Amazing Classic Safari - 13 Nights

 Amazing Classic Safari - 13 Nights

Duration: 14 Days | 13 Nights

Days: 1-4 Makgadikgadi | Days: 4-7 Khwai| Days: 7-10 Okavango | Days 10-12 Chobe | Days 12-14 Victoria Falls

Countries: Botswana & Zimbabwe                       

Camps: Camp Kalahari, Sable Alley, Setari, Jackalberry Chobe & Old Drift

Type of Safari

Explorer: Fully Inclusive Custom Itinerary for group size (2+)

Departure Date: All year round/Daily

Summary:

This 14-day safari adventure is aimed at guests who want a rich variety of game activities as well as a comfortable lodge-to-lodge safari experience. Your adventure starts at the vast salt pan desert and surreal landscapes of the Makgadikgadi at Camp Kalahari. From here guests venture to the big game action at the classic Khwai experience at Sable Alley.

Guests will then have another transfer to Khwai airstrip, from where they will have a charter flight into a remote concession of the Okavango Delta for another 3 nights at Setari. Explore this wetland paradise on a wide range of land and water-based activities (water levels permitting). The Okavango has high concentrations of wildlife and a large biodiversity, so it will be the highlights

After 6 nights of the Okavango thrill, guests will be air transferred from Setari to Kasane International Airport where they will be road transferred to Jackalberry Chobe on the less-busy side of the Chobe National Park. Here you will spend 2 nights to explore the park on drives and be blown away by the amount of wildlife.

The Safari ends with 2 nights in the town of Victoria Falls where guests will be extremely well situated for access to the Falls themselves and other highlights in the region. This is a great, relaxed way to end a safari.

This Amazing Classic Safari truly showcases some of the most incredible safari highlights the country has to offer. It is best suited for high-end couples or small families seeking to experience a high quality and exclusive experience, taking advantage of private concessions. The accommodation of the tour can, however, be adapted to suite different budgets and standard levels.

Highlights of this safari:

• Game Drives
• Night Drives
• Zebra and wildebeest migration from November to April (Camp Kalahari)
• Meet the meerkats
• Bushman walks
• Horse riding (additional costs)
• Quad biking (seasonal)
• Flamingo migration (additional costs)
• Boat safaris (seasonal)
• Mokoro Safaris (seasonal)
• Guided Walking safari
• Fishing (seasonal)
• Khwai Private Reserve Ranger experience
• Cultural visit
• Helicopter Trips (additional costs)
• Lookout Cafe experience
• Guided Victoria Falls tour
• River safari

Safari Itinerary

Days: 1-4

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

On arrival at Maun Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, guests will be met and assisted by a representative to their light aircraft for onward circuit air transfer to Camp Kalahari. Guests will take a light aircraft transfer from Maun Airport to Camp Kalahari.

Only one of three camps in this million-acre wildlife reserve, Camp Kalahari is an understated base in the heart of the great Kalahari. With a hive of activities to dive into, from quad biking across the salty flats, seeing the world through the eyes of the Bushmen on nature walks, meeting the habituated meerkats, horse riding in the desert, going on game drives, or catching the zebra migration, the focus in the Makgadikgadi is on learning, appreciating and being humbled by this vast and ancient landscape.

Overnight at Camp Kalahari (3 Nights) – Fully inclusive

Days: 4-7

KHWAI PRIVATE RESERVE

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Camp Kalahari to Sable Alley for next 3 Nights.

Not only is Khwai Private Reserve one of Botswana’s best kept secrets, it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley. Sable is a piece of light, bright and beautiful luxury amid the game-rich floodplains of Khwai, and the best news is that it’s as sustainable as it is sophisticated.

And what about the wildlife? Located right on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, home to harrumphing hippo and a favourite drinking spot for elephant and buffalo, the big game quite literally comes to the guest at Sable. But as tempting as it is to stay in camp, venture out, for Khwai offers one of Africa’s greatest and most exclusive safari experiences. Have binos at the ready for lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, elephant and hundreds of dainty antelope as you drive through the diverse landscapes.

Activites include: Morning, afternoon and evening game drives in the diverse landscapes of the 200,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve. Pole through the tranquil waterways on a mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion or boat trip and marvel at the beauty of the area from a different perspective (water levels permitting). Lace up your boots and embark on a guided game walk along the banks of the Khwai River.

