BOOKING YOUR SAFARI:
- African Portfolio Inc. requires the completion of an online client profile on My African Portfolio, acceptance of our Terms and Conditions statement and a $500 per person, non-refundable reservation fee (fully applicable to the tour price) to make a provisional reservation on your behalf.
- African Portfolio Inc. will confirm a provisional reservation upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of 30% the tour price (fully applicable to the tour price). Travel during peak holiday periods or for groups of 10 travelers or more may be subject to additional deposit or early payment requirements.
- Provisional reservations may be released if the deposit is not received by the stated due date.
- Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure, after which reservations may be released and cancellation penalties applied.
- Deposit and final payments are payable by check or wire transfer.
BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS:
- African Portfolio will book internal charter flights (scheduled or private) in conjunction with your safari as described in your online itinerary.
- Clients are welcome to make flight arrangements independently; our safari consultants can advise the required flight sectors and times to coordinate with your land arrangements.
- If you prefer the assistance of a specialist, we would refer you to Corporate Traveler, who are part of Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel companies. They offer reliable and responsive customer service, through a dedicated team so you’ll work with someone that knows you and your air travel preferences. Their dedicated travel manager will also be in communication with us to ensure all your scheduled flights coordinate well with your land arrangements and internal flights.
Situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterised by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains. The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive. Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host a significant pride of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.
This unique, peanut-shaped country, once known as Northern Rhodesia, offers visitors an authentic African experience complete with adrenalin pumping adventure sports, a variety of fascinating cultural activities, and an abundance of indigenous wildlife, which finds refuge in Zambia’s vast national parks. Spend your evenings enjoying the spectacular site of the world’s largest waterfall, the Victoria Falls, while sipping on sundowners after an exhilarating day of whitewater rafting down the rapids of the mighty Zambezi River. If that sounds a little too adventurous for your taste, take a houseboat cruise along the exquisite Lake Kariba while watching wild elephants drink at the riverbank as you try your hand at catching the elusive tiger fish. However you choose to spend your time in this unique country, you are bound to leave with a heavy heart and a desire to return again soon to this exceptionally beautiful Southern African country.
A nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people and rich culture, Zimbabwe’s status as one of Africa’s leading safari destinations was dampened for years by its political instability. But now that the country is transcending its strife and returning to a state of equilibrium, it is once again emerging as a vacation highlight of the continent. Victoria Falls – known to locals as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge is awe-inspiring and unforgettable. Lake Kariba, with its game-rich shores and islands, is an idyllic safari spot featuring mind-blowing sunsets; Hwange National Park is known for its huge herds of elephants; and a kayak trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will appeal to the intrepid traveller, providing close encounters with crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife.
