BOTSWANA -
Fly-In Safari (BFI002)
3
Days / 2 Nights - Camp Okavango Safari
Routing Highlights:
OKAVANGO DELTA - Probably the best known area of Botswana is the
Okavango Delta. This area is one of the world's largest inland water systems,
a unique oasis of life in the centre of the Kalahari Desert. It stretches over
15,000km² and supports a staggering variety of animal, plant and bird life.
The water is once thought to have reached the sea, but this is no longer the
case. After a series of tectonic uplifts and earthquakes running along
geological fault lines, the land at the edge of the Delta now lies lower than
that of the surrounding area.
There are two fairly distinct areas of the Delta - the permanent swamp which
is inundated with water all year round, and the seasonal swamp which is
flooded annually and dries gradually with the onset of summer in October. The
wildlife in the Delta is rich and varied. Many of the larger herbivores are
present and include elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and antelope species as
well as numerous smaller animals. The carnivore populations are healthy and
widespread including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, spotted hyena,
crocodile and jackal. In addition to the animal populations, the Delta is home
to a staggering variety of birds; some 450 species exist within Northern
Botswana.
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Botswana
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Tour Information:
Departure Date: Any date of your choice
Departure Location:
Maun or Kasane
Tour Ends:
Maun or Kasane
Transport:
Light fixed wing aircraft
Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach Maun or
Kasane to
begin this safari and how to continue…
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ITINERARY:
Day 1 & Day 2:
Nxaragha
Island, Okavango Delta
On arrival at the Maun or Kasane you will be met by a company
representative and escorted to your private air charter for your short flight
to Camp Okavango.
Accommodation: Camp Okavango
Spend 2 nights at Camp Okavango, situated on remote Nxaragha Island, assuring
a year-round water wilderness experience, on a fully inclusive basis.
Camp Okavango comprises of 11 East African-style safari tents individually
situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite ablution facilities and
private sun decks. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak
wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional
director's chairs, his and hers towel robes as well as tea and coffee making
facilities are also provided to make guests' stay as comfortable as possible.
Other facilities include a dining room, which leads onto an expansive open-air
patio for evenings around a blazing campfire, a cocktail bar, lounge, wildlife
reference library, a secluded bird-viewing hide, shaded hammocks, reading
benches and a delightful sun-deck and plunge pool for relaxation during the
hot midday hours.
Enjoy 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:
Exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat;
Fly-fishing opportunities; and
Guided nature walks on the various islands afford an opportunity to track some
of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness.
Day 3:
Departure
Terminating in Maun: After breakfast, you will depart from Camp Okavango's
airstrip for your charter flight to Maun, for your onward arrangements.
Terminating in Kasane: After breakfast, you will depart from Camp Okavango's
airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport.
Included:
• Accommodation, scheduled activities & laundry services (on request).
• All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines.
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
• National park fees and all government levies & taxes.
Our
safaris are merely suggested itineraries and therefore can be
tailor-made
to suit your specific needs:
- Routes can be amended
according to your preference
- Accommodation can be
changed to suit your style and budget
- Accommodation meal
basis can be booked according
to your requirements
- Extra nights can be added
depending on your arrival and departure flight times and the
pace that you want to travel
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