Overnight at Sable Alley (3 Nights)- Fully inclusive

Days: 7-10

OKAVANGO

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Sable Alley to Setari for the Okavango experience.

Situated within a private concession of 120,000 acres of pristine watery wilderness, exclusivity and seclusion are guaranteed. Enjoy a pure Delta experience, inhabited by a myriad of birdlife and wildlife unique to this exceptional ecosystem.

The area is a birder’s paradise, boasting a huge number of migrant birds, aquatic birds, raptors, a seasonal heronry and to top it all, the hauntingly beautiful Pel’s Fishing Owl. To add to this, the island is also home to the rare and regal Sitatunga antelope as well as bushbuck, a resident leopard, hippo, baboons and a lone hyena.

Setari Camp offers a range of boating activities including cruises in the nearby lagoons and waterways in their boats. Each of the walks is guided by one of our professional guides who is armed. Fishing in available at Setari and tackle and rods are provided for this experience. Guests will spot the exquisite malachite kingfisher or marvel at the crystal-clear waters during a mokoro safari.

Overnight at Setari (3 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Days: 10-12

CHOBE RIVER FRONT

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Setari to Jackalberry Chobe for the Chobe experience.

Jackalberry Chobe offers an authentic African safari experience in the comfort of an exclusive, all-inclusive camp. Offering luxury facilities and five-star service, Jackalberry Chobe has been designed with comfort and indulgence in mind.

Experience the ultimate safari adventure at this stunning lodge, where you can indulge in the natural beauty of Botswana in comfort and style. The lodge offers 16 large, well-designed elevated tents that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness, with the choice of either bush views or peaceful outlooks over the Chobe River.

Located downstream of the rapids with minimal boat traffic, our lodge offers a peaceful and serene environment for guests to relax and unwind.

After a morning or afternoon of exploring the famous Chobe National Park by game drive or boat cruise, our lodge provides the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Take advantage of our comfortable amenities and unwind with a glorious view.

Overnight at Jackalberry Chobe (2 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Days: 12-14

VICTORIA FALLS

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft from Sable Alley to Setari for the Okavango experience.

From Chobe, a short road transfer will take the guests across to Zimbabwe and to Old Drift Lodge on the Victoria Falls.

Old Drift Lodge is an exquisite retreat situated in the heart of Zambezi National Park, upstream from the world-renowned Victoria Falls. The lodge rests on the banks of the Zambezi River, surrounded by 56,000 hectares of untouched natural beauty. Old Drift Lodge offers guests an array of activities that allow them to explore the park's wildlife by road, river, or on foot, highlighting the abundance of animals that call the park home.

The main lodge area boasts breathtaking 360-degree views, with the north facing onto the Zambezi and the south overlooking a waterhole. With its proximity to the town of Victoria Falls, Old Drift Lodge is an amazing location for guests looking to explore the Victoria Falls and immerse themselves in the surrounding wilderness.

Old Drift Lodge is the perfect Victoria Falls safari lodge offering guests the opportunity to experience a luxurious safari while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of nature.

Overnight at Old Drift (2 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Day 10: End of Safari

After a final morning activity, guests will depart the camp through a road transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport where they will continue with onward travel arrangements.

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Included

• Accommodation: As per itinerary Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
• Meet and greet: Maun International Airport
• Drinks: Selected local brand drinks
• Transfers: Scheduled air, road and boat transfers
• Activities: Game drives; Water-based activities; Nature walks; Fishing; Bird watching; Cultural visits;
• Entrance fees: National Park fees
• Guide: Registered guide per lodge/boat.
• Other language guides are subject to availability

Excluded

• Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary)
• Visas 
• Compulsory comprehensive insurance 
• All relevant entry and departure Government taxes 
• Travel, medical and personal accident insurance
• Gratuities 
• All personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.) 
• Optional extra activities 
• Pre and post safari tours 
• All other travel arrangements pre or post the safari and any new Government taxes 
• Levies 
• Fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
• Excursions not detailed in the itinerary
• Private charters/transfers or specialized guides
• Premium brand drinks
• Porterage

Transport

Lite Aircraft, 4 x 4 safari vehicle, Motorboat, Mokoro

Luggage: Soft sided duffel bag / 20kg maximum inclusive of hand luggage