Signature Botswana

OVERLAND ADVENTURE 11 DAYS | 12 GUESTS Kwando Reserve Itinerary

Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary.

Kwara Concession Day 1 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA OKAVANGO Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the InterContinental DELTA Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Hotel for dinner and overnight. (D) BOTSWANA Day 2 JOHANNESBURG / MAUN, BOTSWANA / Maun CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE After breakfast at the hotel, board your flight to Maun, and connect with our flight to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Central Kalahari Check in to Tau Pan Camp, your home for three nights. This semi- Game Reserve permanent camp is located inside the reserve, overlooking the To/From remote Tau Pan, which is famous for its stark beauty. Excellent game Johannesburg JOURNEY BY AIR viewing is possible from the comfort of your tent, including a pride of black-maned lions who often frequent the camp. (B,L,D) Virtually untouched Botswana is the “true” Africa, where you’ll meet all the major wildlife, from elephant and lions to hippos and Days 3 & 4 CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE cheetahs, by land and in traditional mokoros on the Okavango Explore the park during morning and afternoon game drives and delta. Explore Botswana’s contrasts and extremes on this search the mopane woodland for lions, giraffes, kudus, impalas, comprehensive safari to prime areas where few people travel. desert-adapted springboks, jackals, brown hyenas, bat-eared foxes, herds of wildebeest, and a wealth of birdlife such as ostriches, red- Your experience will be enhanced by highly skilled, local guides crested korhaans, goshawks, and dazzling bee-eaters. At night, you with an incredible passion for the pristine wilderness areas you will have the opportunity to watch the stars from the camp’s sleep-out explore. Many of our guides are accomplished photographers as deck, which offers unobstructed views of the night sky. (B,L,D daily) well—from making sure that the safari vehicle is situated in the best location to checking your camera settings where necessary, Day 5 CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE / they are on hand to ensure you capture the best possible images. KWARA CONCESSION (SPLASH CAMP) Board our charter flight to Splash Camp, situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta in the private Kwara Concession. Each spacious tent EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS faces a large pan where wildlife can be observed both day and night. After settling in, embark on a game-watching activity. (B,L,D)  Enjoy fantastic photography and game viewing during the end of the wet season, when animals begin to gather around Days 6 & 7 KWARA CONCESSION (SPLASH CAMP) the shrinking water sources. The Kwara Concession shares an 18-mile water boundary with the  Experience a wide variety of habitats from open plains famous Moremi Game Reserve and its unique location boasts both and mopane woodland to the lush landscapes of the permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive Okavango Delta. dry bush wilderness. Common sightings include zebras, elephants, giraffes, and several species of antelope, which support a healthy  Stay in intimate camps in some of Botswana’s most remote population of cheetahs, lions, and wild dogs. Explore during game protected areas to experience true African wilderness.  Discover a variety of birdlife, with over 380 recorded species, such as the scarce black egret, rufous- bellied heron, pygmy goose and wattled crane.

SPRINGBOKS LIONS

INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | SIGNATURE BOTSWANA ELEPHANT WILD DOGS AND CAPE BUFFALO

drives, walking safaris, spotlighting excursions, and while cruising the Okavango Delta by mokoro (dugout canoe). (B,L,D daily) 2021 DEPARTURE March 22

Day 8 KWARA CONCESSION / KWANDO RESERVE PRICE PER PERSON

(LAGOON CAMP) Double Occupancy $7,990 Enjoy one last game viewing activity and breakfast before boarding your charter flight to the privately-owned Kwando Reserve. Lagoon Single Occupancy $10,990 Camp, nestled beneath towering ebony and marula trees on the Dates and rates are subject to change. banks of the wild Kwando River, is situated adjacent to the head waters of the Linyanti Marshes that form the boundary between Botswana and Namibia. Each tent offers a spacious living area, en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private deck overlooking the river. The heavily forested site is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals, with elephant and hippo normally visible from the camp. After settling in, there is time for an evening safari before dinner and overnight at the camp. (B,L,D)

Days 9 & 10 KWANDO RESERVE (LAGOON CAMP) Explore the area on game drives and river cruises. This part of the Kwando Reserve is known for big game and large herds of elephant and buffalo, especially in the winter months (May to August), when herds of up to a thousand are not uncommon. This vast concentration of game attracts the attention of large predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. There is also a resident wild dog pack that regularly dens close to the camp, making this one of the MEERKATS best places to see wild dogs in Botswana. Seasonally large herds of elephant drink at the river bank near to the camp in full view of the main deck, while playful spotted-necked otters are commonly seen frolicking in the water. (B,L,D daily)

Day 11 KWANDO RESERVE / MAUN / JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA On your last day, time permitting, embark on one final game drive. Board our charter flight to Maun to connect with your flight to Johannesburg and your independent homeward flight. (B) LEOPARD

You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Johannesburg/Maun and Maun/Johannesburg/home city. Our in-house Air Department can make your reservation for a $50 per person fee. Before booking your own flights OKAVANGO DELTA to/from Maun, please contact our Air Department for the charter flight details to ensure that you have enough time to make your connections.

INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | SIGNATURE BOTSWANA Know Before You Go LAGOON CAMP

Travel will be mostly by small charter aircraft and game-drive vehicles. Game drives can be long and strenuous and over bumpy surfaces. For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. All of the safari lodges we visit have separate lounge and bar areas that often overlook waterways, which adds to the excitement and ambiance of being on safari. It should be noted, however, that there are no fences around the camps, and animals of all sizes are sometimes encountered within the camp boundaries. Temperatures will be generally pleasant with ranges from 70° – 80°F during the day, however nights are much cooler, especially in the Central Kalahari.

INCLUDED: NOT INCLUDED: • Air transportation within Botswana • Airfare from your home city/Johannesburg/Maun and • Game drives in 4x4 safari cruisers, with guaranteed window Maun/Johannesburg/home city seat and no more than six people per vehicle • Excess baggage charges • Accommodations on group dates • Airport arrival and departure taxes • Excursions, activities, and meals as listed in the itinerary • Gratuities • Services of experienced English-speaking guides • Transfers for non-group arrivals and departures • Arrival and departure transfers between the group hotel and • Passport, visa, and/or airline change fees airport regardless of day or time • Travel insurance • Selected beverages included with lunch and dinner • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, • Potable water (other than listed at left), and other incidentals • Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation • Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges insurance

A $600 per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.ietravel.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.

TAU PAN CAMP SPLASH CAMP

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