin Atlantic.
Days 2-3: Chobe
On arrival into Johannesburg, take a flight to Kasane and transfer to the Chobe Chilwero where you will spend the next 2 nights. Chobe Chilwero is located deep in the heart of the Botswana wilderness, with breathtaking vistas as a backdrop, you will come face to face with the abundant wildlife of this area. The lodge is elegantly furnished, featuring luxurious thatched cottages with en-suite sunken baths, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden and terraces overlooking the magnificent Chobe River. Game activities are tailored to your personal requirements, maximising your opportunity to seek out the most exciting animals including elephant, hippo, buffalo and lion. Overnight: Chobe Chilwero. (B/L/D)
Days 4-6: Okavango Delta
After breakfast, you are transferred by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta where you will spend the next 3 nights. Your camp is situated in a private concession, bordering the southern section of the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp overlooks the Bora River and the area is home to a wide variety of big game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard and cheetah. Accommodation consists of 8 safari tents, all luxuriously appointed in classic African style, featuring fine linen, antique furniture and handcrafted beds. Each unit has a private balcony with hammocks and Morris chairs - perfect for a lazy afternoon in the African sunshine. Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango. A unique feature at Stanley's is an educational experience with a group of semi-habituated African elephants. Spend a day walking with them and observing them up close in their natural environment (extra charge). Morning and afternoon game drives in a 4x4 open vehicle and walking safaris with an armed professional guide are included. Overnight: Stanley's Camp. (B/L/D)
Days 7-8: Moremi Game Reserve
This morning, after breakfast and an early morning game drive, transfer from Stanley's Camp for your light-aircraft flight to Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi is described by many as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa, as it combines mopane woodland and acacia forests, flood plains and lagoons. It's also known as the 'predator capital of Africa' as lion, wild dog, cheetah and leopard abound. Upon arrival, check in and spend 2 nights at Chief's Camp, located on Chief's Island in the Mombo Concession of the reserve. Each of the 12 secluded luxury bush pavilions are carefully designed for privacy and comfort, offering a private deck for the ultimate game viewing experience. There are morning and afternoon game drives in open-top 4x4s with expert guides, who are always on hand to offer a wealth of wildlife knowledge. Overnight: Chief's Camp. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve - London
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his morning, enjoy your final game activity at the lodge before transferring by light aircraft to Maun for your flight back to Johannesburg and onwards to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic.
Tour Notes
- Safari departs daily from the UK.
- There is a luggage restriction of 12kg per person.
- Please travel with soft-sided bags on safari.
- Min 2 adults.
- We reserve the right to substitute accommodation for that of a similar standard where necessary.