BOTSWANA -
Fly-In Safari (BFI010)
5
Days / 4 Nights - Moremi & Xugana Safari
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Routing Highlights:
MOREMI GAME RESERVE - Moremi is lush and
varied – a patchwork of lagoons, shallow flooded pans, plains and forests.
It is one of Africa’s finest areas for wildlife, with particularly high game
densities. The animals found here are numerous, relaxed and often allow
vehicles to approach closely.
XAKANAXA LAGOON - In the heart of Moremi, at the tip of the
Mopane Tongue, lies Xakanaxa Lagoon. As with the word Xaxaba, "Xakanaxa"
is river bushman meaning for "Place of Big Water." Here the Mopane
forests meet a patchwork of deep waterways and shallow flooded areas. It's
unforgettably beautiful and packed with game. Leopard and cheetah are
regularly seen and the density of antelope is amazing. The area's birdlife is
exceptionally varied, from innumerable herons, egrets, storks and other waders
to many species of sparrow hawks, buzzards and kites.
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.
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.
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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 or Victoria Falls
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:
Xakanaxa
Lagoon, Moremi Game Reserve
On arrival at Maun or Kasane you will be met and welcomed by a company
representative who will assist you onto your private air charter flight to
Camp Moremi. Spend 2 nights at Camp Moremi, situated on the beautiful
Xakanaxa Lagoon on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, within the Moremi
Game Reserve, on a fully inclusive basis. Camp Moremi comprises of 11 East
African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised teak platforms
with a private bathroom situated adjacent to the tent, located on the raised
platform and private sun decks.
Accommodation: Camp Moremi
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 raised deck swimming pool, covered Boma and elevated observation
platform and dining area with cocktail bar.
Enjoy 2 full days of morning and afternoon game activities, which include:
Game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Moremi Game Reserve
Explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat,
which affords excellent bird watching opportunities
Day 3 & Day 4:
Xugana
Lagoon, Xugana private concession, Okavango Delta
Today you will be transferred by private speedboat to Xugana Island Lodge, a
breathtaking journey to the heart of the Okavango Delta. Spend 2 nights at
Xugana Island Lodge, situated in the Xugana Lagoon, part of Xugana private
concession, which is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent
water site in the entire Okavango Delta, on a fully inclusive basis.
Accommodation: Xugana Island Lodge
Xugana Island Lodge comprises of 8 large raised reed and thatch chalets
situated on the shaded fringe of the Island, each with a lagoon view through
the lagoon-side vegetation. The recently refurbished chalets have twin beds,
en-suite facilities, with walk in showers, overhead fans and a private deck.
Other facilities include an open Boma and al fresco dining area facing out
over the expanse of pristine water that makes up the permanent Delta. The
lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the fig and Leadwood tree
canopy in open sided thatched areas. The swimming pool, located amongst the
mature gardens located in the centre of the island is a perfect place to
relax.
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 5:
Departure
Terminating in Maun: After breakfast, you will be transferred by boat to
Xugana Island Lodge's airstrip for your charter flight to Maun, for your
onward arrangements.
Terminating in Victoria Falls: After breakfast, you will transferred by boat
to Xugana Island Lodge's airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport,
where a representative will meet you for your road transfer to Victoria Falls
Airport, for your onward arrangements.
Included:
• Accommodation, scheduled activities & laundry services (on request).
• All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines.
• Complimentary mini bar at Chobe Game Lodge and Chobe Savanna Lodge.
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance,
• National park fees and all government levies & taxes.
• Airport transfers to / from scheduled / charter flights, arriving /
departing Kasane Airport for Chobe Game Lodge or Chobe Savanna Lodge.
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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