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This is the highest quality cross country camping safari in Botswana. It was featured in the November 1995 edition of National Geographic's "Traveler" magazine and has been enhanced since then. It offers a combination of cross country drives and light aircraft transfers to Specials guests access to the best areas of Northern Botswana. Accommodation varies between small permanent tented camps and pre-erected tented camps, all with private facilities, and are booked exclusively for the group. A unique feature of this safari compared to similar safaris offered by our competitors is that many nights are spent in private concessions and campsites, far from others, in superb game country. Here night drives and off-road driving are permitted. All meals are included except for lunches and dinners in Victoria Falls. Guest numbers are limited to eight, and the group is accompanied by a guide and a hostess throughout.  Days 1 to 3 : The Central Okavango Delta - the land experience - Kaparota After arrival in Maun, you will be met by your guide or our representative and transferred by light aircraft to the heart of the Okavango Delta where we stay at Kaparota Camp. The game viewing in open 4x4's is good, with Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Cheetah, Wild Dog and Elephant regularly sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant sighted. Birdlife is varied and abundant Days 4 to 5 : Okavango Delta - the water experience - Jacana Camp* Today the group is flown further into the Okavango Delta and transferred to our secluded Jacana Camp for the next three nights. The Delta is an ever changing tapestry of forested islands and crystal clear channels which we explore by mokoro and on foot, giving guests the opportunity to experience Africa at close quarters. The elusive Sitatunga antelope and the rare Pel's Fishing Owl may be seen, as well as smaller quantities of Elephant, Buffalo and other plains game Days 6 and 7 : The Linyanti - Linyanti Tented Camp We depart the Okavango Delta and transfer by aircraft to Linyanti Tented Camp. Guests enjoy the Linyanti experience on game drives during the day and at night Walks, boating and canoeing are also offered. Days 8 to 9 : Chobe National Park This morning we fly north to Chobe, where our camp has been set up in a private site along or near the banks of the Chobe River. On the Chobe floodplains, Elephants can sometimes be viewed in numbers not found elsewhere on the continent, while water birds such as Egrets, Herons, Ducks and Storks occur in profusion. Day 10 : Victoria Falls - Ilala Lodge It is a leisurely drive from the Chobe River to the famous Victoria Falls. Arrival at Ilala Lodge will be around midday, and you will have the rest of your afternoon at leisure to explore the rain forests alongside the Falls, or take an optional sunset cruise up the Zambezi River. Guests wanting to enjoy whitewater rafting will have to spend an additional night in Victoria Falls. Day 11 : End of Safari You are transferred to the Victoria Falls airport for your onward flight. * The order of the two camps in the Okavango Delta may be swapped around on some itineraries: The Jacana Safari is also run from Victoria Falls to Maun. The Jacana Safari gets its name from one of the region's most attractive birds. The familiar African Jacana and the elusive Lesser Jacana occur in quiet back-waters and lily-covered lagoons in northern Botswana. Also know as "lily Trotters", these aquatic birds have such long toes that they are Specials to walk across the water on floating vegetation. Female Jacanas are polyandrous (having more than one mate), an unusual phenomenon among birds. After laying her beautifully camouflaged eggs, she leaves the male to incubate, feed and rear the nestlings while she goes off in search of another breeding partner. Baby jacanas are carried under their father's wing when danger threatens. Jacana Safari New Itinerary: In 2003, this safari is an 11 day safari. We will spend one less night in the Chobe and one less night in the Okavango. NOTES ON THE 11 DAY JACANA SAFARI - There are no extra Park Fees (except entrance to Victoria Falls) or food kitty charges.
- Included is accommodation on a sharing basis, all meals (except for Victoria Falls which is on a bed and breakfast basis), all excursions related to the safari, services of our guide, all local drinks except premium wines, spirits and liqueurs (No drinks are included in Victoria Falls). A transfer between the airport and Victoria Falls is included.
- Excluded are visas if required, full travel insurance, malaria Specialists, any excursion unrelated to the safari, additional transfers in Victoria Falls, international flights, staff gratuities, items of a personal nature, etc.
- Age Limits - There is a minimum age limit of 12 years; and a maximum age limit of 75 years on this safari. A medical certificate is required for guests aged 70 to 75 years.
From Johannesburg you have the choice to travel onto further destinations:
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