888.658.7102 [email protected] www.deeperafrica.com Deeper Botswana DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ©Beverly Joubert/Duba Plains Camp/Great Plains Conservation Plains Camp/Great Plains ©Beverly Joubert/Duba Safari in style With its winding channels, azure lagoons, papyrus reeds and patchwork of savannas, the world’s largest inland delta is a paradise for wildlife. The majestic Okavango Delta is home to a high density of species and water-adapted animal behaviors unique to Botswana. Explore areas well-known for impressive guiding and once in a lifetime wildlife viewing. Witness lions hunt buffalo. Embark on water-based safaris. View wild dogs. Stay in the heart of Chief’s Island in the Delta—considered one of the best places to view wildlife on the planet—and relax in the best accommodations that Botswana has to offer. Welcome to Deeper Africa ©Chief’s Retreats Camp/Sanctuary Wildlife encounters, at once spontaneous and beyond imagination, result from our in-depth Dknowledge of useasonal wildlifem migrations and patterns.elang Our guides possess a lifetime of African lore and all the skills of a master tracker. It’s being in the perfect place at the perfect time. As a worldwide team with vast experience, we provide you with exceptional personal service. We attend to every detail. We help you learn about Africa’s important conservation issues. Arrive in Africa fully prepared and ready to explore. We believe that local African communities must benefit and prosper from the conservation and enjoyment of Africa’s wildlife. They ensure the future. Your dollars protect wildlife and wild lands, as well as support and nurture local small businesses that in turn support our safari business. Your dollar makes change. Experience wondrous wildlife, enjoy local culture and discover more about the vibrant people and complicated politics unique to Africa. We love this wild continent. safawithri Deepers in Africa style A true African original Camps set in remote and unique ecosystems. Spectacular wildlife. Endless plains and meandering channels. Lodges where service standards are high, food is elegant, and the decor is unique. Learn by doing, going and seeing with an expert by your side. Do it once; do it right. Be in the best camps. Have the best guides. Return transformed, after coming face-to-face with some of the world’s most captivating wildlife. DA ITINERARY SCHEDULE DEEPER BOTSWANA ©Chief’s Retreats Camp/Sanctuary Safari schedule at a glance International flight #1 International flight #2 Departs: TBD Arrives: TBD Departs: TBD Arrives: MUB Day 1, 2 & 3: Days 7, 8 & 9: Arrival in Maun, Botswana Bush flight to Piajio Airstrip, Moremi Game Reserve Bush flight to Okavango Delta Overnight at Chief’s Camp Overnight at Nxabega Camp Days 10, 11 & 12: Days 4, 5 & 6: Helicopter to Duba Plains, Okavango Delta Bush flight to Chitabe, Okavango Delta Overnight at Overnight at Duba Plains Camp Sandibe Lodge Day 13: Bush flight to Maun for international flights DAYS 1-3 NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP | OKAVANGO DELTA DEEPER BOTSWANA DAYS 1-3 Nxabega Okavango Camp Okavango Delta Camp/&Beyond Tented Okavango ©Nxabega Upon arrival at Maun International Airport in Botswana, a Deeper Africa representative awaits you holding a sign with your name to transfer you to a bush flight. Enjoy the stunning aerial view of the Okavango Delta. Wildlife viewing Activities included The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most complex Get your checklist ready Keep your camera close and awe-inspiring natural environments—an intricate maze of azure waterways and lagoons, forest woodlands African wild dog, Baboon, Wildlife viewing Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Guided walking safari and floodplains, dotted with a patchwork of grassland Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Night safari islands and some of the densest wildlife populations Leopard, Lechwe, Lion, Rhino, Mokoro in the world. One of the world’s few inland deltas, the Sitatunga, Zebra, More than 340 Boat safari Okavango’s calm waters and lush indigenous forests are bird species Fishing home to innumerable aquatic-adapted bird and wildlife species. Look for some of the first rhinos recently translocated to Botswana from South Africa by the Rhinos Without Borders program. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry, Wi-fi 888.658.7102 DAYS 4-6 SANDIBE OKAVANGO LODGE | OKAVANGO DELTA DEEPER BOTSWANA DAYS 4-6 Sandibe Okavango Lodge Okavango Delta Lodge/&Beyond Safari Okavango Mann/Sandibe ©Stevie Positioned between the Delta’s shores and grass-filled plains, Sandibe sits adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve—the Okavango Delta’s only formally protected wildlife reserve. It’s known as Botswana’s most diverse habitat, showcasing permanent lagoons, seasonal floodplains, drier savannas, woodlands and acacia forests. The dense riverine forest attracts large predators. Leopards, cheetahs and a healthy resident lion population stay year round. As do African wild dogs— Africa’s most endangered large carnivore. Sandibe’s water access provides for many activities in addition to game viewing. Wind through the Delta inlets by mokoro—a traditional wood boat uniquely designed for the low water of the lagoons and watch for some Okavango-specific animals like the tsessebe antelope and aquatic sitatunga. