Botswana Odyssey - 10 Nights

Includes: 2 specified activities per night, meals, local drinks, park fees, laundry and 1 return Victoria Falls transfer per night
Excludes: premium drinks, additional activities and additional transfers
Activities: a guided tour of the Victoria Falls (park entry fee included), curio shopping at the craft village, visit to the local village, a school tour, traditional dancing display, gorge walk with sundowners and snacks, black eagle viewing with sundowners and snacks and a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi (river usage fee included)

Gorges Lodge is a 22 km road transfer from Victoria Falls and a 19 km road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport. The Gorges offer the most exquisite views and are well worth the effort of travelling. The lodge is situated on a natural outcrop overlooking the Batoka Gorge, some 200 awe-inspiring metres above the mighty Zambezi River cutting its way downstream after falling 111 meters down the Victoria Falls.

Accommodation consists of 10 stone thatch chalets. 4 of the chalets are double storey and the other 6 are single storey both with private verandas that provide stunning views. The chalets are set in an indigenous garden and have en suite bathrooms with showers, mosquito nets, overhead fans and tea and coffee making facilities. The main lodge is built on stilted decking, crafted of indigenous hard wood and has a lounge, dining room and bar that all offer extraordinary views right over the gorge into Zambia.

A pair of Verreaux's Eagles nest in the gorge opposite the lodge and provide guests with amazing displays of their aerobatic skills and courtship rituals, often at eye level. The eagles are not the only birds resident here – lanner falcons, peregrine falcons and augur buzzards also call the gorge home. Guests can explore the area around the lodge accompanied by a guide and when done enjoy refreshments and freshly prepared snacks while watching the sun set at Peregrine Point.

Activities guests can choose from (2 per night stay) includes a guided tour of the Victoria Falls (park entry fee included), curio shopping at the craft village, visit to the local village, a school tour, traditional dancing display, gorge walk with sundowners and snacks, black eagle viewing with sundowners and snacks and a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi (river usage fee included).

Airport transfer time: approx. 30 minutes

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Aerial view of Gorges Lodge Credit: Imvelo Safari Lodges

Aerial view of Victoria Falls Credit: Imvelo Safari Lodges

Gorges Lodge Credit: Imvelo Safari Lodges

Victoria Falls Credit: Imvelo Safari Lodges

Gorges Honeymoon Suite Gorges Triple Rooms Gorges Twin Rooms Little Gorges Twin Tent Little Gorges Double Tent

60 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Veranda overlooking the gorge, king-size bed, overhead fan, mini bar, small seating area, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

70 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Upstairs bedroom with 2 x double beds, small seating area, mini bar and balcony featuring excellent gorge views, downstairs changing room that can be converted to a child’s room, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

60 m sq with thatched roof and natural stone walls. Veranda overlooking the gorge, 2 x doubled beds, overhead fan, mini bar, small seating area, en suite bathroom with double shower, double basin and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

60 m sq on raised timber and steel platforms. Veranda with dramatic views over the gorge, overhead fan, mini bar, seating area, brick under canvas en suite bathroom with shower, double basins and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

60 m sq on raised timber and steel platforms. Veranda with dramatic views over the gorge, overhead fan, mini bar, seating area, brick under canvas en suite bathroom with shower, double basins and toilet. Mains electricity with backup generator.

Property Facilities

Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees, laundry and Intermittent WiFi 
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives and walking 

Selinda Explorers Camp is poised in a remote, treasured location on the famous Selinda Spillway, under canopies of jackelberry and mangosteen trees. As the lifeline of the Selinda Reserve, the Selinda Spillway is a crucial gathering point for the wildlife of this pristine 320,000-acre Reserve.  

This classic camp has three tents and one two-bedroom family tent, all on raised platforms with a private verandah.  Each camp is en-suite with flush toilet and a shower (with hot & cold running water).

The main area tents are on ground level decorated with Persian carpets and pillows, dark wooden furniture and copper accents. This explorers style camp set up creates an atmosphere of a by gone era.
 
Activities concentrate on getting back to nature with the emphasis on guided walking and there may be the option of canoeing when water levels permit (currently July – September, subject to change). In addition, day and night game drives are available exploring the Selinda Reserve. It is a wildlife hot spot, with huge herds of elephants and buffalo, lion, wild dog, sable and roan antelope all frequently spotted. 

Please note that the camp has 2 vehicles taking up to 4 guests in each which guarantees a window seat for all (unless a private group would like 6 in a vehicle), activities are planned together with your guide and all guests in camp, no private vehicle is available.

Airstrip Transfer Time: 45 minutes

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Selinda Explorers Camp Main Area Credit: Great Plains Conservation Selinda Explorers Camp Main Area

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Canoeing the Spillway is a Seasonal Activity Available at Selinda Explorers Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Canoeing the Spillway is a Seasonal Activity Available at Selinda Explorers Camp

The Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation The Selinda Spillway drinks stop

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Lions walking along the Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation Lions walking along the Selinda Spillway

Elephants drinking from the Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation Elephants drinking from the Selinda Spillway

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Impala on the Lookout near Selinda Explorers Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Impala on the Lookout near Selinda Explorers Camp

Relaxing along the Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation Relaxing along the Selinda Spillway

Elephants and the Selinda Spillway from the Air Credit: Great Plains Conservation Elephants and the Selinda Spillway from the Air

