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TIMELESS CHOBE AND DELTA SAFARI

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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 in a semi-mobile tented camp and then enjoy some of the best 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 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 , cheetah, leopard and cross paths on vast floodplains with massive herds of 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 in Chobe National Park

� Guided natures walks over plains and islands in the Delta

� Stand in awe of the majestic - be sure to add it on!

SPECIALLY CREATED FOR: � Honeymoons and those in search of romance

� First time travellers to Africa

� Wildlife enthusiasts

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7 nights / 8 days

DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 � Scheduled transfer from 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

� 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

� Departure

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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

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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.

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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

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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 . 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.

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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, local brand spirits and 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

� Seasonal motorized boat excursions

� Seasonal Fishing

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

� Okavango Horseback Safari

� Scenic Helicopter Flight

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andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana

Perfectly positioned within an exclusive 25 000 hectare wilderness concession, andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp boasts breathtaking views out over a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. The overall atmosphere of the Camp is cool, light and airy, in keeping with its gentle geographic location on the Delta. The nine sleek ensuite safari tents are organic in design with a combination of canvas and bleached timber, delicately decorated in shades of fatigue (khaki) and soft lily pink. Each tent boasts a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower. The guest areas are all positioned carefully to maximise the sweeping views out across the channels. The intimate guest sitting area boasts a spacious reading area, perfect for afternoon relaxation. The elevated dining area features shady verandas with mesmerising views leading out onto an open air boma, where exotic candlelit dinners are served under the stars. A fully-stocked Safari Shop offers chic safari gear, African art and jewellery.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND XARANNA OKAVANGO DELTA CAMP

� Staying at Xaranna Okavango delta camp will afford you a chance to experience a breath taking mokoro ride which is normal concluded by wet leg drink stop in the middle of the delta. (Seasonal - dependent on water levels)

� Have a picnic lunch delivered to your suite and enjoy it whilst sitting on the top step of your private plunge pool.

� Venture to the end of the jetty to gaze at the magnificent star studded sky skies, and ask your guide for a fascinating star gazing session.

� Add some creamy Amarula to your porridge to kick start your morning. In chilly winter months relish homemade porridge around the roaring fire and watch the blazing sun rise.

� Indulge in a deeply relaxing massage next to your glimmering private pool at your sala.

� Embark on a fascinating tour of the solar power plant, and learn about our cutting edge technology in the middle of the Delta.

� Take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight, arguably one of the best ways to see the Delta from a different perspective.

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Departure Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 8

Enjoy a game drive to Nxabega airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Maun airport (Approximately 15 minutes). Savour the views as you fly over this water wonderland for one last time.

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Rates

Saving Validity periods Per person sharing Per person sharing

15 Feb - 31 Mar '20 USD 5 455 USD 994

1 Apr - 31 May '20; 1 Nov '20 - 2 Jan '21 USD 6 355 USD 1 690

1 – 30 Jun ‘20 ;1- 31 Oct '20 USD 7 060 USD 4 832

1 Jul – 31 Aug ‘20 USD 10 970 USD 922

1 -30 Sep ‘20 USD 9 695* USD 2 200

OUR TREAT

Fly Me around Botswana Signature offer except where &Beyond long stay rate worked out cheaper (these are indicated with a * above)

Flights

DETAILS

Kasane Airport to Nxabega Airstrip

Nxabega Airstrip to Xaranna Airstrip

Xaranna Airstrip to Maun Airport

Transfers

DETAILS

andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas Kasane Airport to andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas

andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas to Kasane Airport

Accommodation

DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Chobe National Park andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas 1x Tent FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks

Okavango Delta andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp 1x Tent FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks

Okavango Delta andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp 1x Tent FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks

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What’s included:

� Meet and Greet at Kasane Airport

� Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above

� Meals on a full board basis at each lodge

� Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees (premium brands to own account)

� Waterborne (seasonal) / game viewing activities as offered by the camps / lodges

� Chobe Under Canvas rate includes one photographic safari on the Chobe River with Pangolin Photo Safaris:

This incredible half-day adventure will allow guests to capture the magnificent fauna and flora of the Chobe River, aboard a custom-built Pangolin photographic boat. Guests will be accompanied by professional photographers who will offer expert tips and recommendations on how to capture the most breath-taking images. Every seat on the boat is fitted with a top-of-the-range camera, which is fixed to a customised mount, so guests needn’t bring their own equipment.

� Refreshments on game drives

� Laundry (excluding Chobe Under Canvas)

� Seat on charter flights as per the specific itinerary above

� National Parks entrance fees

� Transfers to/from lodge airstrips

� Domestic airport tax within Botswana

� Emergency medical evacuation insurance

� Administration Fee

What’s not included:

� Gratuities and all items of a personal nature

� Meals and drinks not specified above

� Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes

� Visas (please thoroughly check the requirements for the countries being visited prior to travel)

Notes:

� Under Canvas Closure dates:

Chobe Under Canvas: 11 Jan - 14 Feb '20; 3 - 10 Jan '21

� Rates are based on two guests travelling

� Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request.

� Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp and Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: Triple room only allows for children under 12 years to share with two adults.

� The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in Botswana

� The order of the camps may vary subject to availability at the time of booking www.andBeyond.com Timeless Chobe and Delta Safari– 7 nights – 2020 – Rack - 2019-11-27 � The 7-night packages are calculated using the 7-night Fly Me around Botswana Signature offer except where our long stay rates worked out cheaper, these are indicated with a * next to the rate. (Please refer to the Fly Me around Botswana terms and conditions.)

� &Beyond trading terms apply.

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