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TIMELESS CHOBE and DELTA SAFARI Botswana TIMELESS CHOBE AND DELTA SAFARI Botswana Let your imagination soar Journey overview Embark on a captivating 8-day adventure among the rich wildlife and magnificent landscapes of Botswana. Delve into a classic safari adventure in the Chobe National Park in a semi-mobile tented camp and then enjoy some of the best game viewing in the Delta. Combining a perfect blend of water and wildlife adventures, live out the journey of a lifetime as close to nature as you can get in the relaxing solitude of the African landscape. Traverse Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants on the African continent and a veritable haven for bird enthusiasts. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives exploring the game-rich landscape with professionally trained guides offering wildlife sightings and interpretive behaviour explanations. Recline in comfort on a riverboat cruise, as it gently navigates over the still water of the Chobe River. The next leg of your journey takes you to the Okavango Delta sparkling like a jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Discover a maze of sparkling lagoons and meandering channels where lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog cross paths on vast floodplains with massive herds of elephant and buffalo. At an additional cost, delight in a scenic helicopter flight and/or a horseback safari, allowing you to explore this beautiful area from different perspectives. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY: � Expansive views and prime wildlife experiences at Chobe National Park � Discovering the Okavango Delta, a wildlife and bird-lovers paradise � Game drives, bush walks, scenic helicopter flights and horseback safaris MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ADVENTURE: � Discovering a massive concentration of wildlife in Africa in Chobe National Park � Guided natures walks over plains and islands in the Delta � Stand in awe of the majestic Victoria Falls - be sure to add it on! SPECIALLY CREATED FOR: � Honeymoons and those in search of romance � First time travellers to Africa � Wildlife enthusiasts www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 At a glance 7 nights / 8 days DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 � Scheduled transfer from Kasane Airport to andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas � Included activities: Game Drives, Photographic Safari on the Chobe River � Overnight: andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Day 2 � Included activities: Game Drives � Overnight: andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Day 3 � Scheduled transfer from andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas to Kasane Airport � Scheduled charter flight from Kasane Airport to Nxabega Airstrip � Included activities: Game Drives, Seasonal mokoro trips, Seasonal motorized boat excursions � Overnight: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Day 4 � Included activities: Game Drives, Seasonal mokoro trips, Seasonal motorized boat excursions � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Scenic Helicopter Flight � Overnight: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Day 5 � Included activities: Game Drives, Seasonal mokoro trips, Seasonal motorized boat excursions � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Massage: Soul of the Earth Celebration � Overnight: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp � Scheduled charter flight from Nxabega Airstrip to Xaranna Airstrip Day 6 � Included activities: Game Drives, Seasonal mokoro, Seasonal motorized boat excursions , Seasonal Fishing � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Okavango Horseback Safari, Scenic Helicopter Flight � Overnight: andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Day 7 � Included activities: Game Drives, Seasonal mokoro, Seasonal motorized boat excursions , Seasonal Fishing � Overnight: andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Day 8 � Charter flight from Xaranna Airstrip to Maun Airport � Departure www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Chobe National Park, Botswana Day 1 - 2 Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by a member of our andBeyond team and driven, with fellow guests, to andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas you can live out the adventure of a lifetime as close to nature as you can get in the relaxing solitude of the African landscape. Reawaken your soul during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas in a comfortable and spacious mobile Tent with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris, emergency medical evacuation insurance, transfers to and from the airstrip. Included activities: � Game Drives � Photographic Safari on the Chobe River www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Chobe National Park, Botswana andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Botswana safari – this mobile tented camp, situated in remote and beautiful corners of Botswana, offers guests a safari of a lifetime. This intimate camp features just five ensuite safari tents, carefully positioned in exclusive semi- permanent campsites in northern Chobe National Park. Booked on a nightly basis, each ensuite mobile tent boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuite bathroom, flush w.c. and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in wilderness camping. The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the time away between safaris – complete with delicious home-baked meals and traditional bush dinners served under the stars. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND CHOBE UNDER CANVAS � Savour mouth-watering menus as you dine beneath the stars. � At the end of a successful day of game viewing, sip on a nightcap around the campfire and unwind as your guide keeps you spellbound with their many enthralling stories of the bush. www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 3 - 5 You will be transferred to Kasane Airport where member where your transfer guide or a member of the &Beyond team will assist you onto a Mack Air light aircraft. From here, you and fellow guests will be flown to Nxabega airstrip (Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes). Another flight over palm studded islands and meandering waterways gives you an opportunity to spot some elephants from the air. Adventure awaits you during your 3 night stay at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip. Included activities: � Game Drives � Seasonal mokoro trips � Seasonal motorized boat excursions Recommended activities (at additional cost): � Scenic Helicopter Flight www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. The Camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation with breathtaking views of the ever-changing Okavango Delta. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. Nine exclusive tented suites on raised wooden platforms nestle under a canopy of African ebony trees, featuring ensuite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain).The guest areas, made from the local timber, reed and thatch, include indoor and outdoor dining, a Safari Shop and a swimming pool with expansive deck. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta. Private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with al fresco picnic are provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP � Surprise the poling tracker on your mokoro trip by grabbing a water lily and squeezing the end at him — it shoots like a water pistol. � Challenge your loved one to a game of Scrabble on the pool deck and when that is done have a bird watching competition without leaving the comfort of your chair. � At dinnertime, ask Nxabega’s Sing for Life choir to perform one of their beautiful African anthems. www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 6 - 7 Enjoy a game drive to Nxabega airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Xaranna (Approximately 10 minutes). Marvel at the endless beauty of the Okavango Delta as you fly over the massive expanse of this inland lake. Put your feet up during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp in a Safari Tent with indoor bathtub and al fresco shower, sala and private plunge pool. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines,
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