Ker & Downey Distinctive Destinations South Africa • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Botswana • Tanzania • Namibia • The African Islands of the Seychelles, Mozambique, Mauritius and Zanzibar • Kenya • Rwanda • Uganda • Egypt • Dubai • Turkey • The Holy Land • Jordan • India • Bhutan • Nepal • Brazil • Chile • Argentina • Ecuador • Peru • The Galapagos Islands • The Amazon River • Australia • New Zealand • Private Jet Trips Contact your travel agent or Ker & Downey at www.kerdowney.com 6703 Highway Boulevard Katy, Texas 77494 Enquiries: 800-423-4236 Southern Africa Letter from the President DAVID MAREK, PRESIDENT KER & DOWNEY There is something about this land that beckons you. It draws you in from the moment you arrive. Whether it is the sweetness of the African air, the distant cry of an elephant, the roar of a lion’s pride, or the stars as they hang like diamonds and pearls in the African night sky – Africa pulls you to her. It is a force that only those who have experienced her before can testify. For a brief moment in time, Africa gives herself to you but never leaves your soul. At Ker & Downey, our pride is the expertise of our staff to accommodate your every whim with fully customizable and personal itineraries. Take a look through this brochure and browse through the destinations, experiences, properties and the itinerary examples in the final section. From romantic weddings and honeymoons, intimate and romantic holidays for two or fun-filled explorations with families and children – the choice is yours. Southern Africa is, by far, the most popular experience-driven destination and for good reasons. From the Okavango Delta in Botswana to the red sands of the Kalahari, Southern Africa is first choice for many seasoned travelers and first time visitors. Superb year-round destinations in many regions, luxurious accommodations, incredible tented safari camps, fabulous game experiences from the seat of a Land Rover or from the back of an Elephant – each with the Ker & Downey level of class and style that has been our signature for over 40 years. Anyone can give you an African safari, but only Ker & Downey can provide you with the comfort and peace of mind that comes with our reputation. Our award winning itineraries, combined with our flawlessly executed journeys create memories of a lifetime. Africa will remain in your heart long after the photographs have faded. Contact us to help design your custom itinerary and let the passion of Africa fill your soul as it has for me over these past many years. Sincerely, David Marek President Contents The Ker & Downey Difference ..........................................................................................2 Botswana ...........................................................................................................................6 South Africa ....................................................................................................................14 Namibia ..........................................................................................................................26 Zambia and Zimbabwe ...................................................................................................36 The Islands of Africa: Mauritius, Mozambique & the Seychelles ......................................42 Suggested Itineraries ........................................................................................................48 Ker & Downey Botswana Camps ....................................................................................50 Recommended Properties ................................................................................................58 General Properties Listings ..............................................................................................96 Photo Credits ................................................................................................................108 1 The Ker & Downey Difference For over 40 years Ker & Downey has provided flawlessly executed, custom-designed journeys for the discerning traveler. With precise attention to detail, our goal is to create a memorable experience from the moment you begin to plan your journey. Each itinerary is a personal journey with our expert travel consultants who have personally experienced your destination dreams. You can rest assured you are in expert hands with a consultant who cares whether or not your journey has fulfilled your every expectation. The Ker & Downey Difference The definition of a Ker & Downey journey is an emphasis on unique experiences and luxury. Safari own dream itinerary. There are plenty of other journeys on our website too. The vast majority of our takes on a whole new meaning when you travel with Ker & Downey. Your journey will focus on clients choose to customize their own itineraries to create unique adventures to call their own. Just privacy and exclusivity and you’ll never be a part of a mini-bus filled with camera clicking tourists on about any tour operator can provide the traveler with a “safari itinerary”, but most likely there are no safari with hundreds of others vying for the same shot of a lion who has become oddly acclimated to options to explore “off the beaten path”. At Ker & Downey, we love the road less traveled, provided it the crowds. When you embark on a Ker & Downey safari, game experiences are personal, exciting, has all of the comforts of luxury and experience that we seek in a great adventure, of course! intimate and educational and you will never feel like you’re just another tourist. Whether you choose a more “traditional” safari in a luxury tented camp, five star luxury spa THE LUXURY DIFFERENCE lodges at exquisite game preserves, or a combination of both - once you travel with Ker & Downey, Ker & Downey have been arranging dream itineraries for the discerning client for over 40 years. the difference is obvious. More importantly, when you travel with Ker & Downey, you are never alone. From celebrities to the family next door, each itinerary is designed with your unique tastes and You may never even notice, but in the background there are Ker & Downey representatives at every sense of style in mind. Each Ker & Downey client receives first class travel planning and we work turn who work tirelessly to assure your travel is safe and worry-free. very hard to ensure that all of your details are ready for your departure – whether you’re sleeping in Five-Stars or mobile camping under the stars. EXPERIENCE MATTERS If privacy and luxury are what you seek, no one in the travel industry does it better than KER & DOWNEY’S AWARD WINNING ITINERARIES Ker & Downey. Explore the world or Southern Africa by private jet. Our private jets are six to Our luxury itineraries, with fascinating destinations and experiences, have achieved worldwide acclaim eight passenger jets with your own private crew at your beck and call. On the ground, transfers and have been recognized by the travel industry experts. Condé Nast, National Geographic, Outside are luxury class vehicles and are on standby whenever you need them. Your safari experience is Magazine and many others have recognized the Ker & Downey difference. Below are listed some of the ultimate in luxury and privacy. Your own personal butlers, chefs and staff are waiting to cater the awards we’ve received over the past few years. to your every need. Access to private game vehicles, in-room spa treatments, special tours with your private guide – we take you into places and offer experiences that nobody else can offer. Our 2006 personal and exclusive relationships with property owners and operators ensure that your journey Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime, National Geographic Traveler for Namibia Explorer can be fulfilled flawlessly. Trip of the Year, Outside Magazine for Tribes of the Amazon WHAT IS A KER & DOWNEY SAFARI EXPERIENCE? 2007 That depends on you! For some, a safari might be a personal tour of an award winning winery in Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime, National Geographic Traveler for Splendors of the Cape the Cape Winelands region, heavenly indulgences in a luxury spa, or temptations of gastronomical Top 5 Luxury Tour Operator for 2007, National Geographic Adventurer delights from top chefs at five star luxury boutique hotels. For others, a safari is viewing game in World’s Best Tour Company for 2007, by Luxury Link the traditional safari experience, sharing stories around the Boma at night or recalling a sighting of a lion pride over sundowners. 2008 Southern Africa invites you to experience safari in a myriad of ways. Some provide pulse- Best Adventure Trip, Concierge.com (Condé Nast) for Best of Peru pounding excitement, like approaching a pride of sleeping lions under a shade tree in Zambia while Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime, National Geographic Traveler, Australian Dreamtime: Billabongs, out on a walking safari, or on quad bikes as you zoom across the salt pans of Botswana – so flat you Beaches & the Bush can see the curvature of the earth. Others might be more sedate – like taking a catnap in a hammock along a powder white beach after an incredible scuba dive in the Seychelles – the only pulse activity CUSTOMIZATION IS OUR SIGNATURE might be your own, as it slows and relaxes. No matter what your tastes or style, Ker & Downey can At the back of this brochure, you’ll find several itinerary templates – good bases to begin creating your deliver your dreams – just as you might imagine them. 3 THE KER & DOWNEY DIFFERENCE PREPARING FOR YOUR JOURNEY Ker & Downey will provide you with everything
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