WELCOME TO SOUTH AFRICA!
On arrival into Johannesburg International Airport, you will connect with your short flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in the Greater Kruger area.
On arrival, you will be greeted and taken by private road transfer to the world-renowned Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve at the south of the Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands is arguably the finest game viewing destination in Southern Africa and is famous for its dense populations of Big Cats, making every game drive an exhilarating experience you will remember forever.
Enjoy a 3 night stay at Dulini Leadwood Lodge, a beautiful luxury lodge in the heart of the Sabi Sands. All meals, drinks and safari activities are included during your stay. Your safari schedule will be explained on arrival, but you will enjoy twice-daily game drives out on the reserve, at sunrise and at sunset, when the animals are at their most active. Coffee and snacks are served before sunrise game drive and a breakfast feast will be waiting when you return. Lunch is enjoyed back at the lodge and before sunset game drive high tea is served. When you return from evening game drive an African dinner feast awaits you in a variety of settings, by firelight and under the stars.
During the middle of the day relax with a dip in the pool or perhaps a pampering spa treatment.
This morning you will depart early from Dulini by private road transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP), where you will board your flight Livingstone, close to Victoria Falls.
On arrival you will be met and taken by road transfer the short distance across the border into Zimbabwe to the beautiful Elephant Camp, which will be your home for the next 2 nights.
Elephant Camp is located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, with a view of the spray of the Falls. A wealth of activities are included for you to enjoy during your stay and your activities schedule can be decided on arrival.
Take a sunset or sunrise boat cruise on the Zambezi River, a walking tour of Victoria Falls, visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and even enjoy an encounter with the Ambassador herd of orphaned and rescued Elephant.
This morning enjoy a morning activity and breakfast at Elephant Camp and upon check-out you will be taken by road transfer across the border into Botswana (roughly 1.5 hours drive).
Drive through the beautiful Chobe Region and arrive at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, located on the banks of the Chobe River.
Enjoy a 2 night stay with all meals, house drinks and safari activities included. Enjoy river safaris by boat along the Chobe River, and game drives in traditional safari vehicles in the Chobe National Park.
The sunsets in Chobe are magnificent and in the dry season, the wildlife comes to the banks of the Chobe River to drink and can be seen crossing from Botswana into Namibia.
Today it's onwards into the world-renowned Okavango Delta. From Chobe you will be taken the short distance to Kasane Airport, where you will board your light aircraft transfer into 'The Delta'. The flight is an adventure in itself and offers the opportunity to view the herds of wildlife from above.
Arrive at Sanctuary Baines Camp Airstrip, where your guide will be waiting to take you to the camp.
Enjoy a relaxing 3 night stay with all meals, house drinks and safari activities included. Enjoy open-sided game drives, boat safaris and also Mokoro excursions provide a fabulous and traditional way to explore the meandering water channels. Float quietly amongst the water-lilies and experience a spectacular bird lovers’ paradise.
Also included is an unforgettable 30min Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta to see the waterways teeming with wildlife from above.
Centrally positioned between the Boro and Santanandibe Rivers finds you within an iconic wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, well suited to both camps namesakes. This untouched, pristine and private concession offers wilderness fit for any explorer. “A scenic flight over the Okavango Delta I presume?” Within moments of lifting from camp you will experience emerald islands dominated by huge palm trees and enormous termite mounds fighting back the colossal flood waters. Heading East to the swelling Santanandibe River, huge herds off Elephants rule the land whilst giant Hippo pods command the waterways, along with Crocodiles littering the riverbanks. Tracking North up river and exploring both sides of the banks you frequently spot big herds of Cape Buffalo, often followed by predators. Lions and leopards can be seen here but sweeping views of the river and floodplains are the main attractions, guaranteeing lasting memories. Heading West and looping back towards camp along the edge of the iconic Chief’s island offers potential sightings from the highest density wildlife area in Africa. This area dominated by dry habitats is home to browsers, such as giraffe and kudu, which you may spy before flying over the Boro River and floodplains, another magnet for plains game and their predators.
The most magnificent final destination on this African adventure of a lifetime.
Today is departure day.
After your morning safari activity and breakfast, you will be taken by light aircraft to Maun Airport, where you will connect with your flight to Johannesburg.
At Johannesburg International Airport you will connect with your homeward travel (own arrangements).
We wish you a safe journey back home.
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