Preparing for Dinner at Selinda Explorers Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Preparing for Dinner at Selinda Explorers Camp

Elephants Crossing the Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation Elephants Crossing the Selinda Spillway

Leopard in the the Selinda Reserve Credit: Great Plains Conservation Leopard in the the Selinda Reserve

Swimming in the Selinda Spillway Credit: Great Plains Conservation Swimming in the Selinda Spillway

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African Wild Dog in the Selinda Reserve Credit: Great Plains Conservation African Wild Dog in the Selinda Reserve

Birdlife in the Selinda Reserve Credit: Great Plains Conservation Birdlife in the Selinda Reserve

Tented Accommodation 2 Bedroom Family Tent

The custom-designed, semi-permanent guest tents provide comfort and style but with a magnificently raw spirit. Each tent offers guests a well-appointed bedroom, covered veranda, private bathroom complete with hot water showers and a flush loo. All the guest tents are at ground level, on slightly raised platforms.

The 2-Bedroom Family canvas tent is custom-designed and sits on a slightly raised platform. It consists of two bedrooms, each with their own separate bathroom, dressing and washbasin areas;

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

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Canoeing Guided Walks Safari drives (day & night) Young Explorers Program Catch-and-Release Fishing

Canoeing the Selinda Spillway is one of the most unique experiences in southern Africa. The two person Canadian style canoes are situated in front of the camp for use at anytime. An ideal morning or afternoon trip would be to paddle down the spillway and to then walk back to camp, or be met by a vehicle for a safari drive on your return. Canoeing is seasonal and dependent on water levels in the Selinda Spillway.

One of the core activities at Selinda Explorers Camp is to enjoy a guided walk. It’s also a huge benefit of staying within the conservancies. Walks allow you to appreciate the stunning landscape around us on foot, peacefully, without the noise of engines. Talk to the managers to arrange a good time and location for a walk. Usually early morning or evening is the best time, as the middle of the day is too hot to venture out of the shade. Wear good walking shoes, a hat, and neutral coloured clothing so as not to alarm the wildlife, and take binoculars. Your guide will have water for you.

Selinda Explorers Camp focuses primarily on the traditional safaris of walking and canoeing. Safari drives are offered, both day and night, but are a supplement to other activities as opposed to the emphasis.

Your drives will be planned for you so that you get the most out of your stay. The best times to be out are from first light for the morning drive, and in the soft light in the afternoon continuing until after dark. These are the times when most of the action is likely to happen and the photographic light is at its best.

Please remember that the cars are open and it can be quite chilly in the early mornings and evenings, so take very warm clothing with you on your drives. There are lined ponchos provided in the vehicles if you get cold while out, so just ask your guide to show you where these are if you need them.

A full syllabus of bush craft skills for our young explorers. This is a complimentary program that follows in the footsteps of National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence, Dereck and Beverly Joubert. An extensive pack will be provided to eager children on arrival, so they can learn about animal calls, how to track wildlife, and other facts and figures about the wild. At the end of a child’s stay, he/she will become a Young Explorer and Conservation Ambassador - ready to go out and tell the world about what they have learned and what they too can do to help protect this beautiful environment.

Fly-fishing and rod/reel kit is available for those who want to try their cast at the local fish (except January and February when there is a moratorium on fishing).

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees, conservation levy,  laundry and Intermittent WiFi
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day &night game drives and mokoro (seasonal and water level dependent). Walking safaris on request

Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area, on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, and is constructed on the same site as the previous Machaba camp. The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on the ground and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

All 10 luxury tents are situated in the beautiful riverine tree line on the Khwai River, overlooking the famous Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. The camp consists of 8 luxury twin tents and 2 luxury family tents.
Activities offered at Machaba include day and night game drives, mokoro (seasonal and water level dependant), walking (provided a suitable guide is available – advance booking strongly advised) and a visit to the local community.

Airport Transfer Time: 20 minutes

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Credit: Martin Harvey

Credit: Martin Harvey

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Main Area - guest interaction

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Dining

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Camp fire overlooking the Okavango Delta

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury tented suite

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury tented suite

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury Tented suite room view

Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp Credit: Martin Harvey Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Pool Credit: Martin Harvey Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephants

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephant

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - elephants under the Milky Way

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - leopard in the spot light

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - lion in front of the camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Luxury Tent Luxury Family Tent

There are 8 Luxury Tents that each sleep 2 guests.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on ground level and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

There are 2 Luxury Family Tents that each sleep 4 guests.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on ground level and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available

Room Facilities

Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service

Mokoro safari Game drives Walking safaris

This is a dug out canoe poled by an experienced poler in the shallower waters of the Okavango. It is a great way to see the waterways and is tranquil and quiet. These excursions take place in the mornings or longer day trips can be arranged. Explore the islands around camp and come back rested and rejuvenated.

Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoon/evenings at camp. They usually last about three hours each and are conducted along the river systems and flood plains around the camp. The wildlife in the area is prolific and chances are good to see some of the larger predators, herds of elephant and buffalo and all the plains animals that occur here. Night drives are conducted in the early evening offering one a chance to see the smaller more nocturnal animals with spotlights.

Walking safaris are also conducted generally in the morning with armed guides. The walks are leisurely and time is taken to observe the smaller things in the bush that one normally misses when driving. Walking is weather dependent, or dependent on the condition of the terrain.

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