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry, Wi-fi Wildlife viewing Activities included Get your checklist ready Keep your camera close African wild dog, Baboon, Wildlife viewing Black rhino, Buffalo, Guided walking safari Cheetah, Crocodile, Night safari Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Fishing Hyena, Leopard, Lions, Mokoro Sitatunga, Tsessebe, Zebras, More than 450 bird species COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION INITIATIVES | RHINOS WITHOUT BORDERS DEEPER BOTSWANA Great Plains Conservation and &Beyond, two leading conservation and tourism companies, teamed up to relocate 100 rhinos: Rhinos Borders Without Murray/Rhinos ©David Without Borders A rhino is killed , 6 rhinos102 poached in every 8 hours South Africa since 2008 At an all-time high in Africa and increasing at an alarming rate, the illegal rhino horn trade has seen the number of these magnificent African icons poached rise significantly in recent years. More rhinos are poached After airlifting them away from populated areas in South each year than born. Africa, Rhinos Without Borders releases the rhinos to the wild in Botswana, where poaching happens at a much lesser rate. The goal is to develop a safe breeding area away from danger zones in South Africa and grow the rhino population. See these rhinos while on safari. Donate and learn more at www.rhinoswithoutborders.com Go Pro pledged to match any donations raised via Go Pro for a Cause. 888.658.7102 DAYS 7-9 CHIEF’S CAMP | MOREMI GAME RESERVE DEEPER BOTSWANA DAYS 7-9 Chief’s Camp ©Chief’s Retreats Camp/Sanctuary Moremi Game Reserve Wildlife viewing Activities included Get your checklist ready Keep your camera close African wild dog, Antelope, Wildlife viewing Baboon, Black rhino, Buffalo, Guided walking safari Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Birdwatching Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Mokoro Lion, Zebra, More than 500 bird Scenic helicopter species viewing The largest island in the Delta, Chief’s Island was on the island, as the slightly raised termite mounds and the traditional hunting ground for Chief Moremi. raised palm islands offer ideal look out points for them. The entire area around Chief’s Camp is very close to Healthy numbers of plains game makes this predator the permanent swamps at the base of the Okavango country. Spotted hyena thrive here with young pups Panhandle. Floods in this area are more regular and sometimes joining the family on the hunt and wild dogs predictable than they are lower down in the Delta, roam the flood plains. Be on the lookout for rhinos creating what is commonly accepted as the best place in translocated by Rhinos Without Borders. Botswana to view wildlife, the Mombo Concession. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Up on dry land, wildlife viewing here is excellent, Alcohol & Beverages, Laundry especially for big cats. A large cheetah population resides Wi-fi, Spa & fitness center 888.658.7102 COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES | TRAVEL FOR IMPACT DEEPER BOTSWANA Based in the village of Maun, Botswana Travel for Impact for ©AGLOW-Pokolong/Travel Impact is a social enterprise that works to bridge the gap between the tourism sector and local communities in Northern Botswana. As conservation and development starts with people and communities, Travel for Impact provides a channel for travelers and the safari industry to take ownership and responsibility in supporting community projects. They focus on four main pillars: Children & Youth, Conservation, Culture & Heritage and Women. One such program is AGLOW-Pokolong which assists Maun’s disadvantaged elderly who no longer have family to care for them. AGLOW provides food and care, makes home visits and spends time with them. Deeper Africa travelers often donate clothing to AGLOW for the cold weather. Proceeds from your safari with Deeper Africa supports Travel for Impact. 888.658.7102 DAYS 10-12 DUBA PLAINS CAMP | OKAVANGO DELTA DEEPER BOTSWANA DAYS 10-12 Duba Plains Camp Okavango Delta Often compared to the Maasai Mara, Duba Plains is home to high densities of wildlife. Both a profusion of Conservation Plains Camp/Great Plains ©Beverly Joubert/Duba plains game and predators call it home. Large herds of buffalo like to graze on the tall grasses. Although they are herbivores, buffalo are notoriously tough, with large horns and a