ITINERARY
DAY 1
Met on arrival into Maun with a light aircraft transfer to the Okavango Delta and Pelo Camp for a three night stay. Its tents are sheltered by impressive fig and jackalberry trees and a few sentinel mokolwane palms. Pelo means ‘heart’ a most fitting name as, from the air, the small island on which the camp is located seems to be shaped like a heart.
DAY 2 & 3
Water-based activities here focus on mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions a great way to see the Okavango, slipping through the crystal clear waters of the delta in silence bar the natural sounds, is one not to be missed. This is an ideal habitat for the elusive sitatunga antelope and common red lechwe. Hippo and crocodile are also regularly sighted. In the dry season lechwe, impala, elephant are prevalent, with lion leopard and buffalo sighted occasionally. Birdlife is exceptional with the largest concentrations of endangered wattled crane found here as well as slaty egrets, rosy-throated longclaws, African skimmer and Pel’s fishing-owl.
DAY 4
Light aircraft transfer from Pelo Camp to the Linyanti, on the edge of the western side Chobe National Park and Savuti Camp. The Linyanti is more heavily wooded than the Okavango Delta, principally with mopane trees which elephants love to chew on. The denser nature of the bush is also ideal for ambush predators such as leopards to flourish. Just listen to the warning calls of birds and mammals and it’ll tell you that a leopard is nearby. Savuti Camp, located on the banks of the Savute Channel some 10 miles downstream of its source of water, the Zibadianja Lagoon, has just 7 en-suite safari tents (including a family tent) on raised decking with interlinking raised walkways and offers day and night 4×4 safari drives, boating (water levels permitting), a hide, walking safaris and catch and release fishing. It is also one of the very few camps that have a sleep out capability, not on top of your rooms but at a raised location remote from the camp; that’s a great way to really experience Africa.
DAY 5 & 6
Game viewing activities as arranged by Savuti Camp, either in 4×4 safari vehicles, on guided walks and on canoe and boating excursions (water level dependent). The area is renown for huge herd of elephants during the dry season and for leopards as the dense bush suits there ambush style of hunting.
DAY 7
Light aircraft transfer from Savuti Camp to Maun in time for your outward scheduled flight or you may wish to extend your holiday and fly to Kasane and into Victoria Falls or Livingstone to experience one of the natural wonders of the world. May is peak flow, November is ebb flow.
CAMPS INCLUDED
- 11 January to 31 March 2019 :
- £2,995
- 1 April to 31 May 2019 :
- £3,395
- 1 June to 31 October 2019 :
- £5,095
- 1 November to 30 November 2019 :
- £3,125
PRICE
Price per person based on two guests sharing double/twin accommodation throughout.
Single supplement, child policy and child rates for this itinerary are available on request.
Please ask about having your own private specialist guide throughout your time on safari and about exclusive use of a private safari vehicle (for a maximum of six guests).
Flights for both the long-haul and short-haul international sectors can be arranged on your behalf. Please call us with your preferred airline and choice of cabin and we’ll provide you with our best price.
- 11 January to 31 March 2019 :
- £2,995
- 1 April to 31 May 2019 :
- £3,395
- 1 June to 31 October 2019 :
- £5,095
- 1 November to 30 November 2019 :
- £3